Doha: The Israeli occupation authorities on Saturday released 200 Palestinian prisoners serving life sentences and other lengthy terms as part of the second phase of the prisoner exchange agreement under the ceasefire deal between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Israel. Three buses carrying 114 prisoners arrived in Ramallah to a large and jubilant public reception. Celebrations included chants in

Beirut: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun discussed during a phone call today with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron the recent developments in south Lebanon, the efforts exerted to control the escalation and find appropriate solutions that ensure the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and the measures to be adopted to avert future tensions. According to Qatar News Agency, during the

Doha: The Department of Zakat Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has announced that the total assistance provided to beneficiaries in Qatar during 2024 reached QAR 212.237 million, benefiting thousands of residents across the country. According to Qatar News Agency, Awqaf’s efforts are aligned with approved regulations and laws, ensuring that Zakat funds are directed to

Kyiv: The Ukrainian Air Force announced that Russia launched an attack involving 61 drones, of which 46 were intercepted and downed, while the remaining 15 disappeared from radar without reaching their targets. Ukrainian authorities have not yet reported any casualties, injuries, or damage resulting from the attack. According to Qatar News Agency, since the conflict began in February 2022, Russia

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6:00 am on Sunday will be cold by night and misty to foggy at places later, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor horizontal visibility at places later. Offshore, it will see some clouds at times, the Department of Meteorology added. According to Qatar News Agency, wind inshore will

Doha: The third Annual Palestine Forum, organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in collaboration with the Institute for Palestine Studies, began Saturday in Doha, in the presence of HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, and

Doha: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a cooperation agreement with the Ombudsman Office of the Republic of Turkiye to support cooperation and strengthen partnership between the two parties, utilizing their expertise and capabilities to achieve a sustainable and effective response to all humanitarian and human rights activities within their competence. According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement was

Doha: Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) stated that the upcoming legislative elections must be conducted no later than November 25, aligning with the mechanism for setting election dates. According to Qatar News Agency, IHEC spokesperson Jumana Al Ghalai explained that the election date is established by the Prime Minister’s office in collaboration with IHEC. The stipulated date must be