The United States and Iran are engaged in indirect talks aimed at developing a framework for a possible agreement, Iran's ISNA News Agency reported. According to the report, the two sides are currently exchanging messages and draft texts. 'Very close' to reaching dealAn Iranian official earlier tol»»»

British energy giant BP is facing a lawsuit over allegations that improper toxic waste disposal in two remote villages in northeastern Kenya killed thousands of livestock and caused cancer among hundreds of locals. In a petition filed by hundreds of locals, BP is accused of dumping toxins that cont»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and America’s top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of US military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island’s former leader, Raúl Castro.Trump said »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as the first group arrived in Turkiye following global outcry over their treatment in custody.Hundreds of activists from countries around the world were placed in detention »»»

HELSINGBORG, Sweden: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO ​allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe. Before leaving for a meeting »»»

WASHINGTON: Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that woul»»»

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 16 people, including six police officers, police said. The first incident took place at a ranch in the municipality of Trujillo in northern Honduras, where at least 10 workers were sho»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the American military footprint in Europe. The Trump administratio»»»

NEW YORK: Kamala Harris “wrote off rural America” during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient “negative firepower,” according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released Thursday by the Democratic National Committee. But the document’s key findings, »»»

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the latest deadly outbreak an international emergency. The United States earlier this week stepped up screening of air passengers coming from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, while Bahrain announced a month-long ban on visitors from the three countri»»»

German prosecutors charged two men Thursday with planning to kill a prominent pro-Israel public figure and spying on Jews on behalf of Iranian secret services. Danish national Ali S. is charged with espionage, attempted murder, attempted arson and sabotage, prosecutors in Karlsruhe said. His allege»»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has commented on the 50th anniversary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), saying that ADIA has remained focused on its mission of sustaining the prosperity of Abu D»»»

The United States is redirecting arrivals who recently traveled to countries hit by the ongoing Ebola outbreak to a single Washington area airport for screening, officials said Thursday. People who were in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or neighbouring Uganda or South Sudan, within the past 21 d»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday said the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the American military footprint in Europe.The Trump administration»»»

ABU DHABI: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to strengthen an economic model centered on openness, policy continuity and adaptability amid challenges. Speaking during the Economy Middle East Summit 2026, Al Marri said the UAE economy has remained competitive an»»»

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Iran has restarted parts of its drone production and remains capable of threatening American allies and military assets across the Middle East, according to new US intelligence assessments that suggest Tehran is rebuilding faster than initially expected after recent military strikes. The assessment»»»

President Donald Trump, speaking in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday, revealed he has delayed signing a planned executive order meant to enhance security for artificial intelligence. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Thursday he has»»»

US crude oil inventories fell sharply last week while emergency petroleum reserves dropped to their lowest level in nearly two years, according to new government data, as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The latest figures from the US »»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that charges filed by the Department of Justice against 15 people for health care fraud are "just the tip of the iceberg." Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice on Thursday announced it brought charges against 15»»»

The UK Defense Ministry has claimed that two Russian fighter jets “dangerously” intercepted a British spy plane over the Black Sea, and released footage that it said showed the encounter. Moscow has consistently maintained that Russian pilots act in strict accordance with international law. The vid»»»

Tunis, May 21 (TAP) - Tunis-Afrique-Presse (TAP) news agency signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and news exchange with Portuguese news agency LUSA, aiming to strengthen media cooperation and develop the exchange of news...»»»

The governor of Tennessee granted a reprieve on the execution of Tony Carruthers, who is on death row after his conviction for a triple-murder in 1994, after Department of Corrections medical staff could not insert a backup IV or central line. Photo courtesy Tennessee Department of Corrections May »»»

Cuba is a national security threat to the US, Rubio says 18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos ReutersThe US secretary of state said Cuba had always posed a threat Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not h»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates HE Dr Badr Abdelatty, during which the two sides reviewed bilateral relat»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday attended the graduation ceremony for the 10th cohort of master’s students from the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in the presence of a number of ministers, chair of the Bo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced the winners of ‘Qatar Through Your Lens’, the nationwide content creation competition celebrating the nation’s culture, lifestyle, and experiences through the lens of its community. Open to citizens and residents, the competition ran from October »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the QF Schools Showcase, students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through me»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Jazeera Media Network won the highest number of gold awards at the 47th edition of the Telly Awards this year, outperforming all competitors. The organisers of the Telly Awards,regarded as one of the world’s leading media awards , announced the winners of the competitio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Eid in Qatar brings together a vibrant mix of entertainment, culture and family-friendly experiences, offering something for everyone. Taking place during Visit Qatar’s ‘Hala Summer’ season, the festive period is marked by a diverse calendar of events across the country, m»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has announced the launch of ticket sales for the biggest edition of the Qatar Toy Festival taking place this year under the theme “More Fun, Endless Joy.” The festival will be held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from July 1 to 31, 2026, »»»

President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. The project to demolish and replace the East Wing with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom has caused jitters among many members of Congress.. Photo by Samuel Coru»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Central Bank (QCB) directed all banks operating in the State of Qatar to cooperate with the Qatar Development Bank (QDB) program in supporting the sectors identified by QDB, in accordance with the mechanisms set out under the program, noting that the program aims to provide liquidity»»»

QNA Doha As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, global attention is turning toward the urgent need to protect ecosystems and preserve the natural balance upon which life on Earth depends. Amid increasing environmental pressures and growing concerns over biodiversit»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday sent a written message to President of Malawi Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them.The message was delivered by Ambassador of Qatar to Malawi HE Fahad Rashid Al Mura»»»

Tribune News Network Doha On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed on 21 May 2026, Qatar University (QU) highlighted a range of tangible achievements accomplished by the Inclusion and Special Needs Support Centre, in line with the university’s vision to serve as a mode»»»

QNA Beirut President of Lebanon General Joseph Aoun met with Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beirut on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, along with ways to support and strengthen them, as well a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) places social and emotional learning at the heart of its education ecosystem, recognising these skills as essential foundations for lifelong learning and positive social change. Across all learning environments, it prioritises connection, wellbeing an»»»

QNA Geneva Qatar participated in the 64th session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the meetings of the World Health Assembly. Minister of Public Health His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud led Qatar’s delegation to the session. The sessi»»»

QNA MAKKAH AL MUKARRAMAH Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission, HE Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, inaugurated the medical unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission in the sacred sites of Saudi Arabia as part of the mission’s comprehensive preparations to pro»»»

QNA Prague Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis met with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC Forum, held in the Czech capital, Prague, on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed t»»»

Al Khulaifi stressed that Qatar’s philosophy toward mediation is straightforward: the country does not engage because the process is easy, but because the alternatives are often far more damaging. He underlined that mediators can make a significant difference when they gain the confidence of confli»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Minister of Defence of Uzbekistan Lieutenant-General Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed »»»

JEDDAH: The Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh received on Thursday Yemen’s Minister of Endowment and Guidance Turki bin Abdullah Al-Wadei at his office in Jeddah, along with his accompanying delegation. The two sides held talks and discussed ways to enh»»»

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware. A trademark free-kick and a close-range finish, both in the final half-hour, sealed the win Al Nassr needed on the last night o»»»

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was never formally vetted to be a trade envoy, according to an investigation into his allegedly passing confidential investment information to deceased sex predator Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. File Photo by Julien Warnand/EPA May 21 (UPI) --»»»

Damascus, May. 21 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received a telephone call on Thursday from the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. During the call, both sides reaffirmed the depth of bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and discussed»»»

Doha: Katara Cultural Village, in cooperation with the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center in Doha, held a special cultural event on Wednesday, in Hall 15 to commemorate the Turkish poet Yunus Emre. The event was attended by Ambassador of Turkiye H E Dr. Mustafa Göksoy, Director of the Yunus Emre Tu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The stage is set for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 following the official draw held in Zurich, Switzerland on 21 May ahead of the tournament’s return to Doha from 19 November to 13 December. Continuing the expanded 48-team format successfully introduced in 2025, qualified nations »»»

ALKHOBAR: Every year during Hajj, millions of pilgrims converge within a tightly concentrated geographic area over the span of just a few days, creating one of the most complex and demanding connectivity environments in the world. Unlike most large-scale global gatherings, Hajj combines extraordina»»»