Rotterdam braces for Eurovision 2020

The port city triumphed over Maastricht to host the beloved musical spectacle. "This could be Rotterdam or anywhere, Liverpool or Rome," sang The Beautiful South...

Grading system for trainers on the cards

The newly-launched Driving Training System (DTS) will help the General Directorate of Traffic ensure high-quality training at driving schools as well as transparency in...

China loses ground in top supercomputer list

China has fallen behind slightly in the list of the world's top 500 supercomputers, which is published every six months. The US maintained its position, holding...

Turkey: US Senate vote on ‘Armenia genocide’ a ‘political show’ Foreign...

Turkey has reacted angrily at the US Senate move to unanimously pass on Thursday a resolution recognising as a "genocide" the mass killings of Armenians...

Al-Marri calls for protection of human rights institutions

HE the Chairman of National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), Dr Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri, called for the need to protect national institutions and their...

Qatar a pivotal partner of Russia in the Middle-East region: Putin

During the meeting with the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the developing Qatari-Russian relations and...

Maryam remanded on graft charges

Some supporters of Pakistan’s largest opposition party threw punches yesterday in clashes with police as a top leader, Maryam Nawaz, was remanded to custody...

What are India’s options against Pakistan after Kashmir attack?

Narendra Modi under pressure from supporters to punish Pakistan for suicide attack on Indian paramilitary convoy. With India's general election barely months away, Prime Minister Narendra...

Visas Citizens of over 85 countries are eligible for visa-free entry...

PLAN YOUR TRIP Visas Citizens of over 85 countries are eligible for visa-free entry into the State of Qatar. Allowable lengths of stay vary, and visitors...

North Korea’s Military Capabilities

The United States and its Asian allies regard North Korea as a grave security threat. North Korea has one of the world’s largest conventional...

Prospect of fresh sanctions on Iran rises as EU leaders mull...

The substance of the Iran nuclear deal is slowly disappearing and European powers will decide in the coming days whether to launch a dispute...

Club World Cup a great experience: al-Khater

FIFA Club World Cup 2019 Local Organising Committee CEO Nasser al-Khater has said hosting the tournament was a great experience. This tournament was a...

Deputy Prime Minister inaugurates Ministry of Defence’s pavilion

HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah yesterday inaugurated the Ministry of Defence’s pavilion...

Georgetown students get insights into political conflicts at Basque Country

Tribune News Network Doha A group of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students recently travelled to the Basque Country, an autonomous community in Spain, to study...