Can Canada wait out the trade war with the US?
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney appears in no rush to resume trade talks with the US. He dismissed a question over the weekend about when he last spoke to US President Donald Trump, responding: "Who cares? It's a detail. I'll speak to him again when it matters." Carney added that, in his view, »»»
Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser won't seek re-election
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Tuesday she will not seek re-election next year for a fourth term. Bowser, who has been mayor since 2015, says she was looking to the future and that her administration had "laid the groundwork for others to build upon". The Democratic mayor oversaw th»»»
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones launches bid for Alabama governor - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Former Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala. (pictured in 2017), announced Monday that he was seeking a political comeback by running for governor. File Photo by Mark Wallheiser/UPI | License Photo Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones made his attempted political comeback official Monday, announ»»»
What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner
An 18-year-old Central Florida student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month while vacationing with her family. The family of Anna Kepner, a soon-to-be high-school graduate, is speaking publicly for the first time about her mysterious death and the loss they are grappling »»»
Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban
The Canadian Prime Minister's Office and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have said they were not involved in an announcement banning Irish language band Kneecap from entering the country. In September, a Canadian MP announced the ban "on behalf" of the government, citing terror offence cha»»»
What comes next in the James Comey and Letitia James cases?
Two of President Trump's most prominent critics secured legal victories on Monday when a federal judge threw out the government's charges against them. For weeks since their indictments, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have argued furiously that they are »»»
Global airlines cancel Venezuelan flights amid military tensions - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons 31, 37, 87, and 213 from embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight aboard USS Gerald R. Ford, and a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress operate as a joint force earlier this month. Tensions between the United States and Venezuela has»»»
Vaccine skeptic Ralph Abraham picked as CDC deputy director - UPI.com
1 of 2 | The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta is pictured in February. More recently, Ralph Abraham, vaccine skeptic and Louisiana surgeon general, was picked as CDC principal deputy director, according to media reports. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA Nov. 25 »»»
Democrats who told troops to disobey illegal orders push back on alleged FBI probe
The Democrat lawmakers who encouraged US troops to disobey illegal orders are pushing back on an alleged federal inquiry into their actions. Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said the FBI on Monday notified the six lawmakers who appeared in last week's video of the investigation. "No am»»»
Digital bank Klarna launches KlarnaUSD stablecoin linked to currency - UPI.com
President Donald Trump signs cryptocurrency legislation into law at the White House in July, which helped Sweden-based Klarna to announce the launch of its stablecoin on Tuesday. File Pool Photo by Francis Chung/EPA Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Global digital bank Klarna has launched the KlarnaUSD stablecoin, »»»
Palestine on target as Kuwait and Syria reach FIFA Arab Cup 2025 group stage
Tribune News Network Doha Less than a week out from the start of the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup, the first of two days of qualification action has helped clarify the final field that will feature at the regional showpiece. In Al Rayyan, winger Mohammad Daham dazzled as Kuwait eased past Ma»»»
PM opens MWC25 Doha conference
QNA & TNN Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani inaugurated the MWC25 Doha conference at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on Tuesday. The MWC25 Doha conference is being organised by the GSMA Association in partnership wit»»»
QCS contributes to shaping global cancer control directions at Melbourne summit
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) participated in the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit, organized by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in Melbourne from November 18 to 20. The Society was represented by an official delegation led by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al »»»
Qatar Charity’s initiatives empower thousands in Sri Lanka
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has taken a major step toward promoting sustainable development and alleviating poverty in Sri Lanka through a series of relief and development projects. These initiatives were carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Public Administration, Provi»»»
Over 350 students take part in Gulf English School’s annual Careers Fair
Tribune News Network Doha The Gulf English School held its annual Careers Fair on Monday, November 24, 2025, welcoming over 350 students from Years 9–12, along with their parents. This year’s event showcased 28 universities, businesses, and organisations, offering students a diverse range of educat»»»
Qatar participates in UNGA meet on combating human trafficking
QNA New York The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Labour, participated in the high-level meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, held in New York City. The State of Qatar was represented by Undersecretary of»»»
Qatar stresses need to protect seas for coming generations
Tribune News Network London (UK) Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani headed Qatar’s delegation to the 34th Session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Assembly in London. The Assembly is the highest Governing Body of the IMO, consisting of all Mem»»»
Mystery thriller from Qatar, ‘Sa3ood Wainah?’ aims to showcase nation’s film talent, says director
Tribune News Network Doha Mohammed Al Ibrahim, director and writer of Qatar’s latest feature film, Sa3oud Wainah?, said the film was developed as a homegrown project that spotlights the country’s creative talent both in front of and behind the camera. “Our goal was to make a Qatari film, by Qatari »»»
Sheikha Moza meets First Lady of Syria
HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, on Tuesday met with First Lady of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Latifa Al Droubi, on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. During the meeting, they discussed cooper»»»
MSDF launches campaign against gender-based violence
QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Family Development Department, on Tuesday announced the launch of the annual international campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.” The campaign’s key objectives are to bolster community awareness»»»
Minister highlights significance of Qatar’s MWC25 hosting in shaping next generation of communication technologies
QNA DOHA Minister of Communications and Information Technology HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai affirmed that holding MWC25 Doha in the State of Qatar highlights the prominent position of the Middle East and North Africa region in shaping the next generation of communication technologies. In his remar»»»
EAA advances digital rights, primary and higher education access at WISE 12
Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, continued its participation at the 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12) with three sessions on digital dignity, higher education access for displaced y»»»
Sheikha Moza awards WISE Prize forEducation to three global changemakers
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, awarded the 2024-2025 WISE Prize for Education to three winners — global changemakers who are redefining how the world learns — as the WISE 12 Summit concluded. Since its inception, the WISE Prize for »»»
CRA launches Qatar’s 6G Testbed Platform at MWC25 Doha
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced the launch of the Qatar Sixth Generation (6G) Testbed Platform during MWC25 Doha, marking a major milestone in Qatar’s progress toward enhancing innovation and accelerating adoption of next-generation communicatio»»»
Qatar chairs Preparatory Task Force meeting for GCC joint security exercise
QNA Doha Qatar on Tuesday chaired the fourth meeting of the Preparatory and Planning Task Force for the joint security exercise of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security agencies “Arabian Gulf Security 4”. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), with»»»
WISE 12 ends with commitments to human-centred education
Tribune News Network Doha WISE 12 has concluded with powerful debates, global research launches, and collaborative high-level workshops tackling some of the most urgent challenges and opportunities in education, from AI readiness and digital well-being to culturally rooted learning and quantum inno»»»
DEPUTY PM PARTICIPATES IN 22ND GCC JOINT DEFENCE COUNCIL MEETING
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thaniآ participated in the 22nd meeting of the Joint Defence Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in Kuwait on Tuesday. The meeting discussed subjects on its agenda, whic»»»
DOJ investigates Florida theme parks for banning guests' walkers with wheels - UPI.com
Agency says it has received complaints from guests at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay and Aquatica in Orlando The Department of Justice has opened an investigation of the company that owns several Florida theme parks, including SeaWorld Orlando (pictured in 1998), for violating Title III of»»»
Minister of Awqaf honours top winners of 30th Sheikh Jassim competition
Doha: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs honored Tuesday the winners of the top five places for males in the three categories (citizens, elite memorizers, general memorizers) in the full Holy Quran branch of the 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur'an Competition, at a ce»»»
No Ukraine peace without lifting Russia sanctions – EU member
The EU will have to lift its sanctions on Russia as part of any peace agreement on Ukraine, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said, welcoming the US-drafted plan to end the hostilities. Speaking at a press briefing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tajani said that while the US roadmap needs to be»»»
Trump, Xi discuss trade, Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump discussed on Monday with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping trade relations and the latest developments related to Ukraine peace plan."We discussed many topics including Ukraine/Russia, Fentanyl, Soybeans and other Farm Products, etc. We have done »»»
Turkiye's Pres.: Ankara focused on steps to advance defense cooperation with S. Korea
ANKARA, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said that his meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Ankara focused on steps to advance defense industry cooperation between the two countries."Our discussions with the relevant institutions on the establishment»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Monday until 00:00 GMT
3261898 PARIS -- The State of Kuwait was elected a member at the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee for a four-year term. 3261920 NEW YORK -- Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, affirmed on Kuwait's unwavering commitment to combating human traff»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- 1952 -- The first cultural club was established under the name of the National Culture Club. 1961 -- Kuwait Investment Company was established with a capital of KD 15 million to invest locally and internationally. 1962 -- Algerian revolution icon Djamila Bouhired visited Ku»»»
Counterfeit German medical instrument sterilisation product seized and importer detained
The Attorney General’s Office reported last Sunday (23 November) that the Public Prosecutor’s Office learned of the distribution of a product intended for sterilizing medical equipment under the commercial name Instru Zym in the local market, even though the German manufacturing company (DR. DEPPE »»»
FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 soundtrack released
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Local Organising Committee has announced the release of the tournament’s official soundtrack, as excitement builds for the prestigious Arab competition taking place from 1-18 December. Consisting of two songs, titled ‘Zamani’ and ‘Makani’, both produced by »»»
COMMENT: Iran’s twelve-day war with Israel has pushed Tehran deeper into Moscow’s arms
Iran’s twelve-day war with Israel has pushed Tehran even closer to Moscow and led to new cooperation agreements, including increased weapons supplies and closer cooperation in the nuclear sector. Iran’s reliance on Russia has grown significantly in the wake of its brief but intense conflict with Is»»»
Amazon begins rollout of Leo high-speed Internet service - UPI.com
Amazon on Tuesday announced the rollout of its satellite-based Amazon Leo internet service for select enterprise customers, with a wider rollout planned in 2026. File Photo (2017) by Friedemann Vogel/EPA-EFE Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Online retailer Amazon has begun to roll out its Leo Internet service that»»»
Her Highness Meets First Lady of Syrian Arab Republic
Doha: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, met Tuesday with First Lady of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Latifa Al Droubi, on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025. During the meeting, they discussed coo»»»
Colombian operation rescues 17 minors tied to extremist Lev Tahor sect - UPI.com
Members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor protest outside the Criminal Court of First Instance for Children and Adolescents of the Metropolitan Area in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in January. Sect leaders denied accusations of crimes committed against minors, including sex trafficking. Fil»»»
AfDB approves €111.5 million to modernise Greater Tunis water network
Tunis, Nov. 25 (TAP) -The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a €111.5 million (over TND 380 million) financing package to modernise and enhance the technical and energy performance of the drinking water...»»»
Tashkent blanketed by haze as Uzbek capital chokes on world's worst air pollution
In recent days, Tashkent has been engulfed by a dense haze. The sharp smell of burning permeates neighbourhoods of the Uzbek capital and air-quality readings taken in the city confirm what residents sense first-hand: residents are once again choking on dangerously high levels of pollution. The situ»»»
Sen. Jim Justice, wife agree to pay $5M in back taxes - UPI.com
West Virginia Republican targeted by IRS over 2009 debt. Then-West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks at the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 16, 2024. The now-Sen. Justice and his wife agreed to pay more than $5 million in back taxes. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI»»»
Canada confirms completion of all procedures for Qatari citizens to obtain its ETA starting today: Official Consular Source
Doha: An official source at the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Canadian authorities have confirmed the completion of all procedures related to Qatari citizens obtaining the Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) within a few minutes, starti»»»
Jakarta surpasses Tokyo as world's biggest city - UPI.com
In the United Nations' latest update to world population figures and estimates, Jakarta, Indonesia, has taken a giant leap from 33rd on the list in 2018 to 1st on the list with more than 42 million residents. File Photo by Adi Weda/EPA-EFE Nov. 25 (UPI) -- In just seven years, Jakarta, Indonesia, t»»»
UAE President welcomes Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Fahad conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al»»»
Three Ukrainians Arrested After Fatal Stabbing in Sofia: Young Man Loses His Life
In Sofia’s “Studentski Grad” neighborhood, a minor was fatally stabbed following a violent altercation in front of a local restaurant. The young man, initially rushed to the District Hospital in a life-threatening condition, succumbed to his injuries, according to Bulgarian media. Authorities have »»»
Bolsonaro starts serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered that right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro begin serving his prison sentence of 27 years and three months for plotting a coup after he lost the last election. Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Tuesday ruled that the case had reached its final judgement and that »»»
Palestine beat Libya on penalties as Syria, Kuwait advance to Arab Cup group stage
Doha: Palestine reached the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 group stage after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Libya, following a goalless draw at Thani bin Jassim Stadium. Image from Palestine Football Association social media. The match saw both teams play entertaining football but fail to s»»»