FFHQ celebrates 13 years of fitness, wellness & community spirit in Qatar
Darlene Regis The Filipino Fitness & Health in Qatar (FFHQ) celebrated its 13th anniversary with a vibrant community gathering that brought together hundreds of fitness enthusiasts, community leaders and expatriates from various nationalities across Qatar. Held on June 5 at the Arab International A»»»
IAM Filipina to celebrate Philippine IndependenceDay 2026 in Qatar
Darlene Regis IAM Filipina has announced its “Pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Kalayaan 2026,” a Philippine Independence Day celebration that will bring together Filipinos in Qatar under the theme, “Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future.” Set for June 19, 2026, from 6:30 pm at the Sh»»»
Philippine Embassy opens registration for Independence Day community celebration
Darlene Regis The Embassy of the Philippines in Qatar has opened registration for a special community gathering to commemorate the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, inviting Filipinos across Qatar to take part in a morning of patriotism, culture and community spirit.»»»
After demonstrators block-off UNHCR entrance, Acting Foreign Minister Al-Baour reiterates Libya’s rejection of any migrant resettlement programme
Acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour reiterated the Tripoli government’s line that it rejects any migrant resettlement project. Al-Baour was speaking after a demonstration of about 1,500 people, led by very active group of NGO activists, blocked-off the entrance of the UNHCR Tripoli headquarters »»»
Qatar participates in GCC labour ministers’ coordination meeting
QNA Geneva Qatar on Saturday took part in the 64th Coordination Meeting of the Ministers of Labour of the GCC Member States as part of consultation and coordination on matters laid out for the international meetings relevant to the labour sector. Minister of Labour His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Samikh»»»
MoPH set to honour food establishments demonstrating outstanding performance
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is observing World Food Safety Day 2026 today, June 7, under the theme ‘From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere’. The ministry’s participation in the event reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing the food safety system in t»»»
‘Justice accessibility is foundation of genuine security’
QNA Doha Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali has affirmed that true security is built on trust between individuals and state institutions as well as confidence that justice is accessible to everyone without discrimination. Speaking via vide»»»
Qatar Charity signs agreement with Bosnia ministry to support returnees
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement joint development projects aimed at supporting returnees and improving their living conditions. The agreement was si»»»
Doha Festival City delivers strong Eid Al Adha performance
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in footfall during May, with the three-day Eid Al Adha period achieving a further 15% year-on-year uplift. The strong perf»»»
Fnac Qatar reinforces its commitment to culture and francophonie at 35th DIBF
Tribune News Network Doha Fnac Qatar once again participated in the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), held from May 14 to 23 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to culture, literacy, education and intellectual exchange in Qatar. Organised in par»»»
Ministry of Municipality and Indian embassy organise tree plantation drive to mark World Environment Day
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Public Parks Department and Doha Municipality, in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Qatar, recently organised a tree-planting event at Airport Park, to mark theWorld Environment Day. The event was attended by Am»»»
WCM-Q medical students learn to interact with children at Cornell Stars
Tribune News Network Doha Medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) improved their physicianship skills of observing, interacting and communicating with children through the annual Cornell Stars programme. This year the event was held virtually, offering students who entered the thir»»»
LIC joins UN Sports for Climate Action Framework with lasting pledge
Tribune News Network Doha Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has become a signatory of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action Framework, formalising its long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action on World Environment Day. The fram»»»
Mossad Deputy Chief Ousted after “Iran Regime Change Failure”
The Mossad’s new director, Roman Gofman, announced on Saturday that the deputy director, A., was let go after 22 years of service to the organization. “The head of the Mossad wished to express his deep appreciation to A. for his 22 years of operational service in the Mossad and his significant cont»»»
Organised plot to destabilize public security and target state institutions uncovered: Internal Security Agency
Libya’s Tripoli based Internal Security Agency claimed that it has uncovered an organised plot to destabilize public security and target state institutions. This is a reference to the violent by football fans that burnt parts of the Prime Minister’s Office on 14 May. The Internal Security Agency sa»»»
France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say
PARIS: France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday. The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans,»»»
Israeli media: A settler was injured in a car-ramming attack south of Bethlehem, and a large-scale search operation is underway after the perpetrator withdrew from the scene - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 17:50, a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers on the outskirts of the town of Al-Tayri with artillery shells: statement 25 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pakistani Interior Minister in Tehran Affirms Brotherly Relations: I Have Delivered a Message from Field Marshal Asim Munir to Ayatollah Khamenei
Pakistan’s Interior Minister said he had delivered a special message from Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mujatba Khamenei. According to ISNA, during his meeting with Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Tehran »»»
Iran accuses US of ‘vindictive behavior’ with visa denials
TEHRAN: The Iran Football Federation is accusing the United States of “vindictive behavior” regarding the refusal of visas for managerial and administrative members of its World Cup traveling party. IFF said 14 officials and staffers have been refused visas prior to upcoming matches in Inglewood,»»»
Israeli military spokesperson: A Captain, who is a deputy platoon commander in the Egoz unit of the Commando Brigade, succumbed to his wounds after being critically injured in the fighting in southern Lebanon. A soldier from the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade was also killed in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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PM Challenges International Coverage of Zvërnec Protests
Prime Minister Edi Rama has pushed back against international media coverage of ongoing protests related to the proposed development project in Zvërnec, questioning reports that have portrayed the demonstrations as a large-scale national movement. In a statement published on social media platform X»»»
Analysis: What happens next in Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire with Israel?
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Presidential Palace was awaiting the response of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a close Hezbollah ally, to the ceasefire framework outlined in Thursday’s joint Lebanese-Israeli declaration issued after a new round of US-mediated negotiations. Berri’s reaction was mixed, backing s»»»
Iran World Cup team flies to Mexico
ANTALYA: Iran’s World Cup squad left Turkiye for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington after the US refused to issue visas for some of the team’s support squad. The team will be based in Tijuana in northwest Mexico for the duration of the »»»
GCC, Egypt condemn Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as a dangerous escalation
Riyadh/Cairo, June 6 (SANA) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Egypt on Saturday condemned the ongoing Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, calling them a dangerous and irresponsible escalation that threatens regional security. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC, said in a »»»
Second New World Screwworm case confirmed in Texas cattle - UPI.com
A second case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in a calf in Texas this week about six miles away from the first case, raising concern about the infestation, the USDA said. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- A second case of New World screwworm was c»»»
Pope Leo hopes to bridge Spain's political divide on papal visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV blesses infants on his visit to the Caritas Charity Centrer in the Lucero neighborhood of Madrid Saturday. The pontiff is visiting Spain from from June 6 through June 12, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Photo by Ciro Fusco/EPA June 6 (UPI) -- Pope Leo X»»»
Russia goes on the offensive against Armenian PM Pashinyan
Days before Armenia’s parliamentary elections on June 7, Russia is carrying out a full-scale offensive and campaign of pressure against the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has the strongest chances of winning. Not only President Vladimir Putin, but also the leaders of the »»»
Syrian ‘open-air museum’ returns to global heritage map
DAMASCUS: Stretching between the southern Syrian provinces of Daraa and Sweida, Al-Lajat emerges as a vast basaltic landscape of volcanic rock formations, caves, and deep fissures recently brought back into international heritage focus following its inscription in ICESCO’s ( Islamic World Education»»»
What We Are Reading Today: Mesozoic Plants by Sante Mazzei
The Mesozoic was dominated by a spectacular array of flora, from ferns, conifers, and cycads to ginkgos and flowering plants. This wide-ranging illustrated guide provides an unparalleled, in-depth look at the era’s extraordinary plant life, exploring its natural history, biology, and evolution over»»»
Qatar National Library launches second cycle of "Keys to Palestine" initiative
Doha: Qatar National Library has launched the second cycle of "Keys to Palestine," its community-driven digital initiative dedicated to preserving the lived experiences and collective memory of Palestinians. The launch was marked by an event titled "Keys to Palestine: Memory, Stories, and Documenta»»»
New visa service for workers and drivers in Kuwait with tightened eligibility rules
The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait has introduced a new digital service, in coordination with the Public Authority for Manpower and the ministry’s IT sector, allowing citizens and expatriates to issue and manage domestic worker and driver-related services online through the unified government appli»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy targets the two towns of Barachit and Kawnine in South Lebanon with phosphorus shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pope Leo urges leaders to listen to the world’s cries for peace
MADIRD: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday hailed Spain, whose government has opposed wars in Gaza, Iran, and Ukraine, for its “commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples” during a state visit. “I express my gratitude to your country for its faithful adherence to international law and multilateralism, »»»
Princess Sarah meets Russian minister of agriculture in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG: Princess Sarah bint Bandar, executive director of the International Dates Council, recently met with Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut at the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. During the meeting, the two sides discussed Russia’s accession to membership of th»»»
Review: ‘Obsession’ – supernatural psychological horror film
The oldest lesson in fairytales is that wishes come with conditions. In 26-year-old YouTube creator Curry Barker’s breakout horror feature “Obsession,” the price of one young man’s longing is another woman’s horror. Made for less than $1 million, and filmed on a tight 20-day production timeline, Ba»»»
Qatar participates in Coordination Meeting of GCC Ministers of Labour
Geneva: The State of Qatar took part on Saturday in the 64th Coordination Meeting of the Ministers of Labour of the GCC Member States as part of consultation and coordination on matters laid out for the international meetings relevant to the labour sector. Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh A»»»
M&P Group expands global reach through new strategic partnerships at Cairo forum
M&P Group, a public affairs and strategic communications firm, has expanded its international footprint through a series of strategic partnerships announced during the seventh edition of the Mosaic International Forum for Strategic Affairs – Middle East and Africa Edition, held in Cairo. Organised »»»
Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait and Bahrain as US-Iran deadlock persists over $24bn
Egypt strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, describing it as a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf and the wider region. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack a blatant viola»»»
Egypt explores expanded renewable energy cooperation with China Energy, EPPEI
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with senior executives from China Energy and the Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in renewable energy integration, power grid modernisation, energy stora»»»
Young investors fuel Egypt’s digital gold boom: iSagha
Egypt is witnessing a significant surge in digital gold investment, driven largely by younger investors, as changing consumer behaviour and growing financial awareness reshape the domestic gold market, according to Saied Embaby, CEO of iSagha, the online gold and jewellery trading platform. Citing »»»
Al-Sisi reviews Universal Health Insurance rollout, approves wage increase for ambulance workers
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on the implementation of the country’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and approved a proposal to improve wages for employees of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, according to a statement issued by the presidency. Al-Sisi met with P»»»
MSMEDA injects EGP 1.5bn into green economy projects since 2014: CEO Rahmy
Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that the agency has provided EGP 1.5bn in financing for green economy projects between July 2014 and April 2026, reflecting Egypt’s growing commitment to environmental sustainabili»»»
Albanians protest Jared Kushner-backed resort plan on nature reserve
Protesters on Saturday gathered at the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, a nature reserve on the Albanian coast, to denounce a plan by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to build a luxury resort inan environmentally sensitive area. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has insisted that "top" ex»»»
Ukraine launches fresh drone attack on St. Petersburg region on final day of ‘Russian Davos’
Ukraine on Saturday fired hundreds of drones targeting the St. Petersburg region in the second such attack on Russia’s second-largest city in less than a week. The attack came on the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin’s annual investment forum kno»»»
Hegseth blasts ‘invasion’ of migrants on Europe’s beaches in D-Day speech in France
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France with a speech that bemoaned the "invasion" of "boats and men" on Europe's beaches. In his address at a US military cemetery in Normandy, Hegseth called on allies to contribute more for t»»»
Survey: 46.5% of Poles remain in contact with work during vacation
Vacations increasingly reveal work overload and prompt employees to reassess their jobs. A Devire survey by SW Research found that 46.5% of working Poles stay in contact with work during vacation, while only 39.5% fully disconnect. The main reasons are responsibility for teams and projects, fear of»»»
Poland heavily dependent on energy imports at huge cost
Poland’s energy transition is progressing but remains inconsistent. Renewable energy is growing, yet dependence on imported energy rose from 29% in 2015 to 46% in 2024, creating major costs. In 2025, Poland paid an estimated PLN 104 bln for net imports of energy resources and fuels, including PLN 5»»»
Money from SAFE going to Polish companies for defense
The first SAFE program payment has reached Polish defense companies after contracts were signed. SAFE provides Poland with about EUR 43.7 bln in EU loans for defense investments, mainly equipment for the Polish Armed Forces. Around EUR 6.5 bln, or a 15% advance, has already gone to the Armed Forces»»»
Tatra Mountains under siege by tourists in Krupówki and Morskie Oko
The Tatra region is seeing heavy tourist traffic during the June long weekend, with crowded Krupówki, full parking near the Morskie Oko trail, and lines at major attractions. Although average accommodation occupancy is around 70%, visitor numbers are high, driven mainly by Polish tourists, who make»»»