Two dead, several injured in mass shooting at Brown University in US
Two people were killed on Saturday and nine were wounded in a shooting at Brown University, the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island said. The suspect remains at large, according to police. A gunman killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday at Brown University, plunging the eastern US camp»»»
QRCS concludes specialised medical convoy in Niger
Doha, Qatar: In support of the health system in Niger, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has successfully concluded a specialised medical convoy dedicated to treating eye diseases in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and the»»»
December 14, 1955: Bulgaria Joins United Nations as Full Member
Bulgaria became a full member of the United Nations 70 years ago on Sunday. The country joined the world body on December 14, 1955, by a resolution of the UN General Assembly. According to information from BTA's Reference Desk, Bulgaria's admission to the UN marked the country's emergence from inte»»»
Adrenaline and tradition at Liwa International Festival 2026
Abu Dhabi: Day Three of the Liwa International Festival 2026 kicks off today with the bike race, part of the festival’s sports programme, in a highly competitive and thrilling atmosphere, drawing broad participation from motorsports enthusiasts. The event features five categories and follows a stra»»»
QNB Group supports QC’s directory as strategic partner
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and QNB Group recently signed a sponsorship agreement for the Commercial & Industrial Directory 2025, under which QNB will support the directory as strategic partner. This partnership comes as part of the bank’s firm commitment to supporting SMEs sector and economic »»»
Anti-narcotics law enters force Mon., marking milestone in war against traffickers
KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- An Amiri decree published recently on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances, which comes into effect tomorrow, Monday, marks a pivotal turning point in the nation's legislative history.Decree No. (159/2025) establishes a significant and impactful legal framework i»»»
Qatar emerges as regional, global hub for AI technologies
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has positioned itself as a regional and global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The country’s commitment to advance in diversified digital economy is driven by innovation and cutting-edge technologies. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of World Summit A»»»
U.S. Senator: Palmyra attack highlights need to boost Syria’s counterterrorism capacity
Washington, Dec. 14 (SANA) U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said that the terrorist attack targeting a joint Syrian–U.S. security patrol near the city of Palmyra underscores the urgent need to strengthen Syria’s capacity to combat terrorism. In a post on the X platform, Shaheen expressed her condolences»»»
U-23 Gulf Cup: Qatar face Iraq in semi-final
Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on Iraq today in the semi-final of the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup at the Ibrahim Khalfan Pitch at Aspire Zone. Qatar booked their place in the last four after finishing second in Group A with seven points. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Kuwait, followed by»»»
Salah sets up goal on return to Liverpool action
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton yesterday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came o»»»
Olaroiu credits teamwork for UAE’s impressive Arab Cup run
Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates have emerged as surprise semi-finalists at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with coach Cosmin Olaroiu crediting teamwork for his side’s fine run in the tournament. After advancing to the knockout stage from a tough group that also featured Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait»»»
Barak condemns terrorist attack on joint Syrian–U.S. patrol near Palmyra
Washington, Dec. 1 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak strongly condemned Saturday’s terrorist attack on Syrian and U.S. forces near Palmyra while they were conducting a joint patrol. In a post on X, Barak said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist ambush that targeted a joint pat»»»
Al Waha Motors opens new MHero showroom
Doha, Qatar: Al Waha Motors, the authorized distributor of MHero in Qatar, announced the opening of its new MHero showroom on Al Salwa Road. The new showroom marks a significant milestone in Al Waha’s partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng. To commemorate the occasion, Al Waha Motors ho»»»
Arman and RB Mary Lylah secure top honours
Doha, Qatar: Arman wrapped up an exciting evening at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday, clinching the mile contest for 3YO+ Local Purebred Arabians by a short head to land the Late Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Trophy. Trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden by James Doyle, the victory highlight»»»
Twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum sets off in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum opened yesterday in Doha. The event is organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and runs from December 13-14, 2025. This year’s forum is structured around two parallel tracks: the first examines “Arab Gulf States and Transformat»»»
Electrifying quarters push attendance past one million
Doha, Qatar: The quarter-final stage of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 delivered a thrilling blend of technical brilliance and fierce competition, but its most striking achievement was off the pitch: the four matches pushed total tournament attendance past the one-million mark, a »»»
MoPH enhances preparedness of school health providers to manage asthma cases in govt schools
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has recently organised a training workshop for around 90 health service providers from the Primary Health Care Corporation working in government schools, to strengthen their readiness to manage asthma cases within the school environment and equip them with»»»
Saudi Smart Grid Conference 2025 Kicks Off in Riyadh on Monday
The 13th Saudi Smart Grid Conference (SASG 2025) is set to kick off in Riyadh from December 15 to 17 under the theme "Innovation Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow." Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, the conference brings together experts from 25 countries and features 28 panel disc»»»
Germany Says Foils Plot to Attack Christmas Market
German authorities said Saturday they had arrested five men on suspicion of involvement in a plot to plough a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. Officials have been on high alert during the festive season, after a deadly car-ramming attack at a market in the city of Magdeburg last Christmas»»»
Doha Equestrian Tour unveils brand identity and logo
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 Organising Committee has unveiled the tour’s new brand identity and logo, reflecting the 10 rounds that make up this year’s edition and embodying the tournament’s deep connection to equestrian heritage and the sporting excellence that distinguishes Doha on»»»
Wounded Palestinians from Gaza thank Qatar for renewed hope
Doha, Qatar: As Qatar once again united Arab nations in Doha during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, strong messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people were on display across the capital. For years, Qatar has spared no effort in supporting Palestinians, ranging from mediation initiatives and humanita»»»
US Police Search Brown University after Shooter Kills 2
A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson said she was told that 10 people who were sho»»»
Clemency for retirement: the deal shaking Israel
In what might be the most critical moment in Israel’s political history, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands on the brink of a judicial reckoning that could bring an end to his decades-long career. More than the potential fall of a politician, it could mark the end of a leader who has dominate»»»
Manhunt continues after two killed in US university shooting
A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Officials say the gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Saturday at the Barus and Holley engineering building on the east»»»
6 Peacekeepers Killed in Drone Strike on UN Facility in Sudan
A drone strike hit a United Nations facility in Sudan on Saturday, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of Kordofan, Guterres said in a statement. "Attacks as the one today »»»
Qatar’s growing role as global mediator 'deeply necessary': Ex-Finnish President
Doha, Qatar: Former President of Finland and member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation, H E Tarja Halonen, has praised Qatar’s growing role as a global mediator, describing its efforts as both “difficult” and deeply necessary at a time when international diplomacy »»»
Over 300 Palestinians Died From Israeli Attacks Since Ceasefire Began
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip took effect on October 10. More than 300 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire with the Palestinian movement Hamas took effect, the New York Times reported, citing local health offici»»»
When it Rains in Dubai, Bollywood’s timeless affair with monsoons feels personal
Dubai: Long before Bollywood discovered the humble lip-lock, we had thunder, lightning, and bodacious leading ladies in very transparent chiffon saris doing all the talking. Rain wasn’t climate; it was chemistry for Bollywood filmmakers. Rain-soaked saris gave Hindi cinema its most stylish metaphor»»»
Rain in Dubai: Why I love this rare seasonal shower over a weekend
Dubai: I woke up to rain in Dubai, which immediately makes it a good day. Because rain on a weekend isn’t an inconvenience — it’s a luxury. The sound of raindrops tapping insistently against my window was a reminder that even in a city built for sun and speed, nature still occasionally steals the s»»»
Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life during secret escape from Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition figure and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she feared for her life during a clandestine journey out of Venezuela to reach Norway for the award ceremony, describing a high-risk sea escape carried out with US support. FRANCE 24 spoke to her daughter Ana C»»»
Israel says it killed top Hamas weapon commander in Gaza strike
Israel said Saturday it had killed top Hamas commander Raed Saad in a strike in Gaza after an explosive device wounded two Israeli soldiers in the south of the territory as both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire that took effect on October 10. Israel said it killed a top Ham»»»
France to vaccinate cattle against lumpy skin disease as farmers protest mass culling policy
France’s agriculture ministry said on Saturday that one million head of cattle would be vaccinated against lumpy skin disease in the coming weeks, as farmers blocked roads to protest mass culling measures ordered after multiple outbreaks of the virus. France will vaccinate 1 million head of cattle »»»
Cambodia says Thailand still bombing despite Trump ceasefire claim
Cambodia said on Saturday that Thai jets continued bombing its territory hours after US President Donald Trump said the two neighbours had agreed to halt border fighting. The conflict, which stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their frontier, has killed »»»
'They have no border': Ukraine's integration into EU by 2027 deemed unlikely by diplomats
The US plan to end the war in Ukraine allows for Kyiv to join the EU in 2027, a senior official said Friday. Even if the bloc's Moscow-friendly governments such as Hungary were to agree to Ukraine's accession, complex questions would need to be quickly resolved, European diplomats and officials sai»»»
Belarus frees opposition figure Kolesnikova, Nobel laureate Bialiatski in US-brokered deal
Belarus on Saturday released 123 political prisoners, including protest leader Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, in a US-brokered deal involving a partial lifting of Western sanctions, according to rights groups and state media. Belarus has freed protest leader Maria»»»
Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 8 on campus
Providence, Rhode Island: A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson said she was told »»»
How broken family bonds can lead to drug addiction
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have released a hard-hitting awareness video warning families that emotional neglect and weak communication can leave children vulnerable to drug abuse. Shared on the police’s official social media platforms, the video is part of an ongoing anti-narcotics campaign. It tells »»»
Rainfall to sweep through the UAE, residents urged to prepare for unstable weather
Dubai: The UAE is set to experience unsettled weather conditions starting today, Sunday, with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasting partly to mostly cloudy skies and scattered rainfall, particularly across coastal and northern regions. The weather shift is accompanied by a drop in te»»»
Australia’s social media ban for children is a wake-up call for all of us
While moderating a book discussion recently, I joked how lucky my generation was to have grown up in the 80s and 90s without cellphones, where we did all the stupid things kids would do but thank goodness there was no evidence on video! Many in the audience laughed and lamented too as parents said »»»
Global shipping rates surge to multi-year highs, raising export costs for GCC oil, LNG
Dubai: A rare year-end spike in global shipping rates is creating new challenges for the energy exporters worldwide, even across the Gulf, with freight costs for crude, LNG and bulk commodities climbing to levels not typically seen at this time of year. Tanker earnings on key crude routes have surg»»»
First it was K-pop, now it's K-food. Here's how to bring Korean cooking into your kitchen
Standing around a kitchen island with a small group of other food writers, I pull on a pair of plastic gloves and begin massaging a bright red paste into wedges of cabbage. We are in Korean-American TV chef Judy Joo's London flat, learning how to make kimchi from scratch. Kimchi - sharp, funky, fer»»»
'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
Disaster, catastrophe and nightmare. That's how Hollywood's creative workers describe the fall of the once mighty Warner Bros, as Netflix and Paramount battle to buy the historic studio and tinsel town braces for more upheaval and job losses. Warner's decline and impending sale – whether it's to Pa»»»
Israel ‘temporarily suspends’ strike on south Lebanon at the request of the Lebanese army – Ya Libnan
Share: JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it would “temporarily” suspend a strike planned for Saturday that was intended to target what it described as Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon. A November 2024 ceasefire sought to end over a year of fighting between Israel and the Hez»»»
I'm Muslim but I mark Shabbat': How an Indian man is keeping a Jewish legacy alive
Sarah Cohen's Home. That's the sign welcoming anyone who walks into Thaha Ibrahim's shop in a narrow cobbled lane in the southern Indian city of Kochi. The bustling street, where vendors sell everything from antiques to Persian carpets and spices, is called Jew Town - some decades ago, every house »»»
Amy Schumer announces split from husband of seven years
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer has announced that she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, are getting a divorce after seven years of marriage. The Trainwreck star said in a social media post on Friday, alongside a photo of the two of them on the subway, that they had made the "difficult decision»»»
Another De Arrascaeta masterclass sees Flamengo set up final with PSG
Tribune News Network Doha Three days after they eased past Cruz Azul to win the FIFA Derby of the Americas, CR Flamengo have collected more silverware as they defeated Pyramids FC 2-0 to win the FIFA Challenger Cup. Victory has also secured the Rio giants a ticket to the final of the FIFA Intercont»»»
Bahrain envoy renews commitment to deepen strategic ties with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Bahrain to Qatar HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Ghatam has expressed his pride in the enduring and brotherly relations between Bahrain and Qatar. Speaking at a grand gala reception to celebrate Bahrain’s 36th National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin »»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa crowns Polo AlMarsa Qatar winners
Tribune News Network Doha Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion with an awards ceremony, marking a memorable finale to a landmark second day that drew more than 3,000 spectators, including VIPs, celebrities, sponsor leadership, media representatives, and public guests. The ceremo»»»
Filipino students from Qatar make history, qualify for Oxford debate finals
Filipino students from Philippine School Doha (PSD) and Beta Cambridge School (BCS) have achieved a historic milestone for both Qatar and the Philippines after qualifying to represent Qatar at the Oxford Schools Debating Competition Finals Day, set to take place on March 14, 2026 at the world-renow»»»
AZF, Suhail Group sign pact to support sportsdevelopment in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha In support of public–private partnership and in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 in the fields of sustainable development, sports and national industry, Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) and Suhail Industrial Holding Group have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.»»»