NUKU’ALOFA: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck the eastern region of the Tonga islands in the South Pacific, as reported on Thursday. The tremor, recorded by the US Geological Survey, did not result in any casualties or significant property damage, though it was felt in the area. According to Qatar News Agency, the earthquake’s epicenter was situated 134

CAIRO: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati emphasized the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state during a meeting with Jonathan Powell, the British Prime Minister’s National Security Advisor. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing pressing regional issues, including the ongoing Palestinian conflict. According to Qatar News Agency, the Egyptian Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of a

Doha: Qatar’s tourism sector witnessed significant growth in 2024, as highlighted by Al-Raya newspaper, with a 25% increase in visitors compared to the previous year. The country welcomed 5,076,640 tourists, reflecting its rising prominence on the global tourism map. This growth is attributed to Qatar’s rich attractions and strategic investments, which have also led to a 38% increase in spending,

YINCHUAN: Chinese authorities have activated a level-4 disaster relief emergency response following a 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Yongning County in Yinchuan, the capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Autonomous Region, on Thursday. The immediate response included the deployment of a working team to assist with local relief efforts in the affected areas. According to Qatar News Agency, a 4.6-magnitude aftershock subsequently

DOHA: Qatari newspapers have highlighted key topics from Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. The meeting focused on the progress of implementing localization and replacement plans in government jobs, alongside the Cabinet’s approval, in principle, of a draft law on artists and artistic professions, reflecting Qatar’s commitment

MOSCOW: The Russian Defense Ministry announced Thursday that its operations in Kursk Oblast resulted in the deaths of 580 Ukrainian troops over the last 24 hours. According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry stated that these casualties occurred during operations targeting Ukrainian army positions in several locations, including the cities and towns of Iskandaria, Veselovka, Zalishchyky, Lebedivka, and Maryino. This