Duyun City: Chinese scientists have discovered a tiny plant species dating back about 410 million years in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, offering new insights into the process of “plant colonization of land.” According to researchers from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Zosterophyllum plant they discovered stands at just 45 millimeters in height, with

Doha: A team of Russian scientists identified new biomarkers linked to the development of eye cancer, specifically uveal melanoma, a malignant tumor that arises in the iris or choroid of the eye. The study, conducted by researchers at the Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology at Novosibirsk, focused on molecular processes and markers that influence the heightened risk of

Tomsk: Tomsk State University in Russia announced the creation of the first detailed geological map of Venus’s Phoebe Regio, designed to assist in identifying potential landing sites for spacecraft on future missions to the planet. The map will be crucial for selecting landing locations for spacecraft intended to collect soil samples from Venus. It is particularly valuable for the upcoming

Doha: Israeli occupation forces arrested at least 35 Palestinians in the West Bank on Tuesday. According to Qatar News Agency, in a joint statement, the Palestinian Detainees’ Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club noted that among the detainees were siblings and former prisoners. The arrests were spread across the governorates of Nablus, Salfit, Jenin, Tulkarm, and Hebron. They pointed

Nablus: The Israeli occupation forces arrested Tuesday at least 29 Palestinians during their raid on Balata Camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank. According to Qatar News Agency, security sources reported that the occupation forces, accompanied by a military bulldozer, stormed Balata Camp amid heavy gunfire. The forces deployed snipers on the roofs of buildings, raided several homes, searched

Rabat: The Ministry of Culture, represented by its department of culture and arts, took part in a significant meeting of the Permanent Committee for Arab Culture under the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). The meeting, held in Rabat, Morocco, was a preparatory step for the upcoming 24th Arab Culture Ministers Conference. According to Qatar News Agency, the

Doha: HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani honored Tuesday several security officials from the Ministry of Interior by presenting them with the Prince Nayef Medal for Police and Internal Security, along with other medals, in appreciation of their outstanding contributions to enhancing security and stability. According to

Doha: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met Tuesday with HE Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, who is visiting the country. According to Qatar News Agency, during the meeting,