Powerful explosions heard in Kyiv after air alert: AFP journalist
Powerful explosions rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, an AFP journalist heard, as the air force issued a countrywide missile warning early Tuesday. "There is a missile threat for all of Ukraine," the Air Force posted on Telegram.»»»
White House delays announcement of new healthcare cost plan - UPI.com
President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. On Monday, the White House postponed the unveiling of a new plan that would curb rising healthcare costs, after Republicans weighed in. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | Licens»»»
Canada 'working fast' to advance India trade deal: Diplomat
Toronto: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Monday that Canada and India will move quickly to advance a trade deal after two years of strained relations, noting Ottawa has a new foreign policy in response to US President Donald Trump's trade war. Anand's statement follows a meeting between »»»
Music eases surgery and speeds recovery, Indian study finds
Under the harsh lights of an operating theatre in the Indian capital, Delhi, a woman lies motionless as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She is under general anaesthesia: unconscious, insensate and rendered completely still by a blend of drugs that induce deep sleep, block memory, blunt »»»
New Zealand unveils plan to eradicate feral cats after years of pussyfooting
New Zealand’s government has officially added feral cats to its “Predator Free 2050” initiative, marking a major escalation in its efforts to protect native wildlife. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka described feral cats as “stone-cold killers,” arguing that they cause extensive damage to New Zeal»»»
Trump says he will visit China in April after call with Xi
President Donald Trump has said he agreed to visit Beijing in April and invited Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit later next year, following a phone call between the two leaders. Trump and Xi - who met nearly a month ago in South Korea - discussed a range of issues including trade, Rus»»»
Geneva-hosted US-Ukraine talks "highly productive" - White House
WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (KUNA) -- The US and Ukraine have acknowledged that talks held in Geneva over the conflict in the European country were "highly productive" in narrowing the gaps, affirming any agreement must "fully uphold" Ukraine's sovereignty. Negotiators from the US and Ukraine discussed an A»»»
Ongoing attack on FC headquarters kill 3 militants in N. Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Pakistan’s paramilitary Federal Constabulary (FC) headquarters in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province came under attack on Monday morning, killing at least three attackers so far, said police. A senior police official, CCPO Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmad in a statement to m»»»
Kuwait Tanmeia Charity launches mission supporting Sudanese refugees in Chad
KUWAIT, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Tanmeia Charity Society on Monday announced the launch of humanitarian mission supporting Sudanese refugees in Chad through a series of relief and development projects.The society's Public Relations and Media director, Musab Al-Otaibi, told KUNA that Tanmeia places special »»»
UK set to enforce ETA scheme from Feb. '26
LONDON, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Visitors from 85 nationalities including the United States, Canada, and France who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from 25 February 2026.This is a significant step towards digitising the immigr»»»
Kuwait Info. Min. directs club membership e-system
KUWAIT, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi has instructed an integrated e-system for sports club memberships to be launched in collaboration with government Sahel App., said Public Authority for Sport (PAS) Monday.The move»»»
Egyptians cast ballot in 2nd phase of parliament elections
CAIRO, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Millions of Egyptians are expected to flow to polls on Monday and Tuesday for the second phase of the House of Representatives elections amid the monitoring and coverage of civil society organizations and local and international mass media.The second phase covers 13 governor»»»
Info. Minister: private sector a key partner in tourism
KUWAIT, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi affirmed Monday that the private sector is a key partner in developing the country's tourism system, stressing that this partnership is among the most important the ministry see»»»
UN official urges to continue with ceasefire agreement in Gaza
NEW YORK, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov underscored Monday the need for a full implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire deal in Gaza Strip.Calling also for reaching an urgent agreement on the mechanisms for carrying out th»»»
GCC boosts nuclear emergency preparedness after bloc-wide drill
KUWAIT, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states stand ready to deal with any radiological and nuclear emergencies in case they were to arise, the chief of a bloc-wide emergency management center said on Monday. Underlining public safety as the primary objective, GCC Emergency »»»
Assistant FM: we are committed to combating human trafficking
NEW YORK, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights, Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, affirmed Monday on Kuwait's unwavering commitment to combating human trafficking, based on the country's constitution and its principles, considering such crime a "flagrant violatio»»»
Kuwait elected member of UNESCO's World Heritage cmte
PARIS, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait was elected Monday as a member at the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee for a four-year term.The election took place during the 25th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the 1972 Convention on the Protection of the World Cultural and N»»»
Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?
Phoenix: The Pentagon is suggesting it could recall US Sen. Mark Kelly to active military duty to punish him for appearing in a video that called for troops to defy “illegal orders.” Before he was a Democratic senator from Arizona, Kelly was a senior Navy officer and pilot who flew combat missions »»»
'Obamacare' subsidies to be extended as Trump pledges health care fix
Also In This Package 'Obamacare' sign-ups begin as millions more uninsured Kavanaugh, Roberts open to keeping Obamacare alive Trump administration puts Obamacare in cross-hairs Obamacare could boomerang on GOP Washington: The White House is circulating a proposal that would extend subsidies to help»»»
Some Muslim Brotherhood chapters to be named 'terrorist organisations': Trump
US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to begin the process of designating certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist political group, as foreign terrorist organisations. The order made specific mention of chapters in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan. Those chapters "en»»»
Pentagon agency wants to exhume, ID remains from Pearl Harbor attack - UPI.com
Aerial view of the USS Arizona Memorial at Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, taken on July 1, 2016. Photo by Ace Rheaume/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- A federal agency wants to exhume unknown servicemembers who died in the Pearl Harbor attack in Honol»»»
WISE Summit to launch new index to measure education quality: Sheikha Moza
HH Sheikha Moza then posed the question: Where does the deficiency lie? Is it within individuals themselves, or within their social and scientific environments? She emphasised that the answer leads to a larger question concerning the conditions for keeping pace, staying abreast, and competing—condi»»»
EAA Foundation hosts four sessions at WISE 12
Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, launched its participation at the 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 12) with four sessions that explored evidence-based solutions to expand access to ed»»»
Edu minister discusses ways to bolster ties with Kazakhstan, Somalia, Nigeria’s counterparts
QNA Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater met with Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education of Somalia Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, and Minister of Education of Nige»»»
SHEIKHA MOZA TOURS WISE 12 EXHIBITION
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All Foundation, toured exhibitions organised on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025 in Doha Monday. The summit is being held on Monday and Tuesday under the theme ‘Humanity:»»»
Tunisian-Algerian Parlimantary cooperation discussed at meeting in Bardo Palace
Tunis, Nov. 24 (TAP) - A meeting was held on Monday at the Bardo Palace, attended by members of the Parliamentary Cooperation Group with Arab countries, alongside members of the Tunisian-Algerian Parliamentary Friendship Group derived from it. The...»»»
Invest Qatar, Polish Investment and Trade Agency partner to bolster economic ties
Tribune News Network Doha Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at deepening economic and investment cooperation between Qatar and Poland. This collaboration, formalised during the Po»»»
QOC signs MoU with Microsoft to drive innovation and digital transformation in sports
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft on Monday, aimed at enhancing future collaboration in digital transformation projects and developing smart solutions and innovative technologies in the sports sector. The signing ceremony»»»
talabat releases its first-ever Giving Back impact report, raises QR6 mn to support communities across MENA
Tribune news network doha Technology can do more than deliver — it can drive meaningful impact. talabat has released its first-ever Giving Back Impact Report, highlighting how technology and community engagement can combine to create lasting social good across the MENA region. Through its Giving Ba»»»
Shura Council discusses draft state budget 2026
QNA Doha The Shura Council which was convened on Monday commended the visit of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the Republic of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of South Africa, alongside his participation in the G20 Summit»»»
Shell’s NXplorers kicks off new season with teacher training sessions in partnership with MoEHE
Tribune News Network Doha Shell has officially launched the 2025/2026 NXplorers programme with a three-day teacher training workshop at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). This marks the first milestone for the new NXplorers season, showcasing Shell’s ongoing commitment to foste»»»
Workshop looks to strengthen engagement between health ministry and its partners
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health recently organised a workshop entitled ‘Empowerment Towards Safe Leadership in Professional Practice’ for medical directors. It was attended by Dr Ghanim Ali Al Mannai, Assistant Undersecretary for Healthcare Regulatory Affairs at the Ministry»»»
Dreama launches initiative to empower orphans, promote social responsibility
Tribune News Network Doha Coinciding with the celebration of World Children’s Day, the Orphan Care Centre (Dreama), one of the centres operating under the umbrella of Qatar Social Work, has announced the launch of its initiative “Bader” during a ceremony held at the Wefaq Centre Hall and attended b»»»
Homegrown filmmakers credit DFI as catalyst for a thriving local industry
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s film ecosystem has transformed over the past 15 years, powered by Doha Film Institute’s year-round programmes and the creative synergy of the nation’s artistic community, say filmmakers showcasing their work at the Made in Qatar programme at Doha Film Festival 2025»»»
MoM conducts inspections ahead of 2025 Arab Cup
QNA DOHA The Ministry of Municipality has launched an extensive inspection plan ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, set to take place from December 1 to 18, aimed at ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality across food and service establishments. The plan seeks to promote a healthy a»»»
CRA launches consultation on Market Definition and Dominance review
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the current phase of the Market Definition and Dominance Designation (MDDD) review. The initiative forms part of CRA’s broader review and update of the Information and Communications Techno»»»
The View Hospital introduces rTMS therapy advanced care for mental health
The View Hospital, in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, has introduced Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) therapy at its Psychiatry Department. This advanced, non-invasive treatment provides new hope for individuals living with depression, chronic pain, and other conditions that have »»»
MWC25 kicks off today, marking first MENA edition
Under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the inaugural MWC25 Doha will kick off on Tuesday. Organized by the GSMA in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the event comes to th»»»
Sheikha Moza discusses education cooperation with dignitaries
QNA Doha HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, met with a number of dignitaries on the sidelines of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) 2025 in Doha Monday. HH Sheikha Moza met First Lady of Costa Rica HE Signe Zeikate,wi»»»
Government Communication Office holds training workshop on State Emblem Law
QNA Doha The Government Communication Office (GCO) organised a specialised training workshop on the Law of the State Emblem of Qatar, in light of Law No. (2) of 2025 regarding the State Emblem, and the ratification by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, of Cabinet Resolution No. »»»
Sidra Medicine adopts AI tool to improve paediatric care
Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has adopted a new artificial intelligence tool within its Emergency Department (ED) and Diagnostic Imaging Unit to assist doctors in detecting fractures and dislocations in paediatric imaging.Integrated with the hospital’s Picture Archiving and Communic»»»
Shura praises Finance Ministry efforts in preparing draft budget
The Shura Council praised the efforts by the Ministry of Finance in preparing the draft budget and the clear-eyed vision presented by the minister, along with the balance between development requirements and the imperatives of prudent financial management outlined in that presentation. The council »»»
Sheikha Moza attends launch of national initiative to promote youth digital wellbeing at WISE 12
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended a WISE 12 Summit high-level roundtable, where the formation of a national taskforce was announced. The roundtable, which was chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Ch»»»
Qatar picked to host global platform for disaster risk reduction in 2028
QNA Geneva The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva has announced the selection of the State of Qatar to host the 9th Session of the Ninth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2028), in recognition of the country’s capabilities and commitment to supporting t»»»
PM MEETS AZERBAIJAN’S MINISTER
PM MEETS AZERBAIJAN'S MINISTER Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan Kamaladdin Heydarov in Doha on Monday. The meeting discussed relations between the two countries and ways to s»»»
Qatar attends 93rd Interpol General Assembly in Morocco
QNA Rabat The State of Qatar is participating in the 93rd Interpol General Assembly, taking place in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, from November 24 to 27, with the participation of representatives from law enforcement agencies in 196 countries. The Ministry of Interior delegation is headed by Acti»»»
National Zoo expecting baby elephant, first in 25 years - UPI.com
Asian elephants are shown in the Elephant Trails exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Spike (L), 44, was bred with Nhi-Linh,12, and this is her first pregnancy. Photo by Skip Brown/Smithsonian's National Zoo Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington announced Monday that A»»»
Tatiana Schlossberg's heartbreaking essay raises awareness of rare leukaemia
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, moved many Americans over the weekend with her emotional essay about being diagnosed with terminal cancer shortly after giving birth to her second child. In The New Yorker, the 35-year-old stunned readers, writing that she wa»»»
Trump shields U.S. steelmaking coal from Clean Air Act rules - UPI.com
The logo of U.S. Steel pictured in May on a plant near Braddock, Pa. On Friday, the Trump administration issued a proclamation exempting coal-using steel manufacturing facilities called "coke ovens" from Biden-era regulatory updates to the Clean Air Act. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License»»»
US judge dismisses criminal cases against Comey and James
A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and former New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. Judge Cameron Currie said that Lindsey Halligan, who was handpicked by Trump to bring th»»»