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UN Marks World Press Freedom Day with Grim Warning: Over 200 Journalists Killed in Gaza

03/05/2025
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: Katara Hosts Latin American and Caribbean Cultural Festival Week

01/05/2025
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...

Qatar: Belgian Delegation Marks New Era of Economic Partnership with Qatar

01/05/2025
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...

Qatar Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Efforts in Gaza and Syria During High-Level Talks with Turkiye

27/04/2025
Doha, 27 April 2025 Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, received today Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, during the latter’s visit to Doha. The two ministers reviewed the strategic ties between Qatar and Turkiye and discussed ways to strengthen...

Pakistan Condemns Indian Actions; Responds Firmly to Accusations and Suspension of Air Space, Trade and Treaties

24/04/2025
Islamabad, 24 April 2025 The National Security Committee (NSC) of Pakistan convened this morning, 2025, under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to assess the regional security situation, particularly in response to India's actions following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Kashmir. The NSC expressed deep concern over the loss of lives...

Islamabad: JI Led Massive Pro-Palestinian Rally Condemns Israeli Genocide in Gaza

21/04/2025
Islamabad, 20 April 2025 Tens of thousands gathered in Islamabad on Sunday in a major pro-Palestinian rally organized by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Pakistan’s largest religio-political party, to protest against Israeli genocide in Gaza. The demonstration marked one of the largest public mobilizations in Pakistan since the latest escalation of violence in Gaza, which began in October...

NHRC Qatar Chairperson Highlights Qatar’s Reforms in Wage Protection, Legal Aid, and Workplace Safety'

20/04/2025
Ottawa, April 19, 2025 Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Chairperson of Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), has held recently separate meetings in Ottawa with  Athanasius Hadjis, Chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, and Frances Mireille, Deputy Minister for Womenl, Gender Equality, and Youth in Canada. She highlighted on Qatar's major advancements in gender equality...

Rome Talks Advance: Iran and U.S. Move Toward Technical Negotiations

19/04/2025
Rome, 19 April 2025 The second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States concluded in Rome, with both parties agreeing to reconvene next week to continue discussions. The primary focus remains Iran’s civilian nuclear program and the potential lifting of U.S. sanctions, Iranian Official News Agency IRNA reported today. Iranian Foreign Minister...

Russia and Qatar Sign 2b Euro Investment Deal; Discussed to Build Strong Russia-Syria Relations

19/04/2025
Moscow, 19 Apr. 2025 (Media Reports) Russia and Qatar have signed recently an agreement to contribute an additional 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) each into their joint investment fund, according to a Russian official. The deal aims to expand the countries’ collaborative investment platform by a total of 2 billion euros. 'This is an agreement...

Chinese President Xi Concludes Tri-Nation Visit; Bolsters Regional Cooperation and Goodwill

19/04/2025
Beijing, 19 April 2025 (Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Friday following a five-day state visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia—his first overseas trip of the year. The visit underscored Beijing’s commitment to strengthening neighborhood diplomacy, promoting regional development, and advancing its vision of a shared future with neighboring countries. Xi was...

GCC–Central Asia: A New Model of Regional Diplomacy; Central Asia-Gulf States Summit to be Held in Samarkand

17/04/2025
Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 17 April 2025 The upcoming summit between Central Asian countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is scheduled to take place on May 5 in Samarkand, according to Azernews, citing a statement from Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry. Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov, announced the summit following the third meeting of foreign ministers as part...

37th GCC Traffic Exhibition Inaugurated Under Theme 'No Phone While Driving'

16/04/2025
Doha, 16 Apr. 2025 37th Unified GCC Traffic Week awareness exhibition kicked off today Wednesday, at Place Vendôme Mall, Lusail under the theme 'No Phone While Driving'. .The exhibition was inaugurated by  Staff Maj. Gen. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Sowaidi, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Technical and Specialized Affairs, in the presence of...

Prime Minister Announces Major Incentives for Overseas Pakistanis; Two Day Overseas Pakistanis Convention Concludes

16/04/2025
Islamabad, 15 April 2025 Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif has announced a wide-ranging package of incentives and reforms aimed at addressing the longstanding concerns of overseas Pakistanis. Announced during the inaugural two-day Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, the measures include legal relief, educational and job quotas, civil awards, and skill development opportunities. The event...

Historic Ties Reinforced: Qatar and Egypt Chart New Horizons for Bilateral Relations; Qatar to Invest $7.5 b Over the Next Phase

15/04/2025
Doha, 14 Apr. 2025 (QNA) The Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, held official talks on Monday at the Amiri Diwan in Doha with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who was on a two-day official visit to Qatar. This marks President El-Sisi’s second visit...

Pakistan Stay Unbeaten with Dominant Win Over West Indies in Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier

15/04/2025
Lahore, Pakistan, 14 Apr. 2025 (ICC) Pakistan maintained their unbeaten record in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier with a comprehensive, 65-run victory over the West Indies. The hosts made it three wins from three matches to go top of the standings, as captain Fatima Sana starred with the ball to power her...

FROMM.Lab Invites Emerging Designers to Shape the Future Through International Competition

15/04/2025
Doha, 14 Apr. 2025 Unveiled during Milan Design Week 2025 at the FROMM. showroom, the international design competition ‘Design for a Changing World: Bridging Cultures’ was officially launched by FROMM. CEO and Founder Alia Rachid. The announcement followed an inspiring panel discussion moderated by Dan Thawley, featuring leading voices in design: Giulio Cappellini, Joseph Grima, and Fahad...

Jaber AlMarri Honored for Groundbreaking Contributions to Arab Human Rights

14/04/2025
Cairo, 14 Apr. 2025 The League of Arab States awarded Counselor Jaber Saleh Al-Marti the  League’s Shield on the occasion of the end of his second term as Chairman of the Arab Charter on Human Rights Committee — becoming the first chair of the committee to be honored by the Arab League since the committee’s...

Qatar and Indonesia Pledge Stronger Ties with $4 Billion Investment Fund at Doha Summit

13/04/2025
Doha, 13 Apr. 2025 On Sunday, the Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a session of official talks with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto at the Amiri Diwan in Doha. The session commenced with the Amir welcoming President Prabowo and his accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant...

Progress in Muscat: Iran and U.S. Set to Resume Nuclear Negotiations Next Week

12/04/2025
Muscat, Oman, 12 Apr. 2025 Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced Saturday that the initial round of nuclear-related talks with the United States in Muscat had taken place in what it described as a 'constructive atmosphere' marked by 'mutual respect'. According to the ministry, senior negotiators from both countries exchanged their respective governments’ positions on Iran’s nuclear...

Albert Ramchand Ramdin, 67, First Caribbean Ever Elected OAS Chief Eyes Stronger China and EU Ties

12/04/2025
Bagota, Colombia, 12 April 2025 'Under the forthcoming leadership of Albert Ramchand Ramdin, 67, elected Secretary General of Organization of American States (OAS) is anticipated to address pressing regional issues, including immigration. Another key priority for the organization under Ramdin is expected to be the cultivation of stronger diplomatic and economic ties between Latin American...

11th Doha Islamic Finance Conference Concludes with Final Recommendations

10/04/2025
Doha, 10 Apr. 2025 The 11th Doha Islamic Finance Conference concluded its sessions and issued its final statement, recommending the development of a Sharia-compliant regulatory framework for blockchain and artificial intelligence applications. The conference called on Islamic financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and technology experts to collaborate in setting standards for smart contracts, AI governance, and...

2-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 Concluded; National Minerals Harmonization Framework 2025 Launched

09/04/2025
Islamabad, 09 April 2025 A two-day, The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), hosted at the iconic Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, successfully concluded today with a pledge to return for next year's edition in the same month with strong commitments toward fostering responsible, sustainable, and inclusive mining in the country. Organized by the Oil...

'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures'; Qatar Mark World Health Day

08/04/2025
Doha, 07 April 2025 Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, Minister of Public Health, State of Qatar has affirmed that 'our strong and ongoing commitment to advancing maternal and newborn health, as part of our broader efforts to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for both present and future generations.’ Markimg the World Health Day, Qatar's Minister for...

Samarkand Summit Concludes; EU and Central Asia Unveil 20 Point Joint Declaration

06/04/2025
Samarkand, 06 Apr. 2025 (Euro News) Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia. The EU has announced a new strategic partnership with countries in Central Asia at the conclusion of a debut summit in the Uzbek city of...
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