Trump says 'great progress' made with Iran, suspends 'Project Freedom'
U.S. President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that he has paused the so-called "Project Freedom" to see whether a deal can be signed with Iran, after "great progress" was made toward "a complete and final agreement." "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military »»»
Tunisia temporarily bans prominent rights group
TUNIS: Tunisian authorities have temporarily banned the local branch of prominent international NGO Avocats Sans Frontieres, the branch said on Tuesday, days after another leading group was targeted by a similar measure. The rights group told AFP they received a 30-day suspension but did not provid»»»
Saka sends Arsenal past Atletico into Champions League final
LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the second time in their history with a battling 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semifinal on Tuesday. Captain Bukayo Saka’s tap-in just before the interval proved decisive for Arsenal to edge a cagey s»»»
Rubio and Lavrov talk Ukraine, Iran in call: State Dept
WASHINGTON, United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by telephone Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to the State Department, on a day of deadly Russian attacks in cities across Ukraine. The two, who spoke at Lavrov’s request, “discussed the US-Russia relat»»»
French journalist held in Algeria drops appeal, hoping for pardon
PARIS, France: The mother of a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria on terror charges he denies Tuesday said he had dropped his appeal to the country’s top court, hoping for a presidential pardon. Christophe Gleizes, 37, was sentenced to seven years in jail in June last year for “glorifying t»»»
Republicans pitch $1B for Trump ballroom project - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The demolition of the East Wing of the White House is seen in November 2025 in Washington, D.C. While President Donald Trump has touted the construction of a ballroom on the site as privately funded, a bill proposed by Republicans this week calls for $1 billion in taxpayer money for securi»»»
Apple agrees to $250 million settlement over AI Siri claims
Apple on Tuesday agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading millions of iPhone buyers by falsely touting artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for its Siri voice assistant in late 2024. Plaintiffs accused the California tech giant of having "promoted A»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 the newly established Blat site in southern Lebanon with a rocket barrage: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:00 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 the newly established Blat site in southern Lebanon with a rocket barra»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:15 on Tuesday 05-05-2026 military vehicles belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the Wadi Al-Jamal area between Mais Al-Jabal and Houla towns with artillery shells: statement 18 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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EU may need to reopen talks with Russia over the Ukraine conflict – Finland
The EU should be ready to resume dialogue with Russia if US policy on the Ukraine conflict no longer aligns with the bloc’s interests, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said. The remarks, made in an interview with the Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat and published on Tuesday, come after four yea»»»
Iran must 'accept reality', come to negotiation table: Rubio says US trying to understand topics Tehran wants to 'negotiate on'
Washington DC: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio late on Tuesday (local time) said Iran must "accept the reality of the situation" and return to the negotiation table in order to achieve a complete solution to the crisis in West Asia, as Washington seeks to better understand the scope of issues Teh»»»
Stocks rise, oil falls as traders eye earnings, US-Iran ceasefire
European and US stocks advanced Tuesday, lifting Wall Street indices to fresh records, as investors focused on first-quarter corporate earnings instead of uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Oil prices pulled back, even as the United Arab Emirates said it came under a second day of Iran»»»
Huawei and Talaat Moustafa Group Unite to Revolutionize Egypt’s Smart Cities with AI-Powered Cloud Technology
Huawei, a major player in information and communications technology solutions, has partnered with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) in a groundbreaking initiative to bring advanced AI-driven cloud technology to the “NOOR City” project in Egypt. This collaboration is the first of its kind in the Egyptian »»»
Oil prices tumble as risk sentiment shifts, key benchmarks drop sharply
Global oil prices slid sharply on Wednesday (May 6), with major crude benchmarks falling more than 3% as traders weighed easing market fears and profit-taking ahead of the weekend. At about 7:08 am Tokyo time, US WTI crude futures were trading around $102.27 a barrel, down $3.91, or 3.7%, while Bre»»»
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
NEW YORK: Inside the converted Williamsburgh Savings Bank in Brooklyn — built in the 1870s, now the site of luxurious events held beneath stunning Victorian architecture — the Rolling Stones kept their fans wanting more. Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, title»»»
UAE president receives calls from leaders of several countries on Iran attacks
ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received phone calls from a number of leaders, who expressed their condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emirates, describing them as a violation of the country’s sover»»»
Al-Hilal leave it late against Al-Khaleej to keep title hopes alive
DAMMAM: Al-Hilal’s fans might not be entirely convinced by the team’s performances this season but the fact remains they remain unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League after 31 games. And they will head into their top-of-the-table clash with league leaders Al-Nassr next week just two points behind, thanks»»»
Russian attack kills four in Ukraine’s Dnipro, Zelensky says
A Russian attack killed four people on Tuesday in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, one of a series of assaults launched in the country’s east. “These are absolutely cynical, senseless terrorist strikes void of any military sense,” Zelensky wro»»»
Preventive care in focus: Dr Zubia Choksy calls for holistic action to tackle obesity
As lifestyle-related diseases continue to rise across the globe, the need for preventive healthcare has never been more urgent. In Qatar, where rapid development and changing lifestyles have significantly influenced health patterns, Dr Zubia Ahmad Choksy is at the forefront of advocating a comprehe»»»
Doha-based visual creator brings cinematic edge to digital storytelling in Qatar
In Doha’s fast-evolving digital landscape, where visual storytelling plays a central role in brand visibility, photographer and videographer Daniyal Haider is making a strong impression with his cinematic approach to content creation. Since relocating to Qatar in 2024, the Karachi-born creative has»»»
Sheikha JOwaher graces QU female students’ graduation
Under the patronage of Consort of HH the Amir HH Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, Qatar University (QU) organised the graduation ceremony of its 49th batch of distinguished female students, the Class of 2026, at the QU Sports and Events Complex on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended b»»»
Qatar University president expresses commitment to preparing qualified graduates for labour market
Tribune News Network Doha President of Qatar University (QU) Dr. Omar Al Ansari has expressed the university’s commitment to fulfil its role in preparing qualified graduates for the labour market and contributing to national development. In his speech at 49th batch of graduation of the university’s»»»
UN expresses concern over Iranian attacks on UAE
NEW YORK: The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the missile and drone attacks launched by Iran against the United Arab Emirates yesterday, Monday, which resulted in at least three injuries and caused a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah oil industrial zone. This came in remarks ma»»»
Rubio says 'Epic Fury', offensive stage of Iran war is 'over'
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, echoing statements to Congress nearly a month into a fragile ceasefire. "The operation is over -- "Epic Fury" -- as the president notified Congress. We're done with that stage of it,"»»»
QC holds workshop to enhance financial, legal awareness for entrepreneurs
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Young Entrepreneurs Club and several supporting entities, organised a virtual workshop titled “Don’t Risk Your Future: Basics of Financial and Legal Awareness for Youth,” with the participation of entrepreneurs and interested particip»»»