Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he will not be forced to "choose between" relations with the US or China, ahead of the first visit of a British leader to Beijing in eight years. Sir Keir said the UK would maintain "close ties" with the US on business, security and defence, but added that "»»»

Washington: The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on Monday, significantly boosting American firepower in the region. The carrier and its accompanying ships were ordered to the region as Iran intensified its crackdown on mass protests. Whi»»»

A Tokyo court has asked Pyongyang to pay 88 million Japanese yen ($570,000; £416,000) to four people who were lured to North Korea decades ago by a propaganda scheme. The plaintiffs said the North was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth", but they instead found themselves subject to harsh condit»»»

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain fair to partly cloudy today, with low clouds forming over some eastern areas and a chance of light rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Humid conditions are forecast to develop overnight and into Wednesday m»»»

Disagreement has never been a flaw in Arab or Islamic culture. On the contrary, when governed by reason and ethics, it has long been a source of richness and intellectual breadth. For centuries, Arabs have been familiar with what came to be known as Adab al-Ikhtilaf — the ethics of disagreement — a»»»

Australia has cancelled the visa of an Israeli influencer who campaigns against Islam, saying it will not accept visitors who come to spread hatred. Sammy Yahood, who has commented on social media that Islam is a "disgusting ideology", said Monday his visa was cancelled three hours before his fligh»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump shifted toward a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota on Monday, a sudden change in tack following an outcry over the second fatal shooting of a protester by federal agents this month during the administration's nationwide crackdown on u»»»

The European Union ⁠and India will explore possibilities for Indian participation in European defence initiatives, according to reports. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Christophe Jaffrelot, Research Director at CNRS, explains that the addition of defence cooperation to a wide-ranging fre»»»

Dubai: For Pakistani passport holders, travelling to Europe has long been limited by Schengen visa requirements. In 2026, however, e-visas and simplified entry to select European and Europe-edge destinations are making short-term trips easier than ever. According to the latest Henley Passport Index»»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Russia's ambassador to Venezuela has claimed that the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces was facilitated by internal betrayals and collaboration between Venezuelan officials and American intelligence services, in a striking admission that exposes deep fractures within the country's security app»»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high, crossing $5,100 per ounce on January 26, extending its record-breaking run as investors seek safety amid rising geopolitical tensions and global fiscal risks. Spot gold prices gained »»»

Manila: Civilian government employees are starting the year with higher pay, as salary increases under the government’s updated compensation program have officially taken effect, retroactive to January 1, 2026. Also Read: Philippines: 133% rise in allowances for soldiers, salary increase for civili»»»

Dubai: A 13-year-old Indian expat boy from Kerala has become the proud owner of one kilogram of gold after winning the mega raffle of Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2025–26. Aniketh R Nair, an eighth-grade student from Sharjah, received his prize worth over hal»»»

CARACAS, Venezuela: Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organisation said Monday that dozens of prisoners were released over the weekend, as the US continues to pressure the acting government to free hundreds of dissidents jailed during the administration of ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. Also Read:»»»

A landmark social media addiction trial in which top tech executives are expected to testify begins on Tuesday in California. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified by the initials KGM, alleges the design of the platforms' algorithms left her addicted to social media and negatively affected »»»

Share: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Monday that any attack on the group’s backer Tehran would also be an attack on the group and warned that any new war on Iran would ignite the region. Last week, President Donald Trump said a US “armada” was heading toward the Gulf and that Washington was w»»»

France's lower house has passed a bill banning social media for under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron. The National Assembly passed the bill in an overnight session from Monday to Tuesday, and it will now go to the Senate ahead of becoming law. Also In This Package Australia soc»»»

At least 28 people have died as a powerful winter storm swept across much of the continental United States, blanketing wide areas with heavy snow, sleet, and ice, according to local media reports. Authorities said the fatalities were linked to a range of storm-related incidents. Several deaths were»»»

Washington DC [US], January 27 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced an increase in tariffs on a wide range of South Korean goods, raising them to 25 per cent from the previous 15 per cent. Announcing the move on Truth Social, Trump said, "Because the Korean Legislature »»»

A major British contract to build new military satellites has sparked concern in London about the UK’s growing reliance on the US for critical communication capabilities, the Financial Times has reported. At the center of the debate is Skynet 6, a planned fleet of next generation military communica»»»

A reliable supply of computer chips is essential for Arnob Roy, the co-founder of Tejas Networks. His company, based in Bangalore, India, supplies the equipment behind mobile phone networks and broadband connections. "Essentially, we provide the electronics that carry traffic across telecom network»»»

Dubai: Hiring across the Gulf continues to expand, but the pattern is shifting. Growth remains strong, yet employers are focusing their budgets on a smaller group of high-impact skills that directly influence productivity, technology adoption and leadership depth. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

Manila: At least 15 people died while 28 others are still missing after a passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people sank off the coast of the southen island province of Basilan, according to authorities. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3, operated by Aleson Shipping Lines, had departed Zamboanga City late »»»

Sharjah Charity International is stepping up preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to distribute 1.2 million iftar meals as part of its annual Ramadan campaign Jood. The initiative includes 900,000 meals across cities and areas of Sharjah, along with 300,000 meals in 51 countries abroa»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Murona Forum 2026, organised by the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), will commence today, Tuesday, at Erth Hotel. The two-day forum brings together government entities and companies from Abu Dhabi, alongside a select group of local and internatio»»»

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has pleaded not guilty to all 17 felony charges against him including drug trafficking, witness tampering and conspiracy to commit murder. In his first court appearance since being arrested in Mexico last week, Wedding appeared relaxed, smiling with his attor»»»

US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal reached last year. In a post on social media, Trump said he would increase levies on South Korea from 15% across a range of products including automob»»»

Iranian state television in recent weeks has aired an "unprecedented" number of coerced televised confessions following the latest deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests, according to human rights groups. Activists say the "forced confessions" are extracted by psychological and physical tort»»»

The senior ranks of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are in tatters. The weekend purging of China's top general, Zhang Youxia, and another senior military officer, Gen Liu Zhenli, has left serious questions about what triggered the elite power struggles unfolding in the country - and what this me»»»

The European Union ⁠and India will explore possibilities for Indian participation in European defence initiatives, according to reports. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Christophe Jaffrelot, Research Director at CNRS, explains that the addition of defence cooperation to a wide-ranging fre»»»

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East on Monday after the Trump administration ordered them there as the regime in Iran has violently cracked down on protesters in recent weeks. File Photo by Will Tyndall/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Jan. »»»

US President Donald Trump has spoken to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz by phone. The call marks the first sign of de-escalation between Trump and Walz, who clashed over Trump’s deployment of ICE agents to Minneapolis. The call took place on Monday, two days after US Border Patrol agents shot a 37-year»»»

BEIRUT: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE DrMohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi stressed that the State of Qatar continues its firm commitment to stand by Lebanon and its fraternal people, and to strengthen the frameworks of bilateral cooperation between the two count»»»

Several people have died in a winter storm that hit a wide swath of the US, causing thousands of flights to be cancelled or delayed due to conditions. The storm, which caused chaos from Texas to the tip of Maine over the weekend, snarled roadways, knocked out power, and buried major cities under a »»»

The price of an ounce of gold surged past $5,100 on Monday as investors flock to precious metals and away from currency and treasury markets. The trend underlines growing global uncertainty fuelled by debt concerns, US President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve and general geopolitical»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - Tunisia hosted on Monday a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt within the framework of the Tripartite Consultation Mechanism on Libya, to discuss the latest developments in the Libyan crisis and...»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has emphasised that clear legislation, an independent judiciary and efficient justice institutions are fundamental to attracting sustainable investment, as the country continues to strengthen confidence in its legal and economic environment. Speaking at the opening of the Doha Legal »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Kevin J. Bowling, a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management and Chief Administrative Officer of the International Association for Court Administration (IACA), shared his views with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the first Doha Legal Forum, highlighting the forum’s growi»»»

QNA Doha Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi has affirmed that the Doha Legal Forum, which inaugural edition commenced on Monday, represents a leading platform for promoting justice and the rule of law, building bridges of cooperation, and exchanging legal exp»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Board member of Qatar Lawyers Association Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti elaborated on the institution’s critical national role at the Doha Legal Forum, He explained that the association unites all admitted Qatari lawyers under one professional banner, acting as their collective voic»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - President Kais Saied received met, Monday, at the Carthage Palace Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, who is on a visit to Tunisia to participate in the ministerial...»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of applications for Qatar Science and Technology Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, coinciding with the inauguration of two new schools for boys and girls. The ministry stated that applications will be a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has announced a Board of Directors Decision that Eng. Ibrahim bin Hashim Al Sada, vice-president of QRCS, was assigned as designated official for Secretary-General Office, under the title “Managing Director – Secretary-General”. According »»»

QNA Riyadh Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers attending the third edition of the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He met with Member of Parliament and Minister of State at the Office of the Prime Minister for »»»

QNA Riyadh The State of Qatar took part on Monday in the ministerial roundtable session of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), currently underway in Riyadh. The two-day summit has drawn policymakers, business leaders and labour experts from across the world, with participation from ov»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of Shell Eco-marathon Qatar has concluded with resounding success at Lusail International Circuit. The event brought together student teams to showcase their innovative, energy-efficient vehicles. The competition was fierce, with teams demonstrating exce»»»