Doha: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) will host the activities of the Tajikistan Cultural Week today as part of Qatar’s vision to promote civilisational dialogue, expand cultural exchange with various countries, and establish culture as a shared space for human interaction. The Tajikistan Cultural We»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) organised its annual ‘Festival of Cultures’, an event that reflects the institution’s diverse community and strong international outlook. The celebration witnessed the participation of students, faculty, staff, and visitors from »»»

Doha, Qatar: Patrick Reed is one strong round away from claiming his second DP World Tour title in three weeks after taking a two-shot lead following the penultimate round of the Qatar Masters yesterday. On Moving Day, traditionally the stage for players to surge up the leaderboard, the American ma»»»

North Korea will convene a major political conference later this month, the country’s state media said Sunday, where leader Kim Jong Un is expected to outline his domestic and foreign policies for the next five years. The ruling Workers’ Party congress, which Kim previously held in 2016 and 2021, c»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, as well as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, have also advocated, to varying degrees, for dialogue between Europe and Russia. Russia is essential for Europe's survival, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmit»»»

Riyadh: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a technical cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Human Rights Commission (HRC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the framework of enhancing institutional partnership and expanding areas of joint coordination on issues »»»

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defense and other fields. Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, his first since the two countries e»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s role as a strategic trade partner between Europe, Asia, and Africa is strengthening, an official said, highlighting opportunities for expanded distribution and logistics cooperation as geopolitical shifts reshape global commerce. Dr. Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, emphasised Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 17th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum opened in Doha yesterday under the theme “The Palestinian Cause and the Regional Balance of Power in the Context of an Emerging Multipolar World,” with wide participation from decision-makers, experts, and media professionals from around the wor»»»

Washington: Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) participated in the 2026 Global Faith Forum (GFF), held in Washington, DC, under the theme: “Building a culture of kindness for the common good.” DICID was represented by its Chairman of the Board of Directors Prof. Ibrahim Saleh»»»

Ljubljana: Qatar, alongside Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Egypt, and Bahrain, participated on Friday in Ljubljana in a high-level meeting on regional issues with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia H E Tanja Fajo»»»

US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised Honduran counterpart Nasry Asfura, whom he endorsed on the campaign trail, following a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Asfura, a conservative businessman and former mayor of Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, was sworn in last week after winning November e»»»

As the recent fighting between government forces and Kurdish-led forces in Syria’s north may suggest, the last thing the country needs is more armed groups. Yet in the case of Saraya Ansar al-Sunna, that is what it appears to have. A Salafi-jihadist formation, it has emerged as a new actor on the S»»»

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s reputation as one of the world’s most dynamic and successful business pioneers is under intense scrutiny due to his controversial ownership of the Washington Post. For decades, the liberal-leaning legacy paper has been regarded as one of America’s most feted media organi»»»

Dubai is transforming the way its residents move – on roads, tracks, underground and in the sky. With autonomous vehicles, trackless trams, electric pods, micromobility networks, pedestrian-friendly “super blocks”, the Loop and flying taxis, the emirate is rapidly moving towards a smarter, greener »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly 70% of Germans disapprove of Friedrich Merz's performance as chancellor of Germany, the Bild newspaper reported on Saturday, citing an INSA Institute survey. The poll showed 67% dissatisfaction with Merz, which is up 5 points from January, 23% approval (down 5 points), and»»»

Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the search for the 84-year-old Arizona resident entered its seventh day. "We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mot»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Crises that have rocked Germany since 2020 have cost its economy around 940 billion euros ($1.1 trillion) in lost added value, a research conducted by the German Economic Institute (IW) revealed on Saturday. "Since 2020, various crises have resulted in the German economy sufferin»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Ukraine should stop pushing in Brussels to cut Hungary off from cheap Russian energy, warning that “as long as Ukraine does this, Ukraine is our enemy.” “Ukrainians need to understand that they must give up their constant demands. In Brussels, they constan»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: A bout of intense winter weather swept across parts of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning and outbreaks of low‑lying fog as forecasters warned of unsettled conditions. Residents in the northern emirates reported torrential showers, with rainwate»»»

February 8, 2026 sees Japanese and Thai voters head to the polls as political leaders in both countries seek to shape their nation's respective political direction for the next four years. In Japan the general el»»»

February 8, 2026 sees Japanese and Thai voters head to the polls as political leaders in both countries seek to shape their nation's respective political direction for the next four years. In Japan the general el»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in the US capitol Washington on February 11, with Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional fallout from renewed diplomacy high on the agenda. »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in the US capitol Washington on February 11, with Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional fallout from renewed diplomacy high on the agenda. »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump in the US capitol Washington on February 11, with Iran’s nuclear programme and the wider regional fallout from renewed diplomacy high on the agenda. »»»

A joyride at the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, India, collapsed on Saturday evening, injuring 13 people and killing a police inspector. The accident occurred when a “tsunami” swing snapped mid-air and fell to the ground. Video footage from the fair shows the ride breaking mid-air and crashing, trigg»»»

Polls opened on Sunday in parliamentary elections that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will deliver her struggling party a decisive win, allowing her to advance an ambitious conservative agenda. Takaichi is popular personally, but the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has go»»»

The Washington Post said Saturday its CEO and publisher Will Lewis was leaving effective immediately, just days after the storied newspaper owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made drastic job cuts that angered readers. Though newspapers across the United States have been facing brutal i»»»

Dubai: The way you experience Dubai's beaches is about to change dramatically. Picture this: More night swimming options under smart lighting systems, AI-enabled rescue technology watching over you, a 38-metre observation tower offering panoramic coastal views, a beach exclusively dedicated to wome»»»

A federal grand jury in northern Ohio on Friday indicted Shannon Mathre for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance, who is seen applauding a goal during the USA women's hockey game against Czechia on Thursday. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Feb. 7 (UPI) -- A federal gra»»»

Four Indian students were among several people injured in a stabbing attack at a foreign students’ hostel in Ufa, Russia, the Indian Embassy in Moscow confirmed Saturday. The incident took place in the sports hall of a medical university dormitory in Bashkortostan Republic, according to local media»»»

The UAE is set for unsettled weather on Sunday, with partly cloudy to overcast skies and a chance of rainfall across coastal, northern, and eastern areas. Daytime showers are possible, and humidity is expected to rise by night, potentially leading to light mist in some coastal regions. Also Read: U»»»

Ilia Malinin of United States slides across the ice during the Men's Singles Figure Skating Team Event in Milan, Italy, after several fires damaged Italian rail lines on Saturday morning. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Several fires damaged Italy's northern rail line on »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack. According to excerpts published on his official Telegram channel, Araghchi said Iran’s missile programme wa»»»

Haiti has lacked elected national officials for three years, with a Transitional Presidential Council nominally in charge. Despite this, armed gangs control large parts of the country, including areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The council’s mandate ends today, yet there is no clear plan for s»»»

A Filipino expat in the UAE has won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery, and the timing couldn’t have been more significant.Marvin Jacob Ida, who has been a resident for more than a decade, hit the Lucky Day category prize on his very first attempt. The win comes at a particularly meaningful time, as his »»»

Pakistani Shiite Muslims attend a protest against the suicide bombing that killed dozens at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday. Photo by Arshad Arbab/EPA Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Investigators arrested four suspects, including the alleged mastermind, in Friday's mosque bombing that killed 31 and »»»

The chief executive of the Washington Post is stepping down, the newspaper has announced, days after overseeing mass lay-offs. Will Lewis said it was the right time to leave, saying in a message to staff that was shared online that "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the paper's future. O»»»

Wallace Nagedzi Watts had been going to Seahawks games for almost three decades when a historical discovery helped supercharge his fandom - and deepened his connection to his indigenous roots. "It kind of changed my whole life," says Watts, a prominent fan of the American football team who goes by »»»

Dubai: For high-net-worth travellers, convenience and continuity are becoming as important as the destinations themselves. Fully curated private jet journeys around the world are gaining traction, and a Dubai-based company has entered the space with a 22-day experience priced at $125,000. Sign up f»»»

"He didn't flinch when the request came in." These are the words of a royal source, when asked if Prince William had shown any resistance to the UK government's request for him to visit Saudi Arabia. "He takes his role as Prince of Wales very seriously, so when the government asks, he goes," the so»»»

A few months ago Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were both working as waiters. Now they are the stars of Heated Rivalry, one of the most talked about shows in the world. Adapted from a novel by Canadian author Rachel Reid, who writes "sexually explicit queer romance novels about hockey players",»»»

In France, all eyes are on Jack Lang, who has been summoned to the Quai d’Orsay tomorrow. The president of the Arab World Institute and his daughter, Caroline Lang, are both the subject of an investigation by the financial prosecutor’s office for aggravated money laundering linked to tax fraud. Fra»»»

US news anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family have released a new video pleading for the safe return of their mother. "We received your message, and we understand," Guthrie said in the video posted to Instagram on Saturday evening, as she is flanked by her two siblings. "We beg you now to return o»»»

Dubai: Buying off-plan property has become one of the most popular ways to enter Dubai’s housing market, appealing to first-time buyers, long-term residents and investors looking to spread payments over several years. The model offers lower entry prices, flexible payment plans and the potential for»»»

Investigators towed a car and obtained video footage of a vehicle of interest but have no firm leads on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie, 84, after she went missing from her Tucson home early Sunday morning. Image by the Department of Justice/FBI Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Investigators towed a vehicle and se»»»

Manila: Tropical storm Basyang (international name Penha), the second storm to hit the Philippines in 2026, caused at least 12 deaths, mainly from landslides and drowning in Mindanao. The storm brought heavy rains in northern Mindanao, affecing more than 232,000 people residing in 517 villages in R»»»

The lead singer and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has died after a battle with cancer, the rock band announced on X. He was 47. "He will be deeply missed and forever remembered," the band said in a statement on Saturday. The band is best known for 2000s rock hits like Kryptonite, Here Wi»»»

The United States wants Kyiv and Moscow to end the nearly four-year war by June, and has offered to host talks between the two sides next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, h»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The longstanding relations between Iran and Qatar have consistently been founded on mutual respect, good neighbourliness, and deep historical, cultural, and human ties, Ambassador of Iran to Qatar HE Dr Ali Salehabadi has said. He noted that, in recent years, these relations ha»»»