Day: January 27, 2025

Lebanese Government Affirms Commitment to Ceasefire Agreement with Israeli Entity

Doha: Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced his country’s commitment to the ceasefire agreement with the Israeli entity until February 18. The Lebanese government, through a statement, emphasized the importance of maintaining Lebanon’s sovereignty and security, highlighting its focus on adhering to the terms of the ceasefire agreement and implementing Security Council Resolution 1701. According to Qatar News Agency,

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Five Killed, 25 Injured in Gas Tanker Explosion in Pakistan

Fahad Town: Five people were killed and 25 others were injured in a gas tanker truck explosion near Hamidpur Chowk in Fahad town in Pakistan. The incident occurred as a result of a gas leak from the truck, which triggered a powerful explosion and a large fire. The incident caused extensive damage to nearby warehouses and houses. According to Qatar

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4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Japan

Miyazaki: An earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Miyazaki Prefecture in southern Japan. According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicenter of the quake was at a depth of 48.7 km. There have been no reports of casualties or material losses as a result of the earthquake. Japan is located at

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Russia’s Air Defense Systems Destroy 32 Ukrainian Drones

Doha: Russia’s air defense systems destroyed and intercepted 32 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. According to Qatar News Agency, the Russian military said that 15 of the drones were neutralized over the territory of the Voronezh region, 11 over the territory of the Belgorod region, 4 over the territory of the Kursk region, and

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1st Batch of Qatari Humanitarian Aid Enters Gaza as Part of Land Bridge

Gaza: In continuation of the Qatari land bridge to supply the Gaza Strip with fuel, which began from the Karem Abu Salem crossing, the first batch of Qatari humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip, coming from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan via the Erez Crossing. According to Qatar News Agency, the volume of Qatari humanitarian aid amounted to 2,600 tons,

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Ukraine: Russian Army Casualties Rise to 831,620 Since Start of War

Doha: The total combat losses of the Russian forces in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022, amount to about 831,620 personnel, including 1,430 killed in the past 24 hours. According to Qatar News Agency, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed a significant number of Russian military assets. These include 9,871

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Palestinian Health Minister, UNRWA Director of Health Discuss Enhancing Cooperation

Ramallah: Palestinian Minister of Health Majed Abu Ramadan and UNRWA Director of Health Dr. Akihiro Seita discussed ways to enhance support and joint cooperation between the two sides. During the meeting held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ramallah, Abu Ramadan emphasized the vital role that UNRWA plays in providing health and relief services to Palestinian refugees in all areas. He

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