AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PM
AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT MEETS PMPresident Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relati»»»
MoC to participate in Cairo International Book Fair from today
QNA Doha The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has announcedparticipation in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) 2026, scheduled to take place from January 21 to February 3 at Egypt International Exhibition Centre. The fair is considered one of the most prestigious and largest cult»»»
MoCI recalls Ford, Lincoln, Range Rover models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Alfardan Premier Motors, Qatar’s Range Rover dealership, has announced the recall of Range Rover Evoque 2020 – 2025 models. The recall is due to a possible defect in the deployment of the passenger airbag, w»»»
SHURA COUNCIL SPEAKER MEETS SAUDI AMBASSADOR
Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar HRH Prince Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday. The meeting discussed Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s strong fraternal relations and the growth and development of the »»»
Katara opens registration for firstNoorani Qaida course for women
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has opened registration for the inaugural course of the Noorani Qaida curriculum, exclusively for women, as part of its programmes dedicated to the care of the Holy Qur’an and its sciences. The initiative aims to promote correct Qur’anic recitation »»»
QF’s Al Dasha Cup 2026 celebrates inclusive football
Tribune News Network Doha The Education City Stadium was filled with energy and excitement as the Al Dasha Cup 2026 brought together youth footballers with physical disabilities from across Qatar for a landmark inclusive tournament. Al Dasha Cup, organised by Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Ability Friendl»»»
HEC Paris, Doha honours Class of 2025 at Annual Gala Dinner
Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, Doha, hosted its annual Graduated Class of 2025 Gala Dinner, celebrating the outstanding achievements of 148 graduates from the Specialised Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) and the Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes. The evening brought togethe»»»
QM lines up exciting events for January and February 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) is proud to present the January and February edition of Architecture and Design – Turning Vision Into a Universal Dialogue, part of the ongoing series launched alongside the I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture exhibition at ALRIWAQ. The programme brings toge»»»
QF to mark International Day of Education 2026 with two-day event
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education will organise a series of events to mark the International Day of Education 2026 under the theme ‘Education Is Everyone’s Responsibility’. The events will take place on January 24 and 25 at Barahat Msheireb, highlighting key»»»
Qatar Charity launches largest food basket initiative in Syria
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the most vulnerable families during the winter season, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its largest winter food basket distribution project in several Syrian governorates, in coordination with the Embassy of»»»
Brouq desert activation extended until February 10
Tribune News Network Doha Brouq has emerged as one of this winter season’s most popular outdoor attractions, welcoming strong public interest from residents and visitors alike since its launch. In response to continued demand, Visit Qatar has announced the extension of Brouq until February 10, allo»»»
Qatar Charity kicks off charityexhibition to support Palestine
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) opened a charity exhibition last Thursday at the Regency Halls, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people. The opening was attended by Ahmed Yousef Fakhro, executive director of Communication and Community Impact at QC, and Abdul A»»»
MoPH urges high-risk people to receive RSV vaccine
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged individuals most at risk to receive the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine, which is currently available at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) hospitals and primary health care centres. This comes as part of the ministry’s»»»
QPC announces Arab Book Award ceremony, opens fourth edition nominations
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) announced the details of the awards ceremony for the winners of the third edition of the Arab Book Award, alongside the official opening of nominations for the fourth edition at a press conference on Tuesday. The event was held at the Professor»»»
AMIRI GUARD COMMANDER MEETS FRENCH EMBASSY INTERNAL SECURITY ATTACHE
Amiri Guard Commander HE Major-General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met with Internal Security Attache at the Embassy of France in Qatar Jean Herault-Muniere at Barzan Camp on Tuesday. During the meeting, a number of topics of mutual interest were discussed, along with ways to enhance and d»»»
Environment minister inaugurates Qatari National Centre for Houbara Breeding in Algeria’s El Bayadh
QNA Algiers Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated the Qatari National Centre for Houbara Breeding in El Bayadh Province of Algeria, as part of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries and in support of joint efforts to pr»»»
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack
An overnight Russian bombardment on Kyiv left thousands of residential buildings and parliament without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday, just as the Ukrainian capital was scrambling to restore vital utilities destroyed in earlier attacks. The barrage of hundreds of drones and miss»»»
After Trump salvo, Macron says: we don't give in to bullies
The President of France warned against US attempts to "subordinate Europe". Speaking in Davos, Switzerland, Emmanuel Macron blasted as "unacceptable" Trump's threats to impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries opposed to his Greenland takeover plans. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.»»»
EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland Tuesday, vowing an "unflinching" response to Washington's threats even as US President Donald Trump said he was ready to hold a meeting in Davos about his plans to take the autonomous Danish territory. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned of relatio»»»
Several injured after train derails near Barcelona
At least 15 people have been injured after a commuter train derailed and crashed in Catalonia, emergency services said. According to local officials, the Rodalies train collided with a retaining wall which fell onto the track between Gelida and Sant Sadurní on Tuesday evening. Police have warned me»»»
Business - One year since Trump's return to the White House: The US's two-track economy
It's been one year since Donald Trump started his second term as US president, and he's pointing to the country's strong GDP growth rate and stock market performances to paint a glowing picture of the economy. But a closer look shows that while activity is booming, it's mostly benefitting the count»»»
Judge denies Democratic lawmakers' try for quick ICE facilities access - UPI.com
A federal judge on Monday denied a motion by several House Democratic Caucus members to force Immigration and Customs Enforcement to give them access to a Minneapolis ICE detention facility without requiring a seven-day notice. File Photo by Activedia/Pixabay Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A federal judge in the»»»
NSI President Warns of Significant Risk of Deceased People Featuring in Voter Rolls If Last Population Census Is Used for Upcoming Elections
The last population census was conducted in September 2021 and, according to a rough estimate, the number of people who will have died by the time of the elections will exceed half a million, meaning there is a significant risk that deceased individuals could be included in the voter rolls, Nationa»»»
Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Usha Vance, the wife of Vice-President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant with her fourth child. In a post on X, the second lady said she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July. "Usha and the baby are doing well," a statement posted on Tuesday to the second lady's social media acco»»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
EU locks in access to South American lithium and critical minerals
The European Union has secured preferential access to vast reserves of critical minerals and agricultural commodities through its newly signed trade agreement with Mercosur, positioning the long-negotiated accord as much a geopolitical manoeuvre as an economic arrangement. »»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
OUTLOOK Chile 2026
ED – this is bne IntelliNews's annual Chile OUTLOOK 2026 for the upcoming year, where we make a forward-looking assessment for all of the major Global Emerging Markets in Emerging Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, drawing on insightful reporting from our bureaus around the wo»»»
Trump: 'You'll find out' how far he'll go to take Greenland - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks during the White House press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Tuesday. Trump discussed Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration's accomplishments on the one-year anniversary of Trump»»»
Preparations for QOC Half Marathon 2026 continue
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) is preparing to stage the second edition of its annual Half Marathon in 2026, scheduled for Tuesday,February 10, along Lusail Boulevard, coinciding with Qatar National Sport Day. The event reflects the QOC's continued commitment to spreading sports cul»»»
Fyodor Lukyanov: The Greenland ultimatum exposes NATO’s real problem
US President Donald Trump has reportedly delivered an ultimatum to a group of European countries: accept the sale of Greenland to the United States, or face additional trade tariffs. This is not the first ultimatum Trump has issued. In recent years there have been several aimed at Russia, many of w»»»
NATO chief likened to ‘McDonald’s employee of the month’
NATO chief Mark Rutte has been branded a groveling “McDonald’s employee of the month” by a senior EU politician, in a brutal critique of his fawning message to US President Donald Trump. The jab, posted on X by French MEP and former chair of the European Parliament’s defense subcommittee Nathalie L»»»
President Radev Tenders His Resignation to Constitutional Court, Politicians React
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev tendered his resignation to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. He is now awaiting the court’s ruling. In an address to the nation on Monday, Radev announced that he was resigning the presidency. He is the only Bulgarian president so far to have left office before t»»»
Syrian government keen to achieve stability, build unified state – Ambassador Olabi
New York, Jan.20 (SANA) – Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, said that the Syrian government has granted the Syrian Democratic Forces a four-day deadline for internal consultations and the submission of a clear action plan, stressing that Syrian forces»»»
Head of State inspects situation in Rades and Bou Argoub following heavy rainfall [Update 1]
Tunis, Jan. 20 (TAP) - President Kais Saied headed on Tuesday morning to the city of Radès in Ben Arous governorate, where he conducted an on-site assessment of conditions following heavy rainfall.The Head of State listened to citizens’ concerns,...»»»
Qatar condemns explosion in Kabul
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Tuesday expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that occurred in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of Afghan and Chinese citizens. In a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it reiterated the S»»»
Russian Interior Minister in Cuba, which faces pressure from Trump
Havana: Russia's Interior Minister, Vladimir Kolokoltsev began a visit to ally Cuba Tuesday, at a time when Washington is ramping up pressure on the communist island US President Donald Trump has said "is ready to fall." Trump this month warned Havana to "make a deal," the nature of which he did no»»»
US justice department subpoenas Minnesota officials in alleged immigration obstruction probe
The US justice department has served subpoenas to Democratic Minnesota officials alleging that they conspired to impede federal immigration officers in the state, the officials said. Governor Tim Walz, along with Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, are among those who w»»»
Hungarian Parliament Speaker meets Qatar's Ambassador
Budapest: Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, HE Laszlo Kover met with the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Hungary, HE Radi bin Sowayed Al Ajami. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations.»»»
Father 'haunted' that son's body lay in morgue for over a year
The father of a Belfast man whose body lay unidentified in a Dublin morgue for more than a year has said the family are haunted by the thought that they were living their lives while he was "lying there in a refrigerator". The remains of James 'Jim' O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Pho»»»
Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
On day one, he put the world on notice. "Nothing will stand in our way," President Donald Trump declared, to thunderous applause, as he ended his inauguration speech in a cold Washington winter on this day last year, at the start of his second term. Did the world fail to take enough notice? Tucked »»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets with UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Tuesday with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls HE Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the t»»»
Oman, Spain hold session of political consultations
Muscat: Undersecretary for Diplomatic Affairs at the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy discussed with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diego Martinez Belio, the existing bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop cooperation in the areas »»»
Al Misnad, British special envoy discuss girls' education in conflict-affected areas
DOHA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has met with the British Special Envoy for Women and Girls Baroness Harriet Harman, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to suppor»»»