Vance speaks about Iran conflict, 'anti-weaponization' fund in press briefing - UPI.com
1 of 3 | U.S. Vice President JD Vance holds a press briefing Tuesday in the James S. Brady press briefing room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance took questions from reporters Tuesday at a White House press briefi»»»
Dubai Real Estate Price Index records 9.81% growth in 2025
DUBAI: Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, part of Digital Dubai, announced the results of the Commercial and Residential Real Estate Price Index for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting continued strong growth across Dubai’s property market. Data showed strong performance in the residenti»»»
Senate advances bill to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
The US Senate has advanced a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval or a debate on the rationale, cost, strategy, and clear end goal. The chamber voted 50-47 on Tuesday to take up the war powers reso»»»
UN condemns attack on largest mosque in San Diego
NEW YORK: A senior UN official has expressed deep shock at a horrific attack targeting the largest mosque in San Diego, California, which resulted in the loss of three lives, including a security guard. The High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations and UN Special Envoy to»»»
FAA chief: Bad airspace design led to D.C. airliner-Black Hawk crash - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bryan Bedford speaks in a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing evaluating the changes the FAA made to safety measures prior to the DCA crash in the Russe»»»
Trump allies warn China may move on Taiwan within 5 years - UPI.com
Concerns grow after Trump-Xi summit that a Taiwan conflict could disrupt global semiconductor supplies and severely damage the U.S. economy President Donald J. Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Great »»»
‘No catastrophe’ but a ‘Red Line’: UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
The UN Security Council members strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, and emphasised the grave risks associated with targeting nuclear facilities. The UAE also joined the Council members in calling for ensuring full accountability. Ambassador Mohame»»»
Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today’s catastrophe is worse
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, Al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neig»»»
US Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
WASHINGTON: The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president’s wishes. Since Trump ordered the attack on Iran at the end of February, Democrats have forced repeated votes on war »»»
Top American official helped wanted Polish ex-minister flee to US – Reuters
A senior official from the administration of US President Donald Trump personally intervened to help former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted by Warsaw on criminal charges, flee to the US, Reuters has reported. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed senior US State»»»
A propos - 'Huge mismatch' between Iran's, US' and Gulf States' expectations, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in London, says that "there is a very huge mismatch not just between the expectations of the Iranians and the Americans, but also among Gulf Arab »»»
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, officials say
BEIRUT: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including four women and three children, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, the latest in near-daily attacks from both sides that have not stopped despite the fragile, US-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war»»»
Focus on avoiding injuries leading to World Cup: Qatar coach Lopetegui
With the Qatar national football team going through a rigorous training camp at home ahead of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico and which begins June 11, coach Julen Lopetegui has stressed that the aim now is that the players stay injury-free and»»»
Qatar’s IMUVIup 1.28% in first quarter of 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s Import Unit Value Index (IMUVI) reached 112.16 points in the first quarter of 2026, registering a 1.28 percent increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 and a year-on-year growth of 3.03 percent against the corresponding quarter of 2025, according to data rel»»»
Pakistani professionals in Qatar reaffirm support for Qatar National Vision 2030
Pakistani professionals and community leaders in Qatar reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the country’s development journey and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 during a community gathering held on May 14 at Sarhad Premium Restaurant, Golden Tulip Doha Hotel. The event brought togethe»»»
Msheireb Museums brings community together on International Museum Day
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums celebrated this year’s International Museum Day with a special seminar led by Dr Ech Cherki Dahmali, a member of the Executive Board of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and director of the Cultural Advisor’s Office at Qatar Foundation, highlight»»»
Shaheen Shah Hakeem brings the flavours of Pakistan to Qatar
After spending more than four decades in Qatar, Pakistani entrepreneur Shaheen Shah Hakeem has turned his passion for food into a mission to introduce authentic Pakistani cuisine to a wider audience across the country. Hakeem’s culinary journey began in 2019 with the launch of Khan Baba Restaurant »»»
EU turns to cow manure as Iran war and Hormuz disrupt global fertilizer trade
The EU will turn to a long-term strategy involving cow dung to stave off a looming fertilizer shortage, rather than supporting farmers with immediate measures like suspending tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports, Politico wrote on Monday. The US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping through t»»»
PM MEETS ETHIOPIAN STATE MINISTER
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim AlThani met with State Minister for Political and Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Hadera Abera Admassu in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations betw»»»
Marked growth in rangeland vegetation density, green cover: MECC
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has revealed a marked improvement in vegetation density across Qatar’s rangeland areas, along with a significant increase in green cover during the period from 2014 to 2026. In a statement Tuesday, the Ministry explained that the improv»»»
WCM-Q launches expanded LifeHub project in Msheireb Downtown
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched an expanded version of the pioneering LifeHub project at a new location in Msheireb Downton, providing a uniquely immersive educational experience that promotes Qatar’s vision for a healthier, more sustainable future built »»»
Qatar Foundation’s Earthna launches second edition of Earthna Prize
Tribune News Network Doha Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced the launch of the second cycle of the Earthna Prize. Established under the leadership of Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, vice chairperson of Qatar Foundation, th»»»
QMC and MCQ sign pactto advance media talentdevelopment, innovation
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar (MCQ) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Qatar’s media ecosystem through talent development, support for content creators, and the promotion of innovation across the sector. The agreement reflects a sh»»»
QWSC and YoC to host winter sports activities for public from May 24
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Winter Sports Committee (QWSC), in collaboration with Years of Culture (YoC), will organise a new series of public winter sports activities at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena from May 24 to 26. The events come as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Cu»»»
Al Faisal Holding honours Ahmed Al Neamafor distinguished professional career in Group
Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Holding, one of the largest diversified private groups in Qatar and the region, held a recognition ceremony for Ahmed Al Neama in appreciation of his long professional career spanning nearly 20 years and his significant contributions throughout his tenure with th»»»