Qatar Education Ministry unveil new 2025-2026 exam calendar and flexible working hours November 27, 2025 at 01:01AM

Qatar's education ministry is streamlining end-of-semester exams for 2025-2026. Students can depart post-exam to curb crowding, while staff gain two hours of flexible time. New academic calendar shifts exams away from Ramadan and National Day, introducing a "Test Day, Rest Day" for high schoolers. These changes prioritize student well-being and operational efficiency.

Two National Guard soldiers shot; US suspends immigration requests of Afghans November 26, 2025 at 11:24PM

Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a daylight shooting near the White House by an Afghan national with US military ties. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was apprehended after a firefight. President Trump labeled the incident an "act of terror," leading to a halt in Afghan refugee processing and sparking debate on immigration policies.