FRANCE 24 launches a major video competition about Europe, open to young people!
A call for video submissions on the theme of European cohesion and fake news propagated about the EU or the European Parliament. Six prizes are up for grabs and winners will be invited to visit the FRANCE 24 headquarters to attend an awards ceremony at Europa Experience and have their videos broadc»»»
Environment ministry launches Qatar’s National Adaptation Plan
QNA DOHA The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched the State of Qatar’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which forms the comprehensive national framework to enhance the country’s ability to cope with the effects of climate change, protect its vital resources and its economic and servic»»»
North Macedonia’s speaker lauds Doha Forum 2025 program quality
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Speaker of the Assembly of North Macedonia Afrim Gashi has commended the well-coordinated arrangements, high-quality discussions, and pertinent presentations of the just-concluded Doha Forum 2025. He said that the Forum’s central motto was among the best and most necessary for »»»
‘Strong ties among GCC countrieskey driver in development goals’
Tribune News Network Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) participated in the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum, held under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Representing the Council, Ahmad Khalid Al Sumaiti, director of the International Indicators and Intern»»»
Mada Center holds exhibition, announces 2026-2028 strategy
QNA Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Mada Assistive Technology Center-Qatar organised the Mada Center Strategy Exhibition 2026-2028, under the theme ‘Universal Access’. This exhibition represents a piv»»»
Shura commends 23rd Doha Forum’s success
QNA DOHA The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday in the Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by Speaker of the Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, the Council commended the success of the 23rd Doha Forum, held under the »»»
Doha-Riyadh rail to serve over 10 million passengers annually
Continued from page 1 The rail will constitute a new artery for rapid and sustainable mobility and improving regional travel experience with a speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour. That said, the train will cut the travel time between Doha and Riyadh to two hours, something which supports m»»»
QF’s PUE, AUB form strategic partnership to advance education excellence
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) to work together on developing teachers, strengthening school leadership, and promoting innovation in K–12 education. The agreement est»»»
SHEIKHA MOZA MEETS UNDP ADMINISTRATOR
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, met with Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Alexander De Croo in Doha on Monday. During their meeting, they discussed strengthening UNDP’s partnersh»»»
Qatar, Saudi pledge to deepen ties
QNA Riyadh Building on the deep-rooted historical ties and fraternal relations uniting the leaderships of Saudi Arabia and Qatar and their brotherly peoples, and in furtherance of the steadily advancing bilateral relationship between them, the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani paid »»»
Sheikha Moza graces QF PUE’s ‘Civilization Day’
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the Civilization Day event, organised by Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE), which was held as an interactive learning experience that reflected the educational vision of the Is»»»
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U.S. border agents confiscate 30K Tramadol pills - UPI.com
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday it seized a case of Tramadol pain pills with an estimated street value at $150,000. On Thursday, Cincinnati CBP officers seized a shipment that contained some 30,000 Tramadol tablets. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Dec. 8 (UPI) --»»»
Ukrainians ‘with spy equipment’ arrested in EU
Police in Poland have detained three Ukrainian nationals allegedly found in possession of spying and hacking equipment. The suspects were apprehended during a routine traffic stop in Warsaw, police said in a statement on Monday. The three men claimed they had been “traveling Europe” and had arrived»»»
Alina Habba steps down as U.S. attorney in N.J., becomes Pam Bondi adviser - UPI.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi swears in Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey in the Oval Office of the White House on March 28. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Alina Habba announced Monday she is leaving as the top prosecutor in New Jersey after federal courts rule»»»
Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
The fight in Hollywood to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster. Paramount Skydance, backed by the billionaire Ellison family, has been wooing Warner Bros for months, hoping to join forces with the storied Hollywood name as the media company struggles to compete with the likes»»»
Qatar launches national AI firm to advance digital transformation
DOHA: Qatar has announced the launch of Qai, a national company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at developing advanced digital ecosystems to support innovation and contribute to sustainable development. The new company is part of Qatar's broader strategy to strengthen a knowledg»»»
Three-year-old girl killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, local sources say
A three-year-old girl was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Sunday, according to local sources inside the Palestinian territory. Ahed Tareq Al-Bayouk was reportedly playing near her family's tent in Mawasi, Rafah, southern Gaza, when she was shot. The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement tha»»»
FBI warns about AI scammers at top of naughty list this holiday - UPI.com
1 of 2 | FBI Director Kash Patel pictured last month at Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Patel stated federal officials believe scammers "were banking on the fact that you'll feel too embarrassed to come forward and report the crime to the FBI," encouraging those to»»»
Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities launches 'Masar' programme
Doha: The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) on Monday launched the "Masar" Programme, designed to monitor the implementation of its 2025-2030 strategy. The launch marks a significant step in the Authority's commitment to advancing effective governance tools, performance measurem»»»
Novum plans to build apartments in Praga South in Warsaw
The “lex developer” housing project at Grenadierów Street in Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district has returned in a revised version. The new plan increases the scale from 168 to a maximum of 216 apartments, ranging from studios to four-room units sized 30–64 sqm, with two-room flats dominating. The dev»»»
Registration of all short lease rented rooms starts May 20, 2026
From May 20, 2026, all apartments and rooms rented on a short-term basis in Poland will be required to register in a central national database, under new EU regulations. Deputy Minister of Sport and Tourism Ireneusz Raś announced that administrative fines of up to PLN 50,000 will apply for failure »»»
Selena will take over French company ACDIS
Selena Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of ACDIS France, a long-established distributor of construction chemicals, strengthening its position in the French market—one of its key growth directions in Western Europe. ACDIS France, based in Toulon, has operated for 60 years and specialize»»»
Qatar’s First Polo tournament marks a new sporting milestone: Qatar Polo Club DG
Doha: For the first time in Qatar’s history, the thunder of hooves and the crack of mallets will echo through the heart of the capital when Polo Al Marsa takes centre stage at Old Doha Port on December 11–13. The groundbreaking 3-on-3 exhibition tournament, organised by the newly established Qatar »»»
Commercial Bank and VCUarts Qatar host art-based educational initiative
Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) through its Continuing Education Program to host an educational initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and team-building skills through creative methodologies that go beyond tr»»»
Alina Habba resigns after court disqualified her from being New Jersey's top prosecutor
Alina Habba, US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has resigned as New Jersey's top prosecutor after a court battle over her eligibility to serve as US attorney for the state. US Attorney General Pam Bondi accepted Habba's resignation on Monday, saying the court's "flawed" ruling made»»»
Healthcare CEO slaying: Mangione returns to court as police, assistant district attorney testify - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Luigi Mangione appears Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court for a hearing in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pool Photo by Sarah Yensel/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione was in court again for the fourth day of an evidentiary hearing Monday after missing Fr»»»
Trump plans executive order to block state AI regulations - UPI.com
President Donald Trump signs the Take It Down Act in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 19 which will enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deep fakes and "revenge pornography." On Monday, Trump said he plans to issue an exec»»»
Morocco edge Saudi Arabia to reach quarters as Oman exit despite victory
DOHA: Karim El Berkaoui’s early strike proved decisive as Morocco edged already-qualified Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a thrilling FIFA Arab Cup clash at Lusail Stadium yesterday to secure a place in the quarter-finals. El Berkaoui’s goal came in the 11th minute, and Saudi Arabia’s substitute Abdullah Alham»»»
UAE launches new AI ecosystem for global agricultural development
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has launched Abu Dhabi’s AI Ecosystem for Global Agricultural Development, a platform designed to bring AI solutions to climate-exposed agricultural regions and support the communities most affected by shifting weather patterns. The launch builds on the $200 million UAE–Gates Fou»»»
France won’t let EU seize chunk of frozen Russian funds – FT
France does not want to seize frozen Russian state assets held in private French banks, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing sources. While officials in Paris support the European Commission’s plan for a “reparations loan” for Ukraine they also oppose any scheme that would draw on Russian»»»
What happened to all the US liquor Canada pulled off the shelves?
Canadian provinces have a strange problem: What to do with millions of dollars worth of American alcohol, pulled from the shelves in anger over US tariffs and now gathering dust in stock rooms? At least two provinces say the booze will go to a good cause, promising to sell remaining inventory and d»»»
Rex Concepts expanding with over 100 properties on the Vistula
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Allianz Research: increasing number of Polish companies going bankrupt
According to Allianz Research, Poland recorded the fastest rise in corporate insolvencies among 44 analyzed markets, with a surge of 499% versus the 2016–2019 average – far exceeding neighboring countries. This is surprising given improving macroeconomic indicators such as economic growth and consu»»»
Dariusz Lubera acting president of PGE, Dariusz Marzec dismissed
Dariusz Marzec has been dismissed as CEO of Poland’s largest power utility, PGE, without an official reason given by the supervisory board. His position is temporarily filled for three months by Dariusz Lubera, a long-time energy sector executive and former CEO of Tauron. One vice president was als»»»
Petco cyber breach affects customer SSNs, DOBs, other private data - UPI.com
A Petco store pictured Sept. 2018 in Hampstead just outside of Wilmington, N.C. The pet retailer says a massive data breach hit an unspecified number of its U.S. customer base, stating it located the problem internally and "immediately took steps to correct the issue and to remove the files from fu»»»
Indian rupee crashes again: UAE dirham now gets you ₹24.55, remittances surge
Dubai: The India-UAE remittance window has just opened again — and it’s rare. With the Indian rupee slumping to a fresh trough of ₹24.55 per AED and ₹90.15 per US dollar, many expatriates here will rush to send money home before the exchange rate improves. (Check live forex rates here.) On Monday, »»»
Ferry departs Lesvos empty after farmers block port access
A ferry has left Lesvos without passengers after local farmers blocked access to the island’s port as part of ongoing protests. The Blue Star Ferries vessel Diagoras set sail for Chios and Piraeus despite being unable to board any travelers, according to local news reports. Farmers had blocked the »»»
Germany industrial output jumps in boost for economy
FRANKFURT, Germany — German industrial production unexpectedly jumped in October, official data showed Monday, the latest sign that Europe's crisis-wracked top economy may be turning a corner.Factory output rose 1.8 per cent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from federal statistics agen»»»
Jordan, Japan mull over establishing joint business council
AMMAN — The Board of Directors of the Jordanian Businessmen Association met Monday with Japanese Ambassador Asari Hideki to discuss strengthening economic cooperation between Jordan and Japan, and the establishment of a joint Jordanian-Japanese Business Council. According to a statement issued by»»»
Jordan Phosphate Mines, Sudan discuss cooperation in fertiliser industry
AMMAN — CEO of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) Abdel Wahab Rawad, met on Monday with the Sudan's Ambassador to Jordan Hassan Swar Dahab, to explore avenues for enhancing collaboration in the phosphate fertiliser sector.The discussions aimed to meet Sudanese market needs and strengthen ec»»»
Analysis: What is driving the conflict across Nigeria? - UPI.com
The inside of St. Francis Catholic Church after a gun attack on June 6, 2022. File Photo by Stringer/EPA Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Late last October, President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as "a country of particular concern" (CPC) under the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act for "severe violations »»»
Trump White House to launch $12B farm aid package - UPI.com
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins (L) pictured in June next to U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Trump will unveil a farm aid package with Rollins and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rolli»»»
Jeddah schools switch to remote learning due to severe weather warnings
Dubai: Education authorities in Jeddah announced on Monday that all schools in the governorates of Jeddah, Rabigh and Khulais will switch to remote learning on Tuesday due to severe weather forecasts and a red alert issued by the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Classes shift online for safet»»»
EU to allow deportations to safe third countries with agreement - UPI.com
Refugees and migrants wait in the Tovarnik train station to board a train that will take them to Austria in 2015 in Croatia. Monday, the E.U. approved a plan to deport migrants to safe third countries. File Photo by Achilleas Savallis/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) -- The European Union will now »»»
Qatar, Saudi Arabia high-speed electric rail project strategic step to enhance cooperation: MoT
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) said that the high-speed electric rail project for the transportation of passengers between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a strategic step as part of the two countries’ effort to enhance cooperation and developmental complementari»»»
'Will my Netflix UAE membership change?': 7 new viewer questions, answered
Dubai: Netflix’s planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. is one of the biggest entertainment deals ever announced. But for UAE viewers, the news raises immediate questions about content access, pricing, licensing and whether HBO favourites will finally appear on Netflix. Sign up for our dai»»»
X targets EU as tensions escalate
X has barred the European Commission from running advertisements on the platform, accusing the bloc’s executive arm of attempting to misuse its systems. The move is the latest step in the growing dispute between the EU and Musk’s microblogging platform. Brussels recently fined X €120 million (about»»»
Tsunami warning after earthquake strikes off Japan
A major earthquake of 7.6 magnitude has hit Japan's north-eastern region, prompting tsunami warnings and orders to evacuate residents. The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31 miles), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, while wa»»»
Qatar launches national AI firm to advance digital transformation
Doha: Qatar has announced the launch of Qai, a national company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at developing advanced digital ecosystems to support innovation and contribute to sustainable development. The new company is part of Qatar's broader strategy to strengthen a knowledg»»»