Category: General

Doha: The State of Qatar has achieved notable human rights progress in recent years manifested in many initiatives and accomplishments across sectors of health, education, labor, social security, and sustainable development, said HE National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Chairperson Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah. According to Qatar News Agency, speaking during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Qatar before the

Gaza: The Gaza Strip is on the verge of an unprecedented famine with Israeli occupation rejecting relief organizations’ endeavors to bring essential supplies into the enclave, UNRWA said Wednesday. A statement from the UN agency warned the situation in Gaza is deteriorating as the occupation’s aggression on the Strip continues for the second week. Essential supplies are running low, and

Jerusalem: 180,000 worshippers performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers on the 26th day of the holy month of Ramadan at Al Aqsa Mosque, despite strict military measures imposed by the Israeli occupation authorities on access to the mosque. According to Qatar News Agency, the Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem estimated that 180,000 worshippers performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers at Al Aqsa

Doha: China has urged the US not to impose a hegemonic logic or view Sino-US relations from a Cold War perspective, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday. Addressing a presser in response to a US report claiming that China poses the greatest military and cyber threat to the US, Guo said the US side issues these biased reports

Lima: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced that general elections will be held in April 2026, a move aimed at ending years of political instability in the country. According to Qatar News Agency, in a televised speech, Boluarte said that the upcoming elections will include the selection of a new president, along with 130 members of the Chamber of Deputies and

Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to HE President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin, on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. According to Qatar News Agency, this gesture from HH the Amir highlights the cordial relations between Qatar and Bangladesh, reflecting mutual respect and cooperation between

Doha: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced Wednesday the death of four US soldiers who went missing on Tuesday during a NATO military training exercise in Lithuania: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced Wednesday the death of four US soldiers who went missing on Tuesday during a NATO military training exercise in Lithuania. According to Qatar News Agency, speaking to reporters, Rutte

Doha: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with US President Donald Trump the latest Middle East developments, on Tuesday. The phone talks covered efforts to cease fire in the Gaza Strip and maintain regional stability. According to Qatar News Agency, the UAE President stressed the importance of providing the necessary humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza