Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent Tuesday a cable of condolences to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania Edi Rama on the death of Albania’s former Prime Minister Fatos Nano. According to Qatar News Agency, the condolence message was sent to express sympathy and solidarity with the
Peru: Peru announced it is cutting diplomatic relations with Mexico after it granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Ch?vez. Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela said in a press statement, “given this unfriendly act… the Peruvian government has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico today,” after Betssy Ch?vez was given refuge at the Mexican embassy in Peru.
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied reports suggesting the existence of an agreed-upon “12-point peace plan” to end the war with Russia. According to Qatar News Agency, Zelensky stated, “It’s important in this matter whether I, as the President of Ukraine, have seen this plan. I haven’t. I think that answers all the questions. There are different European thoughts
Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced plans to enhance the nation’s self-reliant military capabilities while seeking to resume dialogue with North Korea. In his speech during the presentation of his administration’s first annual budget, President Lee emphasized the importance of bolstering South Korea’s defense mechanisms. According to Qatar News Agency, President Lee unveiled a 728 trillion-won spending plan
Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense said Tuesday that its air defense systems shot down 85 Ukrainian drones overnight. According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry stated that its air defense units intercepted and destroyed 85 Ukrainian drones over the past 24 hours. The drones were reportedly aimed at targets inside Russian territory. Reports from both sides regarding battlefield developments
Gaza: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that approximately 75,000 displaced people in the Gaza Strip are currently sheltering in more than 100 of its facilities, despite most of them being damaged by Israeli bombardment and overcrowded. According to Qatar News Agency, in a post on its X platform, UNRWA said humanitarian conditions in
Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated the Second World Summit for Social Development at the Qatar National Convention Center on Tuesday morning. The event saw the attendance of Their Majesties, Highnesses, Excellencies, leaders of sisterly and friendly countries, heads of government, and participating delegations. According to Qatar News Agency, HH the Amir was elected Chair of
Doha: HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed Qatar’s pride in hosting the Second World Summit for Social Development, marking thirty years since the first summit in Copenhagen in 1995. The Amir’s address highlighted Qatar’s dedication to collective global action in tackling challenges that impede economic growth and hinder human development, posing threats to social peace. According to