Arab Parliament Speaker condemns drone attack on Kuwait
CAIRO: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned the hostile drone attack within Kuwait’s airspace, stressing that such acts constitute a flagrant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. Get updated fa»»»
UAE President receives written message from President of Mauritania
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nah»»»
Trapped seafarers traumatized by Gulf fighting: charities
LONDON: Isolated and traumatized by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the workers who keep global freight flowing hav»»»
Qatari Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State discuss regional developments
DOHA: Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Sunday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy of the US President to the Middle East Steve Witkoff. During the meeting, the close strategic partnership and cooperati»»»
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old telecoms billionaire has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. He»»»
UK, France to host defense ministers meeting on Hormuz
LONDON: The UK and France will host on Tuesday a multinational meeting of defense ministers on military plans to restore trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, the British government said.The announcement came hours after Iran warned London and Paris against sending warships to the region.“The D»»»
WSJ: Billionaire Milwaukee Bucks co-owner targeted in extortion scheme - UPI.com
Billionaire Wes Edens, co-founder of Fortress Investment Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA club, is shown at Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 9, 2015. The Wall Street Journal on Sunday identified Edens as the victim of a billion-dollar extortion plot allegedly hatched by an ex-lover. File Pho»»»
Bahrain condemns continued Iranian aggression against UAE
MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the continued blatant and unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, which include the recent launch of two UAVs that were successfully engaged by UAE air defences. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency, th»»»
Philippines: House likely to impeach VP Sara Duterte, Senate math points to acquittal, final outcome remains uncertain — what's next
Manila: Vice President Sara Duterte now faces impeachment in the Hosue of Representatives (House), based on current numbers. In short: The House move to impeach the VP based on documents seen and testimonies heard so far is widely expected the happen. A House plenary vote is due in the House on Mon»»»
Trump rejects Iran’s peace offer as ‘totally unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran insisted it would not surrender the strategic leverage it has gained around the Strait of Hormuz. The contents of Iran’s response have not been made public, b»»»
Saudi Arabia condemns targeting of Qatar, UAE and Kuwait
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the targeting of the territories and territorial waters of the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, reaffirming its support for all measures taken by the Gulf states to safeguard their security and stability. In a statement issued Sunday,»»»
Late winner against Damac moves Al-Ittihad closer to ACL Elite qualification
RIYADH: Al-Ittihad kept their hopes of securing continental football for the 2026/27 season alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Damac at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Goals from Houssem Aouar and Abdulaziz Al-Bishi — the latter coming deep into stoppage time — lifted t»»»
Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid
BARCELONA: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»
QF’s Texas A&M at Qatar graduates 154 engineers
Tribune News Network Doha More than 150 Texas A&M University at Qatar engineering students have earned their diplomas, marking a new generation of engineering leaders prepared to contribute to Qatar’s knowledge economy and communities around the world. The Class of 2026 includes graduates with bach»»»
AMIR HOSTS LUNCHEON FOR 2026 AMIR CUP CHAMPIONS, RUNNERS-UP
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hosted a luncheon at Lusail Palace on Sunday to honour Al Gharafa Sports Club, the 2026 Amir Cup champions, and runners-up Al Sadd SC. The banquet celebrated the winning players, coaching and management staff, along with a lineup of sports and m»»»
QF’s ABP celebrates 163Class of 2026 graduates
Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 under the theme “A Pathway to Excellence”, during a ceremony that took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The Cl»»»
QRCS provides clean drinking water for IDPs in Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a project to distribute potable water to internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Implemented in cooperation with the Coastal Munici»»»
UDST ranks 9th among Top 10 Best Workplaces in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has achieved a significant milestone, ranking 9th among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Qatar 2026 (Large Category) while also earning Great Place to Work certification for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition fol»»»
Public Prosecution launches course on parallel financial investigation and money laundering crimes
Tribune News Network Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, in cooperation with the Public Prosecution and the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Unit of Egypt, inaugurated a special training course titled “Parallel Financial Investigation and Mone»»»
QU concludes Al Fikra entrepreneurship competition for higher education 2026
Tribune news network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Economics, concluded the Al Fikra National Competition for Higher Education 2026, a leading national initiative that brings together university students from across Qatar to showc»»»
QM invites public behind the scenes of its archaeological discoveries
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) is inviting the public behind the scenes of its archaeological work at the second edition of Orientation Day 2026, taking place at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium from 9am to 2pm on May 14. Organised by Qatar Museums’ Archaeology Departmen»»»
Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real Madrid
Barcelona: Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick's side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season. Barca moved»»»
National Volunteer Platform launched to consolidate efforts of various entities
QNA DOHA Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on Sunday launched the National Volunteer»»»
Doha all set for grand opening of 4th GCC Games with over 1,000 athletes competing
Tribune News Network Doha The 4th GCC Games Doha 2026 will officially open on Monday at the Al Shaqab Arena, as Qatar hosts one of the region’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events from May 11 to 22. The opening ceremony will be attended by presidents of the National Olympic Committees, »»»
MoCI orders recall of Lexus RC-F 2015-20, GS-F 2016-19 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Al Abdulghani Motors, Qatar’s Lexus dealership, has announced the recall of Lexus RC-F 2015-2020 and GS-F 2016-2019 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the low-pressure fuel pump, which may res»»»
PM, Iran FM discuss efforts to promoteregional peace and security
The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of continued mediation and dialogue to address the root causes of the crisis and prevent renewed escalation. Sheikh Mohammed also held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi to discuss efforts aimed at promoting peace and maintaini»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS AMBASSADOR OF TAJIKISTAN
Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Tajikistan to Qatar HE Nurmurod Mahmadali on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation, and ways to enhance them, as well as several»»»
Ministry of Culture’s musical concert revives Qatari songs & sea heritage
Tribune News Network Doha The Music Affairs Centre at Qatar’s Ministry of Culture organised the “Memory of the Melody” concert, featuring the centre’s Musical Ensemble, the “Awtar Al Watan” Choir, and the “Young Nahham” group, alongside a special participation by the Sidra Children’s Choir. The eve»»»
How GU-Q master’s programme is shaping new generation of diplomats
Tribune News Network Doha In the corridors of Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inside the legal departments of national institutions and across the meeting rooms where international partnerships take shape, a pattern is beginning to take hold. Many of the people doing that work share something »»»
Vodafone Qatar, AJMI sign MoU to deliver training programmes
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) to deliver specialised training programmes covering media and administrative courses and diplomas, in line with the latest professional standards and practices. The MoU»»»
LABOUR MINISTER MEETS GERMAN AMBASSADOR
Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of Germany to Qatar HE Oliver Owcza on Sunday. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen and further develop bilateral cooperation, particularly in labour and employment. (QNA)»»»
Labour Minister chairs meeting of Qatar PrivateSector Nationalisation Award’s Board of Trustees
QNA Doha Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri chaired the Award’s regular Board meeting on Sunday, convened shortly after the close of the application period for the current edition of the Award on »»»
Colombia recognises EAA’s contribution to strengthening protection of education
Tribune News Network Bogotá (Colombia) The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation has been awarded the prestigious Simón Bolívar Order of Democracy – Grand Cross by the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, one of the country’s highest honours. The distinction recognises the Foundation’s contribution»»»
MoEHE to launch National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) announced the launch of the 18th National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026, in partnership with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council. The exhibition is scheduled to take place from May 12 to 14 at th»»»
Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iranian terms for ending war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he has rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for ending the Iran war, deeming it "totally unacceptable." "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it -- TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" Trump posted on his Truth Social p»»»
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns targeting of territorial lands, waters of UAE, Qatar, Kuwait
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom's condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the treacherous targeting of the territorial lands and waters of each of the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait, reaffirming the Kingdom's solidarity wit»»»
Young author: Grade 8 student Ayesha Shakeel Shaikh makes mark with dual book release
Doha: In an era where digital distractions often overshadow the written, Ayesha Shakeel Shaikh, a dedicated Grade 8 student at Al-Arqam Academy, has officially joined the ranks of published authors. With the simultaneous release of two distinct books; the fantasy novel LOST SOULS OF AURENWOOD and t»»»
Counterstrike: US tightens Iran oil squeeze, Tehran chokes global shipping via Hormuz — what's the end game?
On May 7, 2026, the US Central Command reported that Iranian forces — including IRGC missiles, drones, and small fast boats sometimes described as part of a “mosquito fleet” — attacked three American guided-missile destroyers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman. Also Read»»»
Egypt gets additional $300m in World Bank package
CAIRO: Egypt will receive an extra $300 million as part of a World Bank development financing package to help it confront fallout from the Iran war, Stephane Guimbert, the World Bank’s division director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, told reporters on Saturday. The package, consisting of $800 mil»»»
Minister of Sports and Youth inaugurates digital platform documenting Qatari football history since 1948
Doha: Minister of Sports and Youth Sheikh HE Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani inaugurated the official digital platform for the project documenting the history of Qatari football (1948-present), marking the launch of a landmark national initiative aimed at preserving the legacy of football in Q»»»
Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching last 16
ROME: Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France’s Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday to reach the last 16 in Rome. Prizmic had to qualify for the main draw but the Croatian player looks like he could be a contender after another brilliant display of po»»»
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak 27 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMatías ZibellBBC Mundo, reporting from Ushuaia BBC visits Argentine city in hunt for origins of hantavirus outbreak As Argentina's southernmost city, Ushuaia has long enjoyed it»»»
Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iranian proposal for ending war
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iranian proposal for ending war. More to follow...»»»
April Uprising Marked Some of Most Glorious and Tragic Moments in Bulgarian History, President Says in Byala Cherkva
The April Uprising marks some of the most glorious periods in Bulgarian history, combining both greatness and tragedy, President Iliana Iotova said during a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising in Byala Cherkva, North Central Bulgaria. Iotova said the uprising embodied marty»»»
Granite Financial Holding plans expansion in digital liquidity management, investment funds
Granite Financial Holding is preparing to expand its digital liquidity management platform through the launch of new investment products and treasury management solutions targeting both individuals and corporates, as the company seeks to strengthen its position within Egypt’s rapidly evolving finte»»»
Poland’s wanted ex-minister confirms he fled to US from Hungary
WARSAW: Poland’s former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled Hungary to the United States, he confirmed on Sunday, following local media reports. “I am in the United States,” Ziobro told right-wing broadcaster Republika. “I arrived yeste»»»
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase
LONDON: Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat West Ham 1-0, while Aston Villa were held 2-2 at Burnley on Sunday.Leandro Trossard’s 83rd minute goal reestablished the Gunners’ five-point lead over Manchester City.But»»»
US Iran War Live: Trump says Iran ‘will not be laughing anymore , accuses it of playing games – Ya Libnan
Share: US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Iran on Sunday, accusing Tehran of exploiting previous US administrations and benefiting from decades of diplomatic and financial concessions. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump claimed Iran had “played games” with the United States sin»»»