Category: General

Washington: The Senate has confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as director of US national intelligence. The confirmation came after a Senate vote of 52 to 48, with Mitch McConnell of Kentucky standing as the sole Republican opposing her appointment. According to Qatar News Agency, Gabbard, who recently shifted her political allegiance from the Democratic to the Republican Party, has been a vocal

Doha: The Fire Station: Artists in Residence program has announced the opening of its studios to the public with two events on Feb. 16 and 19. The first event, a special session for schools in Qatar, will be held during the morning, while the second event, an open studio evening, is dedicated to art enthusiasts to explore the iconic Fire

Gaza: Two Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Thursday, one by Israeli occupation forces’ gunfire in the central Strip. Local sources in Gaza reported that a Palestinian child was killed this evening after being shot by the Israeli army north of Bureij camp in central Gaza. According to Qatar News Agency, another child was killed in Nuseirat refugee camp due

Doha: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Colombia have long enjoyed a robust and dynamic relationship, marked by decades of progressive development that has effectively strengthened the cooperative ties between the two nations. This relationship has laid the groundwork for strategic partnerships aimed at launching promising economic opportunities, fulfilling the shared aspirations for growth and prosperity of both

Doha: Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Thursday will be hazy at places at first, becoming moderate in temperature daytime and partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, and relatively cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected strong wind at places at times. Offshore, it will partly cloudy to cloudy with

Paris: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi confirmed that the GCC countries have been and remain a primary supporter of the Syrian people, not only through the provision of urgent humanitarian relief but also in their commitment to a clear stance regarding the solution in Syria, which can only be through a genuine political transition

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today with HE Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs at the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed challenges facing the brotherly Afghan people and ways to support them in

San Diego: The US Navy announced that an EA-18G Growler military aircraft crashed into the waters of San Diego Bay in California, after its two-pilot crew ejected safely. According to Qatar News Agency, the US Navy said in a statement that the plane belonged to the VAQ-135 electronic attack squadron, and crashed while trying to land. They confirmed that its