QNA Berlin The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, will participate in the fourth edition of the Al Diwan Arabic Book Fair, to be held in Berlin from October 16 to 18. The event will feature more than 110 publishers from the Arab world and Germany. The fair presents a diverse ra»»»

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Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) participated in the Strategic Foresight Forum on Global Youth Competencies and Lifelong Learning, held from October 11 to 14, 2026. The forum was organised by the Ministry of Sports and Youth in cooperation with the Islamic World Educati»»»

Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Finance People’s Republic of China Lan Fo’an. On the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand. During the meeting, a range of financial an»»»

QNA Doha Qatar is stepping up efforts to strengthen food security through sustainable farming practices and agricultural innovation, with domestic production meeting 99 percent of the country’s needs for fresh poultry and dairy products, according to the Ministry of Municipality (MoM). In a stateme»»»

Tribune News Network Cairo Qatar participated in the73rd Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee meetingsfor the Eastern Mediterranean, which concluded in Cairo on Thursday under the main theme: “Together for a Healthier Future: Action, Access, Equity.” Dr Ghanim Ali Al Ma»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Spain and Qatar are strengthening their longstanding partnership through diplomatic engagement, economic cooperation and a shared commitment to international law, peaceful conflict resolution and sustainable development, Spanish Ambassador HE Álvaro Renedo Zalba said at Spain’s Nati»»»

LONDON: An expanded regime of human rights-related sanctions came into force in the UK on Thursday, which grants the government wider powers to take action in response to the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory. When the foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, announc»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlawi called the postponement of the first legislative elections in 20 years to September 2027 "a terrible disappointment" for a generation that has never had a chance to vote. He also dismissed the citing of Israeli restrictions as an »»»

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty on Thursday to new torture charges brought against them by US authorities, calling them “false allegations". The couple has been held in a New York jail since their capture in early January and is facing a »»»

BANGKOK: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari headed the StateofQatar's delegation participating in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, Kin»»»

The US has proposed unfreezing billions of euros in Russian assets held in the EU to give impetus to Ukraine peace talks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Moscow has long described the freezing of its assets as “theft” while warning of significant retaliation if the funds »»»

By Staff, Agencies The US has proposed unfreezing billions of euros in Russian assets held in the European Union as part of efforts to advance Ukraine peace talks, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Moscow has repeatedly condemned the freezing of i»»»

The Pentagon is developing plans to use the largest conventional bomb in the US arsenal in its war on Iran, CNN has reported, citing multiple sources in US President Donald Trump’s administration. If approved, the strike would mark only the second combat use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Bla»»»

BRUSSELS: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that it was crucial to give Ukraine all the means it needs to defend and protect its civilian ⁠population and its infrastructure, ⁠after he met in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A very substantive meeting with Presid»»»

PARIS: At least 19 people were injured on Thursday evening after a freight train and a coach collided near the Channel Tunnel in northern France, the local prefect’s office said. None of the ⁠injuries were life-threatening, ⁠the prefecture said in a statement, adding that ambulances, a helicopter a»»»

Bangkok: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari headed the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, K»»»

COPENHAGEN: Greenland’s parliament on Thursday unanimously adopted a proposal asking the government to draft legislation banning deep-sea mining and exploration until at least the end of 2029. Fisheries are the driver of Greenland’s economy, while hunting plays a crucial role for livelihoods in man»»»

LONDON: Missiles used by the Houthis to attack Saudi Arabia draw on a global supply chain, with components originating in countries friendly to the Kingdom reaching Yemen through intermediaries, according to one of the world’s leading experts on the proliferation of arms. Wolf-Christian Paes, who s»»»

The Indian consulate in Jeddah has set up a 24-hour control room for affected travellers Indian nationals planning to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia have been urged to check their flight status regularly as disruptions affect air services between India and the kingdom, particularly through Jeddah an»»»

BEIRUT: The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned “in the strongest terms” the escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and affirmed the Kingdom’s “inherent right” to self-defense. The presidential statement highlighted in particular the deadly strikes against Riyadh’s main airport this month»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd have signed Qatar international striker Mohammed Muntari from Al Gharafa on Thursday on a two-season deal. The 32-year-old joined Al Gharafa in the 2024-25 season, making 29 appearances and scoring six goals.He previously played for Al Jaish and Al Duhail and had a loan spell a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Local Organizing Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027, in collaboration with the Qatar School Sports Association, announced the group draw for the 32 schools participating in the new season of the Mini Basketball World Cup. The initiative aims to expand student partic»»»

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was cancelling plans to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base shooter – a project that had sparked outrage in the United States. Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3 at Fort Hood in Texas, where »»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has issued a report titled “Jordan’s Economy: Encouraging Performance Amid Ongoing Uncertainty” as part of its “Knowledge is Power” series, highlighting the economy’s resilience amid regional challenges.The report reviews key economic indicators for 2026, com»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is stepping up efforts to strengthen food security through sustainable farming practices and agricultural innovation, with domestic production meeting 99 percent of the country's needs for fresh poultry and dairy products, according to the Ministry of Municipality. In a statement»»»

The hearings will take place on Monday and Tuesday, and the plenary vote on the government’s investiture is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon, with the sitting beginning at 2.00 pm, in accordance with the decision of Parliament’s leadership. “The team I am proposing brings together minis»»»

LONDON: Israel has hidden or failed to announce the results of investigations into more than 254 incidents in which its military was accused of killing or injuring civilians in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank, the BBC has found. The failure to disclose the results of incident probes — some almost t»»»

TORONTO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned for national unity in Alberta on Thursday, before the oil-rich province votes on whether it wants a binding independence referendum. Polling indicates less than a quarter of Alberta’s roughly five million people want to break away from Canada,»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has canceled the planned livestream of the execution of ​the former US Army major who killed 13 people at Texas’ Fort Hood, saying on Thursday that he had overruled his defense chief who had intended it to be a public spectacle. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth h»»»

ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, the security of Saudi Arabia is often described as a “red line,” a position rooted in religious devotion, the sanctity of Islam’s holiest sites and decades of close ties. But the relationship goes far beyond faith and sentiment; the stability of the Kingdom is closely linked»»»

Paris, France: UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the "war on nature has not yet ended" as he launched a report showing the world was falling short of its biodiversity commitments. Nations will assess progress and pitfalls toward a 2030 goal to stop the destruction of nature when they mee»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) on Thursday celebrated the International White Cane Day under the theme "A Story of Achievement: Beyond the Limits of Sight." The event highlighted the experiences and accomplishments of individuals with visual impairments, emphasized the importance of raising public»»»

AL-MUKALLA: Two security personnel were killed on Thursday in a Houthi missile strike that targeted Aden’s presidential palace, seat of the country’s internationally recognized government. The deceased were members of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zandani’s security detail. The Houthis also targeted the »»»

At least 28 children and a teacher were killed when the roof of a private school collapsed during lessons in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday. More than 50 others were injured, some critically. The roof of an upper floor at the three-story Al-Khair School gave way, bringing down»»»

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ADIPEC 2026 will feature a strong presence of leading energy and industrial companies ADIPEC 2026 will spotlight the Middle East’s distinctive role in strengthening global energy security, attracting investment and supporting industrial development, bringing together leading energy executives and i»»»

LJUBLJANA - EXPO 2027 LLC Belgrade Director Danilo Jerinic said on Thursday in Ljubljana nearly 2,000 Slovenian companies would attend the Specialised EXPO 2027 in Belgrade. Jerinic said the high figure confirmed EXPO 2027 would be a strong global platform for economic dialogue and new business opp»»»

The Pentagon has said Hasan's execution is scheduled for December 3 Washington: President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, after the announcement faced bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD»»»

BRUSSELS: Belgian police raided the homes of several relatives and associates of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday as part of an investigation into money laundering linked to mining revenues, two lawyers who filed the complaint said. The searches add to pressure on Tshisekedi, who f»»»

In nanny states, men become state-dependent tradbros whose solution to an inadequate allowance is to pitch a fit, women get infantilized, and kids become insufferable. But what happens when someone dares to step out of line? Enter Louise Montagnon – a 22-year-old master’s student, right-wing activi»»»

At least three people have been killed as torrential rains unleashed devastating floods across Istanbul, submerging streets, sweeping away vehicles and bringing much of Türkiye’s largest city to a standstill. The storm battered the city overnight on Wednesday, flooding residential neighborhoods, bu»»»

BRATISLAVA: Slovakia’s opposition Thursday slammed a planned visit to Russia by the foreign minister, saying the government was exposing the country and EU to intelligence risks in a move akin to “treason.” Juraj Blanar will travel to Moscow in the coming weeks for a meeting of the Russian-Slovak I»»»

RIYADH: A specialized Saudi medical team began complex surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh on Thursday to separate 13-month-old Fijian conjoined twins Jesepeli and Diceacea as part of Saudi Arabia’s conjoined twins program. A statement from Saudi aid agency KSrelief sa»»»

LONDON: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday defended the country’s ambassador to Washington after a lawyer filed a complaint against her over an unconfirmed report that she had contacted her Israeli counterpart, according to the Lebanese newspaper Annahar. Judge Claude Ghanem, the state comm»»»

Bangkok, Thailand: G7 countries pledged to allocate $2.5 billion to address food insecurity in vulnerable nations, French economy minister Roland Lescure said on Thursday. Speaking in Bangkok on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, Lescure said the World Bank had iden»»»

BEIJING: China’s foreign minister voiced support for Palestinians on Thursday, saying China will continue to speak up for the Palestinian ⁠cause, according to ⁠a ministry statement. “The Palestinian issue should not be ⁠marginalized,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Palestinian counterpar»»»

Experts have assessed the results of Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev's visit to Pakistan — the first ever by a head of the Russian Interior Ministry. Kolokoltsev met with Pakistan's top leadership, including Chief of the General Staff Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interi»»»

DENPASAR, Indonesia: Hundreds of people protested a petrol shortage that authorities have blamed on supply disruptions on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on Thursday, as hours-long queues built up at gas stations. Officials urged residents to stay calm this week, noting there was enough fuel to g»»»

The ongoing trial of a Ukrainian man accused of participating in the destruction of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on Germany’s involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, German political analyst and independent journalist Dr. Gregor Spitzen tells Sputnik.»»»