Latest News

40 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrike on UNRWA School; ‘Time For Economic Sanctions, Arms Embargo’ on Israel, Says Belgian Minister;

06/06/2024

Geneva, 06 June 2024 (Anadolu News) The death toll from an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering thousands of displaced civilians in the central Gaza Strip has risen to 40, according to Palestinian authorities on Thursday. The victims included 14 children and nine women in the attack on a school run by the UN agency...

Analysis: Uzbek-Turkiye Presidents To Discuss Further Enhancing of Strategic Bilateral Relations

06/06/2024

Doha, 06 June 2024 By Ashraf Siddiqui The visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Turkey has aroused great interest in the Middle East countries, including Qatar. Both Uzbekistan and Turkey hold crucial strategic partnerships with the State of Qatar. The unique bond between Uzbekistan and Turkiye is exemplified by Turkiye's first country to recognise...

Over 2,000 Journalists Killed in 20 Years, Media Monitoring Group

04/06/2024

Geneva, 04 June 2024 (Anadolu News) In 20 years, more than 2,000 journalists have been killed around the world, an average of 100 a year, the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) said Tuesday. “This is an extremely heavy toll,” said PEC president Blaise Lempen on the 20th anniversary of the Geneva-based monitoring group. “Our main concern remains...

The Only Solution To The Palestine Conflict Is Through Discussions Not the Military Force; No One Can Destroy Hamas Or Other Party To Conflict, Al Ansari

04/06/2024

Doha, 04 June 2024 Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of State of Qatar, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari has said that situation in Gaza is worsening day by day. By using the military force cannot solve the conflict, it is only through bilateral discussions, he added. Addressing the media in...

Qatar Airways Maiden Flight Lands at Tashkent Airport, Launches 4-Weekly Flights

03/06/2024

Doha, 03 June 2024 Qatar Airways officially touched down at Tashkent International Airport (TAS) on 02 June, 2024, as the award-winning airline celebrated the inaugural flight of its new non-stop service to Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Present at the Opening Ceremony at Tashkent airport were Javlonbek Umarkhojaev, the head of Uzbekistan Airports; Jasur Pulatov, the director of...

Erdogan, Libyan Premier Discuss Bilateral Ties, Latest Developments in Libya and Palestine

01/06/2024

Ankara, 01 Jun e 2024 (Anadolu) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday hosted Libya's prime minister, with bilateral ties, along with regional and global matters, on the agenda, according to Türkiye's Communications Directorate. Erdogan received Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh at the Presidential Complex in the Turkish Capital Ankara, the directorate said in a statement, adding...

Former US President Donald Trump Found Guilty On All Counts; Trump Called 'Fascist' Judiciary

31/05/2024

31 May 2024, Washington Post A New York jury found Donald Trump, former President of United States of America on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to an adult-film actress. Trump, the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime, is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11, days...

Rawalpindi: 83rd Formation Commanders Conference Concluded; Stressed on Swift and Transparent Dispensation of Justice

30/05/2024

Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 30 May 2024 (ISPR) 2-day 83rd Formation Commanders Conference concluded today at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi presided over by Gen. Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers, and all Formation Commanders of Pakistan Army participated in the conference. The...

Pakistani Cabinet Ratifies MoU to Enhance Labour Collaboration with Qatar

27/05/2024

Doha, 28 May 2024 (QT) By Ashraf Siddiqui Pakistan's cabinet headed by Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif has recently ratified a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Pakistan and Qatar to enhance collaboration in labour mobility, a Pakistani official has confirmed to Qatar Tribune. Qatar Tribune learned that the said MoU draft proposed by Qatar aimed...

ICJ ruling On Gaza: Israel Must Respect, EU Top Diplomat

27/05/2024

European Union EU HR/VP Blog, 26 May 2024 External Action (EU Offocial Web Site) Last Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) took a provisional order regarding the situation in Rafah. The EU has constantly supported a rules-based world order and in particular the ICJ, the highest court of the UN System. Therefore, we ask...

Doha: 15th Al Jazeera Forum Highlights Transformations in the Middle East After War on Gaza

25/05/2024

Doha, 25 May 2024 (QNA) The 15th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum commenced today, shining a spotlight on the profound transformations triggered by the "Tufan Al-Aqsa" operation and the subsequent Israeli war on Gaza. The discussions focus on the impacts at Palestinian, Israeli, regional, and international levels. This two-day forum, titled "Transformations in the...

Doha: Exploring Italian Creativity: ‘Connect It’ Expo Adds Charm to Doha Cultural Scene

23/05/2024

Doha, 23 May 2024 (QT) The Embassy of Italy in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Italian National Association of Construction Companies (ANCE), and Msheireb Properties, recently held the opening ceremony of the worldwide premiere innovative exhibition ‘CONNECT-IT. Visions, to unite the world’, at the Atrium Z in Msheireb Downtown District, Doha....

Doha: Global Security Forum Concludes with Call to Foster Dialogue

23/05/2024

Doha, 22 May 2024 The third and final day of the 2024 Global Security Forum in Doha heard a rallying call for global partnerships to secure world peace from the Maldives’ Minister of Homeland Security and Technology. Delivering high level remarks at the Forum, which ran under the theme ‘Strategic Competition: The Complexity of Interdependence,’...

Interview : Global Security Conference Tackles Critical Issues

22/05/2024

Doha, 22 May 2024 By Ashraf Siddiqui Wassim Nasr, Paris based French journalist and senior research fellow at the Soufan Center has lauded the importance of the discussions being held at the Global Security Forum Doha. Talking to Editor, www.asiantelegraphqatar.com on the sidelines of the three day conference, he said that the platform provides opportunity...

Qatar: Traffic Fines Must Be Paid Before Leaving Qatar Effective September, MOI

22/05/2024

Doha, 22 May 2022 Effective from September 1, traffic law violators will not be allowed to leave the country through any state borders without paying the fines and dues through the (Metrash2) application, Ministry of Interior announced at press conference held at Directorate's headquarters in Madina Khalifa South The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General...

Doha: 'Qatar Became Center for Mediation, Conflict Resolution', Dr Al Khulaifi; Global Security Forum Takes Off

20/05/2024

Doha, 20 May 2024 Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi emphasized that the State of Qatar has become known for years as a suitable center for mediation and resolving disputes between parties to the conflict, noting that, thanks to its mediation efforts, it...

Iran's President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash

19/05/2024

Tehran, Iran, 20 May 2024 (IRNA) Ebrahim Raisi, the 8th president of Iran, has been martyred after a helicopter carrying him and his entourage crashed in Varzaqan region in East Azarbaijan Province, Northwest of the country. The Iranian government has held an emergency meeting following the news that the wreckage of a helicopter carrying...

Pakistan Business Tycoon Lauds Leadership of Qatar for Wise Revenue Utilisation

18/05/2024

Doha, 19 May 2024 By Ashraf Siddiqui Hussain Dawood, renowned Pakistan’s foremost business magnate, investor, educator and philanthropist, has commended Qatar’s leadership for prudent utilization of the country’s revenues, and earmarking some of it for the nation’s future. Speaking exclusively to Editor of www.asiantelegraphqatar.com on the sidelines of the recently concluded 4th Qatar Economic Forum...

Article: Respect Core Interests, Build a Better World

17/05/2024

17 May 2024 By HE Cao Xiaolin, Ambassador of People's Republic of China to State of Qatar The world is undergoing profound changes that haven’t been seen for a centenary, and is facing a new period of turbulence and transformation, with hot-spot issues, conflicts and challenges intertwined. But the overall direction of human development and progress...

'Philippines Keen to Strengthen Trade Ties With Qatar', Says Visiting Official

17/05/2024

Doha, 17 May 2024 (QT) By Ashraf Siddiqui Philippines Secretary of Department of Trade and Investment Alfredo E. Pascual has expressed his country’s keenness to strengthen bilateral trade relationship with Qatar. Talking exclusively to Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the 4th Qatar Economic Forum which concluded on Thursday, Pascual thanked the Qatar government for...

US State Department's Reward Offer for Information on North Korean IT Workers

16/05/2024

16 May 2024 (US Department of State-Media) The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that leads to the disruption of financial mechanisms of persons engaged in certain activities that support the Democratic People’s...

Amir of Qatar Opens 4th Qatar Economic Forum

14/05/2024

Doha, 14 May 2024 (QNA) Amir of State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg this morning. 3-Day conference is held under the theme 'A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty' at Katara Towers - Fairmont Doha. Prime Minister...

3-Day 4th Qatar Economic Forum To Take Off on Tuesday 14th May

13/05/2024

Doha, 13 May 2024 4th annual 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg” (QEF) in collaboration with Media City Qatar, will take place from May 14-16 under the theme ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty’. over 1,000 corporate and government leaders will participate for a comprehensive dialogue on the issues driving global boardroom conversations...

Johannesburg Conference Condemned Israeli Settler-Colonialism, Apartheid and Genocide Against Palestinian People; Calls World Body For Sanctions