WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna questioned the inclusion of hundreds of millions in military aid for Ukraine in the House's draft of the 2026 national defense budget on Monday. “Why is there more funding in NDAA for Ukraine?” Luna wrote in an X post. She stressed that the »»»

The Northern Lights are seen over Round Lake Heights, Ill., in November. A burst of solar material known as a coronal mass ejection (CME) was detected by NOAA satellites departing the sun on Monday, meaning the lights could be seen by Tuesday in some northern parts of the United States. File Photo »»»

The International Monetary Fund announced Monday it has released $1.2 billion to Pakistan, recognising its efforts in macroeconomic reform. That brings to $3.3 billion the amount disbursed by the Washington-based fund to Islamabad under two programs aimed at providing financial support for economic»»»

BEIJING, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in China emphasized the importance of strengthening the existing strategic partnership with China across various political, economic, and cultural fields.This came during a meeting held at Kuwait's Embassy in B»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- President Donald Trump said late Sunday that he was "a little disappointed" over Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky's lack of commitment to the US plan to end the Ukraine war with Russia.Answering a press question during the 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Trump re»»»

(Photo-feature by Kholood Al-Enezi) MANAMA, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The beauty of Kuwaiti heritage shined during the Muharraq Nights event, with Kuwait's Al-Sadu Society's works prominently featured. The Kuwaiti society's modern take on the traditional craft is showcased during the event, reflecting shared»»»

TOKYO, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- Japan's economy shrank shaper than initially estimated in the July-September period, chiefly due to weaker-than-expected corporate capital spending, the government said Monday.The world's No. 3 economy's gross domestic product (GDP) weakened at an annual 2.3 percent pace in t»»»

News report by Fawaz Esmairan JEDDAH, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait has always committed itself to finding and offering concerted solutions to throw much weight behind the economies and societies of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) member states for a better development future.By so doing, Kuw»»»

ABU DHABI, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The "Bridge 2025" Summit opened in Abu Dhabi on Monday with the participation of Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi to discuss the future of global media.The three-day event features seven tracks covering digital»»»

By Omar Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The Embassy of Japan in Kuwait hosted the 18th Japanese Language Speaking Competition on Monday at Kuwait University, gathering students, educators, and cultural enthusiasts to celebrate and strengthen ties between the two nations.The event was organized i»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- A Kuwait-hosted energy youth forum serves as a launchpad towards a safer and more secure future for the oil industry, the deputy chief executive of Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) said on Monday. The two-day gathering is also a testament to national amb»»»

ALGIERS, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The visiting Kuwait's President of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation, Counsellor Dr. Adel Bouresli, held talks on Monday with Algeria's First President of the Supreme Court, Tahar Mamouni, on means of boosting mutual cooperation in the leg»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- Officials of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday affirmed significance of the partnership with the State of Kuwait for supporting the IOM efforts in humanitarian response and programs for protecting victims of crises.This came during a news conferenc»»»

BEIRUT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed Monday his country's desire to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict with the Israeli occupation that lead to the cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of occupation forces from the South.President Auon made this remark dur»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Mashari emphasized Monday the necessity of adopting modern digital technologies to keep pace with development requirements and enhance performance, thereby developing the »»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whose department has faced backlash over video of a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, looks on during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 7. Congress will vote this month on the annual Defense Dep»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday justified the U.S. military's decision to fire a second missile in a heavily scrutinised attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea by claiming that two suspected drug smugglers were trying to right the vessel after it had capsized in the initial strike. Trum»»»

Activewear brand Sweaty Betty has become involved in a new dispute over advertising slogans, which a period underwear company claims were copied. Kelly Newton said Sweaty Betty's use of two taglines that were very similar to her firm Nixi Body's "seemed a little off", and while she could not get th»»»

Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end Russia's nearly four-year invasion. Zelensky first held a meeting in London with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany before heading to»»»

When Stephen Scheeler became Facebook's Australia chief in the early 2010s, he was a true believer in the power of the internet, and social media, for public good. It would herald a new era of global connection and democratise learning. It would let users build their own public squares without the »»»

Online discussion site Reddit on Tuesday condemned Australia's imminent social media ban for under-16's as "legally erroneous" but said it would comply with the landmark crackdown. "By limiting account eligibility and putting identity tests on internet usage, this law undermines everyone's right to»»»

Tunis, Dec. 8 (TAP) - The weather late on Monday night and on Tuesday morning will be favourable for local fog formation in the north and in the central coastal regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.The fog is expected to be...»»»

A call for video submissions on the theme of European cohesion and fake news propagated about the EU or the European Parliament. Six prizes are up for grabs and winners will be invited to visit the FRANCE 24 headquarters to attend an awards ceremony at Europa Experience and have their videos broadc»»»

QNA Doha Qatar and the Swiss Confederation have held a new round of political consultations in Doha, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held in Doha on Monday, was chaired on the Qatari side by Director of the European Affairs Department at the Mini»»»

QNA DOHA The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched the State of Qatar’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which forms the comprehensive national framework to enhance the country’s ability to cope with the effects of climate change, protect its vital resources and its economic and servic»»»

Tribune News Network Doha QatarDebate Center concluded the activities of the Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025, held at the Multaqa building in Education City, with the participation of a cohort of promising young leaders from 100 countries. The participants were set to play an active role in the main»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Speaker of the Assembly of North Macedonia Afrim Gashi has commended the well-coordinated arrangements, high-quality discussions, and pertinent presentations of the just-concluded Doha Forum 2025. He said that the Forum’s central motto was among the best and most necessary for »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) participated in the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum, held under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Representing the Council, Ahmad Khalid Al Sumaiti, director of the International Indicators and Intern»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its retail network expansion, Rayan Travel & Tours has inaugurated a new branch office in the Abu Hamour area, further strengthening its presence in Qatar. The new outlet was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Zaheer Yousuf, general manager of Ray»»»

QNA Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Mada Assistive Technology Center-Qatar organised the Mada Center Strategy Exhibition 2026-2028, under the theme ‘Universal Access’. This exhibition represents a piv»»»

QNA DOHA The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by Speaker of the Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council commended the success of the 23rd Doha Forum, held under the »»»

The Joint Supreme Committee between the State of Qatar and the Federal Republic of Somalia convened its inaugural meeting in Doha on Monday. The Qatari side was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Somali side was headed by Somali Minister of For»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Forum 2025 concluded with a dedicated day of partner-led sessions, collaborative engagements, and hands-on negotiation training, reflecting the commitments, insights, and shared priorities that emerged across the global gathering. The discussions reinforced Doha Forum»»»

Continued from page 1  The rail will constitute a new artery for rapid and sustainable mobility and improving regional travel experience with a speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour. That said, the train will cut the travel time between Doha and Riyadh to two hours, something which supports m»»»

The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of the Board of Regents of Qatar University (QU), chaired the second meeting of QU Board of Regents for the academic year 2025-2026, held at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. At the beginning of the meeting, the Board of Regents»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) to work together on developing teachers, strengthening school leadership, and promoting innovation in K–12 education. The agreement est»»»

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, met with Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Alexander De Croo in Doha on Monday. During their meeting, they discussed strengthening UNDP’s partnersh»»»

QNA Riyadh Building on the deep-rooted historical ties and fraternal relations uniting the leaderships of Saudi Arabia and Qatar and their brotherly peoples, and in furtherance of the steadily advancing bilateral relationship between them, the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani paid »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the Civilization Day event, organised by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE), which was held as an interactive learning experience that reflected the educational vision of the Is»»»

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Tunis, Dec. 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti met, on Monday evening, African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Liberata Mulamula, who is visiting Tunisia on the occasion of the...»»»

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday it seized a case of Tramadol pain pills with an estimated street value at $150,000. On Thursday, Cincinnati CBP officers seized a shipment that contained some 30,000 Tramadol tablets. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Dec. 8 (UPI) --»»»

Police in Poland have detained three Ukrainian nationals allegedly found in possession of spying and hacking equipment. The suspects were apprehended during a routine traffic stop in Warsaw, police said in a statement on Monday. The three men claimed they had been “traveling Europe” and had arrived»»»

Attorney General Pam Bondi swears in Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey in the Oval Office of the White House on March 28. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Alina Habba announced Monday she is leaving as the top prosecutor in New Jersey after federal courts rule»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary and Turkiye condemn attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and tankers in the Black Sea, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday. “We support ending the war in Ukraine through negotiations and jointly condemn attacks on energy supply routes, whether pi»»»

The fight in Hollywood to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Paramount Skydance, backed by the billionaire Ellison family, has been wooing Warner Bros for months, hoping to join forces with the storied Hollywood name as the media company struggles to compete with the likes»»»

DOHA: Qatar has announced the launch of Qai, a national company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at developing advanced digital ecosystems to support innovation and contribute to sustainable development. The new company is part of Qatar's broader strategy to strengthen a knowledg»»»

A Chinese security guard walks past the Big Data research center in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou Province, in 2018. Countries around the world are rapidly building data centers, but environmental groups in the United States have asked Congress to create a moratorium on new data centers. File Photo b»»»

A three-year-old girl was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Sunday, according to local sources inside the Palestinian territory. Ahed Tareq Al-Bayouk was reportedly playing near her family's tent in Mawasi, Rafah, southern Gaza, when she was shot. The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement tha»»»

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari met on Monday with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Saeed Khatibzadeh, on the sidelines of the 23rd Doha Forum 2025. The meeting di»»»