QRCS launches Hakeem digital health platform
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to support the health sector in Qatar towards the goals of the National Health Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) recently launched the Hakeem digital health platform and mobile app (for both iOS and Android), inspired by a»»»
MoCI recalls models ofKia and BMW vehicles
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Al-Attiya Motors and Trading, Qatar’s Kia dealership, has announced the recall of Kia EV6, EV5, K8 Hybrid, Carnival, Sorento, Sorento Hybrid and Tasman 2025 models. The recall is due to a possible software f»»»
Aviation sector under full operational control: QCAA
QNA Doha Qatar’s air transport sector remains under “full operational control” despite heightened regional tensions and unprecedented risks to airspace safety, Acting President of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri has said. In an interview with Qatar News Agency »»»
‘Arbitrary arrests and inhuman treatment of Palestinians have become a structural feature of Israel’s ongoing genocide’
QNA Geneva Qatar has affirmed that the report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 regarding arbitrary arrests, torture, and inhuman treatment perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinian people through detenti»»»
Former Mossad official: US and Israel ‘miscalculated’ with Iran assassinations
The US‑Israeli strategy of decapitating Iran’s leadership in the hope of sparking a revolution was a “miscalculation” that has failed to destabilize the Islamic Republic, a former senior Mossad official has told RT. Rami Igra, who previously headed the Israeli intelligence Hostages and Missing Pers»»»
Municipality of Tripoli Centre launches public survey to rename Italian era landmarks: Galleria De Bono and Galleria Mariotti
The Municipality of Tripoli Centre has launched a public survey consulting the Libyan public on the renaming of two major Tripoli colonial architectural landmarks: Galleria De Bono (1931) and Galleria Mariotti (1950’s). The initiative by the Municipality was sparked after a huge public debate erup»»»
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sentenced for contempt in divorce case - UPI.com
President Donald Trump listens to then-Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (L) during a prison reform roundtable in 2018. Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in jail in a family court case. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was sentenced to 60 days in»»»
Turkish Defense Minister receives Qatari Ambassador, Military officials
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Turkey, HE Yaşar Güler received Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Turkey, HE Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Henzab along with Head of the International Military Cooperation Authority, Maj. Gen (Air) Mohammed Rashid Al-Shahwa»»»
Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
London: Mohamed Salah is to leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League champions announced Tuesday ending an "illustrious" nine years on Merseyside. The 33-year-old Egypt forward arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 and has made 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals. "»»»
With Snap Elections Coming Up, Bulgaria Faces Sustained Russian Information Manipulation Pressure with Domestic Amplification Ecosystem - Report
With the April 19 snap elections coming up, Bulgaria faces sustained Russian information manipulation pressure compounded by a deeply embedded domestic amplification ecosystem, according to a new analytical report by the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) made public Tuesday. Titled "Defending»»»
Trump says Iran gave US 'gift' linked to Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran gave him a "very big present" related to the Strait of Hormuz, boosting his confidence that he was talking to the right people in Tehran to end the war. The cryptic announcement came a day after Trump unexpectedly postponed threatened attacks on Ir»»»
BSP-United Left Launches Elections Campaign in Burgas
Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Krum Zarkov launched the election campaign of the BSP–United Left coalition in the second multi-member constituency of Burgas, ahead of the April 19 elections. He said that the formation proposes a systemic change in governance. “We have a list of specialists »»»
Kuwait restores four power transmission lines after attack-related damage
Doha, Qatar: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity said on Tuesday that four out of seven electricity transmission lines affected by falling debris from intercepted attacks have been restored to service. In a statement, the Ministry said most of the damaged overhead lines have been repaired following in»»»
What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war
Donald Trump had issued an ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow passage whose closure has caused the price of oil to spike across the world - or face the wrath of the US in the shape of attacks on its power plants. Hours before it was due to expire on Monday, the US preside»»»
Small window open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely
US President Donald Trump's dramatic description of "very strong talks" with Iran suggested the door to diplomacy has been flung open for what he said could be "a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East". But Iran almost immediately denied that talks had begun - and so f»»»
Amir receives phone call from Greek Prime Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received a telephone call Tuesday from the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, HE Kyriakos Mitsotakis. At the beginning of the call, HE the Greek Prime Minister renewed his country’s solidarity with the State of Qatar and inquired about»»»
GOP senators: Trump on board with DHS funding plan - UPI.com
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said "discussions have been very positive and productive" toward funding the Department of Homeland Security. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is willing to accept a Homeland Security funding plan that exclu»»»
Syrian Investment Authority, ICC discuss improvement of business environment in Syria
Paris, Mar. 24 (SANA) A delegation from the Syrian Investment Authority, headed by Talal al-Hilali, met in Paris with Claudia Salomon, President of the International Court of Arbitration linked to the International Chamber of Commerce, on the sidelines of International Arbitration Week. During the »»»
Israeli army says Iranian missile fell in Keserwan on Tuesday
The Israeli military said a ballistic missile launched from Iran fell in Lebanese territory on Tuesday, as the Middle East war dragged into its fourth week. "Following an assessment and based on the data available to the IDF (Israeli army), alongside the launches carried out toward the State of Isr»»»
Falih al-Fayadh, a ‘Cunning’ Player Who Survived Saddam and the US
Despite his “modest and calm” appearance, Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces chief Falih al-Fayadh is widely seen, including by rivals, as a “cunning” operator with a keen ability to seize opportunities and wage “fierce” battles against his opponents, traits that have kept him in power for more tha»»»
France Urges Israel ‘to Refrain’ from Occupying South Lebanon Zone
Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, warning that such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground operations, which would have »»»
PD Secretary-General Launches Purge of Members Supporting Ervin Salianji
Flamur Noka, Secretary-General of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), has reportedly initiated a sweeping campaign to remove party members in various districts who are identified as supporters of Ervin Salianji. According to the local media, a decision dated March 23 confirms the expulsion of key Demo»»»
German outcry over deep fake porn targeting actress prompts bid to change law
Germany says it wants to make pornographic deep fakes a criminal offence, after a TV star accused her former husband of spreading sexualised images of her online. Collien Fernandes, 44, has filed a legal complaint in Spain against her former husband, 50-year-old actor Christian Ulmen. The case, rep»»»
American Dennis Coyle released from Afghanistan after a year - UPI.com
U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle, center, stands with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad (R) and the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Kabul Saif Mohammed Al-Ketbi upon his release by the Taliban government, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday. Photo by Samullah Popal/EPA March 24 (UPI) --»»»
Greece Hosts Event in Solidarity with Axis of Resistance
Anti-Imperialist Front organized a crowded event in solidarity with the Resistance in Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen against the US imperialism and Zionism. Hezbollah Educational Mobilization official, Dr. Ali Al-Hajj Hasan, was among the participants. Hezbollah official underlined the importan»»»
Prospect of US-Iran talks puts Netanyahu under pressure
With mixed signals over US plans for fresh talks with Iran, the exchange of fire between Iran and Israel - the Middle East's two arch-enemies - continues. Iran fired several missiles at targets in northern and southern Israel overnight, after Israel carried out "dozens" of air strikes inside Iran o»»»
Qatar voices strong condemnation, denunciation of escalating Israeli violations against Palestinians
Geneva: The State of Qatar voiced its strong condemnation and denunciation of the escalating violations committed by Israeli forces and Israeli settlers against the fraternal Palestinian people, through killing, assault, seizure of property, forced displacement, demolition of homes, continuation of»»»
Sharjah launches campaign to disinfect rainwater pools
Sharjah: In response to recent rainfall and unstable weather conditions, Sharjah City Municipality has launched an extensive field campaign to disinfect and sanitise stagnant rainwater across the emirate, aiming to curb the spread of public health pests such as mosquitoes. The move is part of the m»»»
UAE President, Malaysia Prime Minister discuss regional developments
Abu Dhabi: The President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke on the phone Tuesday with Malaysian Prime Minister HE Anwar Ibrahim to discuss evolving developments in the region. The two sides also addressed the implications of mounting military actions on regional and g»»»
Rubio Plans Travel to France to Sell Iran War to Skeptical G7 Allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the strategy of the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring, the State Department said Tuesday. Rubio will attend a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles outsi»»»
Withdrawing approval of Iranian Ambassador, not equal to cutting ties with Iran
Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that the decision to withdraw approval for the accreditation of Iranian Ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani does not constitute a severing of diplomatic relations with Tehran. In its statement on Tuesday, the Ministry said that the »»»
Rassvet Comms Satellites Help Secure Russia's Digital Sovereignty
The successful launch of the first batch of Rassvet (Dawn) low-orbit communication satellites marks the start of an endeavor that will help Russia deal with several issues, Russian Academy of Cosmonautics’ corresponding member Andrey Ionin tells Sputnik: These satellites will help provide Internet »»»
Innovation Minister to Review Awarding of Roadside Assistance Contracts after Protest
Caretaker Minister of Innovation and Growth Nikolay Naydenov committed to reviewing the awarding of roadside assistance contracts on the national road network, the Ministry reported on Tuesday. Earlier Tuesday, Naydenov met with Encho Andonov, an employee in the roadside assistance sector and an or»»»
How nations are pushing diplomacy to end the war
Dubai: Countries are intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the war, with Pakistan emerging as a potential key mediator and offering to host talks involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Diplomatic activity has shifted into high gear after US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran»»»
Lebanon Orders Iran’s Ambassador to Leave Country, Drawing Hezbollah Condemnation
Lebanon's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had withdrawn its approval of the Iranian ambassador's accreditation, giving him until Sunday to leave the country, drawing Hezbollah's condemnation. The ministry said in a statement that it had summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires in Lebanon and info»»»
Pentagon considering sending US airborne troops to seize Iran’s key oil hub on Kharg island – NYT
Senior US military officials are looking into the possibility of deploying airborne troops to capture Kharg Island, responsible for 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, the New York Times has reported, citing American defense sources. The US struck military targets on the island sitting around 25 kilom»»»
US 82nd Airborne Division Ordered to Deploy to Middle East - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier, and members of his headquarters staff have received orders to deploy to the Middle East, Fox News reported on Tuesday. The Pentagon is considering sending the division to the region as part of a possible gro»»»
US-Israeli Attack on Iran Torpedoes Years of Nuclear Diplomacy Efforts - Russian Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran has nullified years of efforts to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear program, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday. "Our meeting is taking place against the backdrop of a s»»»
UAE hosts release of US citizen from Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the United Arab Emirates hosted the release of a US citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan, facilitating his transfer to the United States, in the presence of representatives from the relevant authorities of both countries. The Ministr»»»
AI-powered platform launched for UAE national talent
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform, “Promising Talents”, aimed at empowering national capabilities and strengthening investment in young talent across the federal government. The platform is designed to enhance fu»»»
Pakistan Willing to Host Peace Talks to End US-Israeli War on Iran
Pakistan's prime minister said on Tuesday he was willing to host talks between the US and Iran on ending the war in the Gulf, a day after President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants, saying there had been "productive" talks. In a post on X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sa»»»
Sudan’s RSF Says Captured Strategic Town on Ethiopia Border
Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces said on Tuesday that it and its allies had seized control of the town of Kurmuk on the border with Ethiopia after "fierce fighting". "Elite troops from the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) have succee»»»
Greenland Not Planning to Return to EU Due to Bloc's Inflexibility – Trade Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Greenlandic government is not considering the island's return to the European Union due to the bloc's insufficient flexibility, Greenland's Minister for Business, Trade, Mineral Resources, Justice and Gender Equality Naaja Nathanielsen said on Tuesday. "No, we have not done t»»»
Rubio to testify against longtime friend in Florida lobbying case - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify today against his friend, former U.S. Rep. David Rivera. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify Tuesday against his longtime friend who is facing charges of »»»
Ukraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in unusual daytime attack
Russia has launched an unusual daytime attack on Ukraine, hitting cities across the west of the country with over 400 drones on Tuesday afternoon. Lviv regional head Maksym Kozytskyi said the Bernardine monastery, a 16th-Century Unesco site, was damaged. A video posted by Lviv authorities shows a f»»»
NATO Bombing Failed to Break Serbs, Who Will Never Give Up Kosovo - Serbian Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia failed to break the Serbian people, who refuse to renounce Kosovo and Metohija and stand ready to respond to force with force, Nenad Popovic, Serbian minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation, said on Tuesday. "Th»»»
With Snap Elections Comping Up, Bulgaria Faces Sustained Russian Information Manipulation Pressure with Domestic Amplification Ecosystem - Report
With the April 19 snap elections coming up, Bulgaria faces sustained Russian information manipulation pressure compounded by a deeply embedded domestic amplification ecosystem, according to a new analytical report by the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) made public Tuesday. Titled "Defending»»»
Search continues for missing diver off Vouliagmeni coast
Search efforts continued Tuesday for a 34-year-old diver who went missing at Limanakia in the southern Athens suburb of Vouliagmeni after diving Sunday in a hazardous area known as the “Devil’s Well.” A new specialized operation began Tuesday, with divers placing ropes and chains on the seabed to a»»»
Vazrazhdane Launches Campaign with Church Service in Veliko Tarnovo Region
Candidates from the nationalist party Vazrazhdane officially opened their campaign for the April 19 parliamentary elections with a prayer service in the village of Pchelishte in Veliko Tarnovo Region. The event took place at the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and was attended by all ca»»»
Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?
TradeEuropeWho wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?Marie SinaSqueezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal. https://p.dw.com/p/5B1Z2The EU and Australia also agreed to boost access t»»»