The price of an ounce of gold surged past $5,100 on Monday as investors flock to precious metals and away from currency and treasury markets. The trend underlines growing global uncertainty fuelled by debt concerns, US President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve and general geopolitical»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - Tunisia hosted on Monday a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt within the framework of the Tripartite Consultation Mechanism on Libya, to discuss the latest developments in the Libyan crisis and...»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has emphasised that clear legislation, an independent judiciary and efficient justice institutions are fundamental to attracting sustainable investment, as the country continues to strengthen confidence in its legal and economic environment. Speaking at the opening of the Doha Legal »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Kevin J. Bowling, a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management and Chief Administrative Officer of the International Association for Court Administration (IACA), shared his views with Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the first Doha Legal Forum, highlighting the forum’s growi»»»

QNA Doha Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi has affirmed that the Doha Legal Forum, which inaugural edition commenced on Monday, represents a leading platform for promoting justice and the rule of law, building bridges of cooperation, and exchanging legal exp»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Board member of Qatar Lawyers Association Essa Mohammed Al Sulaiti elaborated on the institution’s critical national role at the Doha Legal Forum, He explained that the association unites all admitted Qatari lawyers under one professional banner, acting as their collective voic»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - President Kais Saied received met, Monday, at the Carthage Palace Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, who is on a visit to Tunisia to participate in the ministerial...»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of applications for Qatar Science and Technology Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, coinciding with the inauguration of two new schools for boys and girls. The ministry stated that applications will be a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has announced a Board of Directors Decision that Eng. Ibrahim bin Hashim Al Sada, vice-president of QRCS, was assigned as designated official for Secretary-General Office, under the title “Managing Director – Secretary-General”. According »»»

QNA Riyadh Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers attending the third edition of the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He met with Member of Parliament and Minister of State at the Office of the Prime Minister for »»»

QNA Riyadh The State of Qatar took part on Monday in the ministerial roundtable session of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), currently underway in Riyadh. The two-day summit has drawn policymakers, business leaders and labour experts from across the world, with participation from ov»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) has marked a major milestone in its global mission to champion independent cinema, announcing the recipients of its 2025 Fall Grants Cycle while surpassing 1,000 supported projects worldwide since the programme’s inception. The 2025 Fall Grants Cy»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of Shell Eco-marathon Qatar has concluded with resounding success at Lusail International Circuit. The event brought together student teams to showcase their innovative, energy-efficient vehicles. The competition was fierce, with teams demonstrating exce»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ‘Heart to Heart’ series, Qatar Foundation (QF) will host a musical evening titled ‘The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi Shawwa’ on Saturday, January 31. The programme will be hosted by Kuwaiti musician and researcher Dr. Ahmed Al-Salhi, alongside »»»

QNA DOHA A humanitarian aid vessel carrying 2,428 metric tonnes of assistance provided by the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye arrived in the Republic of Sudan, as part of ongoing cooperation between the Qatar Fund for Development and the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authorit»»»

QNA Riyadh Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah participated in the opening of the fifth edition of the Real Estate Future Forum 2026, held under the theme ‘Expanding Horizons: Real Estate Thriving’, in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from January 26 to 28. Th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas has announced the appointment of Anders Groenholm as Executive Chef, ushering in a new era of culinary creativity and excellence at one of Qatar’s most distinctive beachfront destinations. From the kitchens of Europe and Asia to the luxur»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The ‘hour and hour’ programme organised the fourth edition of its tourism event, ‘Tourist Destinations’, at Simaisma Resort, as part of its efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading regional and global tourist destination. The event, held in cooperation with the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 15th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) has successfully concluded, welcoming 490,493 visitors over 10 days at the 974 Stadium Precinct, marking the most attended edition in the festival’s history. Organised by Visit Qatar, the milestone edition re»»»

Tribune news Network Doha Mowasalat (Karwa) successfully held a Robotaxi Public Trial at Old Doha Port on Monday, offering members of the public a unique opportunity to experience autonomous mobility in a controlled, real-world setting. The trial welcomed participants who registered through an onli»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), organised an awareness workshop under the SMEs Go Digital Programme. The workshop targeted institutions operating in the healthcare sector and aime»»»

QNA Doha The Shura Council held its regular weekly sitting on Monday in Doha, reviewing proposed legislation and government reports on key social issues, amid praise for growing institutional cooperation between the legislative and executive authorities. The sitting, held at the council’s headquart»»»

QNA Doha Qatar and Albania on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)on public prosecution. The MoU was signed by Attorney-General HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi and Prosecutor-General of Albania Olsian Çela. Following the signing, the attorney-general met with the prosecutor-ge»»»

Secret talks between US and Afghan officials on a prisoner exchange have stalled after the Taliban insisted that a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay be included in any new deal, the New York Times has reported. Afghanistan has freed at least five American prisoners over the past year, but negotiation»»»

Tunis, Jan. 26 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met, Monday, at the Carthage Palace, Algerian Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, who is on a visit to Tunisia to participate in the...»»»

President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations as significant US military assets arrive in the region, though White House officials indicated a strike on regime targets remains under consideration, Axios reported on January 26. »»»

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the identification and recovery of Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili's remains, marking the return of the last hostage held in Gaza. "Following the completion of the identification pr»»»

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the identification and recovery of Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili's remains, marking the return of the last hostage held in Gaza. "Following the completion of the identification pr»»»

President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking negotiations as significant US military assets arrive in the region, though White House officials indicated a strike on regime targets remains under consideration, Axios reported on January 26. »»»

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have retrieved the body of the last hostage held by Hamas, completing what was meant to be the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war. Forensic tests confirmed the remains belong to Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the military said on M»»»

Verified videos emerging from Iran show bodies piled up in a hospital, snipers stationed on buildings and CCTV cameras being destroyed, following the unprecedented crackdown on protests earlier this month. BBC Verify has been tracking the spread of protests across Iran since they first erupted in l»»»

London, Jan.26 (SANA) Britain has expressed support for the opening of humanitarian corridors to deliver aid to Hasakah and Ain al-Arab in the Aleppo countryside, confirming that relief supplies, including British aid, have already reached the area through these corridors. In a post on X on Monday,»»»

Washington, Jan.26 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack called for preserving the ceasefire in northeastern Syria. In a post on X on Monday, Barrack said he had conducted a productive phone call with Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, to discuss the situation in Sy»»»

Ankara, Jan.26 (SANA) Turkish Justice and Development Party (AKP) spokesman Omer Celik reiterated the need to preserve Syria’s unity and sovereignty. According to Anadolu Agency, Celik said during a press conference held on Monday in Ankara following a meeting of the party’s executive committee cha»»»

New York: Gold prices jumped to a new record high Monday, as escalating geopolitical tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while silver and platinum also climbed to their highest levels ever. Spot gold rose 2.3 percent to $5,096.60 an ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $5,110.50 earl»»»

LONDON — The dollar fell and gold hit fresh high on Monday amid uncertainty over domestic US policies and speculation of US-Japanese coordination to support the yen.Equity markets were mostly lower, with most major European indices in the red after a weak lead from Asia.The price of safe-haven asse»»»

Visitors watch giant panda Xiao Xiao at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo in November. Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei will return to China on Tuesday, leaving Japan with no pandas. File Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Jan. 26 (UPI) -- People flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say goodbye to the»»»

The French authorities plan to phase out American videoconferencing services, such as Teams and Zoom, within a year and replace them with a domestically developed app, Minister Delegate for the Civil Service David Amiel said on Saturday. The country needs to “detoxify itself” from US technology, he»»»

Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Moscow this week. His Kremlin talks marked the latest chapter in a long-established trajectory in which Russia’s stance on the ’Palestinian question’ has remained steady and predictable. In Moscow, officials emphasized that Russia’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of applications for Qatar Science and Technology Schools for the 2026- 2027 academic year, coinciding with the inauguration of two new schools for boys and girls. The Ministry stated that applications will be acce»»»

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been affecting much of Greece, with the Athens National Observatory and Meteo meteorological service warning that some areas may see hail. The storms began in western Greece and are spreading eastward, reaching central Greece, southern and eastern Peloponnese, Evia»»»

Nadia Massih welcomes former New York State Assemblyman Kenny Burgos (D) who offers a candid reflection on the killing of Alex Pretti by an ICE agent, described as a veritable "watershed" in American political consciousness. Mr. Burgos speaks from both political and personal vantage points, invokin»»»

17 days after the shooting death of Renée Good, masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis again shooting dead a US citizen, this time 37-year old Alex Pretti. Again, there's video evidence to contradict official narrative that the the victims were acting as domestic terrorist»»»

Egypt repaid $8.645bn in external debt—covering both principal and interest—during the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY 2024/2025, according to a report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The CBE said the repayments included $1.895bn in interest payments and $6.749bn in principal instalments, comp»»»

The Prevala Pass has been closed to heavy trucks due to snowfall and snow-clearing operations, the Regional Road Administration in Smolyan told BTA. Snow is falling in the higher areas of Smolyan Region – Prevala, Pamporovo, and Dospat – while lower areas are experiencing moderate rain. Fallen rock»»»

The Department of Commerce, led by Howard Lutnick, purchased an equity stake in USA Rare Earth, a company that plans to build a magnet factory in Oklahoma and a rare earth mine in Texas. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Critical minerals startup USA Rare Earth annou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC), represented by the National Statistics Center, has launched Monday the National Workshop on Circular Economy Indicators, in cooperation with the GCC Statistical Center. The four-day workshop is being held on January 26-29, and brings together 80 exp»»»

The Trump administration has quickly abandoned its familiar "deny and attack" playbook after initially using it when federal agents shot dead Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday morning. Within 24 hours, as various videos of the shooting circulated online, it became clear that the White House wa»»»

Greek and Cypriot authorities are investigating the activities of a suspected crime racket led by a fugitive known as “Edik” on Cyprus. Cooperation intensified following a series of violent incidents in Larnaca and Limassol. Greek Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis visited Cyprus in»»»