Doha, 27 August 2025 At the 2025 Toastmasters International (TMI)Convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 20–23 August 2025, TMI District 116 Qatar achieved a landmark accomplishment by securing the World Rank No. 2 among all Toastmasters districts globally—a first in the district’s history. This exceptional recognition underscores the district’s continued dedication to public speaking excellence...

Dhaka, 25 August 2025 On the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, paid an official visit to Dhaka on 23–24 August 2025. This marked the first visit of a Pakistani Foreign Minister to Bangladesh in 13 years. During his visit...

Karachi, 24 August 2025 Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) announced it has uncovered a network allegedly linked to India’s intelligence agency, RAW (Research and Analysis Wing), involved in the targeted killing of a social worker in Sindh. At a press briefing, CTD Chief AIG Azad Khan stated the incident was an act of 'transnational terrorism' coordinated...

Doha, 24 August 2025 The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha officially launched Thai Restaurant Week 2025: A Thai Culinary Journey in Qatar, a ten-day nationwide culinary event celebrating the richness and diversity of Thai cuisine. Held at Isaan Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas, the launch brought together over 100 esteemed guests, including officials from...

Doha, 24 August 2025 Engineers Australia, Qatar Chapter, with the support of HE Shane Flanagan, Australian Ambassador to Qatar, recently hosted a high-impact CEO Panel Discussion under the theme ‘Engineering Qatar’s Future – Strategic Leadership for National Vision 2030’ at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Doha. The event brought together over 130 industry leaders and experts from the engineering...

Doha, 23 August 2025 The Government Engineering College, Thrissur Alumni, Qatar (QGET), a Qatar-based Indian community forum, has officially announced the 4th edition of the Qatar Engineers Forum (QEST), scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Hotel Pullman Doha. During a press conference held on Saturday, QGET President Tomy Varkey revealed that...

Lusaka, Zambia, 22 August 2025 (Anadolu) Botswana’s President Duma Boko said Thursday that his country signed an agreement with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings, which will commit $12 billion in investments to accelerate national development goals. The deal was signed in partnership with state-owned Botswana Development Corporation. "This transformative partnership spans infrastructure, energy, mining, the diamond...

Doha, 19 August 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hav voiced their support for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and emphasized the need for trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. Speaking during high-level talks at the White House alongside U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

Doha, 15 August 2025 The Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities Qatar (NFINQ) recently commemorated the 31st International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples with a vibrant event held under the theme “Greetings Exchange and Cultural Program – 2025.” The celebration brought together leaders from various resident communities, reflecting a spirit of harmony, freedom, safety, and security enjoyed...

Istanbul, 12 Aug.2025 (Anadolu) By Prof. Mutaz M. Qafisheh and Mazen Zaro This piece comes at a pivotal moment marked by the collision of two key developments relating to the legal status and future of Palestine. One is the launch of the International Peace Conference to operationalize the two-state solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi...