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NHRC Qatar and Turkish Ombudsman Office Sign Cooperation Agreement

26/01/2025

Istanbul, 25 Jan. 2025 The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) of Qatar has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ombudsman Office of the Republic of Türkiye to foster collaboration and strengthen their partnership. This agreement aims to leverage their expertise to achieve sustainable and effective responses to humanitarian and human rights issues within their respective...

Doha Forum Announces 2025 Theme 'Equity in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress'

23/01/2025

Doha, 23 Jan. 2025 Doha Forum, a leading global platform for dialogue and diplomacy, has recently unveiled the theme of its 23rd edition: 'Equity in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress'. The announcement was made during a reception held at the Invest Qatar Pavilion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Doha Forum 2025...

Qatar: CRA Awards First Postal License, Marking a Transformative Step for Qatar’s Postal Sector

23/01/2025

Doha, 23 Jan. 2025 The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar has officially granted the first postal license under the Law Regulating Postal Services (No. 15 of 2023) to Qatar Postal Services Company (Q.P.S.C). This milestone marks a pivotal step in modernizing Qatar’s postal sector through introducing competition, and contribution to the development of local...

Amir of Qatar Graces Police College 7th Graduation Ceremony

20/01/2025

Doha, 20 January 2025 The Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani graced the 7th Graduation Ceremony of the Police College with his esteemed presence this morning. The event was a grand occasion, celebrating the achievements of the graduates while highlighting the college's pivotal role in training future leaders in law...

Hamas Hands Over 3 Israeli Female Captives to Red Cross; Israel Blames Red Cross on Delaying 90 Palestinian Detainees Release

19/01/2025

19 Jan. 2025 The Palestinian resistance group Hamas handed over three Israeli captives to Red Cross today, on Sunday under the first phase of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement signed in Doha, Qatar dated 15th of January 2025 The three captives were handed over by Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, at Saraya Square...

Islamabad: Jailed Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Convicted in Mega Corruption AlQadir Trust Case

18/01/2025

Islamabad, 17 Jan. 2025 Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi were convicted today, on Friday in mega corruption case and misusing of his official position. Both are sentenced for vigorous 14 and 7 years of jail respectovely, in addition. The verdict was announced by Accountability Judge Nasir Javed Rana in makeshift...

Qatar: Interior Minister Graces Police Academy Award Ceremony

16/01/2025

Doha, 16 Jan. 2026 Minister of Interior and Commander of Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Chairman, and Supreme Council of the Police Academy, Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, attended this morning the certificate awarding ceremony at the Police Academy. Present on the occasion were Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani...

Qatar Announces Cease-Fire Agreement Between Israel and Hamas; Three-Phase Implementation to Begin January 19

15/01/2025

Doha, 15 January 2025 Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim AlThani, announced late this evening that both the Israel and Hamas have agreed on long lasting cease-fire in the Gaza-strip, Palestine. Addressing a press conference in Diwan e Amiri Doha, he said that both parties have...

Qatar National Manufacturing, SME's and Economic Growth Strategy 2024-2030 Unveiled

09/01/2025

Doha, Qatar, 09 Jan. 2025 (QNA) Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani inaugurated the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Strategy 2024-2030 and Qatar National Manufacturing Strategy 2024-2030, under the theme 'Achieving sustainable economic growth'. The two strategies were inaugurated at the Qatar National...

Qatar and Turkiye Reunite Wounded Members of Palestinian Family in Doha

09/01/2025

Doha, 09 Jan. 2025 (QNA) The State of Qatar, in cooperation with the sisterly Republic of Turkiye, reunited one of the families of the wounded in the Gaza Strip, Palestine with their relatives in Doha, as part of the initiative of Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide treatment...

95 People Died and 130 Injured In 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake in China's Xizang Autonomous Region

08/01/2025

Xizang, China, 07 Jan. 2025 (Xinhua News) Rescuers conduct rescue work at a village in Changsuo Township of Dingri County in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 7, 2025. A total of 95 people have been confirmed dead and 130 others injured as of 3 p.m. Tuesday, after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County...

Canada’s Trudeau Steps Down as Prime Minister: Who Can Be Next Liberal Leader

07/01/2025

Trenton, Canada, 07 Jan. 2025 (Anadolu News/BBC) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned Monday as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, pushed out by fellow Liberal lawmakers. It is an inglorious ending for a man who piloted Canadians for a decade and has politics in his blood. His late father Pierre Trudeau was prime...

Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Registered in Pakistan

06/01/2025

Islamabad, 05 Jan. 2025 (Daily Dawn) IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Saturday announced that the satellite-based internet-providing company ‘Starlink’ had been registered in Pakistan. Elon Musk responded to messages on social media platform X, confirming that the company was negotiating with the government. The IT minister has responded to queries regarding the...

Pakistanis and Kashmiri Community Across the World Mark 76th UNSC Resolution on Kashmri People Self-determination

05/01/2025

Islamabad, Jan. 05, 2025 (APP) Experts and citizens across Pakistan, including the Kashmiri community, reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to the right to self-determination and called upon the United Nations to implement the historic January 5, 1949, resolution to resolve the Kashmir dispute permanently. In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K), leaders and organizations of...

Pakistan's Prime Minister and UAE President Discuss Ways to Enhance Ties

05/01/2025

Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan, 05 Jan. 2025 (APP) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President, United Arab Emirates here and discussed matters of mutual and bilateral interest. During the meeting, both leaders expressed their shared commitment to deepening economic, political, and cultural ties. They discussed a wide range...

SCO: China Steps Up Work Related to Its SCO Rotating Presidency; Emblem Released as 2024-5 SCO Chair

03/01/2025

Beijing, 02 January 2025 (Xinhua) China has been accelerating work related to its rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for 2025, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday. It will host an SCO summit that highlights friendship, solidarity and fruitful results, along with over 40 institutional meetings, Mao said. Events focusing...

'The Goal is to Strengthen the Economy and Sovereignty', Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev

03/01/2025

Almaty, Kazakhstan, 03 Jan. 2024 President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has stated that the country reached significant milestones last year across various sectors, including infrastructure projects such as modernized housing, highways, and airports. He noted advancements in the mining, petrochemical, and metallurgical sectors, with manufacturing growing in importance. Agriculture had a remarkable year, with a...

Euro Marks 26 Years in Use

02/01/2025

Berlin, 02 Feb. 2025 (Anadolu News) When the euro was launched in 1999, €1 was equivalent to $1.17. By October 2000, it had depreciated to $0.83. The currency gained value between 2002 and 2008, reaching a record high of $1.60 in 2008. In 2022, global events such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the energy crisis, rising...

Pakistan Unveils 5 Year Economic Transformation Plan

31/12/2024

Islamabad, 31 Dec. 2024 (APP) Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched the five-year National Economic Transformation Plan 'Uraan Pakistan' (Rise Pakistan), which aims to achieve sustainable export-led economic growth based on 5Es – Exports, e-Pakistan, Environment, Energy, Equity, and Empowerment. Sharif, addressing the launching ceremony of the homegrown...

Qatari Aid Plane Arrives in Damascus for First Time

31/12/2024

Damascus, 30 Dec. 2024 (QNA) An airplane carrying humanitarian aid (ambulances, food supplies and medicines) provided by Qatar Fund for Development Fund (QFFD) arrived at Damascus International Airport today. The plane also carried technical assistance to contribute to the re-operation of Damascus International Airport, to ensure the flow of aid to Syria. The aid comes...

Qatar: Chinese Envoy Highlights Strengthened China-Qatar Relations and Shared Global Commitments

29/12/2024

Doha, 29 December 2024 Ambassador Cao Xiolin of the People's Republic of China to the State of Qatar addressing at a press conference this evening has highlighted China's achievements across multiple sectors during the year 2024; insights into China's diplomatic relations; and it's stance on various global conflicts. Additionally, he highlighted China's role both within...

Türkiye to Eliminate Terrorism Threats Beyond Its Southern Borders, Starting from 2025: President Erdogan

27/12/2024

Istanbul, 27 Dec. 2024 (Anadolu News) Türkiye will ensure security beyond its southern borders and eliminate terrorism threats emanating from those regions starting from 2025, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking at AK Party’s 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress in Balikesir province, Erdogan said: “Starting from 2025, we will ensure security beyond our southern borders, particularly...

Pakistan: Additional 60 PTI Terrorists Sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment; Process of Justice Will Continue Until Planners Face Justice, DG ISPR Declared

26/12/2024

Islamabad, 26 Dec. 2024 (ISPR): Pakistan media reported that 60 more supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan involved in terrorist attacks on various military installations on 9th of May 2023 have been awarded from 2 - 10 years of rigorous sentence by the Field General Court Martial. Among these culprits, nephew of Imran Khan...

Pakistani Bombing Inside Afghanistan Killed 46, Says Taliban Administration

25/12/2024

Karachi, Pakistan, 25 Dec. 2024 (Anadolu) Afghanistan’s interim Taliban administration on Wednesday claimed that at least 46 people were killed in a bombing by Pakistani fighter jets in the eastern Paktika province. Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the interim Taliban administration, said that Pakistani jets bombed four locations in Paktika’s Barmal district on Tuesday...

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