‘Rafah invasion must be stopped’
AgenciesChristopher Lockyear sectretary-general of Mdecins Sans Frontires also known as Doctors Without Borders is currently on a trip to visit the organisations team in the Gaza Strip.He described seeing a sea of humanity upon entering Gaza through the Rafah crossing saying that people are everyw
Israeli forces storm Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Agencies Israels military forces have stormed al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City with tanks and heavy gunfire resulting in deaths and injuries Palestinian officials have said.The Israeli military said in a statement on Monday that it is conducting a precise operation at the medical facility. Gazas Ministry
Pyongyang launches ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan
dpaSeoul North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea also known as the Sea of Japan the South Korean military said on Monday.North Korea launched at least three missiles from the Pyongyang area around 8am on Monday (2300 GMT Sunday) South Korean news agency Yonha
War in Gaza a graveyard for humanitarian law: EU diplomat
dpaBrusselsThe war in Gaza has become a graveyard for many of the most important principles of humanitarian law EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.The European Unions top diplomat described the conflict in the Gaza strip as the greatest open air graveyard in reference to civilian casualties among the Palestinian populat
Paris mobilizes further forces after teen killed in police chase
dpaParis The Paris Prefect of police Laurent Nuez has ordered the mobilization of additional forces after dozens of young people attacked a police station in a Paris suburb following the death of an 18-year-old during a police pursuit.From midday on Monday another 100 police officers were expected to arrive in the La Courneuve suburb to prevent fur
West slams fraught Russian election as China’s Xi congratulates Putin
dpaMoscowWestern governments came out onMonday to condemn RussianPresident Vladimir Putins landslide win in a vote they say was neither free nor fair while China Moscows main ally amid increased international isolation sent congratulations.With all of the ballots counted the electoral commission awarded Putin a landslide win of 87.28 perce
New Jersey siege ends after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania
LevittowncTypeface:> A suspected gunman in a series of deadly shootings in Pennsylvania has been captured alive in neighbouring New Jersey US police said.The police said the suspect shot three people dead in Levittown on Saturday before fleeing across state lines to the home in nearby Trenton. Residents were home when the suspect entered the house but they were later safely eva
Egypt won’t allow displacement of Palestinians: Sisi
Egypts President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said his country would not allow the forced displacement of the Palestinians from Gaza according to a statement from his spokesman.He made the remarks during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen the head of the European Commission.Sisi stressed the necessity of reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and reaffirmed Egypt
Netanyahu again rejects calls for Gaza ceasefire
Tel AVIVcTypeface:> Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again rejected calls for an end to the war in Gaza at the start of the regular Israeli cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday.If we end the war now before our goals have been achieved this will mean that Israel has lost the war Netanyahu said. He added that he would not permit this for as long as Israels objectiv
Niger’s junta ends military co-operation with US
dpaNiameyNigers juntathe National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP)has cancelled itsmilitary cooperation agreement with the United States with immediate effect. The announcement made by CNSP spokesman Colonel Amadou Abdramane was broadcast late Saturday and comes a day after a high-levelvisit by a US delegation to the West Af
At least 21 dead in a traffic accident in southern Afghanistan
IslamabadcTypeface:> At least 21 people died in a traffic accident in Afghanistans southern Helmand province local officials said on Sunday.Another 38 people were wounded in the accident that happened along the Herat - Kandahar highway in the Greshk district the provincial information and culture department said in a statement. Local police said that the accident was initia
Indian Navy says it has freed cargo ship from Somali pirates
New DELHIcColor:> The Indian Navy says it has freed the crew of a cargo ship from the hands of Somali pirates almost three months after they were attacked.All 17 crew members on board the MV Ruen were released unharmed and 35 pirates surrendered the Indian Navy said on Saturday evening on the social media platform X formerly Twitter. The ship was intercepted in the Arabi
Jordanian king warns of ‘tragic’ Gaza scene at Scholz meeting
dpaCairoKing Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday warned ofthe tragic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholzthe Jordanian royal court said.At their talks held at Jordans port city of Aqaba the monarch underlined the importance of intensified efforts to protect civilians and provide adequate
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QNADohaThe Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has intensified control over local food and its outlets to ensure the safety of products that are handled marketed and consumed during the Holy Month of Ramadan in addition to tightening control over food consignments imp
Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory iftar for beneficiaries of the Qatar Scholarship programme. This years event is marked by the introduction of more than 100 new s
Tribune News NetworkDohaHead coach Marquez Lopez announced the 25-man Qatar squad that will face Kuwait twice this month in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 joint qualifiers.Its Lopezs first squad after being confirmed as
Agencies LondonBrent crude briefly topped $86 per barrel on Monday for the first time since November before pulling back as Ukraine stepped up its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.Brent crude oil futures for May delivery were up 51 cents at $85.