Qatar Tribune 31m

QATARI-SAUDI COORDINATION COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS IN RIYADH

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud co-chaired the eighth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council in Ri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 31m

New MoFA HQ to include public cultural component

Continued from page 1  Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani led the competition in her role as Chairperson of Qatar Blueprint, a comprehensive initiative to guide development across the nation in cooperation with public entities and the private sector.»»»

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Qatar Tribune 31m

QF’s specialised schools’ students enjoy unique learning experience at Lusail Int’l Circuit

Tribune News Network Doha The latest Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix marked a major step toward Lusail International Circuit’s inclusivity through a new collaboration with Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, whose expertise in creating environments that respect individual needs is»»»

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Qatar Tribune 31m

QF schools’ students shine at Int’l Space Challenge in Singapore

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation students continue to strengthen their global presence in scientific innovation after achieving major international success at the International Space Challenge 2025 in Singapore. The competition brought together top student teams from around the world to d»»»

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BBC 31m

Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?

The Duke of Sussex appeared to joke about US President Donald Trump in an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Prince Harry appeared in a US TV sketch with Colbert, where he auditioned as himself for a "Christmas prince" role in a romantic TV film, for the Hallmark Channel. Appearing b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 43m

Qatar allocates key waterfront site to build new MoFA HQs

QNA Doha The State of Qatar on Thursday announced that it is dedicating a key site on Doha’s waterfront to a new headquarters for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), which is known globally for its mediating role. Created to establish a more visible civic presence for the nation’s diplomatic se»»»

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Qatar Tribune 43m

ICE Qatar honours civil engineers driving global impact

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Doha provided the backdrop for a significant gathering of the region’s civil engineering community as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Qatar hosted its much-anticipated Annual Gala Dinner. The event was a vibrant mix of recognition, networking, and forward-thinking dial»»»

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Qatar Tribune 43m

SDC kicks off 23rd anniversary celebrations ‘Spectrum-2025’

Tribune News Network Doha The opening ceremony of Spectrum-2025, marking the 23rd anniversary celebrations of the Skills Development Centre (SDC), was organised at its premises in the New Salata area. The event was inaugurated by India’s Ambassador to Qatar, HE Vipul. SDC welcomed the chief guest w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 43m

Vodafone to give away over 100 prizesthroughout FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025

Tribune News Network Doha As the official Technology Sponsor of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, Vodafone Qatar has announced a dynamic lineup of tournament activations that will run across multiple venues, offering fans more than 100 prizes to be won throughout the competition. Renowned presenter Abdulra»»»

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Qatar Tribune 43m

MCIT launches phase two of Adopt Microsoft Copilot programme, honours graduates of the first batch

QNA Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) launched the second phase of the Adopt Microsoft Copilot programme and celebrated the graduation of the first batch of the programme, in which nine governmental and semi-governmental entities participated. Assistant Undersecr»»»

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BBC 50m

'All Israeli people are with us', say parents of last dead hostage in Gaza

The parents of the last dead hostage in Gaza have spoken to the BBC about their desperate wait for his body to be returned. Itzik and Talik Gvili insisted the Gaza peace deal could not progress until Hamas handed over the remains of their son Ran, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer also known as »»»

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UPI 1h

Look: Raccoon ransacks liquor store, passes out drunk in bathroom - UPI.com

A Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter officer responded to an ABC store in Ashland, Va., to remove a raccoon that ransacked the store and passed out drunk in the bathroom. Photo courtesy of Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter/Facebook Dec. 3 (UPI) -- An animal control officer was »»»

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UPI 1h

Look: Furry felons: 5 true stories of creature crime - UPI.com

Cats, raccoons and other furry critters wreaked havoc across the United States in 2025. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 4 (UPI) -- There are many persuasive reasons to love animals: they can be cute, cuddly and occasionally even hilarious. But sometimes even the most precious pet»»»

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UPI 1h

Pacific Northwest braces for flooding rain, lots of snow - UPI.com

A man clears a sidewalk of snow after a snowstorm hit the Seattle area in 2012. A storm this week will raise snow levels in the Cascades and through the Pacific Northwest, forecasters say. Rainfall along the coasts of British Columbia, Washington and northern and central Oregon through Friday will »»»

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BBC 1h

Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon?

This week saw more fruitless talks about ending the war in Ukraine, the head of the OBR resign over a publishing mistake and the King host a glittering state banquet for the German president. But how much attention did you pay to what else happened in the world over the past seven days? Quiz collat»»»

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UPI 2h

Vatican commission votes against allowing women to be deacons - UPI.com

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile as he arrives for the weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, in May. On Thursday, a papal commission announced it had voted against allowing women to be deacons. File Photo by Angelo Carconi/EPA Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A commission chosen by t»»»

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TAP 2h

International drug trafficking ring dismantled, over 420kg of cannabis seized (National Guard)

Tunis, Dec. 4 (TAP) - National Guard units dismantled a major international network specialised in importing and distributing narcotics, following precise intelligence work.The operation resulted in the seizure of more than 420 kg of cannabis, as...»»»

Kathimerini 2h

Taxi drivers in Athens suspend strike due to severe weather

Taxi drivers in the Athens region have suspended a planned 24-hour strike because of the ongoing Storm Byron, which is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to much of Attica, their union announced Thursday. The Attica Taxi Drivers’ Union (SATA) said taxis will resume normal service at 6 a.m. Friday»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Hosts Qatar held as Khribin’s late stunner snatches Syria a point

DOHA: Omar Khribin smashed a sensational late equaliser with a powerful strike from outside the box to earn Syria a dramatic 1-1 draw against hosts Qatar at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday. The draw leaves Qatar’s Arab Cup hopes hanging by a thread. With just one point from two matches, t»»»

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Sana 2h

UN Security Council delegation supports Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

Damascus, Dec. 4 (SANA) Members of the United Nations Security Council delegation, during the visit to Damascus on Thursday, reaffirmed the Council’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity.At a press conference held at the Semiramis Hotel, Slovenia’s Permane»»»

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UPI 2h

Van Epps sworn in 2 days after winning a Tennessee special election - UPI.com

1 of 3 | House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., shakes hands with Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tenn., during a swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol on Thursday morning. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tenn., was sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on th»»»

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UPI 2h

Trinidad and Tobago confirms U.S. radar installation to combat drugs - UPI.com

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Gravely arrives in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, in late October to conduct military exercises over several days as part of Washington's naval deployment in the Caribbean Sea. File Photo by Andrea de Silva/EPA Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kaml»»»

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Sana 3h

UN Security Council delegation briefed on Sweida Investigation Committee in Damascus

Damascus, Dec. 4 (SANA) Members of the United Nations Security Council delegation, which visited Syria on Thursday, were briefed by the National Committee for Investigating the Events in Sweida on its working methodology and operational framework, as part of efforts to support the course of justice»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

New Hamas Security Measures amid Fears of Overseas Assassinations

Hamas is increasingly bracing for what it sees as a looming Israeli assassination attempt against senior figures operating outside Palestinian territory. Senior officials in the movement told Asharq Al-Awsat that concern has been mounting over a potential strike targeting Hamas’s top echelon, parti»»»

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Gulf News 3h

IndiGo chaos latest updates: UAE flight delays, apology issued, DGCA waiver likely

Dubai: India’s IndiGo has apologised to passengers after three days of widespread disruption that has severely impacted flights and operations across its domestic and international network. In a statement issued on Thursday, the airline said it “deeply regrets the inconvenience caused” and acknowle»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Contrary to the government’s claims, the Szőlő Street scandal does involve children

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Adam Glapinski: there is still a chance for increased inflation

NBP President Adam Glapiński said inflation is expected to remain within the bank’s target range, with core inflation dropping below 3%, its lowest in six years. Although a slight price increase may occur early next year, falling electricity tariffs could further ease inflation. Glapiński pointed t»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

OpenAI takes over Polish startup Neptune AI

OpenAI has acquired Poland-based Neptune.ai, a startup specializing in tools for monitoring and analyzing AI model training. Neptune, originally spun out of Deepsense in 2018, had already been working closely with OpenAI, and its technology will now be fully integrated into OpenAI’s training ecosys»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Polish FinQbit to use quantum computers to assess financial risks

FinQbit, a Polish deep-tech startup, raised PLN 3 million to build a SaaS platform that lets financial institutions run complex risk-analysis models on quantum computers and GPU accelerators. Founded by industry veterans Tomasz Ćwik and Rafał Pracht, the company converts mathematical problems into »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Tribal Clashes Behind Killing of Yasser Abu Shabab

Sources in Gaza said the killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of an armed militia opposed to Hamas, unfolded against the backdrop of a tribal confrontation, with two members of his own Tarabin clan implicated in the attack. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the two assailants, from the Deba»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iraqi woman who kissed UAE flag gets emotional welcome in Dubai

Dubai: The UAE has welcomed an Iraqi woman — affectionately known as the Mother of the Iraqis — after her touching gesture during the Iraq–UAE football match won the hearts of thousands. Her visit was arranged through a personal initiative by Emirati journalist and content creator Jassim Al Shuhaim»»»

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BBC 3h

German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis

Germany's president has drawn a parallel between his country's ties with the UK post-Brexit to the recent reunion of the famously feuding Oasis brothers. Frank-Walter Steinmeier told MPs and peers that after the UK split from the EU there was disappointment and uncertainty - but that both sides had»»»

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Kathimerini 3h

Farmers’ blockades cause long truck lines at Greek borders

Farmers and livestock breeders in Central and Western Macedonia continued intermittent blockades of border crossings into Greece on Thursday, disrupting international freight and passenger traffic. The Promachonas customs checkpoint on the Greece-Bulgaria border reopened in the afternoon, with prot»»»

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BNE 3h

MACRO ADVISORY: Mongolia on the mend

Mongolia has faced several major crises over the past five years. It has survived and has adapted to some or is in the process of adapting to others. Today, the country is more stable, both politically and economically, than it has been for a long time. The outlook for 2026 looks favourable both fo»»»

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Sana 4h

Olabi: For the first time, Security Council is united in support of Syria

Damascus,Dec.4 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, described the Security Council delegation’s visit on Thursday to Damascus as a historic moment, marking the Council’s first unified stance in support of Syria. In a statement to SANA, Olabi said that the ti»»»

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BBC 4h

Netherlands and Spain boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Spain and The Netherlands will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after Israel was allowed to compete. They were among a number of countries who had called for Israel to be excluded over the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza, and accusations of unfair voting practices. Despite calls fo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Protesters in Sofia Demand Interior Minister's Resignation

A protest in front of the Ministry of Interior here on Thursday demanded the resignation of Interior Minister Daniel Mitov. The event was organized by the civic movement BOEC with support from the political party Continue the Change. Georgi Georgiev, member of the BOEC management board, said at the»»»

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BBC 4h

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says UK statue is like having 'life-size doll'

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new statue of him in London's Leicester Square, saying it was like having a "life-size doll". "I think I'm looking very handsome. You're also looking very pretty," he told his co-star Kajol, who is also depicted in the statue. "It's like a second tho»»»

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UPI 4h

Ireland called to investigate Microsoft over Israeli military data - UPI.com

The Microsoft logo pictured Oct. 2016 on Sixth Avenue in New York City, N.Y. Irish authorities have been asked to investigate Microsoft over allegations the software giant unlawfully processed data for the Israeli Defense Forces to spy on Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. File Photo »»»

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BBC 4h

US Navy admiral briefs lawmakers over controversial 'double-tap' strike

US Navy Admiral Frank Bradley has begun giving classified briefings to top congressional lawmakers, after a recent controversial American double-strike on a boat that was allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and others in the Trump administration have come u»»»

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UPI 4h

New York Times sues Pentagon over press freedom; demands credentials - UPI.com

The New York Times filed suit against the Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday for its new rules restricting the constitutional rights of journalists. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Dep»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Saudi Industry Ministry Signs MoUs to Advance Manufacturing Empowerment

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has signed a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading local and international companies to advance advanced manufacturing, support local content, and strengthen national supply chains, enhancing the regional and global competitiveness o»»»

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BBC 4h

The Skripal poisonings – have British spies learned the lessons?

When the call came in to the duty officer at MI6 headquarters on the evening of 4 March 2018, it was met with surprise and alarm. One of their agents was lying in a hospital bed, apparently poisoned. The realisation that Sergei Skripal had been targeted within the UK sent shockwaves through the wor»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Sofia District Court Keeps Four Protest Detainees in Custody

Sofia District Court ordered four people detained during the Monday protest in the capital to remain in custody on Thursday. The four individuals are Zhulian Zhelyazkov, Kristiyan Yonchev, Lachezar Tuleshkov and Martin Ivanov, who have been charged with hooliganism during the protest. The decision »»»

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BBC 4h

Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war

President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow disagrees with parts of a US plan on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after talks with US negotiators in the Kremlin. "At times we said that yes, we can discuss this, but to that we can't agree," Putin told India Today. He did not name the sticking points.»»»

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BNE 5h

The Age of Electricity is here -IEA

Electricity is becoming the most important source of energy, but the International Energy Agency warned that the world is entering a period of heightened energy insecurity marked by geopolitical volatility, rising demand, and growing technological vulnerabilities, in its latest World Energy Outlook»»»

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BNE 5h

US lawmaker warns Western Balkans remain “tinderbox”

The Western Balkans remain one of Europe’s most fragile regions and require renewed US engagement to prevent future instability, a senior US lawmaker said on December 2 at a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing examining political tensions in the region. Opening the hearing, titled “Flashpoin»»»

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BBC 5h

EU's former top diplomat Mogherini resigns from post after fraud accusation

Federica Mogherini, the EU's foreign policy chief until 2019, has resigned from a leading role in Belgium after she was detained for questioning and accused in connection with an anti-corruption investigation. The investigation, ordered by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), related to »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

LIVE UPDATE: Syria vs Qatar - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025

Doha: Qatar’s national team enters a must-win battle tonight as they face Syria at Khalifa International Stadium at 8 PM. Qatar sits at the bottom of Group A after losing their opener to Palestine, while Syria comes in with momentum following their victory over Tunisia. In the same group, Palestine»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US, UAE Central Banks on track for final interest rate cut of 2025 next week

Dubai: The US Federal Reserve is all set to deliver another rate cut next week, with markets placing roughly a 90% probability on a 25-basis-point move at the December 10 meeting. The UAE is positioned to follow. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Because the UAE dirham i»»»

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