California: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Monday that Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal agent of China. From late 2020 to 2022, FBI said that Wang and Yaoning "Mike" Sun worked at the direction and control of Chinese government»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new digital service for qualifying external agents and finalising contracts for the 1448 AH Umrah season through the Masar Nusuk platform. The ministry said the move forms part of a broader digital ecosystem aimed at automating contracting pr»»»

Federal prosecutors on Monday announced the Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, Calif., has been charged with acting as an agent of the People's Republic of China. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, Calif., has agreed to plead guilty to a cha»»»

Dubai: A Dubai civil court has ordered a motorist to pay Dh7,500 to a vehicle owner after finding him liable for traffic fines and Salik toll charges accumulated while the vehicle was under his possession. The court also ordered the defendant to bear court fees and expenses, while rejecting separat»»»

KYIV: Kyiv came under drone attack on Tuesday after the expiration of a three-day truce with Russia, according to Ukrainian authorities. “Enemy UAVs are currently over Kyiv. Please stay safe until the alert is cleared,” head of the capital’s military administration, Tymur Tkachenko posted on Telegr»»»

DHARAMSHALA, India: Punjab Kings slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat as Delhi Capitals ran down a 211-run target in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Captain Axar Patel, who didn’t bowl in Punjab’s innings of 210-5, top-scored for Delhi with 56. David Miller piled on with a 28-ball 51 and»»»

RAMALLAH, West Bank: A Palestinian family has described how Israeli settlers in the northern West Bank forced them to exhume the newly buried grave of an older relative, claiming it was too close to a settlement recently authorized by Israel’s government. Mohammed Asasa said his family had coordina»»»

DUBAI: Recently crowned AFC Champions League Elite heroes Al-Ahli defeated Al-Taawoun 2-1 on Monday to tighten their grip on third place in the Saudi Pro League with two games left to play. The away victory put them on 75 points, four ahead of fourth-place Al-Qadsiah and 23 clear of Al-Taawoun in f»»»

WASHINGTON: Senate Majority Leader John Thune is defending a Republican proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, saying the total is “what it costs to protect the President of the United States in a very dangerous tim»»»

BRUSSELS: European governments on Monday rejected a suggestion ​by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks with Moscow on the continent’s security. Putin said on Saturday he believed the war in Ukraine was coming»»»

KAMPALA, Uganda: Forty years. That’s how long Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power. The 81-year-old will be sworn in Tuesday to extend his presidency over a further five-year term that may well be his last — although not necessarily the last for the Museveni family. The president’s s»»»

MEXICO CITY: Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think tanks and local authorities, a government source told AFP Monday. On Friday, Education Secretary Mario Delgado unexpectedly announced the school year would end about 40»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience humid conditions, blowing dust and rough seas in parts of the country this week, as moderate north-westerly to south-westerly winds strengthen at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather is forecast to remain generally fair t»»»

Manila: The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving beyond traditional trade ties and into what officials describe as a strategic technology partnership, aligning their recently-signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with artificial intelligence (AI) developmen»»»

Pakistan’s passport ranking has fallen to 100th place in the latest Henley Passport Index May 2026 update, after improving earlier this year to 97th in February from 98th in January and 103rd in 2025, reflecting a year marked by fluctuating mobility performance. Despite the latest decline, Pakistan»»»

Dubai Ten weeks into the Iran war, the ceasefire that once appeared to offer a path away from a wider regional conflict is now, in Donald Trump’s words, “on life support”. The US president’s blunt dismissal of Iran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal — calling it “stupid” and “a piece »»»

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament), issued a firm statement asserting that the US has no viable alternative but to accept Iran's 14-point proposal for resolving the ongoing conflict. “There is no alternative but to accept the rights of the Iranian»»»

General Motors on Monday said it plans to lay off at least 500 to 600 people in its global information technology division as part of adjustments to its business. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- General Motors on Monday said that it is laying off at least 500 to 600 i»»»

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Venezuela ’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez told journalists that her country had no plans to become the 51st US state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move. Rodríguez was speaking at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on th»»»

LAREDO, Texas: A South Texas medical examiner believes heat stroke may have led to the death of six people thought to be immigrants who were found Sunday afternoon inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard near the Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The people were found Sunday as worke»»»

Dubai: The UAE has introduced a wide-ranging package of financial and administrative relief measures since the outbreak of the Iran conflict in March 2026, as authorities moved to shield businesses and residents from regional economic disruption. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»

Rome: India's growing economic and strategic importance is driving deeper engagement with Europe, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt said, noting that Swedish industries are preparing to expand into India following the India-European Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In a conversation with ANI, Bil»»»

Oman’ Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said there is an “urgent need” to free commercial vessels stranded along the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Arsenio Dominguez, head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). “We focused on the maritime challenge in the Strait of Hormuz, the importanc»»»

NAIROBI: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reforming the international system to grant African nations broader representation in global governance. He made the remarks as he today officially opened new office facilities and laid the foundation stone for a major conference complex at »»»

Elon Musk, and more than a dozen other U.S. business executives, will accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to Beijing this week as part of a wide-ranging summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. File photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will be »»»

Washington DC: The United States on Monday (local time) designated 12 individuals and entities for their role in enabling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) sale and shipment of Iranian oil to China. In a press statement shared on Monday, the Treasury Department accused the IRGC of using»»»

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePumza Fihlani Getty ImagesCyril Ramaphosa has served as the president of South Africa since 2018 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will legally challenge a report »»»

BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers emphasised the importance of strengthening relations with the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council during their monthly meeting in Brussels on Monday. Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the outcome in a »»»

Tribune News Network Doha and Mexico City Qatar’s Years of Culture (YoC) initiative is presenting a major cultural programme in Mexico City this summer, using art, film, football history and photography to mark the official launch of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture in Mexico. Inspi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Class of 2026 at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) leaves behind more than transcripts and diplomas. It leaves behind anthologies, dialogue and initiatives that have reshaped what it means to be a Qatari student on a global stage, a graduating class defined not onl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, to strengthen national partnerships that support youth empowerment and their readiness for the evolving needs of the labour m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a vibrant International Labour Day celebration titled “Rang Tarang 2026” on May 8 at ICC Ashoka Hall. The colourful and heartwarming event paid tribute to the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) recently hosted a memorable musical evening titled “Forever Asha – A Musical Tribute” at its Maestro Hall in New Salata, celebrating the extraordinary seven-decade-long musical journey of legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a colorful and culturally enriching evening titled “Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta” on May 6 at ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for a grand celebration of India’s rich artistic tradition»»»

NEW YORK: Gold prices rose in volatile trading today as investors look ahead to critical US inflation data scheduled for release later this week. Market participants are awaiting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday and the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday for further clues on the Feder»»»

Associate Justice Samuel Alito signed the extension of a stay that blocks a lower court ruling restricting nationwide access to abortion pills from taking effect. File Photo by Eric Lee/UPI | License Photo May 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Monday that the stay blocking a lower court ru»»»

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has condemned in the strongest terms the blatant Iranian attacks on the territories of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, and the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law. In a sta»»»

QNA Baghdad Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced it is pressing ahead with the strategic Basra-Haditha pipeline project to secure alternative oil export routes amid rising regional instability and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The ministry warned that relying solely on southern export terminals h»»»

Al Mahmoud said the strategy also aimed to tackle non-communicable diseases, including obesity and diabetes, through greater public awareness, preventive programmes and early screening initiatives. He added that the government continues efforts to develop the national health insurance system, impro»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Doha Marketing Services Co. (DOMASCO), Qatar’s Honda dealership, has announced the recall of Honda Odyssey models from 2018 to 2022. The recall is due to the possible unintended deployment of the curtain and»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar HE Adish Mammadov on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them in areas of common interest. (QNA)»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Monday met with Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland (non-resident) to Qatar HE Alison Milton, on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation (ALF) in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) represented by the Public Parks Department and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), held the closing ceremony of the ‘Farm your Countr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a new humanitarian intervention for internally displaced persons (IDPs) from El Fasher and Greater Darfur in Sudan’s Khartoum State. Supported by a Qatari donor, the organisation’s field teams in Omdurman delivered food, shelter, and non-»»»

Tribune News Network Doha MES Indian School, Abu Hamour Branch (MESIS) celebrated its investiture ceremony for 2026-27. The event was held in the presence of Chief Guest Ashraf Sharafudheen, director of academics, MES Governing Board. He “motivated our young leaders to lead with vision, confidence,»»»

Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Charge d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Qatar Mo Barghouty on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries, and several topics of m»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice has launched a new electronic system for managing internal audit operations as part of activities marking the Global Internal Audit Awareness Month. The event, organised in cooperation with the State Audit Bureau, was held under the patronage of Justice Minister and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) organised a ceremony to honour the fourth batch of employees who successfully completed the Authority’s accredited training programmes, in the presence of President of Ashghal HE Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, along with a number »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of Package 2 of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. The achievement reflects the Authority’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency of the road network and»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Creatives Amplified, Qatar’s homegrown premium public relations agency, has concluded the successful inauguration of ‘Taking Back the City’, a CSR initiative dedicated to championing Qatar’s thriving brands and creative sector. The debut edition, which focused on the jewel»»»