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Doha, September 01 (QNA) The State of Qatar is continuing contacts with its regional and international partners to halt Israeli occupation violations and abuses, while warning against attempts to impose a new regional reality driven by a policy of regional hegemony rather than security considerations. Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Adviser to the Prime...

Doha, September 01 (QNA) Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met on Tuesday with HE Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Chaudhry Salik Hussain.  During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic...

Doha, 21 August 2026 By Ashraf Siddiqui-Doha Ecuadorian diplomat Ivonne A-Baki has formally entered the race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, bringing more than four decades of diplomatic, political and peacebuilding experience to a contest that is expected to continue into the fall. At 75, Baki is the eighth candidate seeking...

Tehran, 15 August 2026 9IRNA/Anadolu) Iranian officials have reiterated that control over the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran’s authority, rejecting recent claims by US President Donald Trump concerning the strategic waterway. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said that statements on social media, military deployments, official orders or political...

Rawalpindi, 13 August 2026 (APP) The Yadgar-e-Fatah monument was inaugurated on Thursday night as part of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Anniversary celebrations, with the national leadership describing the landmark as a tribute to the country’s martyrs and a symbol of national unity, resilience and the professional excellence of the armed forces. President Asif Ali Zardari and...

Damascus, 11 August 2026 A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after finding him guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s devastating civil war. The ruling marks the first conviction against Assad since his regime was overthrown in December 2024, bringing an end to more...

Makkah Al-Mukarramah, 07 August 2026 (APP/Anadolu) Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, marking a significant step toward strengthening their strategic partnership and enhancing regional security cooperation. The agreement was concluded during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, held at Al-Safa Palace in Saudi Arabia. The landmark pact was...

Ankara, 07 August 2026 (Anadolu News) Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are set to sign a trilateral defense agreement on Friday, security sources said. The joint defense agreement among the three countries will be signed in Saudi Arabia, the sources added. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed earlier on Friday for Saudi Arabia for a...

Doha, 06 August 2026 Iran has announced that it has reached an understanding with Oman on a proposed commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant step in ongoing bilateral discussions over one of the world's most strategically important waterways. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, both countries have agreed...