Zurich: FIFAs current crisis spotlights the need for governance reforms and transparent systems to protect human rights, the Sport and Rights Alliance said today. Though Gianni Infantinos FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal has been rightly withdra…
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia’ Al Sudani reaffirmed Iraq’s readiness to coordinate with neighboring countries, especially Turkiye, on regional developments, stressing Iraq’s stance against Syria becoming a conflict zone. According to Qatar News Agency, Al Sudani met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral relations and a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly
Doha: Russian Ministry of Defence: said that its air defense systems destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones over several provinces. According to Qatar News Agency, a statement released today by the ministry said that over the past night, the air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones. The statement added that 8 of the drones were shot down over
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
Cairo: Qatari publications in the 56th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) have brought a big turnout, with Doha recording its largest-ever engagement in the annual cultural event, held from January 23 to February 5. According to Qatar News Agency, the Qatari cultural production is exhibited across pavilions for the Ministry of Culture, the International Quran Contemplation Organization, the Qatar Police
Beirut: At least 15 people have been killed and another 83 injured in Israeli occupation gunfire in southern Lebanon, according to preliminary statistics from the country’s Ministry of Health on Sunday. A ministry statement said that among the fatalities were two women and an army soldier. According to Qatar News Agency, the victims were trying to return to their areas
Doha: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Services Affairs Sector, organized the annual honoring ceremony for public and private entities that participated in organizing the sector’s activities during 2024. During the ceremony, 48 entities from both sectors were recognized for their support of the Ministry’s efforts to create a sustainable environmental future, in line with the Qatar National