CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

World / Asia

Nepal elects new president amid political uncertainty 09 Mar 2023 - 06:04 pm
Ram Chandra Poudel, a former parliament speaker and senior leader of the opposition Nepali Congress party, was declared winner after five hours of voting.
North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul says 09 Mar 2023 - 05:51 pm
A man walks past a television showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a railway station in Seoul on March 9, 2023. - North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on March 9, Seoul's military said, Pyongyang's latest show of force just days before South Korea and the United States kick off major joint military exercises. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP)
Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin arrested by anti-graft body 09 Mar 2023 - 03:16 pm
prime minister of Malaysia and Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Muhyiddin Yassin (C) arrives at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters to give a statement over allegations that his party misused public funds meant to fight Covid-19 in Putrajaya on March 9, 2023. (Photo by Arif Kartono / AFP)
Wreckage of missing Philippine plane found, all six on board dead 09 Mar 2023 - 01:45 pm
Peninsula
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 30 09 Mar 2023 - 11:55 am
This handout picture taken on March 8, 2023 and released on March 9, 2023 by ministry of communication and information shows rescue team evacuate the body of a victim that was found buried by a landslide at Pangkalan village, in Natuna Islands. (Photo by Handout / Natuna ministry of communication / AFP)
Dozens sick in Philippine villages hit by oil spill 08 Mar 2023 - 03:14 pm
This handout photo taken on March 8, 2023 and released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows coast guard personnel and volunteers collecting debris covered with oil during a clean-up along the coast in Pola, Oriental Mindoro Province, days after an oil spill from a sunken tanker. (Photo by Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP)
Pakistani police use water cannon, tear gas on Khan rally 08 Mar 2023 - 02:57 pm
File photo: Imran Khan. Arif Ali/AFP
China unveils new PLA Joint Staff Chief in military succession 07 Mar 2023 - 11:19 pm
China's President Xi Jinping (centre) is applauded as he arrives for the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 7, 2023. (Photo by Greg Baker / AFP)
Sri Lanka president says China agrees to restructure loans 07 Mar 2023 - 09:28 pm
Peninsula
Indonesia sends more rescuers as extreme weather hampers search after landslide 07 Mar 2023 - 06:41 pm
This handout photo taken and released on March 7, 2023 by the Natuna ministry of communication and information local office shows a rescue team inspecting damages and searching for victims following landslides in Natuna islands. (Photo by Handout / Natuna ministry of communication / AFP)
Bangladesh building explosion kills at least 14; scores hurt 07 Mar 2023 - 04:38 pm
Emergency personnel shift an injured man to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka on March 7, 2023, following an explosion inside an office building. (AFP)
Xi’s frustration at Biden grows with skepticism of ‘guardrails’ 07 Mar 2023 - 02:05 pm
China's President Xi Jinping (C) is applauded as he arrives for the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 7, 2023. (Photo by Greg Baker / AFP)
Woman arrested in gruesome killing of Hong Kong model 07 Mar 2023 - 01:24 pm
Abby Choi. Source/Instragram
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan no-show in court, avoids arrest 07 Mar 2023 - 01:19 pm
File Photo: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gestures as he addresses supporters during a rally, in Lahore, Pakistan April 21, 2022. (REUTERS/Mohsin Raza)
6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines: USGS 07 Mar 2023 - 09:51 am
Peninsula
Women still barred as Afghan universities reopen for men 06 Mar 2023 - 06:58 pm
A banner seen with images of women defaced using spray paint are pictured inside a private university after the universities were reopened in Kabul on March 6, 2023. - Male students trickled back to their classes on March 6 after Afghan universities reopened following a winter break but women remain barred by Taliban authorities. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP)
Landslide in Indonesia kills at least 11; dozens missing 06 Mar 2023 - 04:03 pm
This handout photo taken and released on March 6, 2023 by the BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency) shows people inspecting the damage at a village that was hit by landslides in Natuna in Indonesia's Riau Province. (Photo by Handout / BNPB / AFP)
Drivers strike over plan to remove aging Philippine jeepneys 06 Mar 2023 - 01:06 pm
A woman stands beside a parked jeepneys in Quezon City on March 6, 2023. Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP

Europe

File Photo Netflix wins Spain TV rights for 2030 World Cup
Peninsula Two ships struck off Bulgaria in latest Black Sea attack
French gendarmes stand in front of Joseph-Lakanal high school after a headmaster was injured by a hunting rifle shot and a teenager was arrested in Aubagne, southern France, on October 12, 2026. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at a Windows event on October 07, 2026 at Dogpatch studios in San Francisco, California. Photo by Heather Diehl / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Microsoft bets on homegrown AI chip to challenge Nvidia

Africa

Travellers receive information from health officials near Ebola awareness posters before crossing the border at the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) on the Kenya-Uganda border as health authorities step up Ebola screening measures, in Busia on October 12, 2026. (Photo by Bright Emoja / AFP) DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 cases
Peninsula From Ebola fighter to survivor, DR Congo doctor vows to return to front lines
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa speaks to the media during the official visit of India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Accra, on October 6, 2026. (Photo by Nipah Dennis / AFP) Ghana to apply to join BRICS, foreign minister says
Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Health Aden Duale speaks at a press conference in Nairobi on October 6, 2026. Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death

Americas

US President Donald Trump talks with members of the media after landing at Youngstown Air Reserve Station on October 12, 2026 in Vienna, Ohio. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP Trump says does not believe China, Russia helping Iran
File photo US actor Selma Blair charged with assault after alleged flight altercation
Peninsula US roller coaster 'incident' kills one, injures several
Peninsula 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Southern Panama

Peninsula

Peninsula

Videos
Peninsula

Canada drawing lessons from success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Ambassador
Peninsula

Qatar demonstrates leadership in sustainability

Peninsula

Mozambique eyes stronger ties with Qatar to boost trade, energy and tourism

Trending News

  1. File picture used for representation

    Meteorology Department warns of expected thunderstorms

  2. (Files) Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she leaves the Hall of Justice in Quezon City, Metro Manila on September 11, 2026. (Photo by Jam Sta Rosa / AFP)

    Prosecutors drop most impeachment charges against Philippine VP Duterte

  3. Peninsula

    Full text of Amir's speech at 55th opening session of Shura Council

  4. Peninsula

    Qatar to emerge stronger and adaptable to global change: Amir at Shura Council 

  5. Passengers sit with their belongings next to derailed coaches of the passenger train Rehman Baba Express on the outskirts of Multan on October 13, 2026. (Photo by Shahid Saeed MIRZA / AFP)

    Pakistan train derailment kills four

Today’s Newspaper

Check all issues & supplements

Latest Updates

Business

Peninsula

European stocks close mixed