UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum ‘overhaul’
LONDON: Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees under plans to overhaul its asylum system, the Labour government said on Saturday. The measures were announced as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over irregular migration in the face of soaring support for the hard»»»
Israel says Gazans who landed in S. Africa unexpectedly had third-country approval
JERUSALEM: Israeli authorities said on Saturday that 153 Palestinians who turned up unexpectedly in South Africa, triggering questions from its president, had received entry approval from an unnamed third country. Shimi Zuaretz, a spokesman for COGAT, the Israeli body that runs civil affairs in the»»»
Trump, like Biden before him, finds there’s no quick fix on inflation
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu. Just like the president who came before him, Trump is trying to sell the country on his plans to create factory jobs. The Republican wants to lower prescription drug costs,»»»
Justice Minister says budget insufficient, outlines judicial system development plans
Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel considered that the budget allocated to the ministry, which represents 1.28% of the state budget for the coming year, with 83% of it dedicated to salaries, is insufficient to carry out all the...»»»
Minister of Justice clarifies ministry’s position on remote trials and alternative penalties
Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel affirmed that Tunisia’s criminal policy is based on balancing the enforcement of the law with the guarantee of individual freedoms, clarifying the ministry’s position on remote trials and...»»»
Trump, like Biden before him, finds there’s no quick fix on inflation
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s problems with fixing the high cost of living might be giving voters a feeling of déjà vu. Just like the president who came before him, Trump is trying to sell the country on his plans to create factory jobs. The Republican wants to lower prescription drug costs,»»»
Trump issues secnd pardons for crimes related to Jan. 6 - UPI.com
President Donald Trump has signed numerous pardons for people involved in the Jan. 6, 2001, intrusion at the Capitol since he was sworn back into office on Jan. 20. File photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has issued second pardons to supporters who br»»»
QU plays host to 8th Leadership, Civic Engagement Conference
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has launched its annual Leadership and Civic Engagement Conference, ‘Taqadam’. Now in its eighth edition, the student conference was organised for universities and higher education institutions across Qatar, the GCC, and the Arab world. It aims to pro»»»
GCC signs agreement to advance high-integritycarbon markets across Misiones in Argentina
Tribune News Network Belém, Brazil The Global Carbon Council (GCC), recognised as the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon market programme under ICAO’s CORSIA scheme, and the State Secretariat for Climate Change of the Province of Misiones, Argentina (SECC) formalised a Memorandu»»»
Doha Tattoo Festival announced; ticket sales officially open
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the first edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) will be held from Decemb»»»
Austrian Embassy marks National Day
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Austrian Ambassador to Qatar HE Erika Bernhard recently hosted a gala reception to mark Austrian National Day. The event was attended Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiya, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Qatar HE Christian Tudor, »»»
WCM-Q launches leadership programme pilot for students
Tribune News Network Doha The Division of Student Affairs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a pilot programme introducing the Student Leadership Challenge to students in collaboration with WILEY, a US-based global publishing and research company. Developed by renowned leadership »»»
NPC to organise ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’ today
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Planning Council (NPC), HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the ‘National Development Forum: Social Development Pillar’, organised by the NPC, will be h»»»
Riding the Kolorcoaster: Zushis and Yengsters in Qatar
Darlene Regis Fandoms of Maki and Yeng Constantino – “Zushis” and “Yengsters”, joined the colorful wave at Maki’s Kolorcoaster concert with Yeng Constantino on November 14 at QNCC, sharing their concert experiences. “Tonight felt like a Kolorcoaster, full of all the feels and colors. Maki is so cha»»»
MoI hones officers’ skills in document forgery and identity fraud detection
QNA Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Passports, concluded a new training course titled “Skills in Detecting Document Forgery and Identity Fraud”, as part of cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and efforts to enhance the exchan»»»
Dreama, Baladna Food Industries enhance youth skills, capabilities with dairy expert programme
Tribune News Network Doha As part of their ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering orphans, Dreama Orphan Care Centre, under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, announced, in collaboration with Baladna Food Industries, a leading company in the food sector, the conclusion o»»»
Maki’s Kolorcoaster concert with Yeng mesmerises Doha with OPM magic
Darlene Regis Maki’s Kolorcoaster Middle East Tour painted the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) with a kaleidoscope of sound, soul, and story as his first-ever show with Yeng Constantino delivered a sold-out spectacle in Qatar on November 14. Despite being organised in less than two months, »»»
Protocols to form integral part of Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement
These will address specific operational aspects, including the consolidation and verification of the ceasefire, modalities for troop disengagement, humanitarian access, reintegration pathways, and the support for national dialogue. Once adopted, theprotocols and annexes will form an integral and ha»»»
QSW 2025 concludes with nationwide commitmentto environmental action
Tribune News Network Doha The 10th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW), the nation’s largest community sustainability initiative, has concluded with a record-breaking 700+ events, activations and initiatives and thousands of participants joining forces to promote sustainable living and envir»»»
Qatar committed to continuing efforts for DR Congo peace, says Al Khulaifi
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has affirmed that the signing of the Doha Framework Agreement for Peace between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance (March 23 Movement),»»»
QC delivers food aid to over 130,000 internally displaced persons in Gaza
Tribune News Network Rafah Qatar Charity (QC) has completed a new round of food assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Gaza, distributing 26,000 food baskets that benefited around 130,000 people. The initiative was funded by generous donors in Qatar through the campaign ‘Labbeh Gaza:»»»
QNL’s Murshidi program sees 422 sessions and 94 mentors
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) celebrated the achievements of its Murshidi mentorship programme in an appreciation ceremony honouring the 94 mentors and partners whose dedication has empowered Qatar’s youth. The event highlighted the programme’s milestone of 422 consultation»»»
Border Patrol arrives in Charlotte, N.C., for immigration enforcement - UPI.com
U.S. Customs and Border Protection began immigration enforcement activities in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday morning, which prompted several local businesses to close for the day. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents initiated enfor»»»
Climate protesters demand to be heard as they march on COP30 with costumes and drums
BELEM, Brazil: Some wore black dresses to signify a funeral for fossil fuels. Hundreds wore red shirts, symbolizing the blood of colleagues fighting to protect the environment. And others chanted, waved huge flags or held up signs Saturday in what’s traditionally the biggest day of protest at the h»»»
Mohammad Alorabi crowned Saudi Toyota Drift Championship 2025 champion
AL-AHSA: Saudi driver Mohammad Alorabi was crowned on Friday as the champion of the Saudi Toyota Drift Championship 2025. Alorabi secured the season title despite finishing second in the championship’s third and final round that ended Friday evening. Hosted in Al-Ahsa, the event was organized by th»»»
Trump’s Africa envoy says Sudan ‘world’s biggest humanitarian crisis’
DOHA: US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy Massad Boulos on Saturday called the war in Sudan “the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis,” telling AFP he hoped to see diplomatic progress toward peace. Since its outbreak in April 2023, the war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support»»»
Colombian officials say 7 children were killed in an airstrike against a rebel group this week
BOGOTA: Colombia’s human rights ombudswoman said Saturday that seven children were killed in a controversial airstrike against a rebel group in the country’s south earlier this week, as the administration of President Gustavo Petro steps up efforts to regain control of rural areas in Guaviare provi»»»
Rail worker hailed a hero after Huntingdon train attack discharged from hospital
LONDON: Samir Zitouni, the train crew member who was seriously injured while protecting passengers during a mass stabbing on a Huntingdon-bound train, has been discharged from hospital, it was reported on Saturday. Zitouni was working on board a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service from Donc»»»
Trump’s Africa envoy says Sudan ‘world’s biggest humanitarian crisis’
DOHA: US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy Massad Boulos on Saturday called the war in Sudan “the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis,” telling AFP he hoped to see diplomatic progress toward peace. Since its outbreak in April 2023, the war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support»»»
Iran confirms seizure of Marshall Islands-flagged tanker - UPI.com
A vessel sails the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran on Friday seized the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara on Friday morning. File Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed Saturday that it has seized a fuel tanker bound for Singapore from the »»»
Syrian woman injured in explosion in Damascus
AMMAN, Nov 14 (KUNA) -- A bombing hit in Mezzeh district of Damascus where a woman was injured, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on Friday.The area was targeted by missiles fired from a mobile launcher, according to initial reports.The perpetrators of the attack and their motives are sti»»»
Kuwait committed to backing UN socio-economic development efforts -- Diplomat
NEW YORK, Nov 14 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait renewed pledge to continue voluntary contributions to the efforts of the UN aid agencies and the programs aiming to promote social and economic development in vulnerable communities.Kuwait's development policy considers man the core of development, the»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT -- Kuwait Airways could be forced to reschedule some flights to and from Kuwait International Airport due to poor weather. GENEVA - OHCHR expresses shock at reports of masked Israeli settlers carrying out arson attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. GENEVA - Kuwait envoy to UN office»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Nov 15 (KUNA) -- 1952 -- The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) opened door for clients to be the first national bank operating in State of Kuwait and the Gulf region. NBK capital was one million Kuwaiti Dinars (KD). 1961 -- Kuwait TV began telecasting in black-and-white for four hours daily. 19»»»
Air Sports Museum inaugurated
Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani and HE President of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the Air Sports Museum, on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 47th Wor»»»
Istanbul hotel evacuated after tourists die of suspected poisoning
Istanbul, Turkiye: The hotel where a family of Turkish-German tourists were staying when they suffered suspected poisoning that killed the mother and two children, was evacuated Saturday, local media reported. All guests staying at the unnamed hotel in the Fatih neighbourhood near Istanbul's histor»»»
Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to "overhaul" state-owned energy companies, after a major corruption scandal engulfed the country's energy sector. Around $100 million (£76m) has been embezzled, anti-graft investigators said, causing outrage in a country where Russian attacks have r»»»
Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector enters new era of growth
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cultural economy is entering a new phase of expansion, continuing to not only develop but also thrive as a key part of the Kingdom’s broader transformation under Vision 2030. This was emphasized by the Cultural Investment Conference, held under the patronage of Crown Prince M»»»
Prince Talal honours recipients of King Hussein Cancer Research Award
Amman: Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, H R H Prince Talal bin Muhammad, Special Adviser to His Majesty, honoured the recipients of the 2025 King Hussein Cancer Research Award during a ceremony held in the presence of H R H Princess Ghida Talal, C»»»
Jordan’s King Abdullah in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday in Islamabad, the Jordan News Agency reported. During an expanded meeting, the king and prime minister affirmed their commitment to building on Jordanian-Pakistani relations, which span 78 years. They »»»
Pope returns 62 Canadian Indigenous people's artifacts after 100 years - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the Canadian Catholic Bishops’ Conference on Saturday in the Vatican, where he returned 62 artifacts the Vatican Museums’ collection that are from indigenous communities in Canada. Photo by Vatican Media/Facebook Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV on Saturday r»»»
Mikel Oyarzabal stars as Spain remain perfect in World Cup qualifying, Belgium held
BARCELONA, Spain: Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain maintained their perfect form in World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 win in Georgia on Saturday as they closed in on a berth at next year’s showpiece tournament. Luis de la Fuente’s side has scored 19 times while conceding zero goals in five group»»»
Jamal Banoon’s book to guide new generation of Saudi economic journalists
RIYADH: Jamal Banoon’s new book, “The Truth Behind the Numbers,” aims to guide economic journalists in the Kingdom in times of transformation. The book was accredited this week by the Higher Economic Council of the International Union for Press and Media as an official training curriculum. The auth»»»
Qatar Triathlon League kicks off new season at Old Doha Port
Doha: The inaugural race of the Qatar Triathlon League for the 2025/2026 sports season launched yesterday amidst an electrifying atmosphere and stunning scenery hosted by the Old Doha Port. The event saw the participation of over one hundred male and female athletes, who delivered intense competiti»»»
Venture ecosystem rewires real estate sector
RIYADH: Construction, real estate, and digital infrastructure dominated this week’s venture landscape across the Middle East and beyond, with startups securing strategic funding, forging cross-border acquisitions, and unveiling innovative financial tools. Builtop, a Saudi digital procurement startu»»»
QDB signs strategic partnership agreement with GFTN
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Development Bank (QDB), represented by the Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) an initiative by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on the sidelines of the Singapore FinTech»»»
Vatican returns dozens of indigenous artefacts to Canada
The Vatican has returned 62 indigenous artefacts to Canada, 100 years after they were taken from tribes to appear in a missionary museum in Rome. The items were given by Pope Leo XIV on Saturday to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), which says it plans to return them to their origi»»»
MoI launches traffic safety campaign for car, motorcycle enthusiasts
DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), through the General Directorate of Traffic, has launched a public awareness campaign in the Sealine area to promote traffic safety culture among car and motorcycle sports enthusiasts. The campaign included a visit to the Sealine Car Track and meetings with supe»»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Abu Melhem’ – Lebanese restaurant in Jeddah
Located on Prince Sultan Road in Jeddah, Abu Melhem is a Lebanese restaurant known for delivering traditional flavors in a casual setting. The warm, inviting decor sets a welcoming tone, hinting at the comfort food that awaits. The seating area is modest, and the restaurant is often preferred for t»»»
Kuwait welcomes signing of Doha Framework Peace Agreement between DRC Government, M23 Movement
Kuwait: The State of Kuwait welcomed the signing of the Doha Framework for the Peace Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance (M23 Movement). In a statement issued Saturday, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry expressed hope that both parties wo»»»