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Doha: A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey issued a tsunami warning stating that dangerous tsunami waves from this earthquake could occur within a 300-kilometer radius of the earthquake’s epicenter, along the coast of Tonga. According to Qatar News Agency, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake

Lusail: HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed the Eid Al Fitr prayer alongside citizens at the Lusail praying area this morning. The prayer was attended by several dignitaries, including HH Personal Representative of HH The Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Prime Minister and

Doha: Part of its ‘Joy of Eid’ program, the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs distributed 5,000 gifts to children at 30 Eid prayer grounds across the country, with the support of the Waqf Fund for Family and Childhood. According to Qatar News Agency, the initiative aims to bring smiles to children’s faces

Gaza: Nine Palestinians were killed and several others were injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting various areas in the Gaza Strip, Sunday. According to Qatar News Agency, medical sources said that three Palestinians of the same family were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced people in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Five others

Doha: Al Sharq newspaper, in its editorial today, emphasized the significance of Eid Al Fitr coinciding with the commemoration of Land Day, a pivotal event in Palestinian history marking their 1976 uprising against Israeli land-seizure plans. This day symbolizes the enduring Palestinian fight against occupation and their determination to reclaim their homeland and identity. According to Qatar News Agency, Al

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of the formation of the Syrian government, expressing its hope that this government will fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people. According to Qatar News Agency, the Saudi ministry of foreign affairs affirmed the Kingdom’s aspiration to cooperate and work with the new Syrian government in a manner that embodies the

Doha: Qatar News Agency has officially commenced its transmission today, marking a significant step in the country’s media landscape. According to Qatar News Agency, the launch took place on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The event signifies the agency’s commitment to providing timely and accurate news coverage. The transmission aims to cater to a wide audience with a focus on delivering

Occupied Jerusalem: Some 120,000 worshippers performed Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem today. According to Qatar News Agency, the Jerusalem Governorate noted in a brief statement that 120,000 worshippers gathered for the Eid prayers in both the courtyards and inside Al-Aqsa Mosque. This occurred despite the stringent measures imposed by Israeli occupation authorities. The Israeli authorities enforce