Foggy mornings, warmer afternoons: What’s ahead for UAE weather
Dubai: Fog and mist are expected to affect parts of the UAE through Thursday, with temperatures set to rise on Tuesday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said today would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with humid conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning bringin»»»
ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte
The International Criminal Court will begin a hearing on Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown. The "confirmation of charges" hearing, taking place over four days, will determine w»»»
Why is Khamenei securing succession now?
Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has initiated contingency measures to safeguard the Islamic Republic amid escalating tensions with the United States and Israel, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times, which cited senior Iranian officials and individuals fam»»»
The curious arithmetic of friendship: Why the numbers always change
Do you remember when having a “best friend” wasn’t just important, but a matter of honour? Losing one felt like a personal catastrophe; keeping one meant navigating secret handshakes, playground politics, and endless disputes over who was actually number one. Each friendship, each falling out, each»»»
Mexican army kills drug lord 'El Mencho' during operation to capture him
The Mexican army on Sunday announced they had killed drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which is responsible for trafficking huge quantities of fentanyl and other drugs to the United States. Cervantes, who was better known as “El»»»
'Sewage crisis' hits USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier: report
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy's flagship aircraft carrier and a symbol of American military might, remains beset by chronic sewage system failures, US media reported. Persistent plumbing problems continue to dog America's newest and biggest supercarrier, nearly a decade after its commissionin»»»
Dh800 fine reminder as Sharjah Police crack down on distracted driving
Sharjah: Just a few seconds of inattention behind the wheel can turn a routine drive into tragedy, Sharjah Police have warned. Negligence and distracted driving from mobile phone use to other in-car distractions remain leading causes of serious traffic accidents, police added. Traffic reports show »»»
Washington-Iran nuclear deal talks continue in Geneva Thursday - UPI.com
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US businessman Jared Kushner deliver a press conference on January 6. They will meet with Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday. File Photo by Ukrainian President Office/UPI | License Photo Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A nuclear deal will be the subject of negotiat»»»
Meet the entrepreneur revolutionising content creation with AI in Dubai
Dubai: Former investment banking consultant turned entrepreneur, Neil Sheth, did not set out to build a content technology company. His journey into entrepreneurship began after years spent helping founders and leaders build their personal brands through a storytelling agency, where he repeatedly e»»»
Uzbekistan signs several big business deals during Mirziyoyev's Board of Peace trip to US
Uzbekistan signed a series of bilateral agreements with companies in the US after the country’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, travelled to Washington for the inaugural meeting of American President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. »»»
Qatar announces full solidarity with Kuwait, affirms support for its sovereignty over its maritime zones
DOHA: The State of Qatar announced its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas»»»
Strong 7.1-magnitude quake hits off eastern Malaysia
A strong 7.1-magnitude quake struck early Monday off Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island, US seismologists said. The epicentre of the quake was located less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) northeast of the coastal state capital Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 619.8 kilometres, the US Geological Surv»»»
Mexican cartel leader Oseguera killed in army dragnet
The powerful drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died Sunday of wounds suffered in a raid by security forces, the army said. The head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel was wounded during the raid in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said in »»»
Why are so many elite skaters Russian?
People have noticed something strange about the US Olympic figure skating team this year. It includes Ilia Malinin, Andrew Torgashev, and Maxim Naumov – the children of Russians who emigrated to the US after the collapse of the Soviet Union. In the comments section of the video presentation, many p»»»
Danish defense minister says there is 'no need' for U.S. hospital boat - UPI.com
Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard speak during a press conference in September. Poulsen said there was no need for Trump's hospital boat. File Photo by Emil Helms/EPA Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen does not want P»»»
Trump tariffs ruled illegal — why new 15% tax keeps UAE investors watching
Dubai: The US Supreme Court struck down a major part of President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme, ruling that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping duties without congressional approval. The conservative-majority decision blocks one of the central tools Trump used to pursue his eco»»»
Qatar announces full solidarity with Kuwait, affirms support for its sovereignty over its maritime zones
Doha: The State of Qatar announced its full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait, affirming that it is following the coordinates lists and map submitted by the sisterly Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, which infringe upon the sovereignty of the State of Kuwait over its maritime areas»»»
Israel carries out more strikes in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: People gather near a building damaged in an Israeli strike in the village of Bednayel in eastern Lebanon, 21 February 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH Lebanese officials say the country has yet to obtain firm or decisive Western guarantees that it will be spared from a larger confrontation in the regio»»»
‘Give your best in everything you do’: Qatar’s top educational award winner
Tribune News Network Doha When Waad Al-Maadeed graduated from university last year, she wasn’t just top of her class at Georgetown University in Qatar, her academic career earned her the top honour for all of Qatar. At last week’s Educational Excellence Award ceremony, the Amir His Highness Tamim b»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS AMBASSADOR OF RWANDA
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS AMBASSADOR OF RWANDA Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of Rwanda to HE Igor Marara. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in the areas o»»»
MoPH launches third edition of Public Health Sector Football Tournament
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised the opening ceremony of the Third Public Health Sector Football Tournament at Aspire Athletics Track Stadium, with the attendance of a large number of health sector leaders and employees. The tournament comes as part »»»
Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15%
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 per cent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.Shortly after the court's 6-3 ruling that rejecte»»»
Ministry of Endowments affirms support for Al Tamakon School
QNA Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has reaffirmed its continued support for Al Tamakon Comprehensive School - also known as Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education - to strengthen the stability of the educational journey for students with»»»
NEASC recognises ACS Doha Int’l School for academic standards
Tribune News Network Doha ACS Doha International School, an Artemis Education School, has been recognised for its excellent standards in both academic and pastoral benchmarks, following the latest inspection by NEASC New England Association of Schools and Colleges that took place in Semester 1 of t»»»
Thousands attend Ramadan awareness programme for non-Arab communities
QNA Doha An outreach initiative organised by the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center has attracted thousands of non-Arabic-speaking Muslims as part of programmes for the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs said on Sunday. The programme featu»»»
BUC enhances its strategic tie-up with Australia’s Swinburne University
Tribune News Network Doha Barzan University College (BUC), in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, hosted a senior delegation from the State of Victoria, Australia, on February 8, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Qatar and Australia in higher education, innovati»»»
Here is how Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme is shaping sport and inclusion
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Programme began in 2018 with just 21 swimmers and nine footballers, offering a safe, supportive environment where children and adults with special needs could build skills and confidence. Today, it welcomes over 300 participants each wee»»»
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance. When we met this weekend in the government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would end the war victorious. He was firmly against paying the price for a ceasefire deal demanded by Presi»»»
Abdullah Bin Zaid Islamic Center conducts tests for new reverts in Sheikh Jassim Noble Qur’an Contest
QNA Doha Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center of the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs conducted tests for new reverts in the 12th Sheikh Jassim Bin Muhammad Bin Thani Noble Qur’an Competition organised by Awqaf. The number of enrolled reverts in this branch reached»»»
MoCI recalls Ford Transit2022-2026 models
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Transit 2022-2026 models. The recall is due to a possibile malfunction in the battery’s ventilation tube which may lead to