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Qatari Royal Named Pakistan’s Brand Ambassador After Historic Nanga Parbat Ascent

10/07/2025
Islamabad, 10 July 2025 Following her historic ascent of Nanga Parbat, Qatari royal and accomplished mountaineer Sheikha Asma Al Thani has been appointed as Pakistan’s Brand Ambassador for Mountains and Tourism. The Government of Pakistan made this announcement with deep appreciation, recognizing her extraordinary achievement and its significance in promoting the country’s scenic mountain landscapes....

Article: Israel’s War Sabotaged Diplomacy. The US Can Revive It; Iran’s Foreign Minister

10/07/2025
10 July 2025, Financial Times Our commitment to acting responsibly to avoid a full-scale regional war should not be misinterpreted as weakness By Abbas Araghchi (The writer is Foreign Minister of Iran) In only five meetings over nine weeks, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and I achieved more than I did in four years of...

Doha: Second Annual Pakistani Mangoes Festival To Take Off Today at Souq Waqif

10/07/2025
Doha, 10 July 2025 The second edition of the Pakistani Mango Festival, under Al Hamba Exhibition, is taking place at Souq Waqif’s Eastern Square in Doha from Thursday until July 19. Organised by the Celebrations Committee of the Private Engineering Office (PEO) in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar, the festival welcomes visitors...

China Voices Support for Arab Nations' Unity, Development, Chinese Prime Minister; China-Egypt to Boost Bilateral Relations

09/07/2025
Cairo, 09 July 2025 (Xinhua News) Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang said here on Wednesday that China supports Arab countries in strengthening strategic autonomy, enhancing unity and self-reliance, and pursuing development paths suited to their own national conditions. During his meeting with Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, Li said that China has always viewed...

Qatar: NCSA Wins WSIS 2025 Award

08/07/2025
Geneva, 08 July 2025  The Cybersecurity Curriculum Project of the National Cyber Security Agency, has won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2025 Prize in the category ALC10: Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society. The award was received yesterday, 07 July 2025 by Abdulla Al Sayed, Advisor to the President of National Cyber...

Japan, GCC Review Progress in Free Trade Negotiations

08/07/2025
Tokyo, 07 July 2025 (QNA) Japan's Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kato Akiyoshi and Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Councilآ (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, who is visiting Tokyo, discussed number of investment and trade-related issues, the latest developments regarding the second round of negotiations on the free trade agreement between the GCC and...

Rio De Janeiro Bricks 17th Summit Concluded; 126 Points Declaration Adopted; Chinese Premier Calls on BRICS to Lead Global Governance Reform

07/07/2025
Rio De Janeiro, 07 July 2025 Leaders of the 11 largest emerging economies signed the Joint Declaration of the 17th BRICS Summit, titled 'Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'.  The declaration affirms commitments to multilateralism, international law, and a more equitable global order, following over 200 meetings and new cooperation mechanisms...

Israel's Negotiation Team to Arrive in Doha Today

06/07/2025
Jerusalem / Istanbul 06 July 2025, (Anadolu) A statement issued by Israel's Prime Minister's Netanyahu's office on Saturday stated that Israel's negotiation team will leave Sunday for Qatar to hold talks. It said that Hamas made 'unacceptable' changes to a Qatari proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. 'The changes that Hamas is seeking...

Qatar: Filipino Community Forum AFREEQ Briefs Philippines Envoy on Real Estate Advocacy and Upcoming 10th Anniversary Event

06/07/2025
Doha, 06 July 2025 The Association of Filipino Real Estate Executives in Qatar (AFREEQ) paid a courtesy call to the Philippine Embassy in Doha and formally briefed HE Madomel Celo D. Melicor, Philippine Ambassador to Qatar, on the organization's advocacies and ongoing initiatives. As per the press release by AFREEQ, it's leadership highlighted its mission...

NHRC Qatar Leads National Dialogue on Autism and Cerebral Palsy Support Initiatives

05/07/2025
Doha, 05 July 2025 The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) of Qatar recently organized a comprehensive dialogue addressing the specific needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Cerebral Palsy. The event convened key national stakeholders to examine existing challenges, explore viable solutions, and develop forward-looking initiatives to better support affected individuals and their...

Azerbaijan successfully Hosted 17th ECO Summit on July 3 and 4, 2025, in Khankendi

04/07/2025
04 July 2025 The Republic of Azerbaijan successfully hosted the 17th ECO Summit on July 3 and 4, 2025, in Khankendi, demonstrating its commitment to promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development. Held under the overarching theme 'New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future', the Summit concluded a dynamic and inclusive ECO Week...

Article: Israel is Killing Scientists and Their Families. The World is Looking Away

03/07/2025
03 July 2025, (Tehran Times) By Reza Nasri (International Lawyer and Foreign Policy Expert) The missile that struck Dr. Seyed Mohammad Reza Sedighi Saber’s home in Tehran was meant to kill him. It didn’t. The Iranian nuclear scientist wasn’t home that night. But his 17-year-old son, Hamid Reza, was—and he died in the blast. Grieving...

Barzan University Aims to Build Qatar’s Talent Through Industry in Partnership with Swinburne University Australia

01/07/2025
Doha, 01 July 2025 In an important step toward advancing Qatar’s workforce development and deepening Australia–Qatar ties, Barzan University College (BUC) and Swinburne University of Technology of Australia in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar and the Australia–Qatar Business Association, hosted the inaugural Industry Breakfast Briefing in Doha. HE Shane Flanagan, Australian Ambassador to...

Top Iran Diplomat Urges Trump to Drop 'Disrespectful' Tone to Khamenei

28/06/2025
Washington, 28 June 2025 (Anadolu) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp rebuke to US President Donald Trump on Friday, warning that any effort to strike a deal with Tehran must begin with a shift in tone toward Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should...

Qatar: Bangladesh Envoy Urges Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to Unite for Global Peace

28/06/2025
Doha, 28 June 2025 Ambassador Nazirullah Islam, outgoing ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar has stressed the potential for Indonesia, the largest Muslim populated country in the world, followed by Pakistan and Bangladesh to work together in promoting regional and global peace, given their shared cultural and religious heritage. He also urged continued cooperation to help...

Doha: Iranian Attack on Al-Udeid Air Base a Flagrant Violation of Qatar's Sovereignty, Spokesperson

24/06/2025
Doha, 24 June 2025 (QNA) Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister of State of Qatar, and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar reiterated the State of Qatar's condemnation in the strongest terms of the Iranian missile attack on Qatar's Al-Udeid Air Base, stating that...

Qatari Forces Shoot Down 18 of 19 Iranian Missiles in ‘Operation Bashayer Al Fath’; US President Claims Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel

23/06/2025
Doha, 23 June 2025 Qatari air defenses successfully intercepted 18 powerful Iranian missiles launched this evening toward Al Udeid Air Base, the second-largest US air base outside the United States and the forward headquarters of US Central Command near Doha. The attack came in retaliation for US airstrikes late Sunday on three Iranian nuclear facilities...

OIC-Iran-Pakistan Condemn Attacks on Iran; Iran Approves Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid US and Israeli Strikes

23/06/2025
22 June 2025 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued the following statement condemning US attacks on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemns in the strongest possible terms, the United States’ brutal military aggression against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities—a grave...

Feature: A Spiritual Journey in Qatar: Archbishop Makarios Bids Farewell After 21 Years of Service

21/06/2025
Doha, 20 June 2025 By Ashraf Siddiqui After more than two decades of dedicated spiritual leadership in Qatar, Archbishop Makarios of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has stepped down from his post, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in the country’s religious and interfaith history. Talking exclusively to www.asiantelegraphqatar.com recently on the eve...

US Sen. Sanders Warns Against US Involvement in Potential Iran Conflict

19/06/2025
Washington, 18 June 2025 (Anadolu) Sen. Bernie Sanders warned against US involvement in military action against Iran, noting Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu's past support for the Iraq War as a cautionary example. Sanders noted Netanyahu’s 2002 congressional testimony where he urged the US to invade Iraq, claiming that the late Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was...

Pakistan Condemns Fabricated and Irresponsible Report Published by Daily Mail Assuring Iran of a Nuclear Strike on Israel in the Event of Nuclear Attack on Tehran

16/06/2025
Islamabad, 16 June 2025 The Government of Pakistan has strongly condemned the baseless and dangerous report published by the Daily Mail on June 13, 2025, which falsely claimed that Pakistan had assured Iran of a nuclear strike on Israel in the event of a nuclear attack on Tehran. This report, citing a manipulated video of...

Analysis: Israelis in Shelters, Iranians in the Streets

16/06/2025
Tehran, 16 June 2025 (Tehran Times) By Esmaeil Baqaei In the early morning hours of 13 June 2025, Israel launched an unprovoked, large-scale armed attack against Iran. This was an egregious act of aggression by every definition. Through coordinated air, missile, and drone strikes, it targeted residential neighborhoods, civilian infrastructure, public authorities, and nuclear facilities...

Doha: NHRC and IOM Host High-Level Dialogue Reaffirming Justice and Protection for Domestic Workers

16/06/2025
Doha, 16 June 2025 The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), held a high-level discussion and roundtable at the Westin Doha Hotel to mark International Domestic Workers' Day under the theme 'Advancing Access to Justice for Domestic Workers: Enhancing Legal Support and Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms'. The event...

Air India Flight AI 171 Bound For London Crashed Near Ahmedabad Claims 241 Lives; Former Gujarat CM Among Victims

12/06/2025
12 June 2025 A tragic aviation disaster unfolded on June 12, 2025, when an Air India flight AI 171, bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, Western India. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people, including passengers and crew. Among those confirmed dead is former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. His death...
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