At least 18 people attempting to reach Europe by inflatable boat drowned after their dinghy capsized south of the Greek island of Crete, authorities said Saturday. Two people have been rescued so far as the search for survivors continues. At least 18 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean S»»»

Manila: As the world races toward net-zero emissions in transportation, a humble catamaran gliding silently along the Pasig River has captured global attention. Dubbed M/B Dalaray, this battery-electric ferry which seats 40 passengers – the Philippines' first homegrown zero-emission vessel – repres»»»

Imprisoned former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., will be charged with contempt of court if he ever seeks public office again in New Jersey, a state judge ruled on Friday. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., cannot seek public office again i»»»

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday shook a mountainous, sparsely populated area straddling the border of the US state of Alaska and Canada's Yukon territory. The temblor at 2041 GMT was quickly followed by 5.6 and 5.3-magnitude aftershocks. Also In This Package Russian volcano erupts a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met Børge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025onSaturday. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation betw»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hosts Qatar will need to raise the bar in the do-or-die Group A final clash against Tunisia in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday. Al Annabi not only need to score a win to remain in contention for a place in the quarter-finals, but also hope for the r»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has affirmed that the State of Qatar believes that justice is not merely a political aspiration, but a fundamental pillar for safeguarding international peace and entrenching»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and Qatar Research, Development & Innovation (QRDI) Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Doha Forum to deepen collaboration on scientific research, development, and innovation. Dr Khalid Al Jaber, »»»

Darlene Regis Qatar proudly secured third place at the InterVision 2025 International Music Festival, held on September 20, 2025 at Live Arena, Moscow, Russia. Representing the nation was acclaimed Qatari singer Dana Al Meer and her multinational band, who performed the original song “Huwada Anta.”»»»

Darlene Regis The Filipino community made a remarkable impact at the Annual Walkathon of Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), held on November 14, 2025, at Aspire Park. As part of the global World Diabetes Day celebration, the event aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and encouraging healthier l»»»

Darlene Regis The Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs Movement’s (OFIEM) General Assembly convened 37 members on November 21, 2025, at Radisson Blu, celebrating its 140 active members this year. Outgoing President Layla Bernal acknowledged members and highlighted OFIE-M’s mission to empow»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and the Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration in research, analysis, and policy engagement on international relations and global govern»»»

Microsoft Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Gates Foundation) Bill Gates emphasized that the strategic partnership between his foundation and the State of Qatar has greatly contributed to supporting programs in health, social development, and global poverty reduction»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with a number of senior officials, on the margin of the Doha Forum 2025 on Saturday. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic Uruguay Mario Lubetkin, Depu»»»

QNA Doha European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has praised the pivotal role Qatar plays in effective international mediation efforts aimed at resolving global conflicts, at a time when the world is witnes»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr. Badr Abdel Aatty has affirmed that managing the daily affairs of the population of the Gaza Strip must be done through a Palestinian democratic administrative committee that undertakes the provision of essential »»»

QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has affirmed that the Doha Forum has become an advanced international platform for dialogue and the exchange of perspectives on the issues and challenges facing the world today. Speaking at the opening session »»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Co-Founder of Microsoft Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025 on Saturday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on the items on the forum’»»»

The PM underscored that the world does not need more promises, but rather justice practised by all without double standards, responsibility borne collectively without favoritism, and courage that transforms words into action. Highlighting the role of the forum, he noted that the Doha Forum stands a»»»

Following the meeting between Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, Qatar»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a number of high profile meetings on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025 on Saturday. The PM met with Prime Minister of Lebanon Dr Nawaf Salam and Vice President of the Yemeni P»»»

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with several heads of state and government from brotherly and friendly nations participating in the Doha Forum 2025 at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Saturday. HH the Amir met separately with President of Syria Ahmed Al Sharaa, Presiden»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani inaugurated the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum 2025, held under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress’’ at the Sheraton Doha Hotel on Saturday. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of heads of state and government, a»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Syria Ahmed Al Sharaa witnessed the World Arabian Horse Championship on Saturday. The tournament is organised by Katara Cultural Village in partnership with the National Centre for Agricultural Exhibitions and Competitions in Fr»»»

Two people who organised a marathon in Iran where a number of women athletes competed without wearing veils have been arrested, the Islamic republic's judiciary said Saturday. While women in Iran are required by law to cover their hair in public, the law's enforcement has become more sporadic since»»»

Doha: The President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmed Al Shar’a, affirmed that Israel had carried out, since Dec. 8 of last year, more than a thousand airstrikes and 400 ground incursions into Syria up to the present day, the latest of which was the massacre committed in the Beit Jin area in the D»»»

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called Thursday's attacks on civilians in Sudan "shocking" and warned that history is repeating itself following atrocities in El Fasher. Poto by Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Rapid Support Forces militia reportedly killed more than 100 c»»»

The document’s dismissal of Europe “as a power of no significance signals that there are three truly great powers left: the United States, Russia and China,” military expert Alexei Borzenko told Sputnik. The US is also “well aware that we’ve outpaced them on certain types of weapons,” the observer »»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed Mohammed Al Ansari, met on Saturday with HE Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, Dr. Ismatulla Irgashev, on the margins of the 23rd Doha For»»»

KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Director General of Civil Aviation of the French Republic in Paris. KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah affirmed on Fri»»»

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) - Members of the National Council of Regions and Districts continued discussing the articles of the 2026 Finance Bill during an evening plenary session.The deputies approved Articles 85 to 109 out of the 110 articles comprising...»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- The third edition of Kuwait Hackathon 2025, organized by CODED Academy and the National Cybersecurity Center, concluded on Saturday under the patronage of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yosef Saud Al-Sabah.The event aimed at supporting yout»»»

The ANSES has found that 92% of the country's drinking water contains forever chemicals known as PFAS. The report analyzed more than 600 tap water samples and an equal number of untreated water samples over a two-year period.  Meanwhile another study has found that breakfast cereals, and bread»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Dr. Majed Mohammed Al Ansari emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation between the Gulf countries and the European Union (EU) politically, economically, and in terms of security, noting that suc»»»

RIYADH, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national rowing team won eight medals today Saturday, in the Saudi Arabia Indoor Rowing Championship (2000 meters).The Kuwait Olympic Committee said in a statement that the medals included three gold, two silver, and three bronze.Athlete Suad Al-Fagaan won a gold me»»»

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said he had a "very constructive" phone call with Donald Trump's peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the US president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Zelensky said they had discussed how to ensure that Russia stuck to any potential deal to end its war with Ukra»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Iraq defeated Sudan 2-0 Saturday in Group D of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 currently hosted by Qatar.The first ended 0-0, and at the end of the second half, Iraq was able to score two goals one after the other.At the 81 minute, and the second goal at the 84 minute. (end) sss.»»»

Are there any adults left at the Pentagon to stop War Secretary Pete Hegseth (aka Kettlebell Kegseth) from unilaterally raining death on guys in boats and then making cartoons about it for social media? “Franklin targets narco-terrorists,” Hegseth tweeted, featuring Franklin the turtle standing on »»»

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas responded Saturday to a new US National Security Strategy accusing Europe of facing "civilisational erasure" due to its immigration policies by saying that Washington remained the bloc's main ally. The strategy also called for the US to aggressively maintain domi»»»

DOHA, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Al-Budaiwi affirmed Saturday that GCC countries are keen on Iran's stability and prosperity, stressing, "no one in the GCC wants Iran to collapse." The remarks came during a session at the Doha Forum 2025, which was»»»

The US National Park Service (NPS) is removing Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from its list of fee-free entrance days. The move is part of President Donald Trump's "modernisation" of the park service, which, beginning in 2026, also includes changing the parks' cost structure to favour Ame»»»

Tunis, Dec. 6 (TAP) - During his address at a ministerial roundtable organised on Saturday by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Geneva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, reiterated...»»»

AMMAN — The Kingdom’s major telecommunications and industrial companies said the Amra City project will be a "cornerstone" of the country’s digital and economic modernisation efforts, calling it a national undertaking that will require advanced infrastructure and broad private sector coordination.T»»»

The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to review US President Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship. Several lower courts have previously blocked Trump's bid to restrict the law that states anyone born on US soil is automatically an American citizen.  The Supreme Court agreed on Friday»»»

Qatar’s prime minister warned Saturday that the nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip cannot be considered complete until Israeli forces fully withdraw under a peace plan backed by Washington and the UN.  Qatar’s prime minister on Saturday said the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “crit»»»

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told the Doha Forum Saturday that Israel's continued insistence on a demilitarised zone in the country's south could lead the two nations to a "dangerous place". Israeli troops continue to occupy a UN-patrolled area in the Golan Heights and have repeatedly launched mil»»»

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border on Friday, officials from both countries said, after peace talks between the South Asian neighbours ended without a breakthrough earlier this week. Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border late on Friday»»»

Four civilians and one soldier were killed in an overnight exchange of fire at one of the key Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings, an Afghan official said on Saturday. Both sides blamed each other despite a truce after deadly clashes in October. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have»»»

The death toll from cyclone-driven floods and landslides across three Indonesian provinces on Sumatra rose to 908 people on Saturday, with over 400 listed as missing, government data showed. The disaster has also claimed around 200 lives in southern Thailand and Malaysia. Indonesia’s environment mi»»»

Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., said she was pushed and pepper-sprayed by federal agents during an immigration-enforcement action outside a Tucson restaurant on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents pushed and pepper-sprayed Rep.»»»