Day: March 11, 2025

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Southern Lebanon

Beirut: One person was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon. According to Qatar News Agency, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that an Israeli drone struck a car on Deir Al-Zahrani road in southern Lebanon, resulting in the death of one individual. A ceasefire agreement in southern Lebanon came into effect on November 27 last

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Microplastics: Unseen Threat to Global Food Security

Doha: In addition to visible threats posed by climate change such as rising temperatures, wildfires, floods, droughts, and hurricanes, global food security is increasingly endangered by microplastics, an invisible but significant risk. Specialized scientific studies reveal that microplastics pose severe threats to plants, one of Earth’s most vital and widespread kingdoms, by harming soil health and reducing agricultural productivity. A

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Department of Meteorology Warns of Strong Wind, High Sea, Thundery Rain Tonight

Doha: Weather inshore tonight until 6:00 am on Wednesday will be scattered clouds to partly cloudy at times with a chance of light rain, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be partly cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, potentially thundery in certain areas, accompanied by warnings of strong wind, high sea, and

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Qatar Charity Distributes Food Aid to Vulnerable Families in Tunisia and Mali

Doha: Qatar Charity continues to distribute food aid to needy families in Tunisia and Mali, including orphans and individuals with special needs, as part of its Ramadan “Giving Lives On” campaign. This initiative reflects the values of social solidarity and international cooperation, and involves various humanitarian projects aimed at the most vulnerable groups worldwide. According to Qatar News Agency, in

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QFFD and Seychelles Government Launch Housing Project in Glacis

Glacis: The Qatar Fund for Development, in cooperation with the Government of Seychelles, has inaugurated a housing project in Glacis, Seychelles, aimed at improving living conditions for low-income families by providing safe and sustainable housing. This significant milestone highlights QFFD’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and promoting sustainable development through integrated housing solutions. According to Qatar News Agency, the

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Palestinian Foreign Ministry Calls for Immediate Int. Intervention to End Starvation Policy in Gaza

Doha: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday, condemned the Israeli occupation’s use of starvation and thirst as tools in its genocide, displacement, and annexation campaign against the Palestinian people, calling for an immediate international intervention to force Israel to end its policy of starvation, allowing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry stated

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Air Quality Index: Air Pollution Responsible for Nearly 7 Million Deaths Annually Worldwide

Doha: A recent report by the World Air Quality Index (AQI) revealed that air pollution is responsible for nearly seven million deaths worldwide each year, making it one of the most serious health and environmental challenges facing humanity. According to Qatar News Agency, the report indicated that only 17 percent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards, warning

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