New York: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission in New York. During the meeting, the two sides discussed Qatar’s pivotal role, in cooperation with the UN, in

Papua New Guinea: An earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck northeast of Papua New Guinea on Sunday. According to Qatar News Agency, the epicenter of the earthquake occurred 131 km from the city of Finschhafen, at a depth of 207.2 km. There were no reports of damage or injuries. Papua New Guinea is located along the Pacific

Seoul: North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise guided missiles, the North’s state media reported Sunday. The North’s Missile Administration conducted the test-fire the previous day as “part of plans for building the national defense capabilities to raise the effectiveness of strategic control against potential enemies,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. According to Qatar News Agency, the missiles

Doha: Four militants were killed in a security operation in the Bagh area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan: The Pakistani army said in a statement that a security operation was carried out in the Bagh area, killing four militants and wounding two others. According to Qatar News Agency, the statement added that a clearing operation was also carried out

Nablus: A Palestinian succumbed to his injuries on Saturday evening after being shot by Israeli occupation forces during a raid on Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus. According to Qatar News Agency, the Palestinian was critically injured by live fire during the incursion and was transported to a hospital in Nablus, where his death was later confirmed. The raid targeted

Doha: Qatari newspapers have lauded Qatar’s significant diplomatic achievements and the upcoming sports events that are set to captivate the nation. Al-Watan newspaper highlighted that countries worldwide have applauded the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, acknowledging Qatar’s pivotal mediation role alongside Egypt and the United States. According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar’s diplomatic endeavors are not confined to regional issues but

Doha: Qatari newspapers in their Sunday editorials focused on a phone call between HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov. They discussed cooperation between Qatar and Russia, regional and international issues, and Qatar’s efforts to reunite children with their families

Doha: HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to HE Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn, on the occasion of her country’s National Day. According to Qatar News Agency, the congratulatory gesture underscores the diplomatic relations and mutual respect between Qatar and Australia. The message was sent to commemorate Australia’s National Day,