Bangkok: Fresh from an election win that far surpassed expectations, Thailand's prime minister sat casually on the floor of a conference room at his party headquarters Sunday, joking with reporters before getting up to declare victory. Anutin Charnvirakul is the scion of a construction dynasty and »»»

Ottawa: India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, as part of the former's »»»

Russian forces have encountered operational problems and a decline in assault activity along parts of the frontline after unregistered Starlink satellite internet terminals used by Moscow’s troops were blocked, a source in Ukraine’s armed forces told Interfax-Ukraine. »»»

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results with 99% of votes counted. Seguro won a five-year term in Lisbon’s riversid»»»

Japan's benchmark stock index soared more than five percent Monday on the back of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, with her ruling coalition projected to have won a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house. The Nikkei 225 briefly jumped over five percent before settling up 4»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House late this year, as the world's top two economies look to reset ties marred by a roiling trade war. Trump made the comment in an interview with NBC News taped Wednesday — the same day he and Xi had a wide-ra»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel ’s security cabinet on Sunday approved measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the already limited powers of the Palestinian Authority. Also Read: Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians in W.Bank, GazaThe office of far-right Finance Minister »»»

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed sorrow over the recent wave of deadly violence in Nigeria, as reports of mass killings and abductions underscore the country's deepening security crisis. In a post on X, Pope Leo XIV said, "It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent att»»»

For years Stephen Miller has been a conservative firebrand in Donald Trump's political orbit. Now, he has become a lightning rod. His relentless, combative style at the policymaking helm of the White House has set the president's hardline immigration agenda in motion, and he has developed a growing»»»

Nuuk: France and Canada have formally opened diplomatic consulates in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, in a strategic move that underscores growing international engagement in the Arctic amid heightened tensions over US interest in the territory, reported CNN. Also Read: Greenland purchase? How much»»»

Washington, DC: The administration of US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her "big victory" in the general election, as Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. US Treasury Secret»»»

Dubai: When Hanane Bouchouicha-Sykora moved to Dubai in 2021, she did so with a professional background in accounting and financial auditing and no immediate plans to start a consumer brand, though the relocation placed her in daily contact with a problem she had been navigating personally for most»»»

With Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by his side, U.S. President Donald Trump oversees the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summi»»»

Thirteen people died this week in Colombia in torrential rain that is rare for this time of year, officials said Sunday. A cold front rushing in from the north of the Americas to the Caribbean coast of Colombia increased rainfall last month by 64 percent compared to the historical average, the nati»»»

The death toll in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday climbed to nine, a civil defense official said -- the second such incident in weeks. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the collapse of an old building" in Tripoli's Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood»»»

Share: Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen considers a possible agreement that could be reached between Washington and Tehran to be worthless – and a military confrontation with Iran may be possible even then. “An agreement with the current regime has no value – only a regime change in Iran,” said C»»»

Chasity Martinez, left, pictured with Glenn Ledet, secretary of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development in December, won a special election to the state's legislature as a Democrat in a district that President Donald Trump won handily in 2024. Photo courtesy of Chasity Martinez/Ins»»»

For Mojdeh and her husband, the question of US intervention in Iran is personal. In early January, they travelled from their home in Washington, DC to Tehran to visit family - expecting a short, routine trip. Instead, protests spread, flights were cancelled and they found themselves stranded in a c»»»

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does not specify the rate that could be imposed, but uses 25% as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Art Basel concluded the first edition of Art Basel Qatar, successfully establishing a new long-term platform for artistic exchange, institutional engagement, and market development in the MENASA region. Presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, »»»

QNA Kuwait City Qatar and Kuwait held the seventh session of their Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation on Sunday, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding collaboration across a range of sectors. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE She»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama Javier Martinez-Acha in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them. They »»»

QNA Kuwait City Qatar and Kuwait signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding during the seventh session of Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation on Sunday. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar will mark National Sport Day 2026, with its ‘Vodafone Sport Village’ at Baraha, Msheireb, bringing the community together for a full day of sport, movement, and digital-powered experiences. Designed to encourage people of all ages to stay active, the Vodafon»»»

Tribune News Network Kuwait Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), participated in the Fifth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), held from February 4 to 5 in Kuwait under the theme “Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.” »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will host the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum from April 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, the 2026 Forum will highlight some of the latest trends and innova»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has announced the details of its activities for National Sport Day 2026, organised by the Sports Affairs Department in collaboration with various university departments and units, and in partnership with the Qatar Paralympic Committee. The activities »»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the issuance of an updated version of the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan (QNFAP), which includes updates that keep pace with the rapid developments in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sect»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar prepares to celebrate National Sport Day, QNL has invited readers to explore the world of sports through literature. This annual celebration honours the vital role that physical activity plays in building healthy communities and reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to w»»»

Novo Nordisk successfully concluded the iDOL Summit, titled “Reimagining Weight Management with Digital Opinion Leaders,” held in Dubai from January 27 to 28. The event marked the first initiative of its kind by a pharmaceutical company in the Middle East and Africa, bringing together digital opini»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Several prominent participants at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum have highlighted the forum’s growing importance as a platform for dialogue at a critical moment for the region and the world. Dr Mustafa Barghouti, general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) and a w»»»

Shell concluded its participation as principal sponsor of LNG2026, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas conference, which convened global energy leaders to examine LNG’s role in providing affordable, reliable and cleaner energy solutions. During the opening plenary session titled “Global LNG D»»»

Tribune News Network Doha An international award recognising those at the forefront of promoting, protecting and strengthening the role of the family has been presented to Dr Sharifa Noaman Al-Emadi, executive director of Doha International Family Institute, a member of Qatar Foundation. Dr Al-Emad»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha At a pre-event press conference ahead of this evening’s reception marking His Majesty the Emperor of Japan’s Birthday, Ambassador of Japan to Qatar HE Naoto Hisajima underscored the significance of the occasion and reflected on the steady growth of Japan–Qatar relations, which »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association, in cooperation with the French employers’ organization MEDEF International, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Doha, and with the support of the French Embassy in Doha, organized a Qatari-French startup competition. Through this co»»»

Centre-left candidate António José Seguro is poised to comfortably beat his far-right rival to the Portuguese presidency after a run-off vote. With 95% of votes counted, Seguro has won 66%, with the leader of the far-right Chega (Enough) party, André Ventura, trailing behind at 34%. The two men wen»»»

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled Gaza for Egypt since the war. Despite the destruction of the enclave, many are hoping to return home to see their loved ones again. A limited number of people were allowed to pass through the Rafah border crossing this week after it reopened on Monday. Th»»»

The governing coalition of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is almost certain to win a single-party majority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, NHK public television and other major networks say, citing their exit polls. NHK says Takaichi’s governing coalition led by her Liberal Democrat»»»

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, was well ahead in Sunday’s snap general election, early results showed, putting it in a strong position to form a coalition after a campaign dominated by nationalist sentiment and a border dispute with Cambodia. Thai Prime Min»»»

Doha: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services H E Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, on behalf of Chairman of the Board H E Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, inaugurated the Goodness Giving Ceremony, during which the F»»»

Liverpool: Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva said anything other than victory at Liverpool would have meant that the Premier League title race was all but over after Pep Guardiola's men snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at Anfield. The visitors were set to fall nine points behind leaders Arsenal as »»»

AlUla: The State of Qatar participated in the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, which kicked off Sunday in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and runs for two days. The Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari represented the State of Qatar at the conference. This high-level annua»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is taking part in the third edition of the World Defense Show, being held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from February 8 to 12. The Qatari delegation is led by Major General Dr. Ali Khajim Al Adhbi, Advisor at the Office of the Assistant Undersecretary of the Mi»»»

1 of 3 | Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends meeting of Party members of the Japan Innovation Party after the Lower House's plenary session at the National Diet in Tokyo on January 23. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's snap el»»»

ALULA:The State of Qatar participated in the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, which kicked off on Sunday in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and runs for two days. Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari represented the State of Qatar at the conference. This high-level annual e»»»

A Ukrainian-born Russian man suspected of shooting and seriously wounding Vladimir Alekseyev, a senior Russian military intelligence officer, has been arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia, the FSB security service said Sunday. The incident comes amid a series of attacks on high-ranking Russia»»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned on Sunday after admitting he had advised the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a decision criticised over his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Embattled British Prime Mini»»»

Doha, Qatar: American golfer Patrick Reed was crowned champion of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, which kicked off last Thursday and concluded today at Doha Golf Club, with the participation of 144 world-ranked professional players representing 44 countries. The final day w»»»

A delegation from the Sharjah Ports and Border Points Organising Committee visited the Al Rawdah border crossing in Al Buraimi Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and operational integration between the two sides. The delegation was headed by Mohamm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met Sunday with Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Panama, HE Julio Molto, who is visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation ties between the two countries, ways to enhance»»»