THE HAGUE: A former boss of a notorious Libyan prison faces three days of hearings at the International Criminal Court from Tuesday, accused of war crimes including murder, rape and torture. Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, 47, is suspected of 17 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes allege»»»

Oslo: India and Norway on Monday marked a significant upgrade in bilateral ties with the signing of 12 agreements and initiatives during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the Nordic country, signalling a broad expansion of cooperation across climate, technology, maritime, and scienti»»»

TOKYO: Russia ​has downed a drone headed for ‌Moscow, ‌city ​Mayor ‌Sergei ⁠Sobyanin ​said on ⁠the Telegram messaging app ⁠on ‌Tuesday. Emergency ‌services ​have ‌been deployed ‌to the area ‌where the drone has ⁠fallen, the ⁠post added.»»»

GENEVA: The Middle East war is undermining wages and working conditions worldwide, according to a new report. The conflict could cost millions of jobs and force earnings down in 2026 and 2027, with a particular risk for migrant workers who send home remittances, the UN’s International Labour Organi»»»

Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is shown in April at a subcommittee hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Zeldin announced the EPA will roll back some protections on chemicals called "forever toxins" in drinking water. Photo by Annabelle Gordon»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting the Chinese capital at the invitation of Xi Jinping as part of the joint efforts to promote the entire range of relations between the two countries and unlock their truly limitless potential. "Today, Russia-China relations have reached a truly unpreceden»»»

WASHINGTON: Statistically, attending a weekly worship service is a remarkably safe thing to do. Global annual attendance totals many billions; the number of people killed in attacks on individual houses of worship in any given year is generally less than a few hundred. Killings in the US are even m»»»

ANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday. Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City’s first Champions League among 20 trophies since arriving in Engla»»»

After weeks of near-standstill traffic through the world’s most critical energy chokepoint, maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz suddenly spiked — offering a glimmer of normalisation amid one of the most disruptive conflicts in recent global trade history. Data from maritime intelligence »»»

Elon Musk on Monday lost a lawsuit against OpenAI after they formed a for-profit division to what had originally been a non-profit because he had waited too long to file the suit. Fil Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo May 18 (UPI) -- A jury on Monday threw out Elon Musk's lawsuit against O»»»

HAVANA: Cuba’s leader warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes. President Miguel Diaz-Canel stressed Cuba’s right to defend itself a day after US news »»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States announced Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services. The public health measures shared by the US Centers for Disease Control and »»»

KATMANDU, Nepal: Climber Mostafa Salameh is carrying a kite scribbled with dreams of Gaza’s children to the summit of Mount Everest, seeking to raise awareness of the war’s toll on its youngest victims. Tucked among his expedition gear is the kite in red, black, white and green of the Palestinian f»»»

MIAMI: A close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was charged Monday with bribing top officials to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from lucrative contracts to import food at a time of widespread hardship in the South American country. Alex Saab made his initial court appearanc»»»

LONDON: Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could swung the title race back in Manchester »»»

RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar has been named in Brazil’s squad for next month’s World Cup, manager Carlo ​Ancelotti said on Monday, handing the forward a chance to return to international soccer’s biggest stage after an injury-disrupted cycle. The 34-year-old, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, comes back »»»

The US Treasury Department issued a temporary 30-day general licence allowing the most energy-vulnerable nations to access Russian oil stranded at sea, aiming to stabilise global crude markets and redirect supply to "countries in need". Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the move in a state»»»

Three people are dead in a shooting Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, authorities said. Two suspects are also dead. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE May 18 (UPI) -- Three people were killed in a shooting late Monday morning at the Islamic Center of San Diego, authorities said. Two teenage»»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday. Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City's first Champions League among 20 trophies since arriving in Engl»»»

QNA Doha The 35th Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) 2026 featured a panel discussion on the role of Arab intellectuals in confronting crises. The panel highlighted the pivotal role of Arab intellectuals in safeguarding public consciousness and shielding cultural identity, in pursuit of helping de»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is participating in the 35th Doha International Book Fair with a shared booth with the General Secretariat of Council of Ministers, Director of the Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies, Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Khaldi, has said. The booth showcases a wide divers»»»

QNA Baku The State of Qatar participated in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), which kicked off on Sunday in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and runs until May 22 under the theme ‘Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities’. The WUF is organised by the United Nations Human Sett»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah held a series of bilateral meetings with a number of ministers participating in the World Urban Forum, currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday. The minister met separately with Minister of Public Works, Reconstruction »»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April 2026 stood at 110.61 points, recording a decline of 0.74 percent compared to March 2026, while rising by 2.62 percent year-on-year compared to April 2025. The index, which measures inflation, comprises 12 main groups covering 737 goods and servi»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday chaired the meeting of the Steering Committee for Smart Government and Digital Leadership. During the meeting, they discussed the progress achieved in national plans and projects»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A number of staff from the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and key stakeholders are participating in the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as part of a knowledge and expertise transfer Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the SC and FIFA. The MoU was s»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday. Discussion during the call focused on bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them a»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership by enhancing the connectivity between both airlines’ networks. Starting from June 1, 2026, Philippine Airlines will place its (PR) code on Qatar Airways flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Da»»»

QNA Doha Lusail University celebrated the graduation ceremony of its third batch of students, with more than 900 graduates, including 63 percent of Qataris, held at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) on Monday. Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater attended»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism (QT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Hamad International Airport (HIA), has launched a service excellence training programme for immigration officers working across Qatar’s key entry points, reinforcing ongoing efforts to deliver a s»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Monday received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest regional d»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has reached a new academic milestone, with its Public Administration programmes earning initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for a period of 10 years. The distinction makes them the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, hosted a policy dialogue event titled “AI & Teacher Readiness in K–12 Education: Global Research Findings and Strategic Implications” that explored the practical implementation of AI stand»»»

QNA Tirana President of Albania Bajram Begaj met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Monday. During the meeting, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the president of Alb»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully concluded its cardiac medical camp in Bangladesh, providing life-saving treatment to 108 underprivileged children suffering from congenital heart diseases. The camp was held this month at Bangladesh Specialised Hospital in Dhaka. Support»»»

Beirut: Lebanons Ministry of Public Health announced Sunday that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 3,020, with 9,273 others injured since March 2. Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon continue despite the ceasefire that took effect on April 16 and was extended for a »»»

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar affirmed that recognition of the Nakba is an indispensable foundation for any just, comprehensive, and lasting peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue. This was stated in Qatar's statement delivered by Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nati»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said the United States had scheduled military strikes against Iran for Tuesday but that he called them off because "serious negotiations" to end the war are under way. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and th»»»

Dozens of tornadoes tore across parts of the Plains and Midwest Sunday during a severe weather outbreak, leaving behind damaged homes, flipped vehicles and widespread storm reports from Kansas to Iowa. More than 25 possible tornadoes were reported across Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa Sunday,»»»

Carmen Navas, mother of Victor Hugo Quero Navas, attends mass in memory of her son in Caracas, Venezuela, on Friday, two days before her death. Venezuelan authorities confirmed Quero Navas died in state custody in July 2025, after his family had spent months seeking information about his whereabout»»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Monday the frozen accounts the Sinaloa governor on leave, his administration and family members during her daily news conference. But she said the measure does not constitute a final determination of guilt. Photo by Isaac Esquivel/EPA May 18 (UPI) -- Me»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli occupation's renewed attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, considering it a blatant violation of international law, humanitarian values, and maritime security, and a perpetuation of the unjust siege on the Gaza Strip. In a statem»»»

A teenager nicknamed "The Girl in the River Main" after her body was found floating in Germany a quarter-century ago bearing signs of abuse has finally been identified, leading to her father's arrest, Interpol said Monday. The girl was named as Diana S, aged 16, the organisation said, adding that s»»»

TIRANA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Tirana on Monday with Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania HE Olta Xhacka. During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and deve»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:20 on Monday 18-05-2026 the site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Al-Oweida Hill with tw»»»

Dubai: The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) will unveil a series of smart security initiatives and AI-powered solutions during its participation in ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026, taking place from May 19 to 21, as the UAE continues to accelerate efforts to strengthen innovation and sustainability i»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital government services, Qatar is expanding digital platforms as a means of accessing essential services through various ministries. These applications allow citizens and residents to access services via smartphone, reducing the need fo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the vehicle of the commander of the 300th Brigade of the Israeli enemy army in the settlement of Shome»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 a newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Maroun»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters carried out between 15:00 and 15:30 on Monday 18-05-2026 extensive fire raids on all the positionings of the “I»»»