Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route to China for a pivotal visit aimed at resetting ties with Beijing and finding new economic opportunities for his country outside the US. It will not be an easy task, with pressure on Canada to balance its goal of diversifying trade without risking dam»»»
He bought a new iPhone 17 in Dubai. Indian customs charged him extra at the airport
Dubai: Dubai resident, let’s call him Ravi, thought he knew all the rules before his annual trip to India last December. He’d booked family visits, holiday outings, and even a new sealed iPhone 17 Pro Max he’d bought in Dubai as a surprise for his brother. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
A crumbling system is depriving India's young offenders of a 'second chance'
Pooja* was 16 years old when she was accused of murdering her mother. The teenager, who lived with her alcoholic stepfather in a poor neighbourhood in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, was arrested in 2018 and sent to jail. Her lawyer told the police that Pooja was a minor. According to I»»»
Boeing annual orders top Airbus for first time in 7 years
Boeing secured orders for nearly 1,200 commercial planes last year, topping European rival Airbus for the first time since 2018, according to figures released Tuesday. The US aviation giant booked 175 orders in December, taking the total for 2025 to 1,173. Also In This Package Boeing faces 2nd US t»»»
'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland PM ahead of W. House talks
Greenland would choose to remain Danish over a US takeover, its leader said Tuesday, ahead of crunch White House talks on the future of the Arctic island which President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.»»»
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast. Speaking to host Prakhar Gupta, the AI chief argued that people will eventually use powerful, personalised AI tools that will be able to run on the h»»»
President Kais Saied receives Task Force final report on environmental crisis in Gabes
Tunis, Jan. 14 (TAP) - President Kais Saied received on Tuesday the final report of the task force mandated to find urgent solutions to the environmental situation in the city of Gabes and reviewed the recommendations it contains, as he chaired a...»»»
Single-tusk elephant hunted after killing 20+ people in India - UPI.com
A young male elephant with one tusk has killed at least 20 in a forested area in northeast India from January 1 through 9 and will be tranquilized and returned to the wild. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Indian officials are hunting a wild elephant with a single »»»
Israeli tanks target area near Spanish peacekeepers in Lebanon – UN
Israeli tanks have targeted an area with Spanish UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, the mission has said, warning that such attacks are becoming “disturbingly common.” The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two Merkava tanks were observed on Monday moving from an Israeli army position insi»»»
Kilauea's latest eruption sent lava 800 feet high - UPI.com
Kilauea has been regularly erupting since December 2024. File Photo by MSG Thomas Wheeler/U.S. National Guard/EPA-EFE Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again this week, sending lava more than 800 feet into the air during a roughly 10-hour eruption, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian »»»
Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, who helped end racial segregation in the US by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person, has died. She was 86 years old. Colvin's protest, which led to her arrest, came in 1955 at the age of 15 while she was living in Montgomery, Alabama. It happened nine months before t»»»
Crew-11 astronauts set for rare early return as NASA monitors California weather - UPI.com
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 members (L-R), NASA pilot Mike Fincke, NASA commander Zena Cardman, mission specialist Oleg Platonov of Roscosmos and mission specialist Kimiya Yui from JAXA walk out of the operations center before boarding a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., on July 31. F»»»
Elite German unit probed over drugs, harassment and Nazi salutes – media
Dozens of soldiers in an elite German army unit are under investigation for abuse, bullying, Nazi salutes, and drug use, according to local media. Fifty-five suspects in the 26th Parachute Regiment, one of Germany’s top-tier units, are being probed over allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to»»»
Bill allowing victims of deepfake porn to sue passes Senate - UPI.com
Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., introduced “The Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act,” which passed on U.S. Senate on Tuesday. If signed into law the bill would give victims of deepfake pornography legal recourse against the people who create and distribute it. File Phot»»»
Actor Timothy Busfield surrenders himself amid child sex abuse claims - UPI.com
Actor and director Timothy Busfield turned himself in to police in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday and vowed to fight charges accusing him of sexually abusing two boys in 2022. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Actor Timothy Busfield surrendered himself to the Albuque»»»
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
Scott Adams, the US cartoonist who wrote and illustrated the comic strip Dilbert, has died of cancer at the age of 68. His ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast, Real Coffee with Scott Adams. The satirical cartoon strip - about a competent but frust»»»
German businesses sound alarm over record bankruptcies
The number of bankruptcies in Germany is alarmingly high and continues to grow, the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), has warned. It urged Berlin on Monday to take urgent measures to remedy the situation and tackle high energy prices. The statement came as the government statistica»»»
Truth or Fake - X replaces Iran’s flag emoji to historic Lion and Sun flag in support of protests
Elon Musk’s social media platform X changed its Iranian flag emoji, from the current Islamic Republic flag - featuring a red emblem - to the historic pre-Revolution Lion and Sun symbol widely used by protesters of the regime. In Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl goes through how this came to be, the onlin»»»
'Very little evidence of mass organisation by protesters' to take over Iran government, analyst says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Arang Keshavarzian, Author and Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at New York University, says that 'there's so few good options for Iranians at this current juncture that [Reza Pahlavi] is the only concrete name that can come to the fore' addi»»»
Nigeria reopens some schools in the north despite kidnap threats
Schools across parts of northern Nigeria started reopening on January 12, after months of closure triggered by the abduction of hundreds of students in November 2025. The move follows a circular from the federal government in December 2025 saying that enhanced security measures had created a safe»»»
South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader Yoon
South Korean prosecutors called on Tuesday for the death penalty to be handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol for his December 2024 declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into chaos. Yoon triggered a political crisis when he announced an end to civilian rule in December 2024 a»»»
Syria participates in 16th IRENA General Assembly in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Jan. 13 (SANA) Syria participated in the 16th session of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in Abu Dhabi, with an official delegation headed by Director General of the National Energy Research Center Engineer Youssef Hassoun. The Ministry of E»»»
QOC participates in Government Communications Forum 2026
The Qatar Olympic Committee took part in the second day of the Government Communications Forum 2026 through its participation in the panel discussion titled “Sport and Society: From Fan Engagement to Community Impact,” which discussed the role of sport in supporting social development. The session »»»
India surpasses China to become world’slargest rice producer
Agencies New Delhi India has officially claimed the top global position in rice production, overtaking China with an output of 150.18 million tonnes, marking a historic milestone in the country’s agricultural journey. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the achievement in New»»»
Savour the sweetness: Pakistan brings its citrus treasures to Al Wakra Old Souq
The Pakistan Citrus Festival commenced at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10, inviting visitors to savour farm-fresh citrus fruits brought directly from Pakistan’s orchards. The festival was inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Muhammad Aamer, in the presence of officials from Souq Waqif »»»
Pakistan International School Qatar hosts food festival
Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) came alive with colours, flavours, and festive spirit as it hosted an unforgettable Food Festival on Thursday. Students from all wings participated with extraordinary zeal and enthusiasm, transforming the school campus into a lively carnival showcasing cre»»»
Soulful nights: Sohni Dharti Forum brings Pakistani music to life
Sohni Dharti Forum brought the vibrant spirit of Pakistani culture to life with a mesmerising music event that captivated a packed hall of enthusiasts. The event featured an array of talented performers who delivered soul-stirring ghazals, melodious songs, and energetic qawwali, leaving the audienc»»»
House Oversight Committee weighing Bill Clinton contempt charge - UPI.com
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., holds a binder of prepared research after former President Bill Clinton did not appear for a closed-door deposition in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License P»»»
Trump administration lists Muslim Brotherhood as terrorists - UPI.com
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent listens as President Donald Trump holds a meeting with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 2. The Treasury and State Department designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations on Tu»»»
Mitri: Lebanon rejects any threat to Syria’s security from its territory
Beirut, Jan. 14 (SANA) Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri reiterated his country’s commitment to maintaining the best possible relations with Syria and Lebanon’s rejection to any threat to Syria’s security originating from Lebanese territory. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Mit»»»
Qatar working with mediators to expedite second phase of Gaza ceasefire: Al Ansari
QNA Doha Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed that the State of Qatar is coordinating closely with its mediation partners to expedite the implementation of the second phase of the ceasefire agreeme»»»
PM, Japanese FM discuss ways to bolster relations
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance t»»»
Japan eyes broader partnership with Qatar, says official
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Japan is committed to deepening and diversifying strategic partnership with Qatar, Japan’s Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Jan Kitamura Toshihiro has said.In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the media briefing on Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu»»»
Lusail Museum Conversations opens at GU-Q with exploration of late Ottoman modernity
Hanane Djoua Doha At Georgetown University in Qatar on Tuesday evening, the late Ottoman Empire emerged not as a distant historical abstraction but as a lens through which to reconsider modernity, identity, and power in the Middle East. The occasion marked the inaugural lecture of Lusail Museum Con»»»
QF and Qatar Museums partner to enrich knowledge within ‘Rasekh’
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Museums, reflecting both parties’ commitment to strengthening national partnerships and supporting the development of an education and knowledge ecosystem rooted in Qatar’s local context. The agreement was sig»»»
Qatar to host joint tactical exercise of GCC security agencies
QNA Doha Under the patronage of HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the State of Qatar is set to host the joint tactical exercise of the security agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Arabian Gulf Securi»»»
Qatar University hosts 10th Meeting of Student Advisory Councils in GCC countries
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) hosted the 10th Meeting of the Student Advisory Councils in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with the participation of representatives from student councils at universities across the GCC. The meeting aimed to strengthen Gulf student dialogue»»»
Qatar Charity team visits Pakistan to support orphans, vulnerable families
Tribune News Network Doha A high-level delegation from Qatar Charity (QC), comprising valued donors and sponsors, recently visited Pakistan to review the living conditions of sponsored orphans and vulnerable families and to assess their priority humanitarian needs. The visit reaffirms Qatar Charity»»»
Qatar’s ambassador joins diplomatic talks with Lebanon’s PM and Quintet envoys
Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani took part in a meeting with Prime Minister of Lebanon Dr Nawaf Salam, alongside ambassadors representing the Quintet Committee. The talks focused on the latest political and security developments in Lebanon and the wider region.»»»
QA Group reinforces its support to QCS
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group employees in Doha and outstations came together for the annual “Think Pink” legacy campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focused on education, wellbeing and meaningful community contribution.Now in its tenth year, this year’s efforts brought emplo»»»
QC winds up ‘Compassionate Hearts’ initiative in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) concluded its ‘Compassionate Hearts’ initiative in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The initiative aimed to perform surgeries to repair congenital heart defects in children. The closing ceremony was attended »»»
HMC’s Specialist Sarcopenia Clinic sees 83% rise in number of patients in 2025
Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar’s population continues to age, the Sarcopenia Clinic at Rumailah Hospital is playing a vital role in helping older adults stay strong, mobile, and independent. A total of 641 older adults have been treated at the specialist Sarcopenia Clinic since opening in 2023,»»»
QSTP x Merck FemTech Accelerator to advance women’s health innovation
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the launch of the QSTP x Merck FemTech Accelerator, a dedicated accelerator designed to support deep tech and impact driven »»»
Environment minister launches State of the Environment Report in Qatar 2025
QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie launched the State of the Environment Report for the State of Qatar 2025 on Tuesday. The report dealt with the current environmental conditions in Qatar, highlighting key challenges and achievement»»»
US welcomes Qatar’s signing of Pax Silica Declaration
Tribune News Network Doha The United States has welcomed Qatar’s signing of the Pax Silica Declaration, describing it as a historic milestone for regional and global economic integration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the two countries affirmed a shared geopolitical consensus that economic secu»»»
Qatar committed to multilateral work in promoting peace: Shura deputy speaker
QNA Doha Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has affirmed that Qatar’s hosting of the 298th session of the IPU Executive Committee comes within its firm approach, under the leadership of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to support multilatera»»»
Japan eyes broader partnership with Qatar, says official
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Japan is committed to deepening and diversifying strategic partnership with Qatar, Japan’s Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Jan Kitamura Toshihiro has said.In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the media briefing on Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu»»»
Watch: Bear evicted from California crawlspace may have found a new home - UPI.com
Jan. 13 (UPI) -- A bear that was finally evicted from underneath a California house after several months may have found a new home underneath another house nearby. The bear, which had been visiting Ken Johnson's Altadena home since at least April, was finally evicted from the crawlspace underneath »»»
Watch: Goat joins mystery monkeys on the loose in Missouri - UPI.com
Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Authorities in Missouri said the multiple monkeys on the loose in St. Louis have been joined by a wayward goat -- and attempts to find the animals are being hampered by AI. The St. Louis Department of Health confirmed a black and white goat has been seen wandering loose in the same»»»