GeneralGeneralen94CBB36B-CDBF-42F7-9947-A1EDB6F11751https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/18/nine-people-injured-in-russian-attack-targeting-ukraines-dnipro-regionKyiv, May 18 (QNA) - Ukrainian authorities said that nine people were injured following a missile attack launched by Russian forces on the city of Dnipro overnight.Mon, 18 May 2026 10:05:35 ZCF9C32AC-E3C2-46C4-B19D-77DEDFE069B9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/18/54-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-western-chileSantiago, May 18 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck western Chile on Monday.Mon, 18 May 2026 08:16:49 ZAFD60E2C-9283-478D-AADB-EF1FD1E8AA3Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/18/who-keeps-evaluation-of-hantavirus-as-low-riskGeneva, May 18 (QNA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) said that it was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as "low risk" as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated approached the Netherlands.Mon, 18 May 2026 07:56:13 ZB739E052-3FDE-4549-8A10-E3E7F4088727https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/saudi-defense-ministry-announces-interception-destruction-of-3-drones-entering-from-iraqi-airspaceRiyadh, May 17 (QNA) - The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday the interception and destruction of three drones after they entered the Kingdom's airspace from Iraqi airspace.Sun, 17 May 2026 23:45:39 Z63948E7D-277C-4542-BE8F-765367CE1575https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/arab-league-condemns-attack-on-barakah-nuclear-power-plant-in-uaeCairo, May 17 (QNA) - The Arab League condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, considering this blatant aggression a highly dangerous escalation to the security of the entire region and a flagrant violation of international law and the norms governing the protection of civilian nuclear facilities.Sun, 17 May 2026 22:52:07 ZD6626564-A3A5-4AD8-8585-F16B29B4DE00https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/saudi-egyptian-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-developmentsRiyadh, May 17 (QNA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed regional developments in a telephone call on Sunday with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty.Sun, 17 May 2026 22:41:17 Z78BBEA83-D751-4816-A4F1-11B8416AFD5Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/pakistan-warns-against-targeting-attempts-urges-india-to-pursue-peaceful-coexistenceIslamabad, May 17 (QNA) - The Pakistani military warned on Sunday against any attempt to target Pakistan, stressing that such actions could lead to consequences that metastasize beyond the geography.Sun, 17 May 2026 22:18:47 Z6A80A33E-5882-4153-A021-014ED6D25400https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/egyptian-president-iraqi-pm-hold-phone-conversation-on-regional-developmentsCairo, May 17 (QNA) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi discussed regional developments and enhancing the bilateral relationship in a telephone conversation on Sunday with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al Zaidi.Sun, 17 May 2026 22:13:02 Z74F0D5EC-BB3B-4CE4-9218-E9265D9147EFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/targeting-critical-civilian-facilities-amounts-to-breach-of-international-law-says-uae-foreign-ministerAbu Dhabi, May 17 (QNA) - Targeting critical civilian facilities and infrastructure amounts to a flagrant breach of international law, said UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Sun, 17 May 2026 21:39:06 Z64B71A5E-1B50-4C0C-A4CB-FB30BFDA3F4Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/gcc-secretary-general-condemns-drone-attack-on-uae-barakah-nuclear-power-plantRiyadh, May 17 (QNA) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) vigorously condemned the brutal attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) involving three drones, one of which targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region.  Sun, 17 May 2026 20:57:21 ZDF822EB3-CFBC-4027-820F-CA3810DEE9B8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/jerusalem-governorate-warns-israels-seizure-of-bab-al-silsila-properties-amounts-to-dispossession-of-palestiniansOccupied Jerusalem, May 17 (QNA) - The Israeli occupation authorities' ratification of a plan to seize land properties in Bab Al-Silsila neighborhood adjacent to Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of occupied Jerusalem portends the dispossession of Palestinians, the Jerusalem Governorate warned in a statement Sunday.Sun, 17 May 2026 19:42:25 ZC14A1685-AC50-4C83-9BE6-44C079EB9CD4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/rights-center-israeli-occupation-escalates-solitary-confinement-of-minor-prisonersRamallah, May 17 (QNA) - The Palestine Center for Prisoner Studies (PCPS) Center said minors held in Israeli prisons are being subjected to escalating abuse and punitive measures, most notably prolonged solitary confinement under what it described as harsh and inhumane conditions that are causing serious psychological and physical harm.Sun, 17 May 2026 18:49:39 ZE41DBFE5-1422-473D-BC99-1CDDB2A9CEFChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/uae-defense-ministry-confirms-engagement-of-three-dronesAbu Dhabi, May 17 (QNA) - The UAE Ministry of Defense affirmed that the air defenses engaged three drones Sunday, two of them were intercepted, while the third one hit a power generator outside the internal perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi.Sun, 17 May 2026 18:48:31 Z93A3DF83-67C2-4AE6-B187-AB21A8BA7B09https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/death-toll-from-israeli-aggression-on-lebanon-rises-to-2988Beirut, May 17 (QNA) - The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced today that the death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 2,988, with 9,210 wounded.Sun, 17 May 2026 18:45:31 Z12D205D6-0551-4F81-BA3C-875FAACF7DADhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/algerian-president-receives-written-letter-from-congolese-counterpart-on-bilateral-relationsAlgiers, May 17 (QNA) - Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received a written letter from the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso on Sunday, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.Sun, 17 May 2026 18:20:22 Z1B38F398-5627-4B66-94A9-F3B24F542A01https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/iaea-deeply-alarmed-by-drone-attack-on-perimeter-of-uae-nuclear-plantVienna, May 17 (QNA) - Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, said Sunday he was profoundly alarmed by a drone that hit the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates.Sun, 17 May 2026 17:32:36 Z13E4DE95-92A2-4464-A48B-76C06BFC4499https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/saudi-foreign-minister-discusses-developments-in-syria-with-us-envoyRiyadh, May 17 (QNA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, currently visiting Riyadh.Sun, 17 May 2026 17:30:28 ZDAD7A9C1-01F1-4E87-9D08-E0C8AE8C2FEDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/jerusalem-governorate-conversion-of-unrwa-hq-into-israeli-military-site-is-blatant-violation-of-international-lawOccupied Jerusalem, May 17 (QNA) - The Jerusalem Governorate condemned the Israeli occupation government's approval of a settlement plan to establish a military museum and recruitment office on the site of the UNRWA compound in Sheikh Jarrah, describing the move as a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international law.Sun, 17 May 2026 16:48:20 Z197EF84D-E1BB-4FEC-8576-656B34848E6Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/2nd-arab-chinese-summit-postponed-until-further-noticeAmman, May 17 (QNA) - Chinese Ambassador to Jordan, Guo Wei, announced today the postponement of the second Arab-Chinese summit, which was scheduled to be held in Beijing in mid-June, due to the current situation and developments in the region.Sun, 17 May 2026 16:47:45 Z832EB906-929B-4C52-BC68-E4771A6DDE1Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/jordanian-king-australian-defense-minister-review-regional-updatesAmman, May 17 (QNA) - King Abdullah II of Jordan met on Sunday with Minister for Defense of Australia, Richard Marles.Sun, 17 May 2026 16:47:35 Z7F2FE024-A493-44D1-BA56-D8507C85FD37https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/sultan-of-oman-receives-written-message-from-mauritanian-president-concerning-bilateral-relationsMuscat, May 17 (QNA) - Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman, received Sunday a written message from Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries.Sun, 17 May 2026 16:40:45 Z0E2C05DA-8B19-4AEF-A8D3-76DC69ECB3D7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/uae-drone-attack-causes-fire-outside-barakah-nuclear-power-plantAbu Dhabi, May 17 (QNA) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday that Abu Dhabi's authorities responded to a fire incident outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant caused by a drone attack, with no injuries reported, nor radiological safety risks.Sun, 17 May 2026 14:47:58 Z93AD6EDB-8210-4D4C-B2E9-6F008BB9E755https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/amir-of-kuwait-president-of-lebanon-discuss-relations-regional-developmentsKuwait, May 17 (QNA) - HH Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Lebanese President, General Joseph Aoun discussed, in a phone call today, bilateral relations and key issues of mutual interest.Sun, 17 May 2026 14:46:32 Z16922C73-961B-443A-A9D7-5EA2C88CD144https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/gcc-chief-uk-deputy-prime-minister-secretary-of-state-for-justice-discuss-regional-developmentsAthens, May 17 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met Sunday with Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Justice of UK, David Lammy to discuss discussed several topics and and regional developments.Sun, 17 May 2026 14:44:02 ZC72CCAA8-E10B-49E6-85E8-6CB28E4E27E4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/israeli-attacks-on-southern-lebanon-continue-despite-extension-of-truceBeirut, May 17 (QNA) - The Israeli occupation army continued its attacks on southern Lebanon in violation of the truce that began on April 16 for a period of ten days, was extended on April 24 for three weeks and was again extended last Friday for an additional 45 days.Sun, 17 May 2026 12:50:32 ZC72CC180-73CA-4481-A04F-25E22087239Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/gcc-achieves-100-coverage-of-basic-vaccines-during-2024Muscat, May 17 (QNA) - Data issued by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf revealed that the Council countries achieved a remarkable milestone in the field of immunization, as the coverage rate for essential vaccines reached 100 percent during 2024, compared to approximately 84 percent globally.Sun, 17 May 2026 12:49:48 ZC11D9F79-A7D7-4BF2-8F18-D33222C00FE1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/palestinian-critically-injured-by-occupation-forces-gunfire-palestinians-arrested-in-various-areas-of-west-bankOccupied Jerusalem, May 17 (QNA) - A Palestinian was seriously injured on Sunday by Israeli occupation forces’ gunfire this morning in the town of Beit Awwa, north west of Hebron in the West Bank.Sun, 17 May 2026 12:49:25 ZB3619AAA-E489-41F7-AB91-70F97B0A7CD3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/51-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-papua-new-guineaPort Moresby, May 17 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday.Sun, 17 May 2026 12:29:20 ZB59FF79F-1ADA-4D4C-A3CC-07B34612FFB6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/palestinian-martyred-others-injured-in-israeli-strike-on-southern-gaza-stripGaza, May 17 (QNA) - A Palestinian was martyred Sunday and others were injured after an Israeli occupation airstrike targeted the southern Gaza Strip.Sun, 17 May 2026 11:24:52 ZD2AC589E-C009-463C-901C-A416648DF7F8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/un-secretary-general-welcomes-extension-of-cessation-of-hostilities-between-lebanon-and-israelNew York, May 17 (QNA) - Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, calling on all parties to fully respect the cessation of hostilities and international law.Sun, 17 May 2026 03:56:08 ZCF5258C8-3A53-410B-BF05-F60E709E2030https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/six-palestinians-injured-others-arrested-in-israeli-occupation-raids-in-west-bank-and-jerusalemOccupied Jerusalem, May 17 (QNA) - Six Palestinians, including a child, were injured and others were arrested today during raids by Israeli occupation forces on several cities and towns in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. The raids were accompanied by attacks by settlers on Palestinian citizens and their property.Sun, 17 May 2026 03:00:08 Z2D6ACBBB-04D5-4EC8-A825-E42D07569AA1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/iraqi-foreign-minister-palestinian-prime-minister-discuss-ways-to-enhance-bilateral-cooperationBaghdad, May 17 (QNA) - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in a phone call on Saturday.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:43:01 ZDBD63AC0-53B2-4BC4-AE50-3E646557D3D4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/17/one-palestinian-killed-others-wounded-in-israeli-airstrikes-targeting-northern-southern-gazaGaza, May 16 (QNA) - A Palestinian was killed and others were wounded today in Israeli airstrikes targeting northern and southern Gaza.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:10:04 ZBBEA5D4E-E7BF-4E87-A16E-43677717035Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/syrian-president-us-envoy-hold-talks-on-regional-developmentsDamascus, May 16 (QNA) - Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa met on Saturday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack during his visit to Damascus.Sat, 16 May 2026 21:59:30 Z175EA511-D9CD-4641-8C82-DBE4CEA2AD96https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/uae-president-australian-deputy-prime-minister-discuss-defence-cooperation-regional-developmentsAbu Dhabi, May 16 (QNA) - HH President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Saturday with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, Richard Marles to discuss cooperation between the two countries, as well as opportunities to further strengthen ties, particularly in defence-related fields.Sat, 16 May 2026 21:21:59 Z4C884D96-26AC-46CE-98C2-B7AE047169AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/17-language-interpretation-service-launched-for-pilgrims-at-two-holy-mosquesMakkah Al Mukarramah, May 16 (QNA) - The Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has activated simultaneous interpretation at the Two Holy Mosques.Sat, 16 May 2026 20:28:35 ZD3752113-33C6-47D2-A50A-7B906119B029https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/uae-russian-presidents-discuss-regional-updatesAbu Dhabi, May 16 (QNA) - HH President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Saturday.Sat, 16 May 2026 19:10:41 ZCC1E7056-2E3A-4D13-92E4-E8375CAD92FAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/prime-minister-of-iraq-reaffirms-commitment-to-security-stabilityBaghdad, May 16 (QNA) - Prime Minister of Iraq Ali Al Zaidi affirmed his government's commitment to strengthening security and stability, safeguarding Iraq's sovereignty, and developing Arab, regional, and international relations in a manner that serves mutual interests and preserves the country's standing.Sat, 16 May 2026 18:59:03 ZC518D15D-8CC1-4299-9D13-9A993CA9AB33https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/death-toll-from-israeli-aggression-on-lebanon-rises-to-2969-with-9112-woundedBeirut, May 16 (QNA) - The death toll from the Israeli aggression on Lebanon has risen to 2,969, with 9,112 others wounded.Sat, 16 May 2026 18:58:28 Z3C1B1AE0-DF37-4C11-8E86-C3D8FA8D769Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/ukraine-confirms-receiving-bodies-of-528-deceased-individuals-from-russiaKyiv, May 16 (QNA) - Ukraine announced on Saturday that Russia has handed over the remains of 528 Ukrainian soldiers killed in combat.Sat, 16 May 2026 17:25:30 Z7B0BAABA-5840-4654-B2E8-23632F32F5B0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/president-of-turkiye-israeli-provocations-must-end-before-peace-can-be-built-in-regionAnkara, May 16 (QNA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed the need to end the Israeli provocations and establish lasting peace in the region.Sat, 16 May 2026 17:24:31 Z47800410-2F9B-46AC-AF95-D41554FEFA90https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/president-of-somalia-announces-official-launch-of-new-constitutionMogadishu, May 16 (QNA) - Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced the official implementation of the country's new constitution.Sat, 16 May 2026 16:16:19 Z3AAD68F2-119B-434B-B8F2-32AF72DF94CEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/israeli-forces-advance-into-southern-syrias-quneitra-countrysideDamascus, May 16 (QNA) - The Israeli occupation forces advanced into the village of Sida Al Hanout and the outskirts of the village of Al Muallaqa in the southern countryside of Quneitra Province amid military movements inside residential areas.Sat, 16 May 2026 15:11:40 Z1B43B63A-F481-4C00-A5B3-270B5751726Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/ebola-death-toll-rises-to-80-in-eastern-dr-congoKinshasa, May 16 (QNA) - The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced that the death toll from the renewed Ebola outbreak in the country's eastern region has risen to 80.Sat, 16 May 2026 12:21:29 Z66D965EF-0131-4425-8390-EF13D163E0A9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/kremlin-putin-set-for-official-visit-to-china-this-weekMoscow, May 16 (QNA) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on an official two-day visit to China beginning May 19, the Kremlin announced on Saturday.Sat, 16 May 2026 11:35:53 Z7869A282-F2BA-410A-87A9-2B9BD49DF8AEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/palestinian-martyred-by-israeli-gunfire-during-raid-on-jenin-campOccupied Jerusalem, May 16 (QNA) - A 34-year-old Palestinian man was martyred on Saturday morning by live ammunition fired by Israeli occupation forces during a military storming of the Jenin refugee camp.Sat, 16 May 2026 10:18:44 Z14F95949-64BF-461D-B35B-A8B5A5B38C5Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/un-security-council-condemns-attacks-in-maliNew York, May 16 (QNA) - The United Nations Security Council condemned attacks carried out by gunmen linked to Al-Qaeda and separatist groups in northern Mali since late April, calling for those responsible to be held accountable.Sat, 16 May 2026 06:01:23 ZA3099985-C96D-40AD-9DED-CDC12117E508https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/death-toll-from-israeli-strike-on-lebanese-civil-defense-center-rises-to-sixBeirut, May 16 (QNA) - The death toll from the Israeli airstrike that earlier tonight targeted a civil defense center in southern Lebanon has risen to six dead and 22 injured.Sat, 16 May 2026 03:59:38 Z7C4DD127-9235-4229-8F5E-0333CFE311DDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/16/trump-warns-taiwan-against-independenceBeijing, May 16 (QNA) - Donald Trump warned Taiwan today against taking any steps toward declaring independence following his meeting with Xi Jinping during a two-day visit to Beijing.Sat, 16 May 2026 03:16:50 Z9D260EE2-FD5A-4773-8D13-15564B95021Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/15/gaza-medical-sources-to-qna-death-toll-from-israeli-airstrikes-on-residential-building-in-gaza-city-rises-to-sevenGaza, May 15 (QNA) - Palestinian medical sources announced that the death toll from the intense Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza City on Friday has risen to seven, in addition to dozens of injuries.Fri, 15 May 2026 23:18:49 Z