South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLucy Fleming AFP via Getty ImagesThese foreigners, who watched the speech on their phones, are camped outside Durban's home affairs department as they say they fear for their lives South »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s ‘Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum’ in Doha has been named one of the TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026, the magazine’s annual list recognising 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe. The recognition marks a major milestone for the institution »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has launched the accreditation framework for its Rasekh initiative – which connects international education with local cultural and linguistic identity – and announced the first cohort of schools from Qatar and the region to become part of this educat»»»

QNA Doha Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its Information Systems Department, has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen information security and adopt intern»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force ‘Lekhwiya’ HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who is also chairman of the Security Committee, met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted jointly by the United St»»»

The Diplomatic Club is considered one of the pioneering hospitality institutions in Qatar and among the leading founders of this sector. Over more than twenty years since its establishment, the club has maintained a remarkable record of success and continuous development. Despite the entry of many »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, conducted field inspection tours of a number of natural resource extraction and processing sites, including sand, clay, and limestone quarries, as well as cement plants and sand-washing faci»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. They a»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria Asaad Al Shaibani on Sunday. The call discussed avenues for deepening and expanding bilateral coo»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, has established a community library at its premises to promote reading, learning, and knowledge-sharing among members of the Indian community in Qatar. Announcing the initiative dur»»»

QNA The Hague The State of Qatar sponsored the 49th Telders International Law Moot Court Competition, held at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, in partnership with Leiden University in the Netherlands. Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Dr. Mutlaq b»»»

QNA Doha Lekhwiya is hosting a trilateral joint urban search and rescue exercise, under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Specialised teams from Qatar, France, and Syria are taking part in »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted its flagship undergraduate research symposium- Meeting of the Minds 2026. This year’s event brought together 65 research projects across two presentation streams—in-person and online»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has convened its Ordinary General Assembly meeting for the 2026 term. During the session, a new Board of Directors was elected to serve a three-year term. The election process resulted in the appointment of eight board members: Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser Ja»»»

QNA Doha Consultative sessions on Qatar’s National Human Rights Action Plan (2026–2030) continued on Sunday as part of the ongoing efforts led by the committee responsible for drafting the plan, with the participation of Attorney-General HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi. The consultative se»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU)’s Department of Public Health at the College of Health Sciences (CHS) hosted a high-level panel discussion highlighting the achievements of the ‘Strengthening AI Capacity for Humanitarian Organisations in Qatar’ initiative, marking one year since its »»»

QNA Doha Reducing post-harvest loss and strengthening the efficiency of food supply chains are a core pillar for achieving food security and environmental sustainability amid the increasing challenges associated with climate change, growing demand for food, as well as the mounting pressures on natu»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) has affirmed that Decision No. 108 of 2026, issued by Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, on updating the planning and architectural regulations for residential villas and mansions, represents a significant move towar»»»

The control tower at Munich Airport was briefly evacuated and flights were temporarily suspended on Sunday after tower personnel noticed the smell of smoke. File Photo by Anna Szilagyi/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- The smell of smoke prompted the evacuation of the control tower at Munich Airport for nearly t»»»

HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be hosted by the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. Sheikh Khalifa empha»»»

RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke on the phone on Sunday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. During the call, the two ministers reviewed the latest developments and their repercussions on the »»»

BEIRUT/DUBAI/NEW JERSEY: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired ​a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for an attack on the outskirts of Beirut, news outlet Axios reported. Iran has long sa»»»

LONDON: The leaders of Britain, Germany and ​France said on Sunday they supported a proposal for direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr ‌Zelensky and Russian ‌President ​Vladimir ‌Putin ⁠to ​try to ⁠secure a ceasefire, with Europe playing a role.In a joint statement after a ⁠meeting in »»»

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey: President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House.Trump, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” said he “did»»»

Tunis, June 7 (TAP) - President Kais Saïed on Sunday hosted the national team members before their departure to participate in the FIFA World Cup.During the meeting, the Head of State laid emphasis on the national responsibility incumbent upon each...»»»

Damascus, June.7 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its deepest condolences to the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Iraq for the victims of the tragic traffic accident that occurred in Dhi Qar Province. The Ministry affirmed Syria’s full support for I»»»

A projectile is pictured crossing the night sky over the West Bank city of Nablus early Sunday as Israel's military reported that Iran launched salvos of ballistic missiles toward Israel over its strikes in Lebanon. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Iran on Sunday launched air strikes at I»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, inaugurated the Kingdom’s first specialized elite combat sports center in Jeddah on Sunday. The new facility, which spans 3,000 square meters, has been designed to support the development of combat sports athletes acros»»»

ROME: A patrol boat recovered the bodies of 10 people after a fishing vessel rescued 48 migrants from a craft that capsized near Malta, Italy’s coast guard said Sunday. The coast guard said in a statement that it was still searching an area approximately 52 miles (84 kilometers) southeast of Malta »»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will continue scaling up support for economies affected by conflict, including Ukraine and countries across the Middle East, as global instability, trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions create new challenges for development, EBRD pre»»»

Damascus, June.7 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed on Sunday, during a telephone call with Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, bilateral relations and ways to support and further develo»»»

The Libyan Industry Union (LIU) announced last Thursday (4 June) the launch of the “Made in Libya” electronic platform, following its approval by the Minister of Economy and Trade. The initiative represents a new beginning for the future of digital industry in Libya, the LIU said. This national dig»»»

Iran’s missile attack on Israel has triggered a wave of temporary airspace closures across the region, with Iraq and Syria restricting flight operations and Iran shutting parts of its western airspace amid escalating tensions. Authorities said the measures were taken as a precaution following heigh»»»

Doha: Qatar has updated the list of areas in which non-Qataris are permitted to own real estate, pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (21) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Resolution No. (28) of 2020 regarding the designation of areas where non-Qataris may own and usufruct real estate, as well »»»

Languages and cultures are becoming increasingly homogenous, with the resulting loss of a rich linguistic tapestry reflecting unique perspectives and ways of life. “Rare Tongues” tells the stories of the world’s rare and vanishing languages, revealing how each is a living testament to human resilie»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s economy grew 5.2 percent ‌in ‌the period between ‌July and March of the financial year ‌2025-26, according ‌to the ‌Planning Ministry. The ‌financial year ‌in Egypt ends June 30. Egypt’s struggling economy has been boosted in recent years by major real estate investments and an $8 ‌»»»

At ‌least 21 Iraqis were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger ​bus crashed and caught fire near the southern city of Nassiriya on Sunday, police and health officials said. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of ‌the bus on ‌a highway ​near ‌Nassiriya, ⁠causing ​the vehicle »»»

LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»

Iraq has temporarily closed its airspace and suspended air navigation, civil aviation officials are saying. The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority also announced a temporary closure of the southern air corridors and the suspension of operations at Damascus International Airport for 12 hours.»»»

Iran has fired a missile barrage at Israel in retaliation for its continuing campaign in Lebanon against the Hezbollah militant group. The attack occurred late on Sunday, following days of bombing and ground operations in southern Lebanon by the IDF, including intensive aerial bombardment of the ca»»»

Pope Leo XIV honoured Spain's centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a “school of faith” for today, as he presided over a Mass before a million people and a procession highlighting one of the most iconic expressions of Spanish popular piety: flower carpets. FRANCE 24's Sarah Mor»»»

"Enough is Enough", the words of Gezim Selimi, a retired teacher in Pristina as he voted today in the Kosovo elections. He was one of a snap shot of voters questioned by journalists about what it like to be voting again in Kosovo. He may well have been speaking to much of the nation, it's the third»»»

Pope Leo XIV greets the people from the popemobile after presiding over the meeting "Weaving networks with the world of Culture, Education, Business and Sport," at the Movistar Arena in Madrid on Sunday. Photo by Fernando Villar/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Pope Leo drew more than 1 million people to an ope»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don’t appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted its 370 mem»»»

New York: Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he's embracing the setbacks as well as the success. "I think the key is acceptance a lot of times, taking a step back, realizing all the journey that's behind th»»»

RIYADH: Work has begun on a major road development project in Riyadh aimed at improving traffic flow and strengthening connections between key areas of the capital. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on Sunday the start of construction on two new bridges as part of the Taif Road Develop»»»

LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»

AMMAN — Franchise and Trade Agencies Expo 2026 will kick off next Tuesday at Amman International Exhibition Centre on Airport Road, with official participation from Jordan and Iraq, alongside business owners and companies.The exhibition, is organised in cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council (»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Airlines are expecting higher passenger numbers in 2026 but half the profits of last year, according to forecasts released on Sunday at a conference in Brazil, as rising fuel costs fail to deter travellers.The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents»»»

The Israeli army said it had detected incoming missile fire from Iran on Sunday, a first since a fragile truce went into effect in the Middle East war in April. "A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran t»»»