Share: Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, hitting over 100 targets in 10 minutes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his government to begin direct talks with Lebanon, he said in a statement on Thursday. Netanyahu said the talks would focus on the disa»»»

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands. The South American country, which is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of l»»»

MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain met on Thursday in Manama with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to discuss the latest regional and international developments. The discussions focused on the situation in the region and its security and economic repercu»»»

Dubai: Rain showers and unusually cool temperatures across the UAE this week may feel surprising for April, but meteorologists say such conditions are a natural part of the country’s spring transition between winter and summer. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the country is experienci»»»

Although people in Generation Z -- those born between 1997 and 2012 -- continue to use artificial intelligence tools at a steady clip, there is growing skepticism among people in their teens and 20s about the benefits and harms of the technology. File Photo by Wu Hao/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- Use of»»»

MANAMA: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) has announced that air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 194 missiles and 515 drones targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain since the onset of the Iranian aggression. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no»»»

The Trump administration has cautioned Tehran against imposing fees on commercial vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, amid reports Iran has sought to charge tolls as part of cease-fire arrangements. The White House warned that if reports of charges are accurate, Tehran “better stop n»»»

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Tribune News Network Doha A team of four including referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim from Qatar have been named among a record 170 match officials for 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the decisive rounds of the AFC Champions League. FIFA on Thursday named 52 referees for the World Cup in summer, including Pola»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) announced that Al Bunyan Club, a student club dedicated to community service and social engagement, has won the Akhlaquna Award in the Al Shabab Youth Category (18–25 years) during Akhlaquna Day, in recognition of the club’s initiatives that promote e»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a panel discussion on transformations in regional security in the Gulf amid shifting international dynamics. The session was organised by the ministry’s Diplomatic Institute in Doha on Thursday and featured senior diplomats and representatives fro»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal Paulo Rangel. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the region in light of the announcement of a ceas»»»

The Jordan Red Crescent Society (JNRCS) with the support of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a project to support its hospital with dialysis equipment. The project included the provision of 9 dialysis machines, medical consumables, and a water treatment and purification unit. This in»»»

Flowers are left near the scene after a gunman shot multiple people on April 17 at Florida State University, in Tallahassee. File Photo by Don Hayes/EPA-EFE April 9 (UPI) -- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced plans Thursday to open investigations into the artificial intelligence plat»»»

KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti National Guard announced early on Friday that one of its sites was targeted by hostile drones, resulting in significant material damage without any human casualties recorded. Brigadier General Dr Jadaan Fadel, Director of the Moral Guidance Directorate and spokesperson for the N»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) announced that the College of Business and Economics has received international recognition through the selection of its dean, Prof. Rana Sobh, as a recipient of the AACSB International Global Impact Award in the category of Impactful Leadership. The »»»

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer arrived in Doha on Thursday for a working visit to Qatar. The British PM and his accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the weekend, with thundery rain, strong winds and rough seas expected across the country. Thursday saw partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain, turning thundery in some areas. The Met »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has announced that it has verified a public report regarding the presence of a white substance in one area of the country, confirming that the material poses no environmental risk. According to the ministry, inspection »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Ministry of Transport’s Maritime Transport Sector has called on all licensed maritime service providers to adhere to the principles of fairness and transparency when delivering services. In a statement, the ministry stressed that the directive comes in line with the pr»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) Thursday held its semi-annual meeting, under the chairmanship of the Corporation’s CEO, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani. Attended by all department directors, the meeting reviewed key work areas and the level of institutional performance, i»»»

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Riyadh: Key energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, including oil, gas, petrochemical, and electricity installations, have been hit in a series of recent attacks, a senior official at the country's Energy Ministry has said. Speaking to the Saudi Press Agency, the official said the attacks affected facil»»»

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO over the inaction of European allies during the war with Iran. Trump, according to sources close to bloc chief Mark Rutte who spoke to Bloomberg, has issued an ultimatum to its members demanding a commitment to help secure the Strait of Hormuz “withi»»»