MoCI recalls Ford Transit2022-2026 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Transit 2022-2026 models. The recall is due to a possibile malfunction in the battery’s ventilation tube which may lead to »»»
Silent Volunteers Qatar marks 11th year of iftar distribution in Al Sadd
Tribune News Network Doha Silent Volunteers Qatar, a Sri Lankan-led community volunteer group, launched its annual iftar distribution campaign yesterday at the Al Sadd Signal, marking its 11th consecutive year of service during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative, which has become a familiar »»»
Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban
A historic winter storm has placed 54 million people under blizzard warnings and prompted travel restrictions in multiple areas, including a travel ban New York City. States of emergency have been declared in states including Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey and Rhode Island, with restrictions on »»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons the Iraqi Charge d'Affaires to the country, following Iraq's submission to the UN of coordinates and a map containing claims regarding Iraqi maritime areas. KUWAIT - The State of Kuwait strongly condemns the irresponsible statements made by the »»»
Jordan’s financial inclusion rate rises to 62% in 2024 — WB
AMMAN — Jordan has recorded "marked" progress in expanding access to financial services, according to the Global Financial Inclusion Index 2025 issued by the World Bank, with 62 per cent of adults hold a bank account or electronic wallet in 2024.The figure represents a steady increase from 47 per c»»»
Audit Bureau launches 1st 'Peer Review' with UK NAO
AMMAN — The Audit Bureau announced on Sunday the launch of the first "peer review" mission, marking a milestone in its history. This initiative is part of the Bureau’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency, accountability and institutional efficiency.This mission is consider»»»
More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's new amnesty law
At least 1,557 people - including opposition members, activists, human rights defenders and journalists who were held in Venezuela for political reasons, are expected to be released from prison after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law th»»»
US Secret Service kill armed man trying to access Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
An armed man was shot and killed by the US Secret Service on Sunday after driving into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The North Carolina man, who was in his early 20s, had a gas can and a shotgun and had been reported »»»
New York mayor Mamdani orders citywide travel ban ahead of major snowstorm
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered a travel ban and shutdown of the city's traffic network ahead of a massive snowstorm expected to hit the northeast United States. The ban will not affect essential workers or New Yorkers needing to travel due to emergencies. New York Mayor Z»»»
Hezbollah says 'resistance' is the only choice after deadly Israeli strike
A Hezbollah official on Saturday said that "resistance" was the only option after Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed eight of its operatives. On Friday, the Israeli military said it had hit Hezbollah command centres in eastern Lebanon and targets linked to the Palestinian group Hamas in th»»»
Arab, Muslim nations slam ‘inflammatory’ remarks by US ambassador to Israel
Several members of the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday issued a joint statement condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, that it “would be fine” if Israel took over a huge swath of the Mid»»»
A week in France - Killing of nationalist student has repercussions for French Politics
A march to honor Quentin Deranque was held in Lyon on Saturday. The far-right student activist was beaten to death on February 12th, following a fight between two groups from opposite political extremes. His killing has shocked the country and put France on edge. President Emmanuel Macron has denou»»»
France to summon US ambassador over comments on slain far-right activist, foreign minister says
France will summon the US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, over comments on the killing of a French far-right activist Quentin Deranque last week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Sunday French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Sunday that he would summon»»»
A Russian passport, a mother's vigil for Ukraine's children
When her kids aren’t watching, Olga devours every piece of news she can find about the war in Ukraine. The Russian mother forces herself to look at photographs of the Ukrainians who have been killed, trying to remember the face of every child lost in her country’s four-year aggression. Speaking out»»»
Live: Hungary will block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine oil dispute
Hungary will block the European Union's next package of sanctions against Russia, its foreign minister said on Sunday, until Ukraine resumes shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline, which has been cut off since January 27 after being damaged by a Russian drone,»»»
Greenland does not need Trump’s ‘great hospital boat’, Denmark says
Greenland does not need healthcare assistance from foreign countries, Denmark's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the US was sending a "great hospital boat" to tend to the "many" sick people "not being taken care of" in the autonomous Danish ter»»»
2026 Winter Olympics wraps up: Assessing the economic and global impact
The 2026 Winter Olympics is drawing to a close, with the closing ceremony scheduled in Verona on Sunday. Reflecting on the Games over the past weeks, FRANCE 24 spoke with James Reade, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Reading, to explore the event’s impact on the region’s eco»»»
Russian launches missile barrage on Ukraine's energy facilities
Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine on Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's all-out invasion. The capital Kyiv, regularly targeted by Russian missile and drone attacks»»»
Mexican military kills cartel kingpin 'El Mencho' - UPI.com
The Mexican military on Sunday killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, a Mexican national also known as "El Mencho," the alleged co-founder and current leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, which is a noted violent Mexican drug cartel responsible for the trafficking of fentanyl and other »»»
US ‘totally’ rejects global AI governance, White House adviser tells India summit
The US "totally" rejects global governance of AI, White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios said Friday, noting that "risk-focused obsessions" inhibit a "competitive ecosystem". Kratsios addressed an AI summit in New Delhi a day after French President Emmanuel Macron told the gather»»»
Edi Rama Announces €167 Million Transfer to Special Pension Fund Account
Albania has transferred €167 million into a special pension fund account aimed at strengthening the country’s long-term retirement system, Prime Minister Edi Rama said during an appearance on the podcast “Flasim” on Sunday. Speaking on the program, Rama confirmed that the funds have been deposited »»»
Israel withdraws own bobsleigh team from Milan-Cortina Winter Games over false illness claim
Israel's Olympic Committee has withdrawn its four-man bobsleigh team from the 2026 Winter Games after an athlete falsely claimed to be ill in order to allow a substitute to race in his place, the Times of Israel reported on February 22. »»»
Iran signs €500mn 'secret' arms deal with Russia to restore air defences
Iran has concluded a clandestine €500mn (approximately $541mn) weapons agreement with Moscow to procure thousands of advanced portable air defence systems, as Tehran moves to replenish military capabilities lost during its conflict with Israel last year, the Financial Times reported on February 22.»»»
Khamenei says Iran will not submit to US pressure as nuclear talks continue
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said American threats against Iran produce the opposite of their intended effect, as US nuclear envoy Steve Witkoff publicly questioned why Tehran had not "submitted" despite sustained pressure from Washington, his media service reported on February 22. »»»
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: Should Kyrgyzstan’s Japarov fear a triumphant return of Tashiyev as his nemesis?
What kind of autocracy will take shape in Kyrgyzstan now that President Sadyr Japarov has purged co-ruler Kamchybek Tashiyev and his allies? “Today, Japarov appears to be on the brink of achieving what none of his predeces»»»
Iran signs €500mn 'secret' arms deal with Russia to restore air defences
Iran has concluded a clandestine €500mn (approximately $541mn) weapons agreement with Moscow to procure thousands of advanced portable air defence systems, as Tehran moves to replenish military capabilities lost during its conflict with Israel last year, the Financial Times reported on February 22.»»»
Doha to host International Cricket Council Board and Committee meetings
Doha: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Doha will host the next round of ICC Board and Committee meetings from March 25-27, 2026. The meetings will bring together ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, Committee Members and senior leadership as part of the organisation’s on»»»
JPMorgan closed Trump accounts after Jan. 6, court documents show - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Chairman and CEO of J.P. Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon, pictured in 2023, has been named in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the bank for closing his accounts after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- JPMor»»»
UAE backs Kuwait over maritime sovereignty
Dubai: The UAE has reaffirmed its full and unwavering solidarity with Kuwait in all measures it takes to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, stressing its support for Kuwait against any infringement of its sovereignty or national interests. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»
BSP Floor Leader Kiselova: Neynsky’s Return as Foreign Minister Is Wrong After Libya Trial
BSP–United Left Floor Leader Nataliya Kiselova said on Sunday that it was wrong for caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky to return to the post years after the Libya trial. Kiselova added that Bulgaria’s foreign policy should be more moderate. Kiselova said there were ministers with baggage f»»»
Former Caretaker Minister for Fair Elections Tzitzelkov: I Will Not Quit CEC Public Council
Former caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fair Elections Stoil Tzitzelkov said on Sunday he will not resign from the Public Council with the Central Election Commission (CEC), speaking on bTV. Tzitzelkov, who stepped down as deputy prime minister on Friday, said there was no legal or »»»
Caretaker Interior Minister Dechev Meets Bistritsa Mayor After Arson Attack
Caretaker Minister of the Interior Emil Dechev met Bistritsa Mayor Samuil Popov to discuss two incidents involving Popov, including an arson attack earlier this week, the Interior Ministry press service said here on Sunday. In July 2025, masked people entered the mayor’s office building, and earlie»»»
Mexican Army Kills Leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel
The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” in an operation Sunday, a federal official said. The official, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said it happened during a military opera»»»
Secret Service Kills Armed Man Trying to Access Trump Florida Estate
US Secret Service agents fatally shot a man armed with a shotgun who breached the security perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida in the early hours of Sunday morning. Although the president often spends weekends at his resort, he and first lady Melania Trump»»»
Abu Dhabi Police launch e-scooter safety drive
Abu Dhabi Police have carried out a field awareness campaign targeting electric scooter users on Abu Dhabi Island as part of efforts to enhance road safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations. The initiative was implemented by the Department of Traffic and Patrols at Abu Dhabi Police, in»»»
Iran Reportedly Agreed Secret Shoulder-fired Missile Deal with Russia
Iran agreed a secret 500 million euro ($589 million) arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable "Verba" launch units and 2,500 "9M336"»»»
Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat
Greenland's prime minister has asked US President Donald Trump to talk to him instead of making "random outbursts on social media", after Trump said he was sending a US hospital boat to "take care" of people on the island. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was going to send a boat filled with med»»»
Qatar Meteorology warns of rise in humidity levels, chances of mist to fog formation
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has warned the public of a rise in relative humidity levels and the chances of mist to fog formation over some areas during the night hours and Monday morning, according to its daily weather updates. Earlier on Sunday, QMD announced that weather c»»»
UAE: NCM issues fog, low visibility alert
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast a chance of fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility. In its weather update on Sunday, the NCM said horizontal visibility may drop even further at times over some coastal and internal areas from 10pm Sunday until 10am Monday. The »»»
EU Says US Must Honor a Trade Deal after Court Blocks Trump Tariffs
The European Union's executive arm requested “full clarity” from the United States and asked its trade partner to fulfill its commitments after the US Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs. Trump has lashed out at the court decision and said Saturday that »»»
Strong demand for UAE seven-year sukuk
Dubai: The UAE has issued its first seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk valued at Dh550 million, marking the longest maturity under the programme to date, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday. The tranche attracted bids of around Dh3.1 billion, nearly six times the size of the issuance, underscorin»»»
Sun illuminates Ramses II statue in Egypt
Dubai: At least 2,000 tourists gathered on Sunday to witness the alignment of the sun with the face of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel in southern Egypt, a phenomenon regarded as one of the world’s most remarkable astronomical and architectural events. Egypt’s Cabinet Media Centre said visitors assemb»»»
Syria Closes ISIS-linked al-Hol Camp after Emptying it
Syrian authorities have closed al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of suspected ISIS militants, after emptying the formerly Kurdish-controlled facility, a camp official told AFP on Sunday. "All Syrian and non-Syrian families were relocated," Fadi al-Qassem, the official appointed by the govern»»»
The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
US President Donald Trump's latest tariff changes have heightened uncertainty for businesses and consumers, industry experts and economists say. The changes followed a Supreme Court ruling on Friday that Trump could not use a 1977 law - the International Emergency Economic Powers Act - to levy taxe»»»
Qatar and Russia discuss boosting cooperation in agriculture and food security
DOHA: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met on Sunday with Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation HE Oksana Lut, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The meeting reviewed ways to enhance collaboration between Qatar and Russia in areas of mu»»»
New Round of Iran-US Nuclear Talks May Take Place in Geneva on Thursday - Foreign Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that a new round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States could take place in Geneva on Thursday. Iran and the US are working on a draft proposal of a potential deal in order to work out the elements suitable for both sides,»»»
2nd Season of "Wa Aamanahum Min Khawf" talk show begins airing Monday from Imam Mosque
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Qatar has announced the launch of the 12th edition of its Ramadan talk show, "Wa Aamanahum Min Khawf", (Arabic for 'eased their fear') for the year 1447 AH (2026). The show will be hosted at Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab Mosque followi»»»
Rights center documents ongoing Israeli occupation violations of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Gaza: Gaza Center for Human Rights stated that Israeli occupation continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip for the 134th consecutive day. In a statement issued on Sunday, the center said Israeli occupation forces are pursuing a systematic policy involving deliberate killings, »»»
Netanyahu Says India's Modi to Visit Israel Wednesday
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday, his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu announced, saying the trip will help forge a new alliance to counter what he described as "radical" adversaries. "On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will arrive here; he wi»»»
'No thanks': Greenland, Denmark reject Trump's hospital ship offer
Copenhagen: Denmark and its territory Greenland on Saturday rejected Donald Trump's offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island coveted by the US leader. A day earlier, Trump said he was sending "a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not b»»»