New York: The Panamanian government has filed a complaint with the United Nations over US President Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Panama Canal. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Panamanian government referred to an article of the UN Charter that prohibits any member from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political

Doha: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific on Wednesday. According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey said in a statement that the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 545 kilometers. So far, there have been no reports of human or material damage as a result

Bolu: Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced that the death toll from a fire that broke out in a ski resort in Bolu has risen to 76 people. The minister addressed reporters, revealing that the cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. He confirmed that the search and survey work at the scene of the accident has been

Davos: HE Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi discussed with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, aspects of joint cooperation in relief and humanitarian fields worldwide, primarily in the Gaza Strip, including its humanitarian conditions and infrastructure needs. According to Qatar News Agency,

Jakarta: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement. According to Qatar News Agency, ASEAN stated in a press statement today that it commends the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the United States for their collaborative efforts in facilitating the mediation of this much-awaited agreement. The joint mediation efforts undertaken by

Al Udeid: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the graduation ceremony of the 12th batch of cadets of Al Zaeem Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air Academy at the academy’s headquarters in Al Udeid Air Base on Wednesday morning. The ceremony witnessed the participation of several Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers, highlighting its significance. According to Qatar

New York: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The meeting focused on the ongoing cooperation between Qatar and UNRWA. According to Qatar News Agency, HE the

Doha: Qatar has reiterated its commitment to supporting the “Silencing the Guns in Africa” initiative, praising progress in this area and welcoming the African Union’s counter terrorism framework. Qatar also reaffirmed its active role in international and regional efforts to combat terrorism across Africa and the world. According to Qatar News Agency, this statement was delivered by HE Permanent Representative