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June 3, 2018 - 09:23 A former Iranian diplomat has confirmed US President Donald Trump had invited his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani for dinner during the latter’s trip to the UN headquarters in New York for the annual UN general Assembly meeting in September 2017. “US Undersecretary of State called Araqchi and said Trump has invited Rouhani to dinner so...

May 28, 2018 - 10:59 Senior political commentator Seyyed Hossein Mousavian says the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have made a huge investment in pushing for a regime change in Iran. Mousavian, a senior research fellow at Princeton University and a former member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team has, in an editorial in Donya-e-Eqtesad daily, weighed in on Washington’s...

June 3, 2018 - 06:39 Three refugees from Afghanistan, including a woman, have attained top ranks in Iran’s highly-competitive nationwide university entrance exam for Master’s degree. According to the results announced earlier this week, Zeynab Hosseini, Azizollah Movahedi and Morteza Shafahi have ranked first in the entrance exam for Master’s degree in geology, history and international relations, respectively. A Saturday report by Khabar...

Swedish fashion designer Iman Aldebe is leading a modest fashion revolution. by Fatma Naib 22 Oct 2015 Iman Aldebe, 30, is a Muslim designer who was born in Sweden to Jordanian parents. MORE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY The Cut: Exploring FGMlast month On International Women's Day Kenyans celebrated neoliberalism3 months ago Why African feminists see Rwanda as role model3 months ago ...

Kingdom says it continues to hold nine others as rights groups condemn the arrests and call for the activists' release. 18 hours ago The crackdown on activists comes as the kingdom prepares to lift its ban on women driving on June 24 FAST FACTS . Saudi Arabia has temporarily released eight people accused of communicating with organisations hostile to the kingdom, but...

Assad to make rare international visit in what would be first by a foreign head of state since Kim Jong-un took power. 16 hours ago North Korea is accused of cooperating with Assad on its chemical weapons programme MORE ON NORTH KOREA 'Relief for N Korea only after clear steps to denuclearisation'today Defence officials debate N Korea's commitment as summit...

  04 Jun 2018 - 8:10 Migrants with their belongings stand in line as French police evacuate hundreds of migrants living in makeshift camps in Paris, France, May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Reuters PARIS, French police began on Monday to clear out two illegal refugee camp sites in Paris, following a similar operation last week, in the government's latest attempt to deal with a...

  04 Jun 2018 - 8:51 An Ooredoo volunteer distributes Iftar box at the Ramadan cannon site. The Peninsula DOHA: A group of Ooredoo volunteers surprised families at Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Mosque during the weekend by distributing Iftar boxes at the Ramadan cannon site. The initiative, which is part of the company’s #RamadanWithOoredoo CSR activities, saw people break fast and enjoy the sunset together,...

  04 Jun 2018 - 8:51 The new Experience Zone at HIA, which was opened by Qatar Duty Free in conjunction with Samsung Gulf Electronics, showcases newest cutting-edge Samsung products available in the market. The Peninsula DOHA: Qatar Duty-Free (QDF), in conjunction with Samsung Gulf Electronics, has opened a one-of-a-kind Experience Zone for passengers travelling through the award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA) this...

  04 Jun 2018 - 8:39 Dodge Challenger 2012 The Peninsula DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with United Cars Almana, dealer of Dodge vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall of Dodge Challenger, Charger and Durango models of 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 because of a possible defect in the generator that may cause engine non-functional. The Ministry said the...

  30 May 2018 - 1:27 Serena Williams of the USA in action against Kristyna Pliskova (not seen) of Czech Republic during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France on May 29, 2018. (Mustafa Yalç?n/Anadolu Agency) By Howard Fendrich I Associated Press PARIS:  Serena Williams considers the black bodysuit she wore at the...

  08 May 2018 - 18:48 Doha Corniche. File Photo by Kammutty VP © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Spouses of 10 expat workers in Qatar who have been in the country for 15 years or more will be visiting the country tomorrow for a five-day visit. As part of a campaign launched by Radio 98.6 FM, a Malayalam channel, the partners will be...

  08 May 2018 - 8:26 The Peninsula Laderach Chocolatier Suisse recently opened its chocolate shop at Salwa Road.

  03 Jun 2018 - 9:38 The staff at TYREPLUS service centre. The Peninsula DOHA: Nasser Bin Khaled & Sons, the authorised dealer of Mechelin, a French tyre manufacturer, is pleased to offer motorists in Qatar the best car service for safe and comfortable driving through TYREPLUS service centres. TYREPLUS network is supported and certified by Mechelin and is a dedicated centre for selling and...