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 – 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»»»

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: 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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, 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»»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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. »»»

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»»»

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 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 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 »»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

In the vibrant landscape of the Middle Eastern solar market, where the sun shines brighter and opportunities abound, companies must harness more than just solar power to thrive. As the demand for renewable energy surges, innovative marketing strategies are becoming as critical as technological adva»»»

Two members of the US Armed Forces participating in the African Lion joint military exercises have been reported missing near the city of Tan Tan in southern Morocco, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Sunday. A US defence official said the soldiers went missing while on a hike after the day's»»»

Manila: The Philippines has long grappled with suffocating, systemic graft. The rot of institutionalised betrayal of public trust represents a deep-rooted, chronic crisis of culture. The most nauseating evidence? The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ex-Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan #MakeTheirEid, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its seasonal Adahi Project 1447 AH, designed to help the donors offer their ritual Udhiya sacrifice for the upcoming Eid-Al-Adha in an effective and timely manner. Once the sacrificial animals (»»»

MADRID: Spanish police have impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said on Monday. The Civil Guard intercepted the vessel in international waters off Spain’s Canary Islands on Frida»»»

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli Chibelushi AFP via Getty ImagesGen Assimi Goïta promised to tackle Mali's long-running security crisis when he seized power in 2020 Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goï»»»

Damascus, May 4 (SANA) The Central Bank of Syria announced on Monday that licensed banks and electronic payment companies can now work with global payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard, aiming to modernize financial infrastructure and enhance digital inclusion. Central Bank Governor Abdulkad»»»

New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMansur AbubakarKano Getty ImagesPeter Obi is hugely popular among young voters across the south Two of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic »»»

UNESCO has released a rapid overview on the impact of escalating conflict on education systems in the Arab States, highlighting a regional emergency affecting over 100 million children. Across the region, millions of learners are experiencing disruption through school closures, shifts to remote lea»»»

Travelers walk with a view of a United Airlines airplane at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 22, 2025. On Sunday, the airline said one of its flights struck a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it was landing at the airport. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 3 (U»»»

BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiara Francavilla,Godfrey BadebyeandCatherine Namugerwa,BBC Africa Eye , Mityana BBCRusset was treated by a vet after being injured and used in fraudulent campaigns to r»»»

RABAT: United States Africa Command and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces have announced that two American soldiers went missing while participating in military exercises in Morocco. Official sources from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces, in a statement broadcast by the Maghreb Arabe Presse, confirmed»»»

RABAT: Two US soldiers that disappeared while on a training deployment in southern Morocco were last seen near seaside cliffs and may have fallen into the ocean, a US defense official confirmed to AFP. A massive land, air and sea search was launched by US, Moroccan and allied forces in Cap Draa Tra»»»

Sharjah : Marking the UAE’s year of the family, Sharjah Police have launched a month-long community awareness campaign titled “Awareness Begins at Home,” placing families at the centre of efforts to build responsible, value-driven generations. The initiative, led by the Security Media Department at»»»

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoseph Winter The police said it was a "highly dangerous and complex operation" Police in South Africa have managed to recover human remains after an officer was lowered from a h»»»

Members of the U.S. Army and Tunisian Armed Forces discuss training objectives during explosive ordnance disposal squad tactics exercises in Bizerte, Tunisia, during African Lion 2026. Two soldiers were reported missing on Saturday night in an incident unrelated to the military exercise. Photo by S»»»

Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say 28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe surroundings of Tan Tan, Morocco, which is near where the Americans went missing Two US service members have gone missing»»»