Katara: Katara unveiled Thursday a vibrant blend of cultural, artistic, and heritage festivities to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. According to Qatar News Agency, the family-friendly activities include musical and theatrical performances, folklore and fireworks displays, handicrafts and traditional food market. The three-day Eid Al Fitr festival is astronomically expected to start Sunday, March 30, with the festivities scheduled from 4:00

Gaza City: Ten Palestinians were martyred and others injured Thursday as a result of Israeli airstrikes on the cities of Gaza and Khan Yunis. According to Qatar News Agency, Israeli warplanes targeted people in Al Nafaq Street in the center of Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and leaving others wounded, with most injuries reported as serious.

Gaza: Seven people were killed today as the Israeli forces bombed a house in the Fadous area of Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip. According to Qatar News Agency, the death toll since dawn today, as a result of the ongoing Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, has risen to 22. Meanwhile, a number of people were injured in

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday his country’s intention to provide an additional EURO 2 billion in military aid to Ukraine. This announcement was made during a press conference following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is currently visiting France. According to Qatar News Agency, President Macron urged Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire without any

Beirut: The Lebanese Cabinet has appointed Karim Saeed as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, securing the support of 17 out of 24 government ministers. According to Qatar News Agency, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, speaking after the Cabinet session, stated that the Cabinet has decided Thursday to appoint Karim Saeed as Governor of the Central Bank

Bursa: A massive fire broke out at the Kervansaray Hotel in the Uludag district of the Turkish city of Bursa, killing one person and causing significant material damage. This is the second incident happening since the beginning of the year. According to Qatar News Agency, Mayor of Bursa Mustafa Bozbey confirmed that there were no tourists in the hotel at

Perth: Australia’s non-governmental Minderoo Foundation revealed that coral reefs in Western Australia suffered significant damage during the summer due to elevated ocean temperatures. Kate Quigley, a member of the Minderoo Foundation, explained that ocean heat caused coral scorching this year, affecting not only the upper layers, which are prone to bleaching, but also the depths of these UNESCO World Heritage-listed

Amsterdam: Five people were injured in a stabbing attack in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam on Thursday. According to Qatar News Agency, Dutch police said in a statement that the stabbing took place near Dam Square in central Amsterdam, and that one person has been arrested. “A motive is currently still unclear, but part of our investigation,” the police said in