Doha: The American Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) launched 27 new Starlink satellites into space. According to Qatar News Agency, the company stated that the Falcon 9 rocket was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, USA, carrying the satellites into low Earth orbit approximately 60 minutes after liftoff. The first section of the rocket successfully returned to Earth
Geneva: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting equality, combating racism, fostering tolerance, and encouraging acceptance. It has highlighted the measures it has implemented to ensure a safe and pluralistic societal environment, free from tension, hatred, and discrimination. Qatar’s population includes individuals from over 80 countries, representing various ethnicities, religions, and cultural backgrounds. According to Qatar News
Doha: The UN Human Rights Council has adopted the results of Qatar’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) under Item 6 of the agenda for the council’s 58th session. In her speech during the session, Acting Charge d’Affaires of Qatar’s Permanent Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva Jawhara bint Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi emphasized that the State of Qatar places the protection
Doha: In a series of editorials, Qatari newspapers have emphasized the critical phase that the Palestinian people are currently enduring, marked by what is described as an existential threat due to actions by Israel, the occupying power. This includes accusations of a war of extermination and ethnic cleansing. The newspapers have condemned recent legislative developments, including a law that permits
Doha: HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received today a copy of the credentials of HE Odette Yidi David as ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to the state, and Ambassador Alvaro Renedo Zalba as new ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the state. According to Qatar News Agency, HE the Minister of
Doha: The Ministry of Municipality has completed all preparations to ensure families enjoy an exceptional Eid Al Fitr holiday by enhancing recreational facilities, parks, and public gardens throughout Qatar. The ministry’s efforts focus on maintaining a safe and relaxing environment for visitors by boosting maintenance and cleanliness efforts and organizing a variety of activities suitable for all age groups. According
Doha: Local authorities reported that four people were killed in a shooting inside a store in the coastal city of Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan stated that a man barricaded himself inside the store, and the attack resulted in deaths. According to Qatar News Agency, Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman described the incident as a tragedy, noting that the suspect was
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed Thursday with his French counterpart, Jean-No«l Barrot, who is currently visiting China, enhancing bilateral cooperation. The two ministers also discussed relations between China and the European Union (EU). According to Qatar News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Minister noted that cooperation between his country and the EU outweighs competition, and that consensus surpasses differences.
Syrian sources announced that the sound of explosions in Deir Ezzor is caused by US artillery shelling of the Conoco gas field towards the positions of militants in the area.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency