MOSCOW: The Russian Defense Ministry announced that 13 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight by air defense systems across several Russian regions, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two countries. According to Qatar News Agency, the drones were shot down over multiple regions, with specific interceptions reported in Voronezh, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, and Kaluga. The ministry detailed that one drone

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot engaged in a phone call to discuss the ongoing developments in Syria and Lebanon, focusing on humanitarian efforts and political stability. According to Qatar News Agency, the conversation centered on the situation in Syria, with Blinken emphasizing the necessity of supporting the Syrian population in their pursuit

DAMASCUS: A Qatari Armed Forces airplane arrived at Damascus International Airport, delivering 31 tons of food supplies and ambulances provided by the Qatar Fund for Development Fund (QFFD). This delivery marks another effort by Qatar to assist the Syrian population through its air bridge initiative. According to Qatar News Agency, this is the second Qatari aircraft to land at the

DOHA: The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds and high seas, effective tonight until 6:00 a.m. on Friday. The department’s daily weather report indicates cold conditions with some cloudiness inshore, while offshore areas may experience scattered clouds and a chance of rain in the northern regions. According to Qatar News Agency, the wind inshore is expected

TUNIS: Tunisian authorities have successfully rescued 83 migrants and recovered 27 bodies after two boats carrying illegal migrants sank near Kerkennah Island in the Sfax governorate. The incident underscores the perilous journey many undertake in hopes of reaching Europe. According to Qatar News Agency, Ziad Al Sidiri, the Director of Civil Protection in Sfax, stated in a press release that

GAZA CITY: Eighteen Palestinians were killed, with others injured, following Israeli airstrikes on various locations in the northern and southern Gaza Strip. The attacks are part of ongoing military actions in the region. According to Qatar News Agency, the violence intensified with reports indicating that eight Palestinians lost their lives in an airstrike by Israeli forces on a road intersection

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Thursday his country’s readiness to resume diplomatic relations with Syria, less than a month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The announcement signals a strategic shift in Ukraine’s foreign relations in the region, with intentions to enhance trade with Lebanon and boost agricultural exports. According to Qatar News Agency, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s commitment

BEIRUT: Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held separate meetings with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and General Jasper Jeffers, head of the multinational monitoring committee, to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region. The meetings took place during the officials’ current visit to Beirut. According to Qatar News Agency, Berri and Barrot engaged in discussions covering the overall