Trump adds five countries to travel ban over screening concerns - UPI.com
President Donald Trump approved a new proclamation Tuesday that added five countries to his administration's travel ban. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday added five countries to his administration's travel ban and other entry restrictions, »»»
Dembele and Bonmatí win FIFA Best Awards in Doha; Wiegman scoops fifth prize
DPA Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Demele and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won the FIFA Best player awards for 2025 on Tuesday following a vote. France men’s international Dembele, who helped PSG to a treble including their first Champions League title in May, also won the rival Ballon d’Or award»»»
First Doha Int’l Music and Marching Festival opens with wide participation
Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the first edition of the Doha International Music and Marching Festival (Doha Tattoo) made its debut on Tuesday»»»
Registration for exhibitors at QF’s BilAraby gathering 2026 now open
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative has announced the opening of registration for institutions and organisations to exhibit their innovative experiences and solutions at the BilAraby Gathering 2026. The event is scheduled to take place in Education City, in April, under»»»
Al Muhannadi appointed president of Qatar Foundation chairperson office
Tribune News Network Doha Engineer Saad bin Ebrahim Al Muhannadi, a member of Qatar Foundation’s Founding Board and the organisation’s former president, has been appointed as president of the Office of the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. A Lifetime Member of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Board of Direct»»»
Info day on coastal protection master plan against marine erosion
Tunis, Dec. 16 (TAP) - The Ministry of Public Works and Housing organised on Tuesday an informational day dedicated to presenting the “Outcomes of the Study on Preparing the Master Plan for Coastal Protection Against Marine Erosion.”Chief of Staff...»»»
Murder charges filed against Nick Reiner for allegedly killing parents
Prosecutors in Los Angeles have filed murder charges against a son of Rob and Michele Reiner, the Hollywood couple who were found dead in their home with multiple stab wounds on Sunday. Nick Reiner, 32, is facing two counts of first-degree murder and could be sentenced to life in prison if found gu»»»
QND reflects pride, unity and future vision, says Al Kaabi
QNA Doha Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi has said the country’s National Day is a moment that reflects “the highest meanings of pride, dignity and honor,” describing it as an occasion when Qataris draw inspiration from their history while looking ahead to the futur»»»
‘Judicial Code of Conduct shores up Qatar’s judicial independence, integrity’
President of the Judicial Inspection Authority at the Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC), Judge Ahmed Al Mansouri, has affirmed that the Judicial Code of Conduct, issued by SJC in Qatar, has reinforced judicial independence, integrity, and impartiality. He stressed that the code has effectively contri»»»
Qatar stresses need for UN reform as key to global peace
QNA New York Qatar has affirmed that effective global leadership for peace requires comprehensive reform of the United Nations system, fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, stressing that mediation remains an indispensable pillar for the peaceful resolution of dispute»»»
Training centre of UNODC Centre for Combating Cybercrime opens in Doha
QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, and Acting Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), John Brandolino, officially inaugurated the new training premises of the UNODC Regional Centre for Combating Cybercri»»»
QND is a day to renew values of authenticity, loyalty: PHCC director
On the occasion of Qatar National Day 2025, the Director of the Primary Health Care Corporation, Dr Mariam Ali Abdul Malik, has emphasized that Qatar National Day represents an enduring national milestone where the people of Qatar reflect on the history of the state’s founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Moh»»»
Council of Ministers Secretariat General marks Qatar National Day
QNA Doha The Council of Ministers Secretariat General celebrated Qatar National Day during an event held on Tuesday for the auspicious occasion, through which the true meanings of loyalty, patriotism, and pride were embodied and deeply ingrained in the spirit of the people of Qatar. Minister of Jus»»»
Education-employment gap is among key challenges to youth development: NHRC chairperson
QNA Jeddah Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and Member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah emphasized that one of the most pressing challenges facing youth development is th»»»
MoPH holds forum to train healthcare professionals on care for older persons
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health recently organised the Regional Forum for Capacity Building for the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) programme. The ministry organised the programme in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the WH»»»
MOFA SECRETARY-GENERAL MEETS MONGOLIAN OFFICIAL
MOFA SECRETARY-GENERAL MEETS MONGOLIAN OFFICIALSecretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Lkhanaajav Munkhtushig in Doha on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooper»»»
Visit Qatar launches special song for Qatar National Day
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar in collaboration with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra has released a medley of Qatari songs to mark Qatar National Day 2025, inspired by this year’s slogan, “We Rise with You and We Await Your Support.” The video serves as a National Day dedication from Visit »»»
Qatar, Norway hold round of political consultations
QNA Doha The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Norway held a round of political consultations in Doha on Tuesday. The Qatari side was chaired by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, while the Norwegian side was led by State Se»»»
Qatar Charity pledges $10 mn toGlobal Islamic Fund for Refugees
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has pledged $10 million to the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees (GIFR), reinforcing the vital role of faith-based philanthropy in advancing sustainable solutions for displaced communities. The pledge was announced by Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, chief exe»»»
How a GU-Q professor is helping religion make sense
Tribune News Network Doha As the holiday season approaches, a new resource is helping to shed light on why religion matters today, and it comes from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, Dr. Patrick Laude. In his new book, ‘The Esoteric in Religious and »»»
Attorney-General holds talks with Iranian, Kyrgyz officials
Attorney-General of Qatar HE Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi held separate meetings in Doha with senior legal officials from Iran and Kyrgyzstan. Dr Al Nuaimi met on Tuesday with Minister of Justice of Iran Dr Amin Hossein Rahimi and Prosecutor-General of the Kyrgyz Republic Maksat Asanaliev. »»»
SHURA SPEAKER MEETS Ambassadors of IRAQ, INDONESIA & KAZAKHSTAN
SHURA SPEAKER MEETS IRAQ, INDONESIA AND KAZAKHSTAN ENVOYS Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately on Tuesday with Ambassador of Iraq HE Mohammed Jaafar Al Sadr, Ambassador of Indonesia HE Ridwan Hassan, and Ambassador of Kazakhstan HE Arman Issagaliyev. The meet»»»
MECC, QRDI Council sign agreement to combat invasive myna bird
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council on Tuesday signed an agreement to implement a project entitled “Smart Solutions for Invasive Species: The Myna Trap Challenge” as part of strengthening joint cooperation to s»»»
Shura speaker and Ghanaian counterpart discuss ways to boost parliamentary ties
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in Doha on Tuesday. At the outset of the meeting, the Speaker of the Shura Council welcomed his Ghanaian counterpart, underscoring the depth of parliament»»»
'Instagram TV' debuts on Amazon - UPI.com
Meta will test an Instagram TV app on Amazon Fire TV in the United States aiming to expand the platform beyond phones and compete with rivals like TikTok and YouTube. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Meta-owned Instagram will now let users view Reels on larger screen»»»
Three Chinese-owned companies to pay $7.3M to settle PPP violations - UPI.com
Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Three Chinese-owned companies agreed to pay $7.3 million to resolve allegations they submitted false claims to secure loans under a COVID-19-era program to help pay employees, the Justice Department said Tuesday. The companies, known collectively as the Greenland USA Entities, subm»»»