Mohsen Rezaei, 71, Iran hardliner who threatened US hostages, gets top post
When Iran named Mohsen Rezaei, 71, the move carried an important "message" to the White House and the world. The long-time IRGC commander previously threatened to capture "at least 1,000 Americans as prisoners”. Razaei, 71, a four-decade veteran of Iran’s ruling establishment, is also wanted by Int»»»
Enrollment begins at Saudi-backed school for Gaza children
GAZA STRIP: Registration has opened for students seeking to enroll at Makkah School in the southern Gaza Strip, a Saudi-backed initiative aimed at helping children resume their education amid the devastation of the war, SPA has reported. The school, supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and»»»
Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as U.S. attorney general - UPI.com
Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks Wednesday at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. Blanche was officially sworn in as attorney general Monday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, was swo»»»
Trump’s Gaza plan hinges on Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals
JERUSALEM: Donald Trump’s latest plan to end the Gaza war calls on Hamas to lay down its arms as Israel withdraws from the territory, terms endorsed by the militants but rejected by Israel, which says it will not pull back until the group’s disarmament is complete. WHAT IS TRUMP’S LATEST PLAN FOR »»»
US judge ends graft case against India's Gautam Adani
A US judge threw out a case against Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani on Monday after the Trump administration decided to drop the fraud and bribery allegations against him. Court filings showed Brooklyn federal judge Nicholas Garaufis formally rubber-stamped a May request by prosecutor»»»
Libya's central bank chief resigns
TRIPOLI: The governor of Libya’s central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday. Private TV channel Al-Ahrar said Issa had confirmed his resignation. Issa and vice-governor Miree Al-Barasee were appointed by Libya’s parliament, which is based in the ea»»»
Trump insists Netanyahu relationship ‘very good’ despite Gaza rift
WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “very good” despite the Israeli leader’s rejection of a US-led Gaza plan. “The relationship is very good,” Trump said in response to a shouted question from a journal»»»
Stocks churn as Hormuz standoff spurs rally in oil
Agencies New York A rally in oil prices left stocks wavering while bond yields climbed, with trader anxiety building just days ahead of key inflation reports. The lack of a deal to revive the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent crude above $87. Higher energy costs stoked concerns the Federal Reserve will »»»
QA warns of fraudulent accounts
Qatar Airways (QA) has warned passengers about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the airline and requesting personal information. The airline said it would never ask customers to provide passwords, one-time passwords (OTPs), banking details or other sensitive information through social»»»
QBF holds board meeting
The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) held its seventh meeting with the participation of board members, chaired by QBF President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb. The meeting came as part of the Board’s ongoing insight into all matters concerning Qatari basketball, with a focus on developing plans a»»»
MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT MEETS SUDANESE AMBASSADOR
Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Sudan HE Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed on Monday. Discussions during the meeting focused on the Qatari-Sudanese relations and ways to boost them, primarily in the spheres of envi»»»
Qatar MDCPians hosts alumni gathering, cricket premier league
Tribune News Network Doha The Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy Alumni Association – Qatar (Qatar MDCPians) successfully organized its Alumni Gathering along with the Qatar MDCPians Cricket Premier League 2026, bringing together alumni and their families for a vibrant day filled with sports, enterta»»»
Qatari students receive eight honorary certificates at World Mathematical & Logical Games
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Qatari students participating in the 40th World Mathematical and Logical Games in Milan, Italy, have achieved a notable international success, receiving eight honorary certificates in recognition of their performance. The achievement highlights the excellence of Qatari stu»»»
ICC Film Club hosts master class with filmmaker Tamizh
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with the ICC Film Club, organised a master class and interactive session with renowned film director, writer and actor Tamizh on August 1 at ICC Mumbai Hall. The session provided film enthusiasts and members of the ICC Film »»»
QC supports vulnerable families in Tanzania with food assistance
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed food baskets to vulnerable families in Tanzania’s Pwani Region providing essential food assistance to 1,127 people as part of its continued humanitarian efforts to support communities facing difficult living conditions. Implemented by QC’»»»
Al-Arabi Sports Club concludes its summer activities
Tribune News Network Doha In a vibrant tableau reflecting the spirit of creativity and excellence, Al-Arabi Sports Club brought down the curtain on its summer activities amid festive atmospheres filled with joy and pride. This distinguished and successful conclusion crowned weeks of hard work and d»»»
QRCS launches QR12 million Back to School 2026 fundraising campaign
Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan #MakeStudentsHappy, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its “Back to School 2026” fundraising campaign designed to help students pursue their education, as well as to provide the educational supplies and opportunities that would enable them to b»»»
INDONESIAN ASSEMBLY SPEAKER MEETS QATAR’S AMBASSADOR
Speaker of People’s Consultative Assembly of Indonesia Dr. Ahmad Muzani met with Ambassador of Qatar to Indonesia HE Dr. Sultan bin Mubarak Al Dosari in Jakarta on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation between the two countries. (QNA)»»»
ICBF bids warm farewell to Indian Embassy First Secretary Dr Eish Singhal
Satyendra Pathak Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) accorded a warm farewell to Dr Eish Singhal, First Secretary at the Embassy of India, Qatar, and its outgoing Coordinating Officer, as he returns to India following the successful completion of his tenure in Qatar. The farewell gath»»»
MoPH invites students, young professionals to take part in WHO video competition on influenza, COVID-19 prevention
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and Control, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), inviting students and young professionals to participate. The competition seeks»»»
MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis 2026 to examine the new architecture of influence on September 10
Tribune News Network Abu Dhabi, UAE/ Doha, Qatar The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) will host the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis on 10 September at W Doha, bringing together senior leaders to explore the changing nature of influence and what it means for organisations across t»»»
MoEHE wraps up int’l student programmes in Madinah, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) concluded two international student programmes organised during the summer break. The first was an intensive Quranic and educational programme that lasted a full month in Madinah with the participation of 16 students f»»»
US Navy has '100% control of Strait of Hormuz: Trump
On August 10, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that the United States Navy is the only force with control over the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking during a White House event, he said: “The only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy. We have a blockade that’s»»»
Final election phase begins in Pakistan-administered Kashmir despite banned group’s boycott call
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan: Voters went to the polls Monday in the final phase of elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, following weeks of violent protests and clashes with security forces that overshadowed campaigning in the disputed Himalayan region, officials said.»»»
President Saied makes unannounced visit to Gabes to assess environmental situation
TUNIS, August 10 (TAP) – President Kais Saied paid an unannounced visit to Gabes Governorate on Monday to assess the environmental situation and review the main issues facing it, stressing the importance of urgently addressing outstanding...»»»
Major Projects Committee approves immediate launch of procedures to expand Borj ElAmri power plant and to complete Thala hospital
Tunis, August 10 (TAP) - The Major Projects Committee approved immediate launch of procedures to expand the Borj ElAmri power plant and its inclusion on the list of major strategic projects, as well as the completion of work on the Thala regional...»»»
Trump signs executive order to reduce childhood vaccines - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks before President Donald Trump signs an executive order that reevaluates childhood vaccines in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. While the executive order still recommends childhood vaccines fo»»»
Justice Dept. files complaints against three more states over tuition laws - UPI.com
The Department of Justice building is shown in Washington, D.C. The department has filed complaints against three more states -- New York, Connecticut and Vermont -- alleging that tuition laws benefiting undocumented students are discriminatory. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10»»»
Fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya oil depot
TRIPOLI: A fire broke out on Monday in a diesel tank oil depot at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after the tank was struck under circumstances whose cause remains unknown, Brega Petroleum Marketing Company said in a statement. Brega is owned by state oil firm NOC and in charge of fuel supplies. Zawiya r»»»
No: 155, 10 August 2026, Regarding the Earthquake in Colombia
We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the material damage caused by the earthquake that struck Colombia today (10 August). Our Embassy in Bogotá is in contact with our citizens and is closely following their situation. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their live»»»
Colombia declares state of emergency after quake kills 111
Pereira: Colombia on Monday declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 am (1234 GMT) and triggered a frantic search for sur»»»
Exports of forestry products now subject to presentation of certificate of origin
Tunis, August 10 (TAP) - Exports of forestry products are now subject to the presentation of a certificate of origin and stock issued by the relevant departments of the Directorate General of Forestry (DGF), reads a joint press release issued...»»»
Mojtaba Khamenei’s latest power move: Iran’s military command gets a major shake-up
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei made a series of senior military appointments on Monday, reshaping the country’s top command structure as the conflict with the United States continues. In separate decrees, Khamenei appointed six commanders to key positions across Iran’s armed forces, the Isl»»»
Egypt telecom regulator refers four mobile operators to public prosecution over unauthorised line registrations
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred Egypt’s four mobile network operators to the Public Prosecution for investigation over the registration of mobile lines using citizens’ personal data without their knowledge or possession, the regulator announced. The referral»»»
Hot, humid weather continues, expected to moderate slightly during Al Nathra star period
Doha: Qatar is set to experience a 13-day period characterised by hot and humid conditions as the Al Nathra star rises on August 11, 2026, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). QMD said Al Nathra, known locally as Al Kulaibain, is the sixth of the summer stars and marks the final per»»»
Israeli warplanes raid Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon, with two missiles: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes raid Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon, with two missiles: Al-Manar reporter 10-08-2026 22:18 PM Latest News Urgent News Ru»»»
Russia Says Kiev Hit Foreigners to Drive Wedge into Its Relations with Fraternal Nations
Ukraine has deliberately struck the place where foreigners live in Nizhnekamsk to drive a wedge into the fraternal relations between Russia and friendly countries, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The diplomat noted that as a result of the strike, “at least 13 people were »»»
Trump’s immigration crackdown: More than 175,000 visas revoked
The US State Department said Monday that the Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals as part of its sweeping immigration crackdown, according to Reuters. The department said the visas were revoked for reasons including criminal activity, visa violations, call»»»
Mecca Defense Pact reshapes regional security through collective deterrence
Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA) After two years of rapid security shifts that have redrawn the balance of power in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have moved beyond political coordination by signing the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement,” a trilateral framework for collective deterrence a»»»
Can Al-Burhan’s Sudanese national dialogue turn military gains into a political settlement?
LONDON: More than three years after Sudan descended into civil war, army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan is pushing for a broad national dialogue aimed at rebuilding the country’s political institutions and laying the foundations for a civilian transition. Talks could begin as early as August, wi»»»
Teenager dies trying to rescue swimmers at Alexandria beach
ALEXANDRIA: An 18-year-old man died while attempting to help rescue six people from drowning at El-Baitash beach in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday, local authorities said. The Central Administration for Tourism and Resorts in Alexandria said on Sunday that the beach was among those closed to swimme»»»
Al-Nassr fans worried ahead of new season but Ange might be the man to steer them to glory
RIYADH: It is not a good time to be an Al-Nassr fan. While that might sound like a bizarre statement to make, considering the club ended a seven-year title drought by beating Al-Hilal to the Saudi Pro League title last season, they face a stark reality as they prepare to defend their title. The clu»»»
Over 100 killed after Colombia struck by powerful earthquake
RIO DE JANEIRO: More than 100 people have died after western Colombia was hit by a severe magnitude 7.4 earthquake, reducing buildings to rubble in several cities, officials reported on Monday. At least 111 people have been killed, and 87 have been injured, President Abelardo de la Espriella said d»»»
Captain of capsized boat in New York Harbor to appear in federal court - UPI.com
The Statue of Liberty is lit in the red, white and blue July 1 in New York City. The captain of a boat that capsized Saturday near the statue in New York Harbor will appear in federal court Monday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The operator of a boat that capsized in »»»
Police in India use tear gas, water cannons on demonstrators - UPI.com
Police officers gesture to protesters taking part in a demonstration demanding Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's resignation and a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged paper leaks in recruitment examinations, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India on Monday. Photo by Jesh Kumar/EPA Aug. 10»»»
Tehran says it is monitoring alleged US military movements in the region
Dubai: A senior Iranian academic has claimed that Tehran is monitoring preparations for a potential US-led military operation against Iran, warning that the country is ready to respond with force if attacked. Mohammad Marandi, professor of North American Studies and dean of the Faculty of World Stu»»»
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for victims of past 50 years of conflicts
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he would seek compensation from Iran for victims of conflicts over the past 50 years, in response to Tehran's demands for compensation for damage suffered during the current conflict. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Iran was seeking compensation for dam»»»
Egypt urges full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon following Rome negotiations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed the necessity of a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories and the complete implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 during a telephone call with his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Raji on Monday. Discussing the late»»»
Peace Council’s High Representative defends Gaza disarmament plan as US dismisses Netanyahu’s rejection
Peace Council High Representative Nikolay Mladenov stated that a 15-point plan to disarm the Gaza Strip is the “only way forward” and relies on verifiable steps rather than trust in the Hamas movement, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the proposal. Mladenov’s remar»»»
Trump demands compensation from Iran as Tehran vows Hormuz will remain closed as long as war continues
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has instructed American representatives to firmly include compensation demands from Iran in any future negotiations, following claims by Iranian representatives for damages incurred during a five-month military conflict. Writing on Truth Social, Trump des»»»