Geneva, 12 May 2025 (Xinhua News) China and the United States announced here Monday a series of tariff modification measures aimed at easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. The decision followed a two-day China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs, where both sides recognized the importance of their bilateral economic and...

Istanbul, 12 May 2025 (Anadolu) Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines detained former president, seems set to reclaim the mayoral seat in Davao City, Rappler News reported Monday, citing unofficial election results. Based on unofficial results from the Comelec Media Server as of 10.10 p.m. local time (1410GMT) on Monday, Duterte is in the lead with 617,123...

Doha, 12 May 2025 By Ashraf Siddiqui Following the Indian airstrikes on Pakistan under 'Operation Sindoor' in the early hours of May 6th (Tuesday–Wednesday night), which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people and injuries to 46 others across various regions of Pakistan, India launched another round of strikes during the nights...

Nicosia, 10 May 2025 Following statement is issued by TRNC government General Assembly of the European Parliament (EP) added yet another document to its series of biased and disconnected assessments disregarding the rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriot People through the adoption of the 2023–2024 Türkiye Report at the plenary session held yesterday (7...

Vatican City, 08 May 2025 Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, has been elected pope and will serve as the 268th leader of the Roman Catholic Church under the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first pontiff born in the United States, holds dual nationalities US and Peru, now leads 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide....

Islamabad, 07 May 2025 A sudden military escalation between India and Pakistan has drawn global concern after the Indian military launched what it called 'Operation Sindoor'. targeting six alleged terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan late on May 6, 2025. In response, Pakistan claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets, a combat drone and destroyed...

Islamabad, 05 May 2025 (APP/IRNA) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi concluded a high-level visit to Islamabad on Monday, as both Pakistan and Iran reiterated their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and promoting peace and stability in South Asia amid rising tensions between Pakistan and India. Araghchi met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President...

Ankara, 02May 2025 (Anadolu) As the world observes World Press Freedom Day on Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OHCHR) has issued a stark warning about the escalating death toll of Palestinian journalists. In a statement, the office confirmed the 'killing of 211 journalists in Gaza since 7 October...

Doha, 01 May 2025 By Ashraf Siddiqui The Latin American and Caribbean embassies in the State of Qatar, with the support and collaboration of Katara Cultural Village Foundation, held a vibrant Cultural Festival Week from April 26 to 30. The five-day celebration served as a dynamic platform to showcase the rich heritage, traditions, and artistic...

Doha, 02 May 2025 By Ashraf Siddiqui William Asselborn, The Belgian Ambassador to Qatar, , recently held a reception at his residence in honour of a visiting distinguished delegation of more than 60 Belgian business representatives, marking the most significant bilateral mission in a decade. In his address on the occasion, he said, “This high-level visit...