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Day: February 20, 2025

5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits West of Indonesia

Doha: An earthquake measuring 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale struck on Thursday Aceh province, west of Indonesia: The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) reported that the epicenter of the quake occurred 103 km southwest of Banda Aceh city, at a depth of 10 km. According to Qatar News Agency, there have been no reports of casualties

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UN: 638,000 Face Catastrophic Hunger in Sudan

New York: UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric announced that approximately 638,000 individuals in Sudan are experiencing catastrophic hunger conditions, classified as phase 5 of the Integrated Food Security Classification (IPC). He reported that there are accounts of starvation-related deaths in regions such as Darfur, Kordofan, and Khartoum, during a daily press briefing at the UN headquarters. According to Qatar News Agency,

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HH the Amir’s Visit to Tehran Highlights Strong Qatar-Iran Relations

Tehran: Qatari newspapers emphasized in their editorials the significance of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s visit to Tehran, where he engaged in talks with HE Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. According to Qatar News Agency, the visit underscored the robust relations between Qatar and Iran, which have developed through various memorandums of understanding in fields such as

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Qatar-Iran Relations Strengthened Amid Regional Challenges

Doha: The recent visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Tehran signifies a robust enhancement of Qatar-Iran relations, as noted in a series of Qatari newspaper editorials. The discussions between His Highness and His Excellency President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian highlight the enduring and multifaceted partnership between the two nations,

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Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Launches Slogan of Qatar Environment Day 2025

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched the slogan ‘Our Environment… Sustainable Giving’ for Qatar Environment Day 2025. The slogan emphasizes the importance of preserving the environment as a constant source of life and development. It highlights the need to balance meeting human needs with protecting environmental resources, ensuring their sustainability for future generations, and maintaining their

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Qatar Calls for Comprehensive Solution to Palestinian Cause for Global Stability

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed that regional and global stability cannot be achieved without a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause in accordance with international legitimacy. It emphasized that Palestine is not merely a political issue confined to its geography but is a central issue that affects the fate of peace and stability in the Middle

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Qatar’s Permanent Representative Engages in Talks with UN Economic Official

New York: HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with HE UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs Li Junhua at the United Nations Headquarters. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting focused on the significance of boosting international collaboration to advance development and aid vulnerable communities. Additionally,

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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Appears at First Trial Hearing

Seoul: Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the first preliminary hearing of his criminal trial on charges of leading an insurrection, becoming the nation’s first sitting president to face a criminal trial. According to Qatar News Agency, Yoon was indicted last month on the charge of insurrection related to his failed attempt at declaring martial law. This charge

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