Germany: Germany began Thursday a two-month reduction in energy tax on gasoline and diesel to curb soaring fuel prices driven by the Middle East war, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel prices fell by about 17 euro cents per liter unde…
Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan met with His Highness the Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to discuss bilateral ties and ways to boost cooperation.
According to Qatar News Agency, the King reaffirmed Jordan’s su…
Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque despite tightened Israeli measures in and around the Old City of Jerusalem.
According to Qatar News Agency, Israeli forces were deployed across the city, setting…
Manama: Gold prices were largely steady on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss amid mounting inflation concerns and expectations that interest rates will stay higher for longer. In spot trading, gold fell 0.1% to $4,614.98 per ounce, headin…
Gaza: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reiterated the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip under international humanitarian law.
According to Qatar News Agency, the offi…
Beirut: The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution extending the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan for one year, while reducing troop levels. The resolution was passed with 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstai…
Doha: HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that workers across the ministry’s various sectors represent the backbone of Qatar’s municipal sector, praising their efforts and vital role in serving the community…
Iraq: Iraq’s prime minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi has held a phone call with Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss bilateral relations and regional security, according to an official statement.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Iraqi g…