The Peninsula Qatar

CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Amir receives phone call from Saudi Minister of Defense 16 Jul 2026 - 02:28 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman...

New Zealand downgrades tsunami alert after quake 16 Jul 2026 - 02:27 pm

Wellington: New Zealand authorities withdrew a tsunami warning Thursday following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island. "This advisory...

Two British hackers jailed for London transport cyberattack 16 Jul 2026 - 02:23 pm

London: A UK court on Thursday jailed two young men for a 2024 cyberattack on London's public transport operator that exposed the details...

Amir receives telephone call from King of Belgium 16 Jul 2026 - 02:20 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from His Majesty King Philippe of...

'Lost his Tuch?' -- England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit 16 Jul 2026 - 02:11 pm

London: Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too "passive" in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it...

Republic of Korea raises interest rates for first time in over three years 16 Jul 2026 - 01:43 pm

Seoul: Republic of Korea's central bank delivered a quarter-percentage-point interest rate hike Thursday, as widely expected, to tackle high inflation amid lingering Middle...

Bahrain intercepts several Iranian attacks 16 Jul 2026 - 01:37 pm

Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks....

Amir receives telephone call from Grand Duke of Luxembourg 16 Jul 2026 - 01:35 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HRH Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, who...

11 killed, 19 injured in fire at childcare facility in Algeria 16 Jul 2026 - 01:28 pm

Algiers:At least 11 people were killed and 19 others injured in a fire at an orphanage near the Algerian capital on Thursday, the...

Gaza death toll from Israeli aggression rises to 73,250 martyrs and 173,751 injured 16 Jul 2026 - 01:17 pm

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli occupation’s aggression against the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,250, with 173,751 others injured, since October...

Amir receives telephone call from UAE Vice President 16 Jul 2026 - 01:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...

Relative humidity levels to rise this weekend in Qatar 16 Jul 2026 - 12:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is expected to experience an increase in relative humidity levels this weekend, said the country's meteorology department. The Qatar Meteorology...

After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant 16 Jul 2026 - 11:19 am

Tokyo: A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that...

UK govt announces nationalisation of British Steel 16 Jul 2026 - 11:18 am

London: The British government said Thursday it had taken British Steel into public ownership to "protect the future of steel production in the...

Algeria orphanage fire kills 11, injures 19: civil defence 16 Jul 2026 - 11:14 am

Algiers, Algeria: A fire burning at an orphanage in a suburb of the Algerian capital has killed at least 11 people and injured...

Toronto air ranked among world's worst as wildfire smoke billows south 16 Jul 2026 - 11:10 am

Toronto, Canada: Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world on Wednesday, the Swiss firm IQAir said, as...

UK officials extend condolences on passing of Father Amir 16 Jul 2026 - 10:44 am

Doha, Qatar: Senior officials from the United Kingdom have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the leadership, government and people of Qatar following the...

Indian community pays tribute to Father Amir, hails his legacy 16 Jul 2026 - 10:39 am

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports...

Global media figures hail Father Amir’s legacy in shaping modern Qatar 16 Jul 2026 - 10:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Prominent media personalities, political analysts, academics and writers from across the Arab world and beyond have paid glowing tributes to the...

Lebanese officials pay tribute to late Father Amir, cite reconstruction and mediation roles 16 Jul 2026 - 10:12 am

Beirut: Lebanese political figures have praised the legacy of the Late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing his leadership...