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DUBAI - An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine, Iranian state and semi-official media reported on Sunday, in an incident that risks further raising tensions in one of the world's mo...
KUWAIT - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call on Sunday from United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham, during which the two leaders discussed the latest regional and inter...
Plague has devastated human societies for over 1,500 years, spreading repeatedly through a combination of infected rodents, flea bites, trade routes, and dense urban centers. Historical records and modern genomic research show that plague outbreaks f..
The United States has paused direct military action against Iran even as the regional conflict expands toward the Caspian, signaling a strategic shift focused on containment rather than immediate escalation. Washington officials say the priority is p..
Mumbai’s 26 July 2005 cloudburst remains one of India’s most catastrophic urban disasters, marked by record breaking rainfall, widespread flooding, and severe loss of life. The city received 944 mm of rain in just 24 hours, one of the hea..
UNESCO has inscribed two new cultural sites — a historic location in the occupied West Bank and a group of medieval castles in Lebanon — onto its World Heritage List, a move that drew criticism from Israel and sparked diplomatic debate. T..
Kuwait has approved a Defence Cooperation Agreement with Pakistan, formalising a framework for military cooperation between the two countries at a time of heightened tension in the Gulf. The agreement originally signed in 2023 and now ratified and..
The Tunisian village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, in recognition of its distinctive architecture and its centuries-long contribution to Mediterranean civilisation. The decision was adopted by consensus o..
Doha - Qatar says it is on track with national efforts to cut electricity and water use, crediting the Tarsheed conservation programme, smarter infrastructure, and shifts in how residents and businesses consume utilities. On a recent epi..
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Qatar Secures Place Among the World's Top 10 Wealthiest Nations
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Hamad International Airport Witnesses Record Increase in Passenger Traffic
Saudi Arabia: Any visa holder can now perform Umrah
What are Qatar's Labour Laws on Annual Leave?
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