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.»»»
The Rise of Master Eli: Inspiring Young Champions at Pinoy Taekwondo Center
When Elijah Claravall from Isabela first stepped onto a Taekwondo mat as a young boy, he could not have imagined the journey that lay ahead. What began as a childhood hobby soon became a lifelong passion—one that would take him across borders, transform him into a mentor, and inspire the next gener»»»
QPHI concludes workshop on clinical research in precision medicine and related fields
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), in collaboration with the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) Programme from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the College of Health Sciences at Qatar University, concluded a joint workshop on Clinical Re»»»
QRCS medical convoy restores eyesights, brings hope in Niger
Tribune News Network Doha 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 Corpor»»»
MoPH hones government school health staff skills to manage asthma cases
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) 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 »»»
Department of Meteorology warns of thundery rain, poor visibility, strong wind and high sea
Doha: Weather, inshore, until 6am on Sunday will be partly cloudy with a chance of scattered rain may be thundery at places at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of thundery rain associated with strong wind and poor visibility at places. Offshore, it will»»»
Fake news features in WaPo AI podcast launch – media
The Washington Post’s new AI-based personalized podcasts presented subscribers with invented quotes and factual errors, Semafor reported on Thursday citing internal correspondence at the US newspaper. Rolled out earlier this week, the feature offers mobile app users AI-generated podcasts that autom»»»
Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT
KUWAIT -- Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait's strongest condemnation of the Israeli occupation forces' raid on the headquarters of the UNRWA in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem. CAIRO -- The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Ara»»»
Jordan welcomes UN decision on Israeli occupation obligations over UNRWA
AMMAN, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, received a phone call Friday, from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during which both sides reaffirmed the solid and ongoing cooperation between Jordan and the United Nations »»»
Flamur Noka Dismisses Resignation Claims, Calls for Nationwide Protest
The Secretary General of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Flamur Noka, spoke to the media on Saturday following a meeting of the party’s executive leadership, dismissing reports that he had been asked to resign. Noka said the meeting was held to inform the public about what he described as increasi»»»
Israel announces deadly strike on senior Hamas commander Raed Saad - UPI.com
Israeli officials said they targeted and killed senior Hamas leader Raed Saad and three others while he traveled in a vehicle in northern Gaza on Saturday, the remains of which are pictured. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Israel Defense Forces targeted and killed senior Hamas commande»»»
Irish High Court throws out lawsuit against UAE Foundation
Dubai: An Irish court has brought to an end a seven-month legal battle over the management of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland, after the claimant withdrew his case, prompting the judge to dismiss all allegations and order him to cover full legal costs. The High Court in Dublin ruled followin»»»
Flamengo blank Pyramids to win FIFA Challenger Cup, set up finale with PSG
Doha: CR Flamengo claimed their second consecutive title in Al Rayyan, lifting the FIFA Challenger Cup after an impressive 2-0 victory over Pyramids FC at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. With their second triumph in three days, the Rio giants also sealed a date in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup»»»
Zliten Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with Tangiers Chamber of Commerce to enhance economic cooperation
Zliten Chamber of Commerce announced today that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services of Morocco. The Chamber said this comes as part of its efforts to support the investment environment and strengthen the r»»»
UK: Over 39,000 illegal migrants enter country since early '25
LONDON, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- At least 39,292 illegal migrants entered the UK territory through the English Channel since the beginning of January 2025, traveling in small boats departing from northern France, British Home Office said on Saturday.This is the second-largest annual figure ever, after the »»»
EU Urges Iran to Release Nobel-Prize Winner Mohammadi
The European Union called on Saturday for the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who was detained by Iranian security forces along with at least eight other activists. Brussels described Friday's arrests in the eastern city of Mashhad as "deeply concerning". "The EU urges Irani»»»
Flights between Phnom Penh, Bangkok remain normal despite ongoing border clashes
Phnom Penh: Flights between Phnom Penh and Bangkok as well as those between Siem Reap and Thailand are operating as normal although the Cambodia-Thailand border fighting is still going on, a Cambodian civil aviation spokesperson said on Saturday. "So far, Cambodia's two international airports -- th»»»
Guterres Marks End of UN Mission in Iraq
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday marked in Baghdad the end of the United Nations' political mission in Iraq, which supported the country's transition following the US-led invasion. At Baghdad's request, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will shut down its opera»»»
Israel Suspends Strike on Southern Lebanon Village After Lebanese Army Request
Israel put a planned strike on a village in southern Lebanon on hold on Saturday after the Lebanese army requested access to the site to “address a breach” of a ceasefire agreement, an Israeli military spokesperson said. Earlier in the day, Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the village of»»»
Two men held over Foinikounda double murder to testify by Monday
Two men arrested in connection with a double murder in the seaside village of Foinikounda have been given until Monday to testify before an investigating magistrate, as authorities point to phone calls made minutes after the crime as key evidence. The suspects are a 33-year-old nephew of the campsi»»»
Dubai Police issues public weather alert
Dubai Police has sent out a public safety alert to residents and citizens this evening, warning about adverse weather effects. The alert popped-up on mobiles across the emirate. The authority called on everyone to avoid beaches, refrain from sailing, stay clear of valleys and areas prone to flash f»»»
Dubai: RTA and Parkin address QR code scam
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday addressed an important scam affecting citizens in the UAE. In light of recent reports of unauthorised QR codes on some parking sign poles across the city, RTA and Parkin urged road users to stay vigilant and avoid scanning any QR codes or clic»»»
Dubai: RTA and Parkin address QR code scam
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday addressed an important scam affecting citizens in the UAE. In light of recent reports of unauthorised QR codes on some parking sign poles across the city, RTA and Parkin urged road users to stay vigilant and avoid scanning any QR codes or clic»»»
Erdogan: Planned peace council must address Gaza security problem
ANKARA, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday the scheduled peace council in Gaza must address security problem caused by the Israeli occupation forces.In remarks to reporters aboard a plane while returning home from a visit to Turkmenistan, Erdogan said it is ess»»»
Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike
Israel said it killed a senior Hamas commander on Saturday in a strike on a vehicle inside Gaza. In a statement, the Israeli military said it had "struck a key Hamas terrorist" in Gaza City. The Hamas-run Civil Defence spokesman, Mahmoud Basal, told the BBC that four people were killed in the strik»»»
Cambodia suspends all border crossings with Thailand
Phnom Penh: Cambodia on Saturday suspended all of its border crossings with Thailand, as the two countries remained locked in a deadly military conflict. "The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to fully suspend all entry and exit movements at all Cambodia-Thailand border crossings, effective »»»
Despite Being Previously Inspected by UNIFIL, Israeli Enemy Threatens to Strike House in South Lebanon
The Israeli enemy threatened on Saturday to strike a house that was previously inspected by the UNIFIL at the request of the Mechanism committee, and was proven to be free of weapons The Israeli enemy army issued what it called an “evacuation order” for a house in the southern Lebanese town of Yano»»»
Family of five found dead in apartment after gas leak
Dubai: A family of five — a husband, wife and their three children — were found dead in their apartment in the Boulaq El Dakrour district of Giza, Egyptian authorities said, in what investigators believe was a gas leak that occurred while the family slept. Police received an emergency call reportin»»»
Erdogan: March 10 SDF agreement will strengthen Syria’s unity and stability
Ankara, Dec. 13 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed that Turkey is committed to promoting security, peace, and prosperity for the Syrian people. He said implementing the March 10 agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) would reinforce Syria’s unity, territorial integr»»»
Albania’s opposition calls national protest in Tirana
The leader of Albania’s Democratic Party (PD), Sali Berisha, has announced a nationwide protest to be held in Tirana on 22 December at 17:00 local time. Speaking during a meeting of the party’s leadership, Mr Berisha said street protests would be the only path the opposition would follow in confron»»»
Palestinian official applauds UNGA resolution on Gaza, UN personnel safety
GAZA, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- A senior official of Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Saturday deeply acclaimed the UNGA resolution that calls for compelling the Israeli occupation ensure delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.Ahmad Abu Holi, the PLO's Executive Committee member and President of the»»»
Syrian Farmers’ Union says repeal of Caesar Act could boost agriculture
Damascus, Dec. 13 (SANA) Syrian Farmers’ General Union said the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions could help revive the country’s agricultural sector, calling the move a potential boost to economic recovery and food security. Bassam al-Hussein, the union’s head »»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah Will Never Be Disarmed, Surrender Spells the End of Lebanon
Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary General of Hezbollah, delivered a firm declaration rejecting any attempt to disarm the resistance, framing such efforts as a direct extension of the Israeli occupation entity’s strategic objectives and a threat to Lebanon’s very existence. “Let the United States know: »»»
CBI secures 4-year jail term for Kanpur school principal in bribe case
A Special CBI Court in Lucknow sentenced a former principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Kanpur to four years’ imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs100,000 (about Dh4,050), for taking a bribe of Rs25,000 (Dh1,013) from a canteen operator, an official said on Saturday. Tasudduque Khan, the then Principa»»»
Abu Dhabi Marathon: 23-year-old female athlete with Down syndrome champions inclusion
At 23, Noor Elakhdar is not just finishing marathons – she is changing perceptions. An artist and athlete of determination, Noor took on the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon for the third time on Saturday, turning one of the UAE’s biggest sporting stages into a powerful platform for inclusion. Born in Saud»»»
Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions
Belarus has freed 123 prisoners, including prominent opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova, after the US agreed to lift sanctions on the Eastern European country. Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski is also among those who have been freed following talks in Minsk with US President Donald Trump»»»
UAE authorities warn of intense rain and rough seas
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall this week. It is expected to be occasionally heavy, and is forecast to hit various parts of Abu Dhabi and other emirates from Saturday, December 13, through to Friday, December 19, 2025. Authorities have urged the public to tak»»»
Multipolarity is not equality, and it shouldn’t be
The new world order takes shape through pressure, rivalry, and the rise of several commanding powers, not through declarations of equality. Multipolarity emerges as a harsh contest of sovereignty in which only civilization-states with real strength shape events and the rest are pulled into the orbi»»»
‘No candidates’ for key Ukrainian cabinet posts – Reuters
Ukraine’s government has no active candidates for the vacant post of energy minister, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources, more than a month after a major corruption scandal forced the dismissal of the previous official. Last month, Ukraine’s Western-backed anti-graft agencies announced the »»»
Al-Sudani Receives UN’s Guterres: Iraq Emerged Victorious over Terrorism
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received UN Secretary General António Guterres on Saturday, as he said that Iraq emerged victorious over terrorism thanks to the sacrifices of its people. In a joint press conference with Guterres in Baghdad, Al-Sudani said the last parliamentary electio»»»
Indonesia flood death toll passes 1,000
Devastating floods and landslides have killed 1,006 people in Indonesia, rescuers said Saturday as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with the huge scale of relief efforts. The disaster, which has hit the northwestern island of Sumatra over the past fortnight, has also injured more than 5,400, the»»»