Head of Performing Arts - Aug 2026

Dubois stops Wardley in 11th round to take WBO heavyweight boxing title

Daniel Dubois recovered from two knockdowns to win a second world heavyweight title with a stoppage of Fabio Wardley.

Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa

Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.

Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war

India and Pakistan each claim strategic successes after the four-day conflict, as tensions continue to simmer.

Person dies after being hit by plane at Denver airport

A Frontier Airlines plane has hit and killed a person at Denver’s international airport.

Putin suggests Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘coming to an end’

Russian president also says he is willing to meet Zelenskyy in a third country if a long-term peace deal is reached.

‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham Palace

British anti-royals have staged a ‘No Kings’ protest outside Buckingham Palace in London.

Satellite images show likely oil slick off Iran’s Kharg Island

Satellite images have captured a suspected oil slick spanning dozens of square kilometres near Iran’s Kharg Island.

Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon

US-Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran warns Washington against attacks on tankers and Israel kills 24 people in Lebanon.

WHO chief says Hantavirus outbreak ‘is not COVID’

WHO chief says Hantavirus outbreak ‘is not COVID’

Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends use of law to reduce prison sentences, pending further review.

One killed in Gaza as Turkish FM talks peace efforts with Hamas official

Israel continues to violate a 'ceasefire' agreed to in October with hundreds more killed across the Strip.

Qatar Museums explores Old Palace architectural aesthetics

Qatar Museums is organising the ‘Architecture in the Old Palace’ forum today (May 10) at the Darwish al-Far Hall at the National Museum of Qatar. The forum will feature a distinguished group of experts, researchers, and…

UDC set to launch 2nd women’s padel tourney for The Pearl, Gewan residents

United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island, will launch the second edition of its Women’s Padel Tournament 2026 today (May 10) following the strong success of its inaugural…

MIE-Qatar marks historic first graduation with 100% success

MIE–SPPU Institute of Higher Education in Qatar celebrated its inaugural graduation ceremony, marking a historic milestone as its first cohort completed their studies with a 100% success rate. The ceremony recognised…

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For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia

Vladimir Putin changes tone, says for first time he will meet Zelenskyy in a third nation.

Palestinian family says settlers forced them to exhume father’s body

A Palestinian family in Jenin says Israeli settlers forced them to exhume their father hours after his funeral.

Three police officers killed in car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan

Bomber and several fighters detonate explosives-laden vehicle near security post in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Should we be worried about the hantavirus outbreak?

The incident has drawn comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Defending champions Qatar, Japan drawn together in Asian Cup finals

Defending champions Qatar and record winners Japan were drawn in the same group for next year's AFC Asian Cup, while hosts Saudi Arabia will meet Kuwait, Oman and Palestine. The draw for the 2027 edition of the…