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Chinese President Xi Meets U.S. Secretary of State; Xi Hopes US To View Chinese Dev. Positive

26/04/2024

Beijing, 26 April 2024 (Xinhua) Antony Blinken arrived in China on Wednesday 24 April on 3-Day visit amid a worsening rift between world's most powerful countries. Relations between China and the US had been warmer recently since the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden in Woodside, California, in 2023 witnessed...

Iran President Raisi Concludes 3-Day Visit to Pakistan; Neighboring Countries Agree To Boost Trade Volume

26/04/2024

Karachi, 24 Apr 2024 (IRNA) Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi concluded his 3-Day official visit to Pakistan and left for Colombo on his next leg of South Asia tour from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. He was seen off by Pakistan's Federal Minister of Housing, Riaz Hussain Pirzada and Governor of Sindh Province, according to IRNA correspondent....

Qatar-Nepal Sign 7 MoUs and Agreement; Amir of Qatar Concludes 3-Nation Tour

24/04/2024

Kathmandu, 24 Apr. 2024 Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the Qatari Emir held a meeting today. Both the leaders witnessed signing ceremony of an agreement and six memorandums of understanding pertaining to various sectors. Among these include memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of education, higher education and scientific research; cooperation...

Kathmandu: Amir of Qatar Held Talks With President of Nepal; Nepal Declares Public Holiday

23/04/2024

Kathmandu, 23 April 2024 (QNA) The Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the invitation of President of Nepal arrived Tuesday in Kathmandu on a state visit from 23-24 April 2024. It is first ever visit to Nepal by any Arab leader. He was welcomed upon arrival at Tribhuvan International...

Qatar-Bangladesh Sign 10 MoUs, HH Amir of Qatar Concludes Two-day State Visit

23/04/2024

Dhaka, 23 Apr 2024 (BSS) Qatar and Bangladesh signed ten MoUs during the two-day first ever srate visit to Bangladesh concluded today by Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. Amir of Qatar paid a two day state visit on April 22-23 at the invitation of the Bangladesh President, Mohammed Shahabuddin. The Amir...

Qatar-Philippine Ink 9 MoUs Including Climate Change, Anti-trafficking

22/04/2024

Manila, 22 Apr 2024 (PNA) The Philippines and Qatar further strengthened their bilateral relations, signing on Monday nine new deals, including agreements on addressing climate change and human trafficking. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of Qatar, witnessed the presentation of the newly-signed deals in Malacañang. Among these...

US Provides Political Protection to Israeli massacres, says Hamas Chief; President Erdogan meets Hamas Chief

20/04/2024

Istanbul, 21 April 2024 (Anadolu News) Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh said on Saturday that tens of thousands of people in Gaza have been killed by Israel using US weapons, adding that Washington's veto against the establishment of a Palestinian state in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) effectively provides political protection to Tel...

US Vetoed UNSC Majority Members Resolution On Palestine Full Membership; 46th US Veto Favouring Israel

19/04/2024

New York, US, 19 April 2024 The United States on Thursday vetoed a majority UN Security Council members humanitarian resolution that would have recognized a Palestinian state. Twelve members of the Security Council voted in favor of the resolution; two countries – UK and Switzerland abstained, The United States of America vetoed it. 12 countries...

China Supports Palestine’s Full UN Membership Bid, Says Foreign Minister

18/04/2024

Ankara, 18 April 2024 (Anadolu News) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday said his country supports Palestine’s bid for full UN membership. The UN Security Council will vote on Thursday on a draft resolution for Palestine to become a full UN member. The resolution requires nine votes in favor to pass with a condition...

Qatar Evaluating Mediation to End War in Gaza, Rejects Attacks on Its Role, PM

17/04/2024

Doha, April 17, 2024 (QNA) Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar has reiterated this evening Qatar's rejection of any defamation regarding its role in ongoing mediation efforts to end the war in Gaza, indicating that Qatar is assessing that mediation. Addressing to a...

'Pakistan Visit to Deliver ‘Significant Benefits’ in Upcoming Months', Says Saudi Foreign Minister

16/04/2024

Islamabad, 16 April 2024 (APP) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Tuesday said that his visit to Pakistan would deliver 'significant benefits' in the upcoming months by realizing the potential of untapped economic development. The Saudi top diplomat was addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad with Foreign Minister of Pakistan...

Feature : 'Stolen Futures' - An Eighth Grade Student in Qatar Expresses Feelings With Poetry

16/04/2024

Doha, 16 April 2024 Doha based a 8th grade student RUBA OSAMA expresses her feelings through poetry on Israeli forces atrocities on innocent people of Palestine, specially of Gaza Stolen Futures the task was about futures, but how selfish it seems to ignore thousands of stolen futures and focus on my hopes and dreams....

Former US President Donald Trump, First Ever US President Charged As Criminal

15/04/2024

Washington, 15 April 2024 (Anadolu News) Former US President Donald Trump became first ever former US President to face criminal charges after leaving the office on hush money charges, today on Monday. CBS News reported that the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history officially got underway Monday in a crowded Manhattan courtroom...

Iran Smashed Israel's Myth of Regional Military Dominance; 'Now is The Time to Defuse and De-escalate', UN SG

15/04/2024

New York, 15 April 2024 Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday / Sunday midnight in response to the April 1 attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, in which at least 13 people were killed, including seven military advisers, Turkish Official News Agency Anadolu reported on Sunday morning....

Qatar: Filipino Music Icons Sara G and Bamboo Thrilled 8000 Audience At State of The Art QNCC Hall

12/04/2024

Doha, 12 April 2024 Philippines music icons Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac thrilled a house packed 8,000 music lovers at a musical concert held at the state of the art Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), Doha, Qatar. Present on the mega musical world class event included Philippine ambassador, Lilibeth D. Pono; Ambassador Sira Swangsilpa of...

Orange and Pink Lines of Lusail Tram Are Open to Public

08/04/2024

Doha, 08 Apr 2024 Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has started Lusail Tram services on Orange Line and Pink Line to the public effective today. All stations on the Orange Line are now fully operational with the opening of the new stations, including Naifa, Fox Hills - South, Downtown Lusail, Al Khayl Street, Fox Hills...

Turkish Cypriot President Conveys Frustrations to UN Chief Over Embargoes, Sanctions

06/04/2024

Hamilton, Canada, 05 Apr. 2024 (Anadolu News) Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar on Friday said he conveyed the frustration of Turkish Cypriots over the embargoes and sanctions to the UN Chief. "I took this opportunity to bring to the Secretary General's (Antonio Guterres) attention that the Turkish Cypriots are very frustrated...

Qatar Participates in Launching of GCC Regional Security Vision

02/04/2024

Doha, 29 March 2024 GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stated that the vision for regional security is not just a political commitment but a moral responsibility toward unity. He added that 'our common security is the foundation upon which we build our hopes and dreams for a better future', Chinese News Agency XINHUA reported....

Israel’s Knesset passes law to close Al Jazeera; Thousands of Israelis Demand Hostage Swap Deal with Hamas and Re-election

01/04/2024

Jerusalem, 01 April 2024 (Anadolu News) Israel’s Knesset on Monday passed legislation allowing the closure of the Al Jazeera television. The law was passed 71 to 10 in its second and third readings in the Knesset plenum. The first reading of the bill was passed on Feb. 12. Under the bill, the communications minister will be empowered...

Palestinian Factions Reject Int'l or Arab Forces Entering Gaza, Considering Them 'Occupying Force'

31/03/2024

Gaza City, Palestine, 30 March 2024 Palestinian factions on Saturday rejected any international or Arab force entering the Gaza Strip, warning that it would be considered an 'occupying force' and 'will be dealt with accordingly'. The warning was issued in a statement issued by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas after a meeting of the Follow-up Committee...

East China : Journalists From African Region Experienced China's New Quality Productive Forces in Jiangsu Province

30/03/2024

Beijing, 30 March 2024 Under China's The international Media Exchange Program, China Public Diplomacy Association and huanqiu.com jointly hosted recently 'Travelogue of China' in which about 33 foreign journalists from 32 countries and regions, including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Namibia, South Sudan, Rwanda, Benin, Cabo Verde and Zambia made a journey to East China's Jiangsu Province...

Expo 2023 Doha Concluded With An Astounding Record of Over 4 m Visitors; Innovative Pavilions Awarded

29/03/2024

Doha, 29 March 2024 The International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha, a monumental event hosted in Doha, Qatar, concluded on Thursday 28th March 2024 at the Al Bidda Park which took off 02 October 2023, leaving a significant mark on the horticultural landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha...

Qatar : Turkish Envoy Reiterates Vital Role of Academia and Researchers

28/03/2024

Doha, 28 March 2024 (QT) By Ashraf Siddiqui Ambassador of Turkiye to Qatar HE Dr Mustafa Goksu has praised members of academia and researchers for shaping countries’ future and building individuals capable of shouldering responsibilities. He was addressing members of the academic community, experts from research centres, and faculty members from universities operating in Qatar...

Qatar: Australian Ambassador Praises Qatar’s Mediation Efforts for Ceasefire in Gaza