100,000 visas of individuals involved in 'criminal activity' revoked in US
Washington, DC: The US Department of State has announced that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including thousands of student and specialised visas, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic security and enforce immigration laws. In a post on X, the Department of State said that »»»
'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
Flames lick around the edges of Omar's passport. "It's burning well," an unseen woman says in Russian in the video. Omar, a 26-year-old Syrian construction worker, had been deployed for about nine months on the front line of Russia's war in Ukraine when the clip arrived on his phone. He knew the wo»»»
'Leave Iran now': US issues advisory for its citizens amid 'escalating' protests
Washington DC: The United States Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday (local time) issued an advisory for American citizens to "Leave Iran now", warning that protests across the country are "escalating" and could "turn violent", leading to "arrests, injuries and severe disruptions" to daily life. In i»»»
Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?
Whether decked in the bright yellow of the ruling party or donning the revolutionary red of the main opposition, young people are dominant among the foot soldiers of Uganda's election campaign. In crowded public grounds and roadside gatherings, young supporters belting out party songs and filming e»»»
Meet Nada Hamadeh, Lebanon’s ambassador to the United States – Ya Libnan
Share: Ambassador Nada Hamadeh has been serving in Washington DC since mid June 2025 as the Lebanese ambassador to the United States Ambassador Nada Hamadeh departs the West Wing of the White House after a credentialing ceremony sept 5, 2025 Prior to her diplomatic appointment Ambassador Hamadeh wa»»»
Trump’s clash with the Fed rattles markets. What UAE investors should watch next
Dubai: Financial markets are once again being forced to price politics into monetary policy. The US Justice Department’s move to issue subpoenas to the Federal Reserve has reignited fears about political pressure on the central bank, unsettling currencies, bonds and equities at a time when investor»»»
How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
One of Australia's biggest cultural festivals has been left in disarray after a decision to disinvite a prominent Australian-Palestinian writer, triggering a massive backlash and mass exodus from fellow authors. The board of the Adelaide Festival last week said Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, a vocal critic»»»
Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
For almost 16 years, Pippa Begg ran Board Intelligence as co-chief executive with Jennifer Sundberg. Together they grew the business, which provides analysis and services for company boards, and today it employs 200 staff and has big big name clients, including Nationwide, Rolls-Royce and Reckitt. »»»
Egypt eyes $40 billion annual revenue in massive tourism overhaul
The Egyptian National Narrative for Comprehensive Development has revealed ambitious goals for the country’s tourism sector, aiming to increase tourism revenues to US$40.5 billion by the 2029/2030 fiscal year, RT reported on Sunday. This target is part of Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the National Narrat»»»
Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk’s Grok over sexualized AI images
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, amid concerns that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images. Britain will bring into effect a law criminalising the cre»»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
Russian TV anchor says Kremlin should consider “special military operations” in Central Asia, Armenia
Propagandist Russian TV anchor Vladimir Solovyov on January 11 drew condemnation from across Central Asia and Armenia after openly asking why “special military operations” of the type pursued in Ukraine by the Kremlin should not be carried out elsewhere within Russia’s claimed zone of influence. »»»
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces high-stakes trial ahead of presidential race
The trial for French far-right party leader Marine Le Pen's appeal of her embezzlement conviction is set to begin on Tuesday. The verdict, expected by summer, could determine whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential election. The three-time candidate currently leads the polls. M»»»
Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
US President Donald Trump has argued there would be a "complete mess" if the Supreme Court were to strike down his tariffs, in remarks that signalled his unease over the impending decision. His post on social media on Monday highlighted how much was at stake in the ruling, which could come as soon »»»
Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday, the White House has confirmed. The visit comes just weeks after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seized in Caracas by US forces. But Trump declined to endorse Machado,»»»
Georgian ex-PM jailed for five years after pleading guilty to money laundering
Former Georgian prime minister Irakli Garibashvili has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined GEL1mn (roughly $370,000), after pleading guilty to charges of large-scale money laundering. The conviction marks the »»»
UK believes it can seize any tanker under Russia sanctions – BBC
The British government believes it has found a legal way for its military to seize any vessels in UK waters that it suspects of being part of a so-called ‘shadow fleet’, state broadcaster BBC has reported. The move is expected to target Russia, Iran and Venezuela, all of whom the UK claims use thir»»»
Beijing slams Trump for citing Russia and China over ‘acquiring’ Greenland
Beijing takes exception to US President Donald Trump’s attempts to use Russia and China as an excuse for his push into the Arctic, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning has said. Trump claimed last week that the US must annex Greenland – an autonomous former Danish colony under Copenhagen’»»»
Republican senator backs move to block Trump's Fed nominees as chairman faces criminal probe
At least two Republican senators have said they will oppose the confirmation of any new nominees to the US Federal Reserve after the Justice Department threatened to indict the central bank's current chairman, Jerome Powell. US President Donald Trump has previously threatened to fire Powell, slammi»»»
QNB ties up with Daman to support community initiatives
Tribune News Network Doha QNB Group and the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (Daman) have announced the signing of a strategic sponsorship agreement aimed at supporting the Authority’s community programmes and initiatives, enhancing engagement with contributors and retirees, and al»»»
Third Government Communications Forum opens
QNA DOHA The third Government Communications Forum began on Monday with the participation of ministers, decision-makers, and communications and media leaders from government and semi-government entities in the country. The two-day forum underscores the pivotal role of the government communications »»»
Focus on frontiers of AI‑powered cinematic animation
QNA Doha The third Government Communications Forum held a panel discussion to examine the new frontiers of AI‑powered cinematic animation. The session offered a glimpse of the Legacy of Light project -an AI‑animated docudrama that explores the life of the distinguished Muslim scholar Muhammad ibn M»»»
High-level session highlightsstrategic communication’s role in amplifying national discourse
QNA Doha A high-level session held on Monday as part of the Third Government Communications Forum underscored the pivotal role of government communication in supporting major national initiatives, advancing the priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030, and guiding public behaviour. Held under the t»»»
Gazan family recounts harrowing ordeal of war that put humanity on trial
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a narrow corner of a torn displacement tent in southern Gaza, life no longer resembles itself. Faces are pressed together, air is thick with smoke, salt, and blood, and silence weighs heavier than words. There sits Dr Mahmoud Faraj, a professor of law who once lectured on »»»
Visit Qatar unveils second wave of headliners at 25N51E Music Festival
Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar has announced a second wave of headline artists joining the 25N51E Music Festival, taking place on January 30 at the iconic Stadium 974. New artists include Feeona and Againstcelebrities on the 25E Main Stage, and AMR and Pierre Fares on the 51N Stage, each cel»»»
Monster Jam shows at Sealine attract over 12,000
tribune news network Doha Visit Qatar has announced the successful conclusion of the Monster Jam shows, held on January 9 and 10, at the Sealine Qatar Racing Club, Mawater Area. The two-hour live motorsport shows delivered a high-energy experience to packed audiences across both days, attracting mo»»»
Bangladeshi ambassador joins volunteers in Al Wakra Beach clean-up
Tribune News Network Doha In an inspiring display of environmental stewardship and community collaboration, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, HE Mohammad Hazrat Ali Khan, along with embassy officials and staff, actively participated as volunteers, joining over 120 members from Community Volunteers»»»
Consulting HAUS guides Snoonu through $245 mnacquisition, marking Qatar’s first billion riyal tech exit
Tribune News Network Doha Consulting HAUS served as the exclusive sell‑side advisor to Snoonu in its landmark acquisition by Jahez Group. By guiding Snoonu through negotiations and positioning the company at more than a billion‑riyal valuation, Consulting HAUS played a pivotal role in securing favo»»»
QC concludes ‘CompassionateHearts’ initiative in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) concluded its ‘Compassionate Hearts’ initiative in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. The initiative aimed to perform surgeries to repair congenital heart defects in children. The closing ceremony was attended »»»
HMC and partners pilot genetic programme to enhance cancer prevention
Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in partnership with Qatar Foundation (QF), the Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has led a pioneering pilot study demonstrating how genetic research can be safely»»»
MoPH targets 51,772 students in vaccination drive against Tdap
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched the annual campaign to vaccinate ninth and tenth-grade students against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) in 2026, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Hamad Medical Corporat»»»
MoEHE launches second edition of its ‘Hand in Hand’ Student Guidance Forum
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens, launched the second edition of the “Hand in Hand” Student Guidance Forum under the theme: “Towards a Safe and Cohesive Educational Community.” The opening ceremony wa»»»
The Debate - Blackout over Iran: Can the regime keep a lid on the nationwide uprising?
It’s no longer just about the cost of living. Protests in Iran entering their third week despite evidence of a ferocious crackdown and the shutting of the Internet. Each time, the context differs but the under-sanctions Islamic Republic has always outlasted previous movements. Why should this »»»
Britain pays Gitmo prisoner a 'substantial' amount in torture case - UPI.com
Handcuffs used to abduct Abu Zubaydah were on display at a press preview for the new exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial Museum "Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden" in New York City in 2019. The British government just settled a case Zubaydah brought against it for complicity to his torture. File Photo b»»»
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth, Pentagon over attempt to demote - UPI.com
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., has filed suit against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon for trying to demote him and reduce his retirement pay. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., filed a lawsuit Monday against Secretary of Defense Pete He»»»
Live: Iran's Khamenei says strong turnout at pro-government rallies 'warning' to US
After two weeks of protests, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said state-backed rallies were a “warning” to the US. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters in nationwide demonstr»»»
What is Starlink, the satellite service Iranians use to post about the protests?
Elon's Musk Starlink Satellite service is being used by Iran's protest movement to bypass the regime's internet ban. Although recent reports show that Iranian authorities have been able to block the service locally in some instances. Initially Space X funded the service, but the US Department of De»»»
Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies
US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»
Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies
US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»
Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies
US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»
Cuba braces for economic collapse as US blocks Venezuelan oil supplies
US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba it will no longer receive oil supplies or financial support from Venezuela, calling on the island's government to negotiate terms with Washington in the aftermath of last week's operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro's capture. »»»
INTERVIEW: North Macedonia’s P2P.mk opens consumer loan investing to individual investors
In a financial landscape long dominated by banks, North Macedonia’s fintech company P2P.mk is positioning itself as an alternative built on trust, transparency and responsible use of technology, aiming to reshape how individuals invest and borrow in the Balkan country. »»»
Bulgaria heads for eighth general election since 2021
Bulgaria moved closer to another snap election on January 12 after the country’s biggest parliamentary grouping declined a mandate from President Rumen Radev to try to form a new government, prolonging years of political instability in the European Union’s poorest member state. »»»
GERB Leader Borissov: We Have Absolute Grounds to Declare We Want to Continue Governing
GERB Leader Boyko Borissov said that his parliamentary group “has absolute grounds to declare that it wants to continue governing.” In a live Facebook broadcast on Monday, he said that “after such difficult governance, GERB is the leading political force.” Borissov argued that thanks to his party, »»»