Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffel stated that 63,560 people have benefited from Law No. 41 of 2024 concerning reconciliation in cases of bad cheques.Responding to comments and questions from members of the Assembly of People's...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, »»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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),»»»

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:»»»

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»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani and in the presence of President of Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Chief of Staff of »»»

TRIPOLI: At least four people were killed when two boats carrying 95 irregular migrants capsized off the Libyan coastal city of Al Khums on Thursday, the Libyan Red Crescent said on Saturday. The first boat was carrying 26 migrants from Bangladesh, four of whom died, the Red Crescent said in a stat»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) - Justice Minister Leila Jaffal on Saturday denied that Decree No. 54 and its Article 24 are being applied to anyone based on their opinions, positions, or in relation to freedom of expression. She also denied the existence of...»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, 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»»»

In 1887, an Egyptian woman found among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten’s capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform tablets, nearly 400 in all, that included correspondence between the pharaohs and the powers of the day, such as the Hittites, Babylonians, and A»»»

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»»»

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»»»

RABAT, Nov 15 (KUNA) -- Hundreds of residents fled the Loulouni town, Sikasso region, southern Mali on Friday evening following a drone attack and clashes among local armed groups.The drone attack bears the hallmarks of 'Jama'at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin' (the Group for the Support of Islam an»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

DOHA, Nov 15 (KUNA) -- Ghala Al-Assaf, of Kuwait national team, on Saturday won the bronze medal of the 59+ kg. female juniors' event of the Fifth Qatar Taekwondo Open Championships 2025.In the clubs category, Ahmad AL-Mutarir, of Al-Nasr SC, won a similar medal in the U-57 kg male juniors' event.T»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday sent cables of condolence to Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid following the death of his brother, Shamal Jamal Rashid, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In their messages, both leaders extended sincere condolences and sympa»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye beat Bulgaria 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday to confirm second place in Group E and a spot in the playoffs for next year’s finals. Captain Hakan Calhanoglu put Turkiye ahead in the 18th minute from the penalty spot after a handball. The hosts doubled their lead in the 83rd»»»

Tunis, Nov. 15 (TAP) - Members of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) and the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD) have begun discussing the draft budget of the Ministry of Tourism for 2026, estimated at 167.078 million...»»»