Day: May 3, 2025

U.S. Sees Deadliest Flu Season in 15 Years

Doha: U.S. authorities have confirmed that this year’s flu season has seen the highest number of child deaths in the country since the H1N1 swine flu pandemic 15 years ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in a statement that 216 pediatric deaths have been recorded so far, surpassing last year’s total of 207. According to Qatar

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US Approves Training and Spare Parts for Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Jets

Washington: The administration of President Donald Trump approved the provision of training and spare parts for F-16 fighter jets delivered to Kyiv, a deal that was previously approved by former President Joe Biden following the launch of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. According to Qatar News Agency, the US State Department announced that it had notified Congress of its approval

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Eight Russian Firefighters Injured in Drone Attack in Eastern Ukraine

Doha: A group of civil defense personnel were injured in a drone attack launched by Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donetsk region. According to Qatar News Agency, Moscow’s Civil Defense Authority reported that eight of its members sustained injuries while en route to extinguish a fire near the city of Horlivka when they came under attack by Ukrainian combat drones.

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Carnegie Mellon Qatar Dean to QNA: University Set to Graduate New Class, Expand Academic and Research Impact

Doha: Dean of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a partner university of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, announced that a new class of students is preparing to graduate this month, adding to its growing alumni network of around 1,500 graduates, most of whom live and work in Qatar. According to Qatar News Agency, Dr. Michael Trick noted

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13 Palestinians Martyred in Israeli Airstrike on Khan Younis, Southern Gaza

Khan Younis: Thirteen Palestinians, including four children, were martyred, and several others injured in renewed Israeli occupation airstrikes that targeted the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza early Friday. According to Qatar News Agency, medical sources in Gaza reported that 11 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential home in Khan Younis refugee camp, among them

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Seven Dead in Tour Bus and Pickup Truck Collision in Idaho

Idaho: Seven people were killed, and eight others injured in a crash involving a pickup truck and a tour bus carrying 14 passengers on a highway in the US state of Idaho. According to Qatar News Agency, the accident occurred west of Yellowstone National Park and resulted in the bus catching fire. Six of the bus passengers died, along with

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Ukraine Claims Successful Interception of 77 Drones Amid Intensified Russian Offensive

Doha: Ukraine Air Force announced this morning that Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack across multiple regions of the country, deploying 183 drones and two ballistic missiles. According to Qatar News Agency, the Ukrainian military stated that air defense systems successfully shot down 77 Russian drones, while 73 others crashed without causing any damage. This escalation comes amid a continued

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