NASA starts launch rehearsal for Artemis II mission to the moon - UPI.com
NASA's Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft perched on top, stands on Complex 39B early Sunday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission around the moon gets started. The mission will launch no earlier than February 8. Photo by Joe M»»»
IWA celebrates Republic Day at Radisson Blu
It was an evening filled with pride, joy, and togetherness as the Indian Women’s Association (IWA) celebrated Republic Day in grand style at the Radisson Blu. The presence of esteemed guests, captivating traditional dance performances by members, an engaging quiz on India, and the enthusiastic part»»»
Qatari investments in UK exceed £40 bn as trade reaches £1.7 bn in 2024
QNA Doha The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister o»»»
Over 275 workers benefit as ICBF hosts 54th free medical camp in Wakra
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) successfully organised its 54th Free Medical Camp on Friday, 30 January 2026, at KIMS Healthcare Al Mashaf, Wakra, reaffirming its commitment to “Healthcare with Compassion, Service with Purpose.” The initiative provided free me»»»
Qatar Airways Holidays unveils exclusive fan travel packages for Qatar Football Festival 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Holidays has launched exclusive fan travel packages for football supporters around the world to experience a spectacular week of elite international football in Doha during Qatar Football Festival 2026, headlined by the ‘Finalissima’ – a clash of football tit»»»
QF’s ‘Heart to Heart’ series celebrates musical legacy of Sammi Shawwa
Tribune News Network Doha One of the most influential figures in Arab music was celebrated as Qatar Foundation hosted the latest performance of its ‘Heart to Heart’ series – an authentic setting for the embracing and enjoyment of Arabic maqam. Titled ‘The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi»»»
Justice Ministry showcases Qatari legislation, laws at Qatar University Book Fair 2026
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) participated in the Third Qatar University Book Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Qatar University (QU). At the three-day fair, which kicked off on Sunday, the MoJ’s booth showcases legal releases alongside Qatari legislatio»»»
Qatar Calendar welcomes February with diverse line-up of culture, global events and National Sports Day celebrations
Tribune News Network Doha The February 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar brings a wide-ranging programme of international conferences, cultural showcases, major sporting competitions, live performances, and community celebrations. From global innovation summits and art fairs to tennis championships, e»»»
QU organises 3rd QU Book Fair in collaboration with Ministry of Culture
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), represented by its publishing house QU Press, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, organised the third edition of the QU Book Fair 2026, with wide participation from local and international publishing houses and strong attendance by academi»»»
Where art takes shape: Fire Station opens studios to public
Tribune News Network Doha Fire Station will open its doors to the public for Open Studios, a one-day immersive event taking place on February 5, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the iconic Fire Station building. Held alongside Art Basel Qatar, this annual event offers visitors a rare, behind-the-scenes»»»
Cultural ties take centre stage followingCanadian PM Mark Carney’s Doha visit
Tribune News Network Toronto/ Doha Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Doha this month underscored Canada’s expanding partnership with Qatar with culture positioned alongside trade, education and innovation as a strategic driver of long-term bilateral cooperation. The visit coincided with the lau»»»
Qatar Charity, QRCS support patients with heart problems in Yemen
Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Qatar Charity, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has supplied EPIQ CVx, an advanced echocardiography (ECG) machine, to the Cardiovascular Centre in Taiz, Yemen, in order to enhance the quality of diagnostic services for patients at a total cost of $61,1»»»
AMIRI GUARD COMMANDER MEETSUK DEFENSE ATTACHE
Amiri Guard Commander HE Major-General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met with UK Defense Attache to Qatar Colonel (Navy) Charlie Fuller at Barzan Camp on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed military cooperation between the two sides and ways to enhance and develop them. Senior officer»»»
MoFA SECRETARY-GENERAL BIDS FAREWELL TO THAI ENVOY
MOFA SECRETARY-GENERAL BIDS FAREWELL TO THAI ENVOY Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi on Sunday met with Ambassador of Thailand to Qatar HE Sira Swangsilpa, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreig»»»
QC gives sustainable livelihoods for families in Somalia a boost
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benevolent donors in Qatar, has successfully implemented 178 development projects in the food security across the Federal Republic of Somalia.The initiatives aim to strengthen sustainable livelihood opportunities for the mos»»»
MoJ team attends programme forGCC judicial centres and institutes
QNA Muscat A delegation from the Legal and Judicial Studies Centre of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) participated in the joint visits programme for judicial and legal training centres and institutes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the year 2025-2026. Organised by the GCC General »»»
Aspetar Sports Orthobiologic Lab for athletes inaugurated
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has officially announced the opening of its Sports Orthobiologic Laboratory, a pioneering initiative aimed at reinforcing Aspetar’s status as a global leader in sports and regenerative medicine. This new addition significa»»»
Amir hopes Web Summit Qatar 2026 will boost regional knowledge economy
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed hope that Web Summit Qatar 2026 will help stimulate the exchange of expertise and boost the knowledge-based economy in the region. In a post on his official account on X, HH the Amir said that during his visit today to the Web Summit Qatar»»»
QF's 'Heart to Heart' series celebrates musical legacy of Sammi Shawwa
Doha, Qatar: One of the most influential figures in Arab music was celebrated as Qatar Foundation hosted the latest performance of its 'Heart to Heart' series, an authentic setting for the embracing and enjoyment of Arabic maqam. Titled 'The Arab Prince of Violin: 60 Years After Sammi Shawwa', the »»»
Qatar Calendar offers distinguished program of events during February
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism announced that Qatar Calendar for February will feature a special program including international conferences, cultural shows, major sporting competitions, live performances, and community celebrations, from global innovation summits and art exhibitions to tennis tourname»»»
Rafah border crossing between Egypt, Gaza reopens - UPI.com
Israel on Sunday did a trial run for the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza, which will reopen on Monday for the first time since Israel seized and closed it in May 2024. Photo by Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories/X Feb. 1 (UPI) -- The Rafah border crossin»»»
Minister of Municipality meets Afghan Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, met on Sunday in his office with the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the State of Qatar, HE Mohammed Suhail Shaheen. The meeting, announced through official social media platforms, reviewed bilateral relations an»»»
Prime Minister holds phone call with Kuwait's Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call on Sunday with HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, during which he congratulated His Excellency on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwai»»»
British PM calls on ex-Prince Andrew to testify over Epstein links
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before the US Congress after the former royal was featured extensively in the latest tranche of Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice. The documents were published under the Epstein Files Transparenc»»»
Turkiye slams Israeli occupation attacks on Gaza
ISTANBUL, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Israel occupation's attacks on Gaza Strip, as well as its continued violations of the ceasefire agreement signed on October 10, 2025.In response to fierce airstrikes that killed 37 Palestinians in 24 hours, the Mi»»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- 1942 -- The State of Kuwait Goverment, under reign of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, agreed with a British company to install telephone lines for Sheikhs and a number of merchants. 1956 -- Telephone ervices provided by the British telecommunication company were nationalized»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT
3272830 KUWAIT -- The State of Kuwait strongly condemns the multiple attacks that left scores of casualties in southwest Pakistan. 3272829 ISLAMABAD -- At least 92 attackers 18 civilians and 15 security personnel are killed in coordinated attacks in Pakistan. 3272762 GAZA -- Gaza health authorities»»»
Trump directs against federal intervention in protests in democratic states
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump said he directed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to deploy federal forces to protests in Democratic-led states under any circumstances unless state officials request assistance.However, in a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump s»»»
Prime Minister opens Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated today the third edition of Web Summit Qatar, the fastest-growing technology event in the Middle East and North Africa, which runs until February 4 at the Doha Exhibition and Conve»»»
Pakistan boycott of India match raises revenue concerns for ICC and cricket boards
Lahore: Pakistan has officially announced that its national cricket team will boycott the highly anticipated group-stage match against India in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, even as it confirms participation in the rest of the tournament. The boy»»»
Sudan's Khartoum International Airport receives 1st commercial flight in nearly 3 years
Khartoum: The Khartoum International Airport on Sunday received its first commercial passenger flight in almost three years, marking a key step toward reopening the airport and restoring air travel to Sudan's capital after a prolonged shutdown, officials said. The aircraft, operated by Sudan Airway»»»
Why Russia and the UAE are a match made in heaven
This week, Moscow received United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The reception began with protocol that, beyond its ornamental purpose, functioned as a political instrument in its own right. The delegation was welcomed at the airport by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Mantu»»»
Khartoum airport receives 1st domestic flight since start of war
KHARTOUM, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- A flight from Port Sudan has landed at Khartoum International Airport on Sunday for the first time since the civil war broke out three years ago.The arrival of the Sudan Airways (Sudanair) flight represents reopening of the airport, said Prime Minister Kamil El-Tayeb Idris»»»
Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail
Caracas: Renowned Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious Caracas prison on charges including terrorism and treason. This was the latest step by interim president Delcy Rodriguez to free prisoners under pressure from the United Sta»»»
Chambers of Commerce discusses economic cooperation with Syrian–German Business Council
Damascus, Feb.1 (SANA) President of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, Alaa al-Ali, reviewed with the President of the Syrian–German Business Council, Walid Sahari, ways to promote cooperation and economic relations between Syria and Germany. During the meeting, held on Sunday at the Fe»»»
Planning Minister highlights Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development at Cairo Book Fair
Cairo International Book Fair 2026 hosted Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, in a seminar organized by the NAWA Foundation, discussing “Egypt’s Narrative for Comprehensive Development: Reforms for Growth, Jobs and Resilience.” The seminar, mod»»»
Qatari, French leaders discuss, regional, int'l topics
DOHA, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the bilateral ties. During a phone conversation on Sunday, the two leaders exchanged views on efforts to de-escalate tensio»»»
Damascus, Rome discuss boosting industrial and trade cooperation
Damascus, Feb.1 (SANA) The Board of Directors of the Damascus Chamber of Industry discussed with the Italian ambassador in Damascus Stefano Ravagnan ways to advance economic and industrial relations between the two countries, enhance trade exchange, and facilitate the work of Syrian and Italian bus»»»
Over €3m of benzodiazepine seized in Dublin
Gardaí have seized a quantity of drugs worth an estimated street value of €3.4m (£2.9m). Benzodiazepine tablets were recovered during a number of searches in Dublin on Wednesday. The operation formed part of Operation Tara, a Garda initiative targeting drug-dealing networks. Gardaí have said no arr»»»
Prime Minister meets company officials on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met today with the founders, chairmen, and directors of several companies individually. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the Web Summit Qatar 2026 held in Doha. During the»»»
Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee hold 4th meeting in Doha
Doha: The Qatar-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee held its 4th meeting on Sunday in Doha with the participation of a number of senior officials and representatives of the public and private sectors from both countries. A statement by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that Minister of S»»»
Kuwait blasts Israeli occupation's violations of Gaza ceasefire
KUWAIT, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Sate of Kuwait strongly condemned the repeated deadly breaches by the Israeli occupation forces of the understandings on cessation of hostilities in Gaza Strip.The persistence of the Israeli occupation forces in these violations pose »»»
Outgoing Defence Minister Says Extended Budget Fails to Cover Ongoing Armed Forces Modernization Projects
The modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Fores has not stopped, but the funds needed for 2026 to pay for ongoing projects have not been secured in the so-called extended budget, outgoing Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov told bTV on Sunday. He noted that the regular budget, which was supposed to be»»»
Arctic blast freezes East Coast from Virginia to Miami - UPI.com
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have blanketed the Eastern half of the United States for the last week -- including US 75 north of Dallas -- bringing extreme winter weather to parts of the country, including the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, that do not generally experience it. Photo by Ian H»»»
GCC chief reviews preparations for 167th ministerial meeting
RIYADH, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi met assistant secretaries-general and competent officials on Sunday to review the arrangements for 167th session of the GCC Foreign Ministers Council. They discussed the agenda topics of the meeting, due in M»»»
Man City held by Solanke stunner, Sesko delivers 'best feeling' for Man Utd
London: Manchester City's Premier League title challenge hit a fresh stumbling block as Dominic Solanke's acrobatic strike salvaged a 2-2 draw for struggling Tottenham on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko secured another thrilling 3-2 win for Manchester United over Fulham. City were cruising towards wha»»»
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say
A 26-year-old Iranian man who was reportedly sentenced to death in connection with anti-government protests last month has been released on bail, reports say. Erfan Soltani was arrested on 8 January in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran, as protests swept across the country, prompting a deadly»»»
Flu cases surge in Hungary: over 250,000 seek medical help in a week as children hit hardest
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Sofia Mayor on Day of Homage to Victims to Communist Regime: Freedom Is Supreme Value, Democracy Requires Courage
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev issued a statement on Sunday on the occasion of the Day of Gratitude and Homage to the Victims of the Communist Regime in Bulgaria. “Some time ago my children asked me a question that makes every adult stop and think – how should we think about the relationship between th»»»
GCC chief receives ICDO head in Riyadh
RIYADH, Feb 1 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi met visiting Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) Arguj Kalantarli to discuss the prospects of cooperation with the organization.The meeting, hosted at the GCC HQ in Riyadh»»»