Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat
Sir Keir Starmer told Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday that it would be "wrong" to apply tariffs to allies opposing a US takeover of Greenland, No 10 has said. It is the first time the two leaders have spoken since the US president vowed to impose a 10% levy on goods imported from eight Europ»»»
Europe responds to tariff war launched by Trump over Greenland: What we know so far
US President Donald Trump has announced additional tariffs on eight European NATO members that oppose his plans to acquire Greenland. A 10% levy is set to take effect on February 1, targeting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland. The tariff is expected to r»»»
Passion by Design: Katharine Pooley on Craft, Commitment & Mentorship
Lani Rose R Dizon With over 23 years of experience in the design industry, Katharine Pooley is an award-winning interior designer who has designed private homes, castles, villas, hotels, chalets and yachts across the globe. She has won numerous awards including British Interior Designer of the Deca»»»
‘Aiming for Growth in the New Year’
Lani Rose R Dizon A couple of weeks into the new year, many are probably still in the middle of their annual planning for 2026, while others might still be working on their vision boards or new year’s resolutions. The new year is always a good opportunity for new beginnings. Qatar Tribune spoke to »»»
CB posts QR 2.2 bn net profit for 2025, unveils 2026–2030 strategic plan
Tribune News Network Doha The Commercial Bank and its subsidiaries announced a net profit after tax of QR2,204.9 million (QR2.2 billion) for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting resilient performance despite higher provisions, increased operating expenses, and challenging market conditions. »»»
Strong start to trap events at Asian Shotgun C’ship Doha 2026
QNA Doha The trap competitions of the Asian Shotgun Championship Doha 2026 kicked off at the Lusail Shooting Complex on Sunday. The competition continues until Wednesday with the participation of 196 male and female shooters representing 17 countries. Sunday’s competitions were strong and exciting,»»»
Aspetar sets a new benchmark in football injury prevention
Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital has set a new benchmark in football injury prevention with the successful rollout of its pioneering Sports Injury and Illness Risk Management Plan (RMP) tool across all 18 professional football clubs in Qatar. This league‑w»»»
Qatar to participate in GCC Civil Retirement and Social Insurance Agencies meet
QNA Doha The General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (Daman) will participate in the 63rd meeting of the Technical Committee of Civil Retirement and Social Insurance Agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Hosted by Dubai, the three-day meeting begins today with the part»»»
Msheireb Downtown Doha welcomes Qatar Tourism headquarters relocation
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has announced the relocation of Qatar Tourism headquarters to Msheireb Downtown Doha. This move enhances Msheireb Downtown Doha’s position as Qatar’s premier destination for leading government institutions and major organisations. The relocation provide»»»
Vodafone showcases smart technology and connectivity solutionsat DIMDEX 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar is participating in the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), taking place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), under the patronage of the Amir of the State of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Tha»»»
QC delivers vital assistance to Sudanese refugees in Chad
Tribune News Network Doha Amid the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by thousands of Sudanese refugees fleeing armed conflict, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors, announced the provision of humanitarian assistance to Iriba Camp in the Wadi Fira region of eastern Chad at the b»»»
Amir, Prime Minister of Canada commit to deepening bilateral engagement and economic cooperation: joint statement
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and His Excellency Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, met Sunday in Doha to elevate bilateral ties and set clear priorities for increasing trade and investment. The meeting comes in the context of Prime Minister Carney’s visit t»»»
Students set to return for ShellEco-marathon at Lusail Circuit
Tribune News Network Doha The countdown has begun as students from across Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa prepare to arrive for the second edition of Shell Eco-marathon in Qatar. This prestigious event, hosted under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al T»»»
1st electric vehicle charging station installed at HIA
QNA Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station for the public has been installed at the ground level of the airport’s East car park. The airport said that this development was achieved thanks to a collaboration with the Qatar General E»»»
MoJ, Qatar Int’l Court weigh up Doha Legal Forum agenda
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) have organised a press conference on the inaugural Doha Legal Forum, slated to be convened from January 26 to 27, 2026. The forum will be held under the title “Emerging Trends and Forward‑Loo»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Mercosur and EU finalise historic trade deal in Paraguay ceremony
The European Union and Mercosur concluded a free trade agreement on January 17 in Asunción, bringing to an end 25 years of on-and-off negotiations between the two blocs. Senior officials from both sides gathered in the Par»»»
Trump sets $1B fee to join 'Board of Peace' - UPI.com
President Donald Trump, pictured Friday at the White House before boarding Marine One en route to Palm Beach, announced that his "Board of Peace" carries a $1 billion price tag for a seat at the table. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Membership to President Donald Trump's »»»
EU weighs response to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland
It's not yet a full year since European leaders buckled up for President Trump's second term, and now this rollercoaster ride feels it has reached its most dangerous turn yet. The occupant on the White House is dangling the threat of economic punishment over the heads of countries that are supporti»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Saturday until 00:00 GMT
3270830 KUWIAT -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the commencement of phase two of President Trump's plan to end Gaza conflict. 3270880 MANAMA -- Bahrain receives US invitation to join the Board of Peace that will oversee the implementation of Trump's plan to end Gaza conflict. 327»»»
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
Brussels: European leaders on Sunday slammed US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, warning transatlantic ties were at risk. Several European countries including Denmark, of which Greenland is an autonomous territory said they "stand united"»»»
Commercial Bank reports financial year 2025 net profit before Pillar Two Tax of QR2,384.4 million
Doha, Qatar: The Commercial Bank (P.S.Q.C.) (the “Bank”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) announced today its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group reported Net Profit before Pillar Two Tax of QAR 2,384.4 million for FY 2025, down from QAR 3,032.1 million in FY 2024. Co»»»
Egypt poised to become regional automotive manufacturing hub: General Motors
General Motors believes Egypt has the fundamentals to become a regional centre for automotive manufacturing and exports to the Middle East and Africa, according to Sharon Nishi, Chair and Managing Director of General Motors Egypt & Africa. Speaking to Daily News Egypt, Nishi said the company is wor»»»
Housing minister orders fast-tracked completion of New Capital’s Business District
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny held a regular meeting to review progress on the Central Business District (CBD) project in the New Administrative Capital, as well as the Downtown Towers and Lagoons project in New Alamein City. At the outset of the meeting, E»»»
Gold prices rise by EGP 325 since start of 2026 in Egypt: iSagha
Gold prices posted strong gains in Egypt over the past week, tracking a parallel rise in global markets, with prices climbing by around 1.9% amid escalating geopolitical tensions and political uncertainty, according to a report by iSagha. Saied Embaby, CEO of iSagha, said local gold prices increase»»»
Egypt promotes private sector partnership to accelerate textile, garment industry development
Egypt’s Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, Mohamed El-Shimy, held a meeting with representatives from the Ready-Made Garments and Home Textiles Chamber, the Textile Industries Chamber, and the Apparel Export Council to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with companies affiliated to the Hold»»»
Egyptian Competition Authority approves five major mergers, acquisitions
The Economic Concentration Review Committee at the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved a series of significant mergers and acquisitions across multiple sectors. Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) will acquire 100% of the shares of John Wood Group. Meanwhile, the SPEBEF 3»»»
FRA grants fintech licence to Granite, enabling Egypt’s first fully digital money market account
Granite Financial Holding, a digitally enabled asset management company, has received a fintech licence from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), paving the way for the immediate launch of its proprietary mobile application, the Granite Money Market Account (Granite MMA). The launch follows an»»»
Kurdish forces risk turning to 'guerrilla' warfare as Syrian army advances
Kurdish-led forces withdrew from Syria's largest oil field on Sunday, according to a conflict monitor, as government troops expanded their control over vast areas in the country's north and east. As the Syrian army continues to advance into Kurdish-held territories, the Kurdish forces may resort to»»»
Occasionally heavy rain late at night over north and east
Tunis, Jan. 18 (TAP) - The weather will be heavily cloudy on Sunday night across the North and the Centre and locally in the South, with intermittent thundery rain.Rainfall may be occasionally heavy toward the end of the night, especially in the...»»»
Live: European nations targeted by Trump 'stand united' over Greenland tariffs threat
European nations threatened with new tariffs if they oppose US President Donald Trump's plans for Greenland said on Sunday that they "stand united". Such threats "undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral", said a joint statement from the UK, France, Denmark, Germa»»»
European governments condemn Trump's tariff threats over Greenland
European governments blasted US President Donald Trump’s announcement that eight countries will face 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland beginning next month. Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland are on Trump's list, though it w»»»
Pezeshkian warns attack on Khamenei would mean war with Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would constitute "all-out war" with the Iranian nation, The Iranian president posted the statement in response to repo»»»
Putin attempting knockout blow by freezing Ukraine into submission
Over the last week, Russia has launched a massive barrage of drones and missiles against not just Ukraine’s generating capacity, half of which has already been destroyed, but against the power grid that distributes what power is still produced. »»»
Putin attempting knockout blow by freezing Ukraine into submission
Over the last week, Russia has launched a massive barrage of drones and missiles against not just Ukraine’s generating capacity, half of which has already been destroyed, but against the power grid that distributes what power is still produced. »»»
Ministry of Sports and Youth launches 'Generation Proactive' program
Doha,Qatar: Represneted by its Youth Affairs Department, the Ministry of Sports and Youth launched Sunday the 'Generation Proactive' program, one of the national programs aimed at empowering Qatari youth and building their capacities in the field of designing and implementing youth initiatives with»»»
Active duty soldiers on standby for possible Minneapolis deployment - UPI.com
Anti Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protesters march after groups from competing protests confronted each other in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Approximately 1,500 active-duty soldiers are standing by for a potent»»»