The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has emphasised the importance of developing the skills of imams, preachers, teachers of the Holy Qur'an and legal muftis including citizens and residents of Qatar. In this context, the minist..
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday called for the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and girls in Afghanistan, denouncing a ban by the Taliban-led administration on women attending universities or working for humanitarian aid groups...
Lionel Messi fulfilled his dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy when Argentina defeat France in the final of the global event on December 18. One of the greatest footballers of the present generation, Messi had only won 1 major international tr..
In partnership with Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) initiated a project to provide food parcels for poor families in eight governorates of Yemen. At a cost of $609,377 (QR 2,511,000), the project is funded by t..
According to the Ministry of Municipality, Qatar will officially begin the eagerly anticipated regional honey and dates festival at Al Mazrouah Yard, one of the seasonal vegetable marketplaces next to Umm Salal Central Market. The celebration is a..
The death toll from a devastating winter blizzard that left much of the United States in a deep freeze has risen to at least 25 in a hard-hit region of western New York state, authorities said, as tens of thousands remain without power. During a n..
China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from January 8, the National Health Commission says in a major step towards opening its borders, which have been largely shut since early 2020. China’s management of..
The death toll from Christmas day rains in the southern Philippines has risen to 13, with the search still on for 23 people as the floodwaters started to recede. Most of the deaths were caused by drowning from flash floods after two days of heavy ..
South Korea’s former President Lee Myung-bak has received a presidential pardon, cutting short his 17-year prison sentence for corruption. South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol issued the pardon for Lee on Tuesday as part of mass pardons tha..