US strikes expose uneasy reality behind Iran talks: What we know
Dubai: Fresh US strikes on Iranian missile sites and suspected mine-laying boats on early Tuesday have exposed the deep military distrust still hanging over Washington’s fragile diplomacy with Tehran, even as negotiators met in Qatar to discuss ending the war. US Central Command said Monday’s attac»»»
North Korea fires close-range missiles into Yellow Sea - UPI.com
North Korea launched close-range ballistic missiles and other projectiles toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. In this photo, people watch the news of the launch on a television screen at Seoul Station. Photo by Jeon Heon-kyun/EPA SEOUL, May 26 (UPI) -- North Korea »»»
Trump wants more nations in Abraham Accords. What does that mean?
Dubai: US President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in already fragile Iran peace negotiations by demanding that several Muslim-majority countries normalise ties with Israel as part of any broader regional agreement — a push analysts say could dramatically complicate efforts to end the war and r»»»
ICC hosts grand ‘Eid Bazaar & Mehndi Night’
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a grand “Eid Bazaar & Mehndi Night” as part of the Eid festivities on Friday, 22nd May and Saturday, 23rd May 2026 at the ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for two vibrant evenings filled »»»
ICBF’s 55th free medical camp benefits over 500 workers in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) successfully organised the 55th edition of its Free Medical Camp for blue-collar workers among the Indian diaspora in Qatar on Friday, 22nd May 2026, at American Hospital. The initiative reaffirmed ICBF’s mission of serving unde»»»
Trump’s own Iran hawks fear he’s about to cave
Dubai: Just weeks after demanding Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” President Donald Trump is now facing a very different political problem: Some of his own fiercest Iran hawks fear he is preparing to settle for a deal they believe leaves Tehran stronger, richer and still dangerous. As reports emer»»»
N. Korea to hold key party meeting in late June: KCNA - UPI.com
North Korea will convene a plenary meeting of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea next month, state media reported Monday. In this February photo, leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening of the ninth party congress. File Photo by KCNA/EPA North Korea will convene a plenary meeting of the ruling»»»
Trump cools optimism: Iran deal may be closer — and further away — than it seems
Dubai: After signalling that a US-Iran agreement could be announced within hours, US President Donald Trump abruptly shifted to a more cautious tone Sunday, saying Washington would not “rush into a deal” and stressing that negotiations still required time and precision. The sudden change in messagi»»»
Politicians, Public Figures Address Bulgarians on Day of Bulgarian Alphabet as Nationwide Celebrations Take Place
Тhe Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Education and Culture, and of Slav Letters was marked with ceremonial processions and celebrations across Bulgaria on Sunday. Politicians and public figures addressed Bulgarians on the occasion, highlighting the importance»»»
Diplomacy and defiance: Why Iran is seeking a deal — without backing down
Dubai: Even as negotiations over a possible US-Iran agreement gathered momentum this weekend, Tehran projected two sharply different messages: Diplomacy abroad and defiance at home. While Iranian officials worked through regional mediators to advance a proposed framework aimed at reopening the Stra»»»
What’s in Trump’s ‘largely done’ Iran deal — and will the IRGC agree?
Dubai: A draft agreement that US President Donald Trump says is “largely negotiated” could pave the way for the biggest de-escalation in the Iran war since fighting erupted in February — reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing pressure on global oil markets, and launching a fresh round of nuclear ne»»»
Fake jobs, hidden malware: Iran’s cyber spy playbook
Dubai: Iranian hackers posed as job recruiters to target software engineers in the aviation sector as part of an elaborate espionage campaign during the US-Israeli war with Iran, cybersecurity researchers told CNN on Friday. The Iranian operatives also targeted a US oil and gas firm, along with org»»»
Iran says Trump’s Hormuz reopening claim ‘far from reality’
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen under a peace agreement with Iran is “far from reality”, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, saying Tehran would retain control over shipping through the strategic waterway. “Based on the late»»»
UAE mango craze decoded by retailers: From Alphonso to Baby Mango, top picks and price shifts
For mango lovers, few things signal summer quite like that first bite of a perfectly ripe mango, and in the UAE, the choices are endless. Ranging from Indian Alphonsos and Pakistani Sindiris to Yemeni Kalabathoor and Colombian Baby Mangoes, retailers across the country say shoppers are treating man»»»
Reported Oman-Iran talks signal new phase in Hormuz crisis
Dubai: Iran’s reported discussions with Oman over a possible payment system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz are raising fresh questions about whether Tehran is seeking to turn wartime leverage over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint into longer-term strategic influence. The talks, »»»
Hormuz crisis pushes global oil market toward ‘red zone’
Dubai: The world could be heading towards a dangerous oil supply crunch as the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz drains emergency reserves and rattles global energy markets, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. As the disruption stretches into its fourth month following t»»»
N. Korean soccer coach challenges ‘rough’ label ahead of $1 million final - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Naegohyang Women's FC head coach Ri Yu Il (L) and forward Kim Kyong Yong speak at a press conference at Suwon Stadium on Friday. The team will play in the AFC Women's Champions League final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, May 22 (UPI) -- The coach of a North Korean women»»»
People & Profit - Powering the AI inference boom: Is it time to downsize the data centre?
In the world of artificial intelligence, the focus used to be on training AI models. Now, increasingly, it's on "inference" – the actual execution of the tasks we ask these systems to perform. David Gurlé is a French tech entrepreneur whose startup Antimatter aims to service the inference»»»
Body suspected to be of missing man found in barrel in Indjija
BELGRADE - A body suspected to be that of a man identified with the initials A N, who went missing in Belgrade on May 12, was found in a barrel in the Indjija municipality, northwestern Serbia, on Thursday, Tanjug learns. Pursuant to an order from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade, »»»
New power circle: Meet the hardest-line IRGC ‘brotherhood’ running post-Khamenei Iran
Dubai: When Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the start of the Iran war on February 28, many observers expected the Islamic Republic to descend into chaos or a bitter succession struggle. Instead, Iran’s system held. According to a detailed report by The New York Times, power in Te»»»
Tense Trump-Netanyahu call exposes widening divide over Iran strategy
Dubai: A sharp divide has emerged between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over whether to resume military action against Iran, as tense diplomacy and war planning now appear to be running in parallel behind the scenes. A heated hour-long phone call between th»»»
Chinese President Xi likely to visit N. Korea as early as next week: sources - UPI.com
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) will likely visit North Korea as early as next week, sources said Wednesday. In this photo, Xi shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a meeting in Beijing. File Photo by KCNA/EPA Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely visit North Korea as early a»»»
ICC honours CBSE toppers from various schools in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre, under the aegis of the Embassy of India, organised a felicitation ceremony on May 18, 2026 at ICC Ashoka Hall to honour the Grade 10 and 12 CBSE toppers from various schools in Qatar. Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul attended the event as the Chief Guest.A»»»
‘The aim is to erase our identity’: How south Lebanon’s cultural heritage is going up in smoke
The Israeli Army is accused of destroying important cultural and religious sites as part of its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners has been documenting the destruction of churches, mosques and archaeological sites and denounces what they say is a calculate»»»
AC is fine — so why does your home still feel warm in UAE summers? Health risks and fixes
Your AC is running. The vents are blowing cold air. And you're still sweating. Why? One of the most common frustrations during summers: Temperatures regularly push past 45°C, buildings absorb heat all day, and air-conditioning systems are forced into a near-constant battle against the outdoors. Yet»»»
Indian envoy unveils cover of ‘Wings And Miles’ by Captain Deepak Mahajan
Tribune News Network Doha The cover release of “WINGS AND MILES – From the Cockpit to the Finish Line”, authored by Captain Deepak Mahajan, was held at the Embassy of India, Doha, bringing together distinguished guests to celebrate a powerful journey of perseverance, passion, and purpose. The cover»»»
US lost 42 aircraft in Iran war as Operation Epic Fury, Congressional report says
Dubai: At least 42 United States military aircraft — including fighter jets, drones, refuelling tankers and surveillance planes — were lost or damaged during the war with Iran, according to a report prepared for the US Congress, highlighting the scale and cost of a conflict that Washington initiall»»»
Did ‘Dhurandhar’ reveal India's military secrets? Delhi High Court steps in
Dubai: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that the blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge disclosed sensitive operational details linked to India’s armed forces and intelligence agencies. The court w»»»
Dubai memories from 1965: How a Pakistani tailor family from Deira built a life across five generations
The passports see everything. Mohammad Zahid Khan’s family has preserved two of them like heirlooms. There’s an unsaid reverence that exists around the two hardbound books sitting on a well-polished table. The pages are turned gingerly, and you see names written in ink and the stamps of visas from »»»
Iran’s latest proposal revives demands Trump earlier called ‘garbage’
Dubai: Iran’s latest peace proposal to the United States appears to offer little that is new, reviving many of the same demands US President Donald Trump dismissed last week as “garbage” — even as he paused plans for renewed military strikes and signalled fresh optimism about diplomacy. The proposa»»»
A mother’s fearful call, a frantic hunt — how the San Diego shooting unfolded
Dubai: It began with a terrified mother’s phone call — and ended in one of the deadliest attacks on a US mosque in recent years. Around 9:40am on Monday, the mother of a 17-year-old boy called San Diego police to report that her son had vanished. He was suicidal, she said. Several guns were missing»»»
Birla Public School, Doha shines at Alice Programming Competition 2026
Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School, Doha has made history at the Alice Programming Competition 2026, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar under the guidance of the Hamad Bin Jassim Center for K 12 Computer Science Education. The school swept the Advanced Category with 1st and 2nd positions a»»»
Indian rupee hits new record low against UAE dirham as remittance boom gets bigger
Dubai: The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, pushing remittance values sharply higher for millions of Indian expatriates in the Gulf while raising concerns over inflation, rising import costs and prolonged pressure on India’s economy. Get updated faster and f»»»
Pakistan lifts early market closure rules imposed during Iran war
Dubai: Pakistan has lifted nationwide restrictions on business closing hours that were introduced last month as part of emergency energy-saving measures during the Middle East crisis and the US-Iran war. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved an exemption allowing commercial centres acros»»»
‘I am trapped’: Final messages of former beauty queen before death
Dubai: “Mera jeevan narak ho gaya hai mummy (My life has become a living hell, Mom).” Those words, sent in a WhatsApp message to her mother days before her death, are now at the centre of a growing investigation into the death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma — a former Miss Pune, MBA graduate and mark»»»
DR Congo Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is it and should you worry?
Dubai: A new Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has triggered growing global concern after spreading undetected for weeks in a region torn by conflict and displacement. Nearly 250 suspected cases and around 80 deaths have already been reported, while neighbou»»»
Unification white paper pivots to peaceful 'two-state' coexistence with N. Korea - UPI.com
South Korea's Unification Ministry on Monday released a new white paper focusing on peaceful coexistence with North Korea. This photo shows the Unification Bridge in Paju, across the border from the North, on Oct. 26, 2025. File Photo by Yonhap The Lee Jae Myung government has shifted its focus to »»»
Kerala CM VD Satheesan holds first cabinet meeting after assuming office
Thiruvananthapuram: Shortly after taking charge as the Chief Minister of Keralam, VD Satheesan on Monday held the first meeting of his Cabinet. Congress leader VD Satheesan was sworn in as Chief Minister earlier in the day, officially bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to »»»
Thailand expands Thai Fruits & Food Festival 2026 campaign through Al Maya Supermarkets in the UAE
The Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government, through the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and Thai Trade Center Dubai, officially launched the Thai Fruits & Food Festival 2026 at Al Maya Murooj Supermarket on May 16, 2026 as part of its retail promotion campaign in the UAE. Th»»»
Kerala CM oath ceremony: VD Satheesan, 20 ministers to be sworn in today
New Delhi: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan, is scheduled to be held on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The event will formally mark the UDF's return to power in Kerala a»»»
‘Clock is ticking’: Trump-Netanyahu call fuels fears of new Iran war
Dubai: US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “time is of the essence” after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing reports that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing for a possible resumption of the war against Tehran. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they bet»»»
Mob torches 100 homes in Sindh over free-will marriage
Dubai: More than 100 houses were set ablaze in Pakistan’s Sindh province after a violent mob attack triggered by a dispute over a free-will marriage between two people from different communities, according to media reports. The attack took place in Jacobabad district, where armed men allegedly stor»»»
Digital ‘catastrophe’?: Iran now eyes internet cables beneath Hormuz
Dubai: Having tested the world’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz through wartime oil disruptions, Iran is now signaling it could target another critical global artery — the subsea internet cables carrying financial transactions, cloud services and digital communications between Europe, Asia and »»»
Indian minister’s son arrested in minor sexual assault case
Dubai: Bandi Bhageerath Sai, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has been arrested in a POCSO case after allegedly admitting during questioning that he sexually assaulted a minor girl, according to the Cyberabad Police. The arrest came hours after the »»»
Operation Epic Fury 2.0: US weighs Kharg strike and uranium seizure mission in Iran
Dubai: Fears of a renewed US-Iran war escalated sharply on Saturday after reports emerged that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing fresh military options against Tehran, including a possible strike on Kharg Island — Iran’s most critical oil export hub. The renewed war fears came as US President D»»»
Are Palestinians living through an 80-year-old catastrophe again?
For Palestinians May 15th is a date etched into their souls. Nakba, literally means ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic. For Palestinians on this day in 1948, the day after the State of Israel was declared, the destruction of their homeland began. While Israelis celebrated the birth of their nation, hundreds o»»»
After failed China push, will Trump resume Operation Epic Fury against Iran?
Dubai: President Donald Trump returned from China on Friday facing mounting pressure over Iran after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping failed to produce any visible breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or ending the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Instead, Washington is no»»»
America’s missile arsenal explained: From Minuteman III to Dark Eagle
The US boasts impressive military capabilities that solidify the country’s position among the world’s military powers. This also applies to missile technology – the US maintains its status as a major global missile power, and long competed with the Soviet Union in the missile and space race. The US»»»
Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for 5th edition
Tribune News Network Doha Lagoona Mall Watches & Jewellery Week returns for highly anticipated fifth edition from May 13 to 17, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar’s leading luxury retail events and a staple on the country’s luxury calendar, attracting discerning local watch and jewellery enth»»»
People & Profit - Is home ownership still part of the American Dream?
Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30»»»