Kingdom displays literary, Islamic heritage in Rabat
RABAT: Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the 31st Rabat International Book Fair, held from May 1 to 10, highlighting the nation’s cultural and intellectual ties with Morocco. Abdullatif Al-Wasel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, said the participation reflects»»»
U.S. soldier's remains found in Morocco; search continues for another - UPI.com
The U.S. military said Sunday that the remains of 1st Lt. Lamont Key Jr. have been recovered. He was reported missing in Morocco on May 2. Photo courtesy U.S. Army Europe and Africa/Release May 11 (UPI) -- The remains of one of two U.S. soldiers who disappeared during exercises in Morocco earlier t»»»
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified 10 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin US Army Europe and AfricaOne of two US soldiers who went missing off the coast of Morocco has been identified as First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr Th»»»
Rare Marmoush goal clinches City win
PARIS: A rare Omar Marmoush goal sealed a 3-0 win for second-placed Manchester City over Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend.It was only the second league goal this season for the 27-year-old Egypt striker, who ran on to an Erling Haaland pass and fired past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.»»»
QU concludes Al Fikra entrepreneurship competition for higher education 2026
Tribune news network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Economics, concluded the Al Fikra National Competition for Higher Education 2026, a leading national initiative that brings together university students from across Qatar to showc»»»
National Volunteer Platform launched to consolidate efforts of various entities
QNA DOHA Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on Sunday launched the National Volunteer»»»
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»
QC launches Dhul-Hijjah campaign to boost for humanitarian projects
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Dhul-Hijjah Campaign for the season 1447 AH – 2026, under the slogan “The Most Blessed Days”. Driven by the generosity of donors in Qatar, the campaign seeks to mobilise support for the implementation of various humanitarian and developm»»»
Algeria and France agree to more cooperation after diplomatic spat
ALGIERS, Algeria: France and Algeria set aside a two-year diplomatic falling-out to agree to intensified cooperation on domestic security and defence in a meeting Saturday between Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune and French armed forces minister Alice Rufo. As part of Rufo's visit, France's a»»»
Qatar condemns attack targeting Smara city in Morocco
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the attack that targeted the city of Smara in the Kingdom of Morocco. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and support for Morocco's sovereign rights in the Moroccan »»»
Qatar condemns attack targeting city of Smara in Morocco
DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned the attack that targeted the city of Smara in the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and its support for its sovereign rights in the Moroccan Sahara, and for all»»»
Two Spanish civil guards killed in drug chase crash
MADRID: Spain’s Civil Guard said two of its officers were killed on Friday after their boats collided while chasing suspected drug traffickers in the Atlantic. Spain’s proximity to Morocco, a major producer of cannabis, puts it on the frontline of anti-drug missions, with fatal accidents regularly »»»
BTS meets Mexican president as 50,000 fans gather in Mexico City - UPI.com
Sheinbaum praises K-pop group for connecting Mexico and South Korea Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (2-L) reacts alongside members of the South Korean K-pop group BTS during a visit to the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 06 May 2026. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez / EPA May 7 (Asia Today) »»»
Cash-strapped Zamalek eye record CAF Cup winners prize
JOHANNESBURG: Financially-embattled Egyptian club Zamalek will pocket a record four-million-dollar CAF Confederation Cup prize if they beat Algerian outfit USM Alger in the two-leg final. USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd and the return game is set for Cairo on May 16 »»»
Mansour bin Zayed, President of Turkey discuss bilateral cooperation
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan , President of the Republic of Turkey, within the framework of Sheikh Mansour’s working visit to Turkey . During the meeting, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conv»»»
DOJ: UCLA medical school favors Black, Hispanic applicants - UPI.com
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine employs admissions practices that violate a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- The University of California, Los Angeles' medica»»»
Seven Global Films supported by Doha Film Institute selected for 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to champion bold global storytelling, with seven films supported through its funding programmes selected for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival (May 12–23). The films span the festival’s Official Selection, In Competition and Un Certain Regar»»»
Press Review - 'Time to say goodbye': Judge releases Epstein's alleged 'suicide note'
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 7: A US judge publishes a purported suicide letter from Jeffrey Epstein, weeks before he was found dead in his prison cell. But first: Swiss authorities are racing to trace contacts of a Swiss man who is being treated for hantavirus after disembarking and freely tr»»»
Ancelotti set for Brazil contract extension: federation
SAO PAULO: Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to be handed a four-year contract extension taking him through to the 2030 World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Thursday. Italian legend Ancelotti took over as Brazil coach last year and oversaw the five-time world champions’ succ»»»
Riyadh symposium discusses how KSA balances international human rights with local values
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia adopts a balanced approach to integrating international human rights standards with national cultural and religious values, experts at a symposium in Riyadh said on Thursday. Speaking at the event organized by the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, spokespe»»»
Algeria turn to ‘retired’ goalkeeper after injuries deplete World Cup choices
ALGIERS: Algeria face a goalkeeping crisis for the World Cup that they are hoping to alleviate with the return of a player from retirement. Oussama Benbot, retired from the national team after being an unused substitute at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco at the end of the year, could prove th»»»
The World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before the big kickoff
DUBAI: Kylian Mbappé is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Lamine Yamal is out for the rest of the season and so is Brazil star Estêvão. There was also a scare when Mohamed Salah hurt his hamstring recently. Injuries to some of soccer’s biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which starts»»»
Abu Dhabi’s HR law embeds high-achieving culture across government
Embedding a meritocratic and high-performance culture is central to Abu Dhabi Government’s modernised HR Law, which aims to attract and retain top talent across the public sector. The landmark legislation, which came into effect on 1 January 2026 for all government employees in the emirate, goes be»»»
Nearly 130 arrests around Paris amid celebrations for PSG reaching Champions League final
PARIS: Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with police following Paris Saint-Germain reaching the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday. He told Europe 1 radio that the total number of arrests was 127 in the Paris metropolitan ar»»»
Albania to Host World Law Congress 2027, Prime Minister Edi Rama Announces
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama addressed the opening session of the World Law Congress, announcing that Albania will host the prestigious international legal event in 2027, bringing together some of the world’s most prominent figures in global justice and the rule of law. Speaking during the cere»»»
Media Review: May 7
POLITICS Dnevnik: President Iliana Iotova gave an assessment of Andrey Gurov’s caretaker Cabinet and addressed the incoming regular government. “They have largely fulfilled their most important task – to ensure a normal electoral process and to a considerable extent deal with schemes such as vote b»»»
beIN marks one-month countdown to World Cup with special coverage
Doha, Qatar: beIN Sports, the leading sports broadcaster in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), will mark the one-month milestone to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with comprehensive, bi-lingual, multi-channel coverage across the region on Monday 11 May. The 23rd edition of the global football showpi»»»
Senegal’s children mourn in silence when migrant parents disappear
MBOUR: Fallou softly whispers that since his mother’s death he has chosen to remain quiet, while young Sokhna recounts the many nightmares she has had following her father’s disappearance: for the children of Senegalese migrants lost at sea, the torment of grief is long-lasting. Known as “those who»»»
DOJ: UCLA medical school favors Black, Hispanic applicants - UPI.com
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine employs admissions practices that violate a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- The University of California, Los Angeles' medica»»»
Militants ambush fruit trucks on the road to Bamako as a blockade of Mali’s capital persists
Militants ambushed a convoy of trucks heading to Mali’s blockaded capital of Bamako Wednesday, a transportation workers union said, the latest in a crisis that began with sweeping, coordinated attacks by separatist and jihadi forces across the West African nation last month. The attackers opened fi»»»
King Abdulaziz Library to launch reading fest
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school students on Sunday. Running from May 10 to 14 in Riyadh, the festival will bring together more than 100 schools, over 1,550 students, a»»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
Doha Film Institute reveales films participating in Cannes Film Festival
Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) continues to champion bold global storytelling, with seven films supported through its funding programmes selected for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival (May 12-23). The films span the festival's Official Selection, In Competition and Un Certain Regard, in additio»»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
UK imposes sanctions against recruiters of African and other migrants to fight for Russia, build drones
The UK has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities tied to Russia’s drone production networks and alleged human trafficking operations, targeting efforts to sustain the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, according to a government statement issued on May 5. »»»
Rabat International Book Fair comes alive on Alaraby 2’s ‘Difaf’
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing coverage of cultural events across the Arab world, Difaf, the daily cultural programme on Alaraby 2, aired a special episode dedicated to Rabat International Book Fair, Morocco. The episode forms part of the channel’s role as an official media partne»»»
Armed Forces unification symbolises strength, national pride: Fujairah Ruler
His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, affirmed that May 6 marks a renewed chapter of pride in the UAE’s history, commemorating the unification of the Armed Forces as a cornerstone of national strength, security and stability. In a statement »»»
Kuwait’s Crown Prince receives GCC secretary general
KUWAIT CITY: The GCC’s Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi was received by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait on Tuesday. According to a statement by the general secretariat, a number of topics related to joint Gulf action were reviewed »»»
Kuwait’s Crown Prince receives GCC secretary general
KUWAIT CITY: The GCC’s Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi was received by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait on Tuesday. According to a statement by the general secretariat, a number of topics related to joint Gulf action were reviewed »»»
The UAE leads a balanced and strategically responsible approach to smart armament
Amid the rapid transformations shaping the world — alongside growing geopolitical complexities and escalating security challenges in the region — the UAE has emerged as a model in adopting a balanced and well-considered approach to smart armament. This approach is rooted in leveraging advanced tech»»»
Indonesian Hajj pilgrims praise Makkah Route initiative, smart services
RIYADH: Indonesia continues its Hajj flights with expanded access to the Makkah Route, as Saudi authorities have added a new major Indonesian airport to the flagship initiative that streamlines immigration procedures for pilgrims. Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, will send 22»»»
Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport
Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh Rukanga AFP via Getty ImagesOfficials say operations at the airport, pictured here in February, have been suspended following the drone strikes Sudan has accused neigh»»»