MOSCOW: The Russian Defense Ministry announced that 13 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight by air defense systems across several Russian regions, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two countries. According to Qatar News Agency, the drones were shot down over multiple regions, with specific interceptions reported in Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, and Kaluga. The ministry detailed that one drone

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah engaged in discussions on Thursday with Syrian Interim Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani regarding the latest developments in Syria. The meeting underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting Syria in its pursuit of security, stability, and the preservation of its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. According to Qatar News Agency, the

JERUSALEM: Dozens of colonists, led by extremist Israeli rabbi Yehuda Glick, made an incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, accompanied by the occupation police, in a move that has heightened tensions in the region. The group entered through the Mughrabi Gate, engaging in provocative tours and performing Talmudic rituals within the courtyards of the sacred site. According to Qatar News

NOUAKCHOTT: Qatar Charity has extended essential food assistance to families hard-hit by recent flooding in the Brakna and Trarza regions of Mauritania, aiming to alleviate the immediate needs of those impacted by the natural disaster. According to Qatar News Agency, the distribution effort reached 1,000 families who were provided with food baskets containing a month’s supply of essential items. This

Doha: Qatari newspapers, in their Wednesday editorials, celebrated the nation’s impressive achievements in 2024, which have solidified its status as one of the most advanced countries globally. The editorials projected that 2025 will see further successes due to strategic leadership and a clear vision for the future. According to Qatar News Agency, the newspapers emphasized Qatar’s diplomatic and political achievements,

Doha: Al Noor Center for the Blind, a key entity under the Qatar Foundation for Social Work and affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development and Family, is set to commemorate World Braille Day on January 4, 2025. This year’s celebration marks the bicentennial of the Braille system’s invention, a milestone that revolutionized literacy and accessibility for the visually impaired