The air above Palau's pristine waters smells of salt and breadfruit, and on calm mornings in Koror, Palau's commercial centre, the whirr of dive boat engines echoes across the bay. A few years ago, those boats were filled with tourists – many from China – drawn to Palau's lagoons and limestone cave»»»

Skye Gyngell, the first Australian female chef to win a coveted Michelin star, has died aged 62. Gyngell rose to fame in the UK after her garden centre cafe in south-west London was awarded one of the highest honours for chefs. She went on to helm Spring restaurant at Somerset House and Marle and H»»»

Geneva: Talks between Ukraine and its Western allies on a US-proposed peace plan to end Russia's invasion got underway in Geneva on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak, wrote on social media said that they held their firs»»»

Dubai: Petrofac rose to the top of the energy services sector with a market value that once exceeded GBP6 billion (Dh27.5 billion). Its position in the FTSE 100 signalled global reach and steady contract wins across core oil and gas regions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Three teens have been charged with crimes related to a shooting exchange between two of them that injured four, including the two alleged shooters, during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Friday night in Concord, S.C. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Three teens face»»»

Twelve year old Morgan E. Geyser is lead by a Waukesha County Sheriff Deputy into a Waukesha County Courtroom in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 11, 2014. Geyser has been charged with the attempted murder of a 12 year old girl. UPI/ Michael Sears/Pool/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | License Photo Nov. 23 »»»

Manila: Whispers are growing louder — a dramatic “government reset” allegedly being steered by Filipino tycoons is rippling through political and business circles, stirring intrigue across the country. This comes amid a swirling corruption scandal enveloping the administration of President Ferdinan»»»

With many families left traumatised by killings apparently linked to supposed magic rituals in Sierra Leone, BBC Africa Eye looks into those behind the trade in human body parts. Warning: This article contains details some readers may find disturbing. The mother of an 11-year-old boy murdered as pa»»»

Garlic simmers in huge metal pots heated over open wood fires and set up in a long line. Cooks add canned tomatoes and peppers with handfuls of spices, stirring the sauce with giant spoons. What is being prepared here is not just lunch, it is a lifeline. American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) opene»»»

Machu Picchu, the remains of a 15th Century Inca city, is Peru's most popular tourist destination, and a Unesco world heritage site. Yet a continuing dispute over the buses that take visitors up to the mountain-top site recently saw some 1,400 stranded tourists needing to be evacuated. Cristian Alb»»»

1 of 3 | Activists hold flowers and shout at police as they gather near the ICE detention center to protest against the immigration policies of the Trump administration in the Broadview neighborhood near Chicago, Illinois, in File photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Southern »»»

Abuja, Nigeria: At least 50 of the more than 300 students abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria have managed to escape, Al Jazeera reported, citing a Christian group's statement following the incident closely. Armed men stormed Saint Mary's Catholic School in Niger State on Friday, abducting 3»»»

RIYADH: The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the legal and judicial fields between the two countries' Ministries of Justice. The MoU was signed by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE I»»»

The island of Hokkaido has long been an agricultural powerhouse – now Japan is investing billions to turn it into a global hub for advanced semiconductors. More than half of Japan's dairy produce comes from Hokkaido, the northernmost of its main islands. In winter, it's a wonderland of ski resorts »»»

Israel said it had carried out an air strike Sunday targeting Hezbollah's chief of staff in Beirut, leaving a smoking hole in the side of an apartment building and debris scattered in the street, according to AFP journalists. Lebanon's health ministry reported at least one person killed in the stri»»»

US conservative commentator Candace Owens, who has claimed that French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, is a transgender woman, has alleged that he has authorized her assassination. Owens, a popular YouTuber and podcaster, is currently in a legal dispute with the Macron family after rele»»»

1 of 2 | A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor Straus, a first-class passenger who died with his wife when the famed ship sank, has sold for $2.3 million at auction. Photo courtesy of Henry Aldridge and Son Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor Straus, a first-class passenger who died »»»

QNA Damascus Academics and economic experts affirmed the importance of the resumption of technical engagement between Syria and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), viewing it as a fundamental step toward strengthening the country’s economic and financial stability. They said it lays the groundwo»»»

PA Media/DPA Las Vegas Lewis Hamilton said he feels “terrible” amid what he has described as the worst season of his Formula One career. Hamilton’s nightmare debut campaign for Ferrari hit rock bottom in Las Vegas after he qualified 20th and last. He progressed to 10th by the end of the race - subs»»»

Tribune news network doha Eon Productions and the newly launched Film Committee at Media City, Qatar on Sunday announced the production on a film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello will commence in Doha in autumn 2026. The film is inspired by the critically acclaimed stage production of Ot»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation, in partnership with the Reina Sofía School of Musicin Spain, has announced the launch of the Chair of Arab Studies – an initiative aimed at deepening cultural and musical ties between the Arab world and Spain. The Chair of Arab Studies is designed to prom»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti met Sunday with President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, Dr. Hamda ha»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America to Qatar HE Stephanie Altman-Winans. During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics of mutua»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) on Sunday announced the launch of a fully online abandoned vehicle reclamation service via its official website and “Oun” app, as part of efforts to streamline procedures and expedite requests without requiring visits to service centres. A statement by Mo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced the resumption of work on packages 4 and 7 of construction and completion of remaining works of the Roads and Infrastructure Project in Al Mashaf South, aiming to develop the road network and infrastructure services in the are»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control of Pakistan Mohsin Raza Naqvi. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in security-related fields and ways to»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC), through the National Statistics Centre and in collaboration with the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat), organised the Third GCC Statistical Forum on Sunday, under the theme: “Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Towards a»»»

QNA Muscat Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi in Muscat on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to supp»»»

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has denied leaks ahead of the Budget have damaged the economy, following criticism the speculation has "caused paralysis among businesses and consumers". Recent months have been dominated by media reports about which taxes could increase, with multiple potential »»»

The mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he is to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give Sir Sadiq Khan and other civic chiefs the authority to do so through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bi»»»

Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir announced the arrival of the second and final batch of the Saudi oil grant to Syria, estimated at one million barrels of crude oil, bringing the total shipment to 1.65 million barrels. “I extend my deepest thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it»»»

Agencies Once upon a time, vendors would periodically wheel carts down the aisles of the shinkansen, offering food and drinks for travelers to enjoy during their ride on Japan’s famed bullet trains. Sadly that came to an end in the fall of 2023, with operator Japan Railways citing decreased demand »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The roar has returned once again to the Qatar Racing Club drag strip with the launch of the opening round of the 2024-25 Qatar Drag Racing Championship. The championship consists of five rounds and is held under the generous patronage of H.E. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Tha»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Interior, Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) and Chairman of the Security Committee HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani chaired the second meeting of the Security Committee of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), held at the Ministry o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with ICC Women’s Forum and Medfort SHE Clinics, successfully organised a free medical camp exclusively for women, girls, and children below six years of age. The initiative, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, early me»»»

Tribune News network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) organised a press conference to announce the “Qatar Environmental Sustainability 2025” Book and to reveal the national sponsoring and supporting entities. The book will be officially launched on December 1 under the pa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Egyptian director Yasser Ashour, who followed the life of veteran Syrian actor Jamal Soliman for his documentary My Story, emphasised the critical importance of Arab voices sharing their own narratives. Addressing a media briefing at Doha Film Festival, he said: “We are mi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Veteran Kuwaiti actor Jassim Al Nabhan captivated members of the media at the Doha Film Festival (DFF) on November 22, reflecting on his illustrious career in theatre, television, and voice acting. At 81, he emphasised the importance of film festivals today in keeping art »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Outreach Qatar (OQ) celebrated Children’s Day and Outreach Day 2025 with a vibrant and emotionally uplifting event that marked two years of its meaningful journey of inclusion, empowerment, and hope for differently abled children and their families. The celebration beautif»»»

Falcon Gold & Precious Metals QFZ LLC (FGPM) recently announced a strategic partnership with The Brink’s Company to manage FGPM’s secure vaulting and global logistics services, the company said in a statement on Sunday. The collaboration leverages Brink’s multi-decade experience in valuables transp»»»

Tribune News network Doha As part of its humanitarian and development interventions in Afghanistan, and with funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched an agriculture support project to improve the living standards of families affected by natural »»»

Tribune news network doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) concluded its participation in the World Cancer Conference, Summit, and accompanying exhibition for 2025, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, over four days in November. The event witnessed broad international participation from more than 40 countri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Film Committee at Media City Qatar (MCQ) has partnered with Parrot Analytics, the global leader in entertainment analytics, to bring data-driven intelligence to its investment and content strategy efforts. As part of the partnership, Parrot Analytics is establishing a »»»

QNA Doha Qatar and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Public Prosecution and the Prosecutor-General’s Office in Kazakhstan. The MoU aims to prepare and devise training plans, in addition to enhancing the efficiency of public prosecution members and sharing »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) hosted a historic Sir Syed Day celebration on 17 October 2025 at City Centre Rotana, Doha, marking the launch of the Complete Writings of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the 150th anniversary of Madarsat-ul-Uloom, the global launch of the new»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) is hosting the 36th Conference of the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI), a three-day event exploring the intersection of digital justice, global citizenship, and the knowledge economy in the Arab world. The conference is orga»»»

Amrit Uttar Pradesh Navrang Sanskritik Mandal (AUPNSM), Qatar, hosted its annual flagship event, Roshni Utsav 2025, celebrating light, culture, and togetherness, with over 300 expatriate families from Uttar Pradesh participating. AUPNSM President Nita Mishra welcomed Chief Guest Indian Ambassador t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) celebrated the launch of the Arab Association for Cyber Security (AACS) Student Branch, marking an important step toward building national talent and preparing the next generation to lead Qatar’s digital transformation. The ceremony bro»»»

Tribune news network Doha QatarDebate Center is preparing to host one of the world’s leading youth-focused platforms for global dialogue. The Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 will take place at Education City on December 3-4 at the Multaqa building, bringing together more than 150 young changemakers »»»

Tribune News Network Doha City University Qatar (CUQ) has signed a strategic agreement with Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global education and development foundation. The collaboration supports the Qatar Scholarship Programme, led by EAA Foundation’s Al-Fakhoora programme, which provides »»»