Day: May 13, 2025

Trump Announces Removal of US Sanctions on Syria

Riyadh: US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would lift all US sanctions on Syria. “I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness,” Trump said during a speech at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, as part of his ongoing Gulf tour that also includes Qatar and the UAE.

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Lebanon, UK Discuss Enhancing Military Cooperation

Beirut: Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal discussed bilateral relations with the visiting British Deputy Chief of the Defense Staff Harvey Smith. The meeting also discussed means to enhance cooperation between the two countries’ armies. According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions aimed at strengthening military ties and exploring potential avenues for collaboration between the Lebanese and British armed forces. Both

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Lebanese PM Discusses Security Cooperation with British Defense Official

Beirut: Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam met Tuesday with Deputy Chief of the UK Defense Staff Harvey Smith, currently visiting Lebanon. The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, particularly in security and military affairs. The meeting also addressed regional and international developments of mutual interest. According to Qatar News Agency, during the talks, the Lebanese Prime Minister emphasized the necessity

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Eight Palestinians Martyred in Israeli Airstrikes on Khan Yunis

Khan Yunis: Eight Palestinians were martyred and dozens injured Tuesday in airstrikes launched by the Israeli occupation forces on Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. According to Qatar News Agency, medical sources reported that six citizens were martyred and nearly 16 others were injured as a result of gunfire and a series of violent airstrikes launched by the occupation

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Ministry of Endowments Inaugurates Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalid Al-Thani Mosque in Jeryan Jenaihat

Doha: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the mosques management department, inaugurated the Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al-Thani Mosque in the Jeryan Jenaihat area, built on a plot of land measuring 1,300 square meters. According to Qatar News Agency, the inauguration follows comprehensive renovation work as part of the Ministry’s ongoing plan to expand the number

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Qatar Embraces US President’s Plan to Remove Syria Sanctions

Doha: The State of Qatar has embraced HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump’s announcement to remove sanctions on the Syrian Arab Republic, hailing the move as an important step towards supporting stability and prosperity in the new Syria. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on Tuesday carried the State of Qatar’s full appreciation for the efforts

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Qatar Supports PKK’s Decision to Disarm and Disband

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the decision of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to disarm and disband, expressing hope that this important step will enhance security, stability, and prosperity in the sisterly Republic of Turkiye and in the region. According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed, in a statement today, the State of Qatar’s full

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UN Praises U.S. Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria

New York: The United Nations has welcomed statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the lifting of sanctions imposed on Syria. UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said Tuesday that the decision aligns with the UN’s ongoing call for meaningful action in this regard, adding that Syrians, both inside Syria and in the diaspora, are urgently calling for broad

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