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Tehran: Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who led peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, said Sunday that his country would not give in to threats after US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.“If they fight, we will fight, and if they come forward with logic, we will deal with logic. We will not bow to any threats, let them test our will once again so that we can teach them a bigger lesson,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told reporters after returning to Tehran from Islamabad, several Iranian news agencies reported. Iran’s navy chief Shahram…

Doha: Qatar University (QU) announced the dates for its Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies for Female Students. In a statement on Sunday, QU said it will organize separate graduation ceremonies for each college for its Class of 2026 female students, following the two main graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at the QU Sports and Events Complex from Tuesday to Saturday, May 5-9. The ceremonies will be streamed live on QU’s YouTube Channel, it added. The University noted that graduates will be received on stage by the Dean of their respective colleges as well as ceremony organizers. The Class…

Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic framework for academic cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two institutions. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing applied, technical, and academic education in Qatar, while supporting the development of highly skilled graduates aligned with the evolving needs of the labor market. Under the terms of the MoU, both institutions will collaborate across several key areas, including the development of academic programs and the facilitation of diploma students from the Community College of…

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), represented by the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department – which handles the licensing of private schools, announced the launch of the second edition for 2026 of the guide on the rules and procedures for accepting and registering students in private schools and kindergartens. This came during a press conference held by MOEHE, with the attendance of HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, and Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at MOEHE, Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama, in addition to a number of…

Doha: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar’s leading digital bank, has been recognized as Qatar’s Best Private Bank at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026, reaffirming its leadership in delivering personalized Shari’a-compliant wealth management banking solutions and services for High-Net-Worth Individuals in Qatar. This recognition underscores QIB’s continued success in building a differentiated private banking proposition, anchored in strong customer relationships, tailored advisory, and a comprehensive suite of wealth management, investment, and financing solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of its private banking customers. QIB Private Banking operates through a relationship-driven model, offering customers dedicated access to experienced relationship managers…

Washington: Donald Trump has announced that the United States would impose a naval blockade on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in an already volatile region and triggering alarm across global markets. In a statement, Trump said the move is intended to counter what he described as “growing threats” from Iran and to safeguard international shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, handles nearly a fifth of global petroleum supplies, making any disruption a matter of international concern. Trump emphasized that the proposed blockade would target vessels suspected of supporting…

Doha: HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, on Sunday met separately with HE Ambassador of the Republic of The Sudan to the State of Qatar, Badr Al Din Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed and HE Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the State of Qatar, Cheikh Tidiane Sall.During the meetings, HE the Speaker of the Shura Council affirmed the strength of the relations between the State of Qatar and both Sudan and Senegal, and their ongoing development. He also emphasized the importance of strengthening parliamentary cooperation and intensifying coordination in international parliamentary forums, which contributes to…

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Mr. Abdulla Al Abdulla, Deputy Head of the Qatari Administrative Delegation, confirmed during a press conference held at the QOC headquarters on Sunday that Qatar will compete in 7 sports: beach volleyball (men and women), basketball (men and women), beach handball, sailing, aquathlon, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. Al Abdulla noted that Qatar’s…

Mumbai, India: Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away today in Mumbai at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. She breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital after being admitted with a chest infection and extreme exhaustion, which later led to multiple organ failure. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Bhosle recorded thousands of songs across multiple languages and genres, becoming one of the most versatile and celebrated voices in Indian cinema. Her legacy includes iconic songs in Bollywood as well as international collaborations, earning her numerous accolades including the…

Kathmandu: HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nepal, Mishaal bin Mohammad Ali Al Ansari, participated on Sunday in the meeting of HE Prime Minister of Nepal, Balendra Shah, with Their Excellencies Ambassador accredited to Nepal. During the meeting, the foreign policy features of the new government in Nepal were explained. Source: QNA