UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry calling on governments to protect religious freedom and for online platforms to curb hate speech.Guterres
Israeli drone strike kills nine in Gaza, including two journalists
Agencies Gaza At least nine people including two journalists were killed in an Israeli drone attack in northern Gaza on Saturday according to Palestinian sources.Medical staff reported that members of a
Return mission for stranded astronauts successfully launched
dpaWashingtonThe return mission for two astronauts stuck in space has successfully launched US space agency NASA said on Friday.US astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have now been on the Interna
German president laments ‘loss of thoughtfulness’ on social media
Berlin: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed concern about the consequences of the changing media landscape.There is a fundamental shift in political communication Steinmeier told the Augsburger Allgemeine newspaper in an interview published on Saturday.The debate is moving from the quality medi
South African president says expulsion of US envoy ‘regrettable’
agenciesJohannesburgSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday he had noted the regrettable expulsion of the countrys ambassador to the United States and urged all stakeholders to maintain decorum. South Africa remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationsh
Russian captain of North Sea crash ship remanded in custody
London: The Russian captain of the container ship that crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea has appeared in court where he was remanded in custody.The Solongs master a 59-year-old man from Primorsky St Petersburg in Russia appeared at Hull Magistrates Court on Saturday morning charged with gross negligence man
Trump orders major air raids against Yemen’s Houthis
United States President Donald Trump has announced a series of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in the most significant military action of his second term to date.At least nine civilians were killed and nine injured in the strikes in Sanaa on Saturday according to Yemens Houthi-run Health Ministry.Your time is up and your attacks must stop starting today.
16 dead, new warnings as storms tear through central, southern US
dpaWashingtonMore than a dozen people have been killed in powerful storms and tornadoes that swept across large parts of the central and southern United States during the night local media reported on Saturday with more severe weather forecast.At least 16 people have died 10 in the state of Missouri alone according to media reports. NBC reported thr
Ukraine peacekeeping plans entering operational phase, says UK leader
PA Media/dpaLondonPlanning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an operational phase British PrimeMinister Keir Starmer has said after a meeting of the coalition of the willing on Saturday.Starmer said military chiefs would meet in London on Thursday to put strong and robust plans in place to swing in behind a peace deal a
Zelensky names peace negotiator
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed presidential office chief Andrii Yermak as the chief negotiator for potential peace talks the presidential office in Kiev said on Saturday.Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and Yermaks deputy Pavlo Palisa are also part of the delegation. Yermak is considered the most influential person
Hundreds in Greenland protest against Trump
Copenhagen: Hundreds of people in Greenland protested on Saturday against US President Donald Trumps plans to take over the Arctic territory according to media reports.Our country. Our choice. Our freedom Jens-Frederik Nielsen the leader of the centre-right Demokraatit (Democrats) wrote on Facebook in response to pictures of the demonstration in the capital Nuuk.
Hundreds of thousands rally against govt in Serbian capital
Belgrade: Large crowds gathered in the centre of Belgrade on Saturday for a mass rally against the Serbian government which observers say was likely the largest demonstration in the countrys history.Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in response to a call to protest by a student movement under the slogan On the 15th for the 15 the news channel N1 repo
Rival rallies erupt in S Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment
AgenciesSeoulLarge numbers of South Koreans have gathered across the capital Seoul to support or oppose impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol ahead of a court decision on whether his martial law declaration disqualifies him from office.On Saturday anti-Yoon protesters filled a large square in central Seoul and chanted for his immediate removal. A few str
UN judge convicted of forcing woman to work as slave
London: A United Nations (UN) judge was convicted on Thursday of forcing a young woman to work as a slave.Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe 49 took advantage of her status over her victim in the most egregious way by preventing her from holding down steady employment and forcing her to work as her maid and to provide childcare for free.Mugambe who is als
Migrants held at Guantanamo Bay transferred to US: Reports
Immigration officials have reportedly removed all migrants being held at Guantanamo Bay and returned them to the US just weeks after sending the first batch to the US military base in Cuba.According to US media reports all the remaining migrants detained there were transported to another immigration facility in Louisiana.In February a separate group of migrants w
Canadian foreign minister at G7 urges ‘just and lasting peace’ for Ukraine
dpaCharlevoix CanadaCanadian Foreign Minister Mlanie Joly on Thursday called on the worlds leading industrialized democracies to aim for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.Despite serious differences with Washington over the course of the war in Ukraine the host said at the start of a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven
About Us Qatar Tribune was launched on the 35th Independence Day of Qatar, under the parentcompany QIM Group, which has a history in the publishing, printing & distribution field.
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Central Bank (QCB) has announced the availability of Eidiya ATMs at 10 malls across the country from Sunday.The ATMs dispense banknotes of QR5 QR10 QR50 and QR100 denominations.Eidiya ATMs are available at Plac
Tribune News NetworkDohaThe National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has become a leading destination for cancer treatment in the Gulf attracting patients from across the region while continuing to provide world-class ca
PAMedia/DPAMelbourneLando Norris took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after he edged out McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri on Saturday.Norris saw off Piastris challenge by just 0.084 seconds as McLaren secured an impressive fro
Satyendra Pathak Doha Green Energy & Environmental Services (GEESC) hosted an exclusive Iftar gathering in the Park Hayat Hotel on March 12 bringing together distinguished government officials industry leaders and environmental experts to discuss sustainability in
