Friendship and… Clear Strategy
For the first time in the history of friendship between the two countries, Albania and Italy held a joint meeting of their two governments last week, during which they signed 16 cooperation agreements: a strategic partnership agreement and 15 additional agreements in several key areas, such as defe»»»
NYPD officer who allegedly posed as ICE agent pleads not guilty - UPI.com
Atickul Islam, a NYPD sergeant, was arraigned Tuesday in Manhattan and pleaded not guilty to a charge of impersonating a federal agent. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A New York City police officer who allegedly posed illegally as an ICE officer was indicted and r»»»
ASEAN Food Festival 2025 showcases regional cuisines
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The ASEAN Food Festival for 2025 officially began on Sunday at the Hotel Marriott Marquis, City Center Doha. The event is a joint project of the embassies of the Philippines and Vietnam. The festival will run until November 22. The opening ceremony was attended by the ambassado»»»
US House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files
The US House of Representatives has taken a significant step by overwhelmingly passing a bipartisan bill to compel the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The measure passed with a vote of 427-1, with only GOP Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisian»»»
Mosanada Facility Management Services “Mosanada” shareholders approve application for the Company’s conversion into a Qatari public shareholding company
Doha, Qatar, 18 November 2025 – Mosanada Facility Management Services (“Mosanada” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the conclusion of its Constitutive General Assembly held on the 17th of November 2025, during which shareholders approved the Company’s application for conversion from a Qatari»»»
Doha views SCO as key partner for regional stability, progress: PM
QNA Moscow Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in the 24th session of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in the Russian capital, Moscow, on Tuesday. In Qatar’s address»»»
Qatar athletes win bronze medals in fencing and wrestling at Islamic Solidarity Games Riyadh 2025
Tribune News Network Riyadh Khalid Al Yafei secured the bronze medal in the men’s foil event in fencing, while wrestler Shaheen Mohammad clinched bronze in the 77kg weight category to boost Qatar’s medal tally at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh on Tuesday. The two medals lifted Qatar’s t»»»
AL MISNAD MEETSWDB PRESIDENT
Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with President of the Women’s Development Business (WDB) Zanele Mbeki in Johannesburg on Tuesday. They discussed bilateral cooperation and the means to enhance them. (QNA)»»»
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO AMBASSADOR OF HONDURAS
AL MURAIKHI BIDS FAREWELL TO AMBASSADOR OF HONDURAS Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi on Tuesday met with Ambassador of Honduras to Qatar HE Blanca I. Zablah Bendeck on the occasion of the end of her tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the am»»»
MoPH celebrates WAAW 2025
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with health sectors, is celebrating World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 from November 18 to 24 under the global theme “Act Now: Preserve Our Present, Secure Our Future.” The annual awareness campaign emphasi»»»
State Minister for Interior Affairs attends opening of Milipol Paris 2025
QNA Paris Representing Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani attended the opening of Milipol Paris 2025 in the French »»»
3rd edition of WCM-Q alumni-run primary care conference set for December
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host its third alumni-run primary care conference on December 5 and 6, 2025. Coordinated by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at WCM-Q, the two-day event will feature WCM-Q-trained physicians presenting the »»»
Art educator Mala Waseem showcases her captivating creations at Katara
Acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and art educator Mala Waseem continues to captivate audiences with her evocative and culturally rich creations. Her latest contribution to the ‘Workshop Colours Exhibition, Second Edition’, curated by the Qatar Fine Arts Association at Building 13, Katara Cultural»»»
Top officials visit Qatar’s national readiness exercise ‘Watan 2025’
QNA Doha Qatar’s national emergency-readiness exercise Watan 2025 received high-level attention on Tuesday as Attorney-General HE Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi and UN Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security Gilles Michaud visited the National Command Center (NCC) to review the ongoin»»»
TNG students shine with ‘Top in the World’ and ‘Top in Qatar’ titles in Cambridge International Examinations
The Next Generation (TNG) School is celebrating an extraordinary milestone as its students earned ‘Top in the World’ and ‘Top in Qatar’ distinctions in the June 2025 Cambridge International Examinations. The achievers who brought this honour to TNG are: Areeba Naeem – Top in the World – Islamiyat (»»»
HUAWEI Service Giving Season 2025 Kicks OffFor Every Bit of Trust and Companionship
In a world where technology evolves every day, outstanding products mark the beginning of a brand, while excellent service builds lasting relationships with customers. The 2025 HUAWEI Service Giving Season is set to start at November 1, 2025 and run until January 15, 2026. During this season, Huawe»»»
EAA showcases global solutions for youth skills and climate-resilient employment at COP30 discussions
Tribune News Network Belém, Brazil The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), successfully concluded a high-level panel discussion titled ‘Empowering Youth: Bridging Skills, Employment and Sustaina»»»
‘Qatar considers mediation as constitutional commitment’
Continued from page 1 The PM noted that the State of Qatar regards mediation as one of its constitutional commitments, reflecting its established role as a proactive and trusted mediator contributing positively to the resolution of regional and international conflicts. He expressed his satisfacti»»»
Shura speaker, Korea official discuss parliamentary relations
QNA Doha Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Tuesday with Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Woo Won-shik, who is currently visiting the country. The two sides discussed parliamentary relations between the two countries, stressing the importan»»»
AMAN Center launches interactive game for children
QNA Doha The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (AMAN), one of the centres operating under Qatar Foundation (QF), launched the interactive game “Aman Journey” on Tuesday. The event was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Doha Bank »»»
Qatar stresses need to establish Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and WMD
QNA New York Chairman of National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons Brigadier Engineer Hassan Mohammed Al Emadi delivered Qatar’s statement during the general debate of the sixth session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of»»»
Minister of public health opensThe Pearl International Hospital
QNA Doha Minister of Public Health HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud inaugurated The Pearl International Hospital, located in the heart of The Pearl Island, on Tuesday. The hospital offers state-of-the-art medical technologies, comprehensive specialised clinics, and a patient-centred, inte»»»
QSCCB lecture addresses support for families of persons with visual impairments
QNA Doha The Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB) organised a lecture on psychological support for families of persons with visual impairments, marking World Children’s Day 2025, at the centre’s premises. The lecture, delivered by Dr. Tarek Al Aisawi, advisor to the Qatar Society »»»
QCAA hosts workshop on Global Navigation Satellite System, RFI
QNA Doha Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) is hosting the Joint ICAO Europe and North Atlantic (EUR/NAT) and Middle East (MID) Workshop on the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). The workshop is organised jointly by the ICAO EUR/NAT and MID Regional Off»»»
Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee camp
At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli strike near a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, the country's health ministry says. The Israeli military said it had targeted members of the Palestinian armed group Hamas "operating in a training compound... in the Ein el-Hilweh area". I»»»
2 more sentenced in $16M California Medicare hospice scam - UPI.com
The U.S. District Court of Central California on Monday sentenced two more defendants for their roles in a hospice care scheme that defrauded Medicare of $16 million. Photo by Activedia/Pixabay Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Two more defendants have been sentenced for their roles in a $16 million California hosp»»»
India, Russia explore deeper maritime cooperation
NEW DELHI, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- India and Russia on Monday explored different aspects of deepening maritime cooperation.A statement from the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said that India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi led by India's Minister of Port»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Monday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received in the presence of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink and members of the company's board of directors, on their visit to the country. KUWAIT »»»
Today in Kuwait's history
KUWAIT, Nov 18 (KUNA) -- 1955 -- Al-Sharqiya Cinema Theater opened near Al-Amiri Hospital, the first open-air summer cinema, and could house 1,800 spectators. 1960 -- The State of Kuwait joined the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 1961 -- Kuwait's Amir Sheikh Abdullah »»»
Venezuelan Pres. welcomes dialogue with Trump over tensions
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (KUNA) -- Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro said that he was open to dialogue with US President Donald Trump over issues creating tensions between the two countries.Speaking to Venezuelan official media, Maduro expressed his desire to hold face-to-face talks with President Tru»»»
Trump welcomes UNSC resolution creating temporary int'l force for Gaza
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump welcomed late Monday the UNSC's passing of Resolution 2803 (2025), which allows for the creation of a temporary international force that would maintain peace in the Gaza Strip and help avoid the return of war to Palestinian enclave.In a Truth S»»»
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns first stock in Alphabet, worth $4.9B - UPI.com
Warren Buffett speaks at the White House United State of Women Summit on June 14, 2016. File Photo by Molly Riley/UPI | License Photo Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway for the first time purchased shares of Google's parent company, Alphabet, worth $4.9 billion, as the company exp»»»
Britain's competition regulator launches online shopping investigation - UPI.com
A banner promoting the sports-tickets marketplace StubHub hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange on the day the firm went public in mid-September. Britain's competition regulator said Tuesday that StubHub was one of eight businesses it was investigating on suspicion of unfair practices online. P»»»
Toyota to boost hybrid car production in $900B U.S. investment - UPI.com
A Toyota logo pictured Feb. 2010 at a Toyota dealership in Alexandria, V.a. Toyota's largest investment at about $453 million will target the company's facilities in Buffalo, W.V., to ramp up production of four-cylinder hybrid-compatible engines. File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI | License Photo No»»»
1 dead, 3 injured in West Bank ramming and stabbing attack - UPI.com
Israeli security forces inspect a vehicle at the site of a reported ramming and stabbing attack in Gush Etzion Junction in the West Bank, Tuesday. One man is dead and three people are injured. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A car ramming and stabbing attack in the West Bank of Israel kil»»»
Mortgage lending picks up in Argentina after years of inactivity - UPI.com
A person walks past a currency exchange office in Buenos Aires in 2024. Argentina is a de facto bi-monetary economy, in which, although it has its own currency, the price of the U.S. dollar determines the daily decisions of investors, businesses and families. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EP»»»
Britain's M15 spy agency: China allegedly targeting leaders via LinkedIn - UPI.com
Britain's MI5 spy agency warned that Chinese spies are targeting members of Parliament on LinkedIn. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Britain's M15 spy service agency said Chinese spies have allegedly been attempting to "recruit" and "cultivate" British politicians, among»»»
Change in strategy earns Md. man two lottery jackpots in two days - UPI.com
A Maryland man said his new lottery strategy earned him a $5,000 Pick 4 prize and $50,000 Pick 5 prize on consecutive days. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A Maryland man gave up on his strategy of using family birthdays for lottery numbers and the change in techni»»»
Jesse Jackson out of ICU, family says - UPI.com
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson appears during the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago in 2024. On Monday, his family announced he has been moved from the hospital intensive care unit. Photo by Matt Marton/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The Rev. Jess»»»
El Salvador launches unprecedented primary health care access system - UPI.com
Two monitors transmit images of a camera inside the throat of a child during a tracheoplasty at the Benjamin Bloom hospital in San Salvador, El Salvador, in 2018. FIle Photo by Rodrigo Sura/EPA Nov. 18 (UPI) -- President Nayib Bukele unveiled DoctorSV, an app that aims to improve access to public h»»»
Microsoft, Anthropic, Nvidia unveil billion-dollar strategic AI deal - UPI.com
Pedestrians pictured Oct. 2016 walking by the Microsoft sign at the Microsoft Store on Sixth Avenue in New York City, N.Y. On Tuesday, the software giant announced a strategic artificial intelligence deal with tech firms Anthropic and Nvidia. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18»»»
Zelensky to visit Turkey eyeing renewed Russian talks - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) pictured with U.S. President Donald Trump in October at the White House in Washington D.C. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will be in Turkey and possibly may join talks with Zelensky. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Ukr»»»
Nicolás Maduro says he is willing to talk ‘face-to-face’ with Trump - UPI.com
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during an event in Caracas on Saturday. Maduro sang British musician John Lennon's iconic song, "Imagine," during a ceremony amid growing tensions with the United States, whose government he accused of seeking to "bomb and invade" his country. Photo by Mig»»»
Judge tosses DOJ suit against N.Y. for courthouse ICE arrests ban - UPI.com
A federal agent pushes journalists away while detaining someone in a New York City courthouse on in July. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday brought by the President Donald Trump administration against a state law that pr»»»
Appeals court rejects Trump's lawsuit against CNN for 'Big Lie' phrase - UPI.com
A lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against CNN was rejected by a federal appeals court on Tuesday. Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's lawsuit against CNN for using the phrase "The Big Lie" was rejected by a federal appeals court. Trump was tryi»»»
2 Nigerian girls rescued among 25 kidnapped students - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A signpost pictured February 2021 in front of the Government Science College where gunmen previously kidnapped students and staff in Kagara, Niger State, Nigeria. On Tuesday, two school girls were rescued after at least 25 school children and a teacher were kidnapped among a flurry of othe»»»
New EPA rule could cut Clean Water Act protections for wetlands - UPI.com
The New Orleans skyline is seen across wetlands in St. Bernard Parish southeast of the city on November 29, 2005. Louisiana's 3 million acres of wetlands are being lost at a rate of about 29 square miles annually. On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed eliminating most U.S. wetland»»»
Trump dismisses Khashoggi's death while hosting Saudi crown prince - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman along the West Colonnade at the White House on Tuesday. Photo by Nathan Howard/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump dismissed a reporter's question about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's de»»»
House overwhelmingly votes to release Epstein files - UPI.com
1 of 6 | Epstein survivor Haley Robson spoke during a press conference with other survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. The House voted Tuesday to approve legislation that would force the U.S. Department of Jus»»»
Roblox to block adult stranger chats with minors - UPI.com
A teen pictured April 2020 playing the massively multiplayer online game Roblox in Franklin, Mass. Roblox users now will be required to undergo a facial recognition check before utilizing the Roblox chat feature for its 150 million daily players. Photo Provided by Emily Flynn/EPA Nov. 18 (UPI) -- M»»»