QNA Stockholm Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm on Monday. Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and st»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Amid tectonic shifts in global power dynamics, two Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students have earned the prestigious Schwartzman Scholarship and are preparing to expand their understanding through study in China. Kingwell Ma and Zarrish Ahmed have received fully f»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, concluded the Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2026, held in Education City in collaboration with Harvard University, under the theme ‘Diplomacy in the Age of Innovation’. The event broug»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In 2025, Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates strengthened its role as a global platform for truth-seeking dialogue, bringing students and leading thinkers together to explore ideas shaping today’s most urgent questions––from freedom and justice to identity and belonging. Its r»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has launched basketball as the fourth elite sport in its Creating Pathways programme, with the new addition beginning with an intensive one-week selection camp in which 79 girls participated and 20 were selected to join the programme. The Creating Pathways»»»

MINISTER OF JUSTICE MEETS GERMAN AMBASSADOR Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi met with Ambassador of Germany to Qatar HE Oliver Owcza on Monday. During the meeting, they discussed legal and judicial cooperation between the two countries, a»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing Qatari Aid programme for the people of Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new food distribution project for the benefit of 72,000 war-affected and internally displaced people (IDPs) across the blockade. Co-implemented by Jordan Ha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a milestone achievement, Vodafone Qatar has become the first reseller of Starlink Satellite’s B2B services in Qatar, following a newly formed partnership that expands its advanced satellite connectivity portfolio. Delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity tailored»»»

Attorney-General of Qatar HE Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi on Monday met with a number of officials from the attorneys-general and public prosecution authorities of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, on the occasion of their participation in the exchange of visits programme for G»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Monday met with Special Assistant to the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador in charge of the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip Okubo Takeshi in Doha. Discussions duri»»»

QNA Davos Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, on Monday announced the theme of its 24th edition, “Redefining Global Trust,” ahead of a panel co-hosted with Foreign Policy at the Invest Qatar Pavilion during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, in Davos, Switze»»»

QNA Doha Starting from February 1, 2026, the MSAR E-system for securing insurance coverage for vehicles bearing non-Qatari licence plates will be commissioned. The system is accessible through a smartphone application and a web-based portal, enabling incoming visitors to complete insurance procedur»»»

Shura members noted that the spread of obesity is linked to several interrelated factors, most notably modern lifestyles, insufficient physical activity, increased consumption of fast food and sugary beverages, changes in family dietary patterns, and a lack of nutritional awareness among some paren»»»

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at a US military base in Greenland for "long-planned" activities, the organisation said Monday. The announcement from NORAD, a joint US-Canada military organisation for aerospace monitoring and defence, came amid rising tens»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired his Cabinet vice-premier during a tour and inauguration of a machinery complex, state news agency KCNA reported on Tuesday. "Kim Jong Un dismissed Yang Sung Ho, vice-premier of the Cabinet, on the spot," the KCNA report said in report on the inauguration, p»»»

Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich, pictured holding a chalice during a Mass in celebration of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV last year, is one of three U.S. bishops to raise concern about U.S. foreign policy in a statement issued Monday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (U»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yedioth Ahronoth: Netanyahu demanded cancellation of US strike on Iran due to verified failure 19-01-2026 20:04 PM Latest News Urgent News »»»

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Donald Trump has vowed to "100%" follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. European allies have rallied around Greenland's sovereignty. Denmark's foreign minister emphasised the US president cannot threaten his way to ow»»»

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to get to the bottom of why two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain killing at least 40 people, as rescuers continue to search the wreckage. After visiting the site of the crash, Sanchez also announced three days of national mourning for vi»»»

Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a super PAC supporting Nate Morris, a candidate for U.S. Senate in the race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a candidate in the Senate race»»»

Abidjan: Burkina Faso's former transitional president and the alleged mastermind behind various coup plots in the country was arrested in neighbouring Togo and expelled, sources close to the case said Monday. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was arrested last week in Lome and tried for "attempted destabi»»»

Brussels, Jan.19 (SANA) The European Union has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, as well as the group’s integration into state institutions. In a statement on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the agreement as a vita»»»

Amman: Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi discussed regional developments in a telephone call on Monday with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. During the call, the two ministers also reviewed developments in the Gaza Strip and avenues for coordination on issues of mutual interest»»»

The US-brokered Gaza ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas has lasted 100 days. Washington has announced the start of the next phase of its peace plan. The truce, which took effect in October, was part of the first phase of a roadmap unveiled by US President Donald Trump. I»»»

Western European leaders are exchanging messages in a group chat to coordinate a response to US President Donald Trump’s “wild” foreign policy, Politico reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Dubbed the ‘Washington Group’, the chat reportedly includes leaders from the UK, Franc»»»

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and BSP – United Left Chair Atanas Zafirov said Monday on Facebook that the party “has a president again” and wished Vice President Iliana Iotova every success in her new role. Iliana Iotova was first elected Vice President of Bulgaria in 2016 and was re-elected for a»»»

Political leaders reacted after President Rumen Radev said in a televised address to the nation on Monday that he would submit his resignation on Tuesday, prompting fresh speculation that he may move into party politics. In his address, Radev described it as his last as head of State. He did not ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 4th National Human Rights Forum, organised by the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, will kick off on Tuesday and run for two days, under the theme "Human Rights at the Heart of Drug Control: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable»»»

Tunis, Jan. 19 (TAP) - The plenary session of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP), dedicated to electing members of the permanent sovereign committees, continues, with the voting process now completed.The committee responsible for...»»»

US President Donald Trump has rebuked Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the decision had freed him from any obligation to think “purely of peace,” according to a letter circulated by multiple media outlets on Monday. Trump made the jab in a message to Norwegian Prime Ministe»»»

A 19-year-old Canadian woman has been found dead, with her body surrounded by a pack of dingoes on a popular Australian beach, according to local officials. The body of the tourist, whose name has not been released, was found around 06:30 local time on Monday (20:30 GMT on Sunday) on the beach on K»»»

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed in a phone interview on the programme Direct Line the allocation of a new area in Jabal Al Ashkel, near the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, for the construction of a residential n»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Spain following a collision between two trains in southern Spain, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and symp»»»

Davos: Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, Monday announced the theme of its 24th edition, "Redefining Global Trust," ahead of a panel co-hosted with Foreign Policy at the Invest Qatar Pavilion during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, in Davos, Switzerland.»»»

Thousands of students are preparing for entrance exams to state top-tier model, experimental, and Onassis Public Schools, scheduled April 24-26, officials say. Education authorities expect applications, driven by the expansion of the school network and sustained parental interest, to exceed last ye»»»

“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»

“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wished President Rumen Radev success on the political stage and described his potential new party as a possible ally in a Facebook post on Monday. Vasilev also wished Radev wisdom, determination, and the strength to make the most difficult decisions. “For MECh, the figh»»»

Maputo: Mozambique battled severe flooding Monday as the death toll after weeks of rain climbed, with more bodies also recovered in neighbouring South Africa. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming at least 150 lives, authorities said. More than »»»

The announcement by President Rumen Radev that he will step down from office and enter active politics triggered an immediate and wide-ranging political response across the spectrum, with parties interpreting his move both as an opportunity and as a direct challenge. BREAKING: Bulgaria's President »»»

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has announced early elections to be held in the country on February 8, stating that she is seeking a stronger public mandate for her coalition government. The official election campaign is scheduled to begin next week, following the dissolution of the H»»»

Velichie leader Ivelin Mihaylov congratulated President Rumen Radev for deciding to enter politics in a social media post on Monday. Earlier the same day, Radev said he would submit his resignation as President on Tuesday. In the video, Mihaylov said Bulgarians had a duty to their ancestors. He not»»»

Ankara, Jan. 19 (SANA) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed Monday the significance of the full integration of the SDF into Syrian state institutions, describing it as essential for ensuring enduring peace and stability across the region. Speaking after chairing a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdo»»»

Doha,Qatar: Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), the 39th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI 2026) kicked off on Monday at the Qatar University and runs until January 22. The conference is held under the theme "Crossing Boundaries »»»

“I am looking forward to having the former president at the pre-election debates, if he has the courage to show up,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov wrote on Facebook, following President Rumen Radev’s statement that he will submit his resignation on Tuesday. “He will have to answer many que»»»

MECh leader Radostin Vasilev wished outgoing President Rumen Radev success on the political stage and described his potential new party as a possible ally in a Facebook post on Monday. Vasilev also wished Radev wisdom, determination, and the strength to make the most difficult decisions. “For MECh,»»»

Emirates NBD has issued Dh1 billion in 3-year fixed-rate Digitally Native Notes (DNNs). This marks the first AED-denominated digital bond and the largest public digital bond in MENA, listed on Nasdaq Dubai. The issuance highlights Emirates NBD’s leadership in digital assets and reinforces the UAE’s»»»

Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha on Monday called on supporters to join a nationwide protest scheduled for Jan. 24, speaking outside the Prime Ministry during his weekly “Foltore” rally. Berisha described the upcoming protest as decisive and urged opposition supporters to mobilize, saying they »»»