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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi reaffirmed support for international initiatives to ensure the free and secure flow of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing its critical role in global trade.Speaking at an informal EU-regional leaders' meeting in Cyprus, he highlighted the need to deepen GCC-EU strategic ties and enhance coordination to support regional and global stability.Albudaiwi underscored the importance of dialogue to de-escalate tensions, noting that any comprehensive agreement with Iran should address its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as regional activities.He warned that any disruption to the Strait would directly impact European energy security and vital sectors, including aviation, calling for stronger cooperation on energy supply security and the development of alternative transport routes via pipelines and multimodal links.He also reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause, calling for an end to the Israeli occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.On Lebanon, he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative for an international conference to support southern Lebanon and reconstruction efforts.Albudaiwi expressed hope for the second GCC-EU summit this year to advance cooperation on trade, visa facilitation, digital transformation, logistics connectivity, clean energy, and investment. Source link
Eleven students were injured after Israeli occupation forces entered the campus of Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said.The Palestinian Red Crescent said five students were wounded by live fire, four suffered tear gas inhalation and two were injured in falls. All were taken to hospital.University officials said troops broke through the main gate and fired live rounds, tear gas and stun grenades while thousands of students were on campus. They added that buildings were entered, and student equipment seized, and that the university’s vice-president for academic affairs was briefly detained.The Palestinian Ministry of Education condemned the raid, calling it a violation of international conventions protecting educational institutions. The incident comes amid heightened Israeli military activity across the West Bank. Related Story Source link
Speed, adrenaline and intense competition take center stage today as the 2026 Arabian Drag Racing League officially begins, launching its opening round at Qatar Racing Club’s (QRC) purpose-built drag racing venue.The championship is held under the patronage of QRC Chairman His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad al-Thani. The league features global legends across six consecutive rounds, opening with testing Tuesday, qualifying Wednesday and Thursday, tandem races Friday, and concluding February 13 with champions crowned.With extensive experience, the organisers are fully prepared to deliver a championship worthy of its reputation. Widely regarded as one of the world’s strongest drag racing series, the club’s renowned track has witnessed numerous time and speed records across categories.QRC Director General Sheikh Jabor bin Khalid al-Thani said the club has taken a number of steps to elevate the level of competition in this year’s edition.“To date, we have held three rounds of both the Qatar Drift Championship and the Qatar Drag Racing Championship, while last week we concluded the third round of Qatar Freestyle Championship this season. We have now reached the most important milestone on the annual events calendar: the 2026 Arabian Drag Racing League,” Sheikh Jabor, who is well known for his deep passion for motorsports and his strong interest in organizational and operational matters, said in a statement. “Each year, this championship presents us with major challenges in terms of the diversity of categories, the intensity of competition, and attracting the largest possible number of motorsport fans. Our new highlight this year is the return of the Pro Mod category, which will feature elite drivers, led by the 2025 NHRA Championship title holder J.R. Gray, as well as the veteran champion Mike Castellana, who has won the championship title over multiple seasons. Both drivers compete for Qatar’s Al Anabi Team and have been racing in the US championship for years.”“In response to competitors’ requests, the Street Bike category has been added, bringing the number of motorcycle categories to two, with the possibility of increasing to three. We have expressed our readiness to add the Pro Bike category, the most powerful class in motorcycle drag racing, should the number of competitors reach six or more.”He added: “In line with the directives of the club chairman, HE Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad al-Thani, we are keen to provide a suitable environment for all participating teams in our championships.”Sheikh Jabor affirmed that the Arabian Drag Racing League sits at the top of the club management’s priorities, as it is the largest in terms of participation and the strongest in terms of competition.“Our current focus is on mobilizing all efforts to ensure the success of the championship and to present it in the best possible image. The main focus will be on the fans by enhancing accompanying activities and events. We have provided entertainment areas for children as well as dedicated spaces for families,” he said.“As in previous years, the club will also host – on the sidelines of the championship and specifically in conjunction with its second round – the Qatar Custom Show in its 13th edition.”Prize money approaches QR3.5mWith the approval of 10 categories for this year’s championship, approximately QR485,000 has been allocated as prize money per round. The strongest category in the championship, Pro Mod, receives the largest share of these prizes: the winner of each round will earn QR50,000, the runner-up QR25,000, and QR12,500 will be awarded to third place.If the Pro Bike category is approved, the total number of categories will rise to 11, and the total prize value per round will increase to approximately QR530,000. At the conclusion of the six championship rounds, the leaders of the overall standings in each category will receive a commemorative shield for the season championship in addition to a valuable cash prize, bringing the total prize pool of the championship to approximately QR3.5mMeanwhile, more than 150 participating companies specializing in automobiles and related industries will participate in the Qatar Custom Show. Related Story Source link
The United Nations voiced deep concern Tuesday over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly “undermined a fundamental principle of international law”.”States must not threaten or use force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state,” Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN rights office, told reporters in Geneva. Her comments came after Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were forcibly taken by US commandos in the early hours of Saturday amid airstrikes on the Venezuelan capital backed by warplanes and a heavy naval deployment. Shamdasani dismissed US justifications of the Venezuelan government’s “longstanding and appalling human rights violations” for the raid. “Accountability for human rights violations cannot be achieved by unilateral military intervention in violation of international law,” she insisted. She highlighted that the UN rights office had for a decade consistently reported on “the continued deterioration of the situation in Venezuela”. “We fear that the current instability and further militarisation in the country resulting from the US intervention will only make the situation worse.” Source link
A Palestinian man was martyred on Tuesday by Israeli drone fire east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect, 427 Palestinians were martyred, with at least 1,189 others injured. Medical teams have also recovered 684 bodies from under the rubble.The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli entity came into effect on Oct. 10 as part of the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the war in Gaza. However, the Israeli army has continued to violate the agreement and target Palestinian civilians through airstrikes and attacks on residential areas, resulting in casualties, worsening the suffering of the people, hindering efforts to restore stability in the Strip, and obstructing the return of displaced peopel to their homes. Source link
