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Day: February 20, 2025

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Chile

Doha: An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the Tarapaca region in northern Chile on Thursday. According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey stated that the epicenter of the quake was located 44 km from the town of Camina, at a depth of 116 km. So far, there have been no reports of material damage or

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Israeli Occupation Continues Aggression on Tulkarm and Its Refugee Camp for 25th Consecutive Day

Tulkarm: The Israeli aggression on Tulkarm city and its camp entered its 25th consecutive day, and the 12th day on Nour Shams camp, amid military reinforcements accompanied by the demolition and burning of homes. According to Qatar News Agency, the occupation forces sent military reinforcements towards the city and its camps, and deployed infantry soldiers in the streets and neighborhoods,

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Maldivian Foreign Minister Meets Qatari Ambassador

Mal©: HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Abdulla Khaleel met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to the Maldives Jassim bin Jaber Jassim Al Sorour. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries. According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and exploring avenues for

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Hamas Hands Over Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages in Prisoner Exchange

Gaza: The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) handed over on Thursday morning the bodies of four Israeli hostages as part of a prisoner exchange agreement with the Israeli entity. This action follows Hamas’s announcement of its decision to deliver the bodies, which include members of the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz. Hamas stated that all individuals were alive before being

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General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority Announces Disbursement of Extended Service Bonus to Eligible Retirees

Doha: The General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) announced the start of disbursing the extended service bonus to eligible retirees, starting from Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, as the financial dues were deposited directly into their bank accounts, in accordance with the provisions of the Social Insurance Law. According to Qatar News Agency, the Authority confirmed that this bonus comes

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Arab League Stresses Importance of Donor Support for Gaza’s Recovery

Cairo: The Arab League on Thursday highlighted the significance of sustained support from donor countries, along with international and Arab organizations and funds, to assist the Gaza Strip in recuperating from the aftermath of the Israeli aggression. The League emphasized the need for collective efforts to expedite the reconstruction process. According to Qatar News Agency, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of

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Iranian Media Highlights HH the Amir’s Visit to Tehran

Tehran: The official visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Islamic Republic of Iran that concluded yesterday, received great attention from the Iranian media, which provided extensive coverage and live broadcast of the talks His Highness held with HE President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. The Iranian media highlighted the most

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Doha Institute Organizes Second Edition of TEDx Focusing on Arabic Language

Doha: The Doha Institute of Graduate Studies (DI) organized the second edition of TEDx under the theme “The Dhadh Language” (the Arabic Language) on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. This event is part of ongoing efforts to preserve Arabic as a language of intellectuality and creativity and to promote its role in fields of science, arts, literature, technology, social sciences, and

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