GeneralGeneralen9FA07639-CD26-49C8-8A20-D80A32D3A89Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/gaza-death-toll-rises-to-73438-since-start-of-israeli-aggressionGaza, August 26 (QNA) - The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip that started on October 7, 2023, has risen to 73,438, while the number of those injured has reached 174,447.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:54:45 ZCDFACB33-D9A1-4CB8-BEBB-30FA76DDAF27https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/saudi-turkish-fms-discuss-de-escalation-of-regional-tensionsRiyadh, August 26 (QNA) - Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, received a phone call from his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:32:06 ZEB53D444-EB48-4A4A-93A1-62397DDA57E2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/palestinian-martyred-in-israeli-drone-strike-on-displacement-camp-in-khan-younis-2Gaza, August 26 (QNA) - A Palestinian was martyred on Wednesday after an Israeli drone strike carried out by the occupation army targeted the southern Gaza Strip.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:55:42 ZB87FB21E-8152-485B-8F5D-F43F3A9677AAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/arab-league-removing-syria-from-us-state-sponsors-of-terrorism-list-key-step-toward-recovery-and-reconstructionCairo, August 26 (QNA) - The Arab League welcomed the United States' decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, describing it as an important step toward recovery and ending decades of suffering.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:05:14 Z04D28340-794C-416C-AEED-EE508F2147D3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/russia-two-killed-as-ukrainian-drone-sets-home-ablaze-426-drones-downed-overnightMoscow, August 26 (QNA) - Russian authorities said Wednesday that two people were killed after a Ukrainian drone crashed into a private home in the Lipetsk region, sparking a fire, while another drone attack triggered a fire at a logistics center in the neighboring Tambov region.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:47:23 Z1E43AE22-828B-41A7-8372-5FB4F4956AF4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/newborns-death-toll-in-pakistan-hospital-fire-rises-to-15Islamabad, August 26 (QNA) - The death toll from a fire that broke out Wednesday morning at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in the capital Islamabad has risen to 15 newbornsWed, 26 Aug 2026 11:32:35 ZA8E8051F-BD5C-4718-AAF2-032E7DB3EBB0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/seoul-says-several-russian-military-aircraft-briefly-entered-air-defense-zoneSeoul, August 26 (QNA) - Several Russian military aircraft briefly entered South Korea's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) over the country's eastern waters before leaving the area, prompting the South Korean military to scramble fighter jets in response, officials said Wednesday.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:59:14 Z563B57C7-BDFB-4B88-A6AD-BE7715643634https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/us-military-says-four-killed-in-strike-on-suspected-drug-smuggling-boat-in-caribbeanWashington, August 26 (QNA) - The US military said on Wednesday that four people were killed in a strike on a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea, as the Trump administration continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the region.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:48:05 ZA60469FE-EE0F-4B66-BC09-EF101EC319F8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/39th-arab-experts-group-meeting-on-counterterrorism-kicks-off-in-tunisiaTunis, August 26 (QNA) - The 39th meeting of the Arab Experts Group on Counterterrorism kicked off Tuesday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in Tunis.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:53:59 Z5FF08632-E167-48C6-8798-C7173F56948Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/much-heralded-us-decision-to-delist-syria-draws-broad-arab-islamic-welcomeCapitals, August 25 (QNA) - The much-heralded US decision to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism received widespread Arab and Islamic welcome on Tuesday.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:43:27 ZE59440D4-3E86-47FF-8984-0FD36ED088DBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/syrian-president-sdf-commander-meet-to-explore-integration-into-state-institutionsDamascus, August 25 (QNA) - Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa met Tuesday with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), to discuss a raft of matters related to the SDF's integration into state institutions.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:35:51 ZE2601549-895D-404A-994C-37C69EACB903https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/oic-denounces-israeli-occupation-authorities-takeover-of-unrwa-headquarters-in-jerusalemJeddah, August 25 (QNA) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities' raid on and evacuation of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Qalandiya area, north of occupied Jerusalem, as well as the seizure of the facility, calling it a new escalation in efforts to target the agency and its facilities in occupied Jerusalem.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:02:09 ZFC41B487-507B-4E88-B5DC-76FF55C2193Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/sdf-declares-dissolution-and-integration-into-syrian-state-institutionsDamascus, August 25 (QNA) - Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), announced Tuesday the dissolution of the SDF, the Autonomous Administration and all affiliated military and civilian formations, affirming their full integration into state institutions.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:42:43 ZEC5314E3-97A8-4713-924A-16F874EEDA11https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/omans-sultan-receives-written-message-from-saudi-crown-prince-on-bilateral-tiesMuscat, August 25 (QNA) - Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman has received a written message from HH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, pertaining to bilateral relations.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:48:58 Z4EF5BE39-6C81-46D6-B23A-9CA45DC038CBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/egypt-welcomes-us-move-to-remove-syria-from-list-of-state-sponsors-of-terrorismCairo, August 25 (QNA) - Egypt on Tuesday welcomed the US move to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, considering it a step that would help support efforts toward stability, economic recovery and reconstruction.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:43:08 ZA4FB7305-B9D7-4A2C-91BC-D7071B921868https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/lebanon-death-toll-from-israeli-aggression-surges-to-4350Beirut, August 25 (QNA) - The overall number of casualties from the Israeli relentless armed aggression against Lebanon since March has risen to 4,350 deaths and 12,310 injuries thus far.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:24:35 Z1DD24D82-B129-4AB1-96A4-0C59D1F4AD9Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/israeli-occupation-forces-storming-of-qalandiya-training-centre-utterly-unacceptable-unrwaOccupied Jerusalem, August 25 (QNA) - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stressed Tuesday that it is profoundly perturbed by the Israeli occupation forces' storming of the Qalandiya Training Centre in Jerusalem.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:18:11 Z74B18538-E721-46E4-B69B-6D92B2AF46B9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/palestinian-presidency-urges-unsc-to-stop-israeli-attacks-on-un-institutionsRamallah, August 25 (QNA) - The Palestinian Presidency has clamored for an exigent convention of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and compelling action to cease the Israeli onslaught on the UN compounds and institutions in Palestine.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:24:35 ZB0D322DB-DCF0-46C0-AC88-CEFA639EC54Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/un-calls-out-israeli-threat-to-expel-residents-from-parts-of-gazaGeneva, August 25 (QNA) - The United Nations condemned Israel’s threats to expel residents from parts of the Gaza Strip over children flying kites, expressing regret over what it described as "unacceptable rhetoric" coming from "Israeli leaders".Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:03:50 ZEB4793FF-B492-4291-A7BD-2ADC826AF405https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/syria-slams-israeli-defense-ministers-incursion-into-its-territoryDamascus, August 25 (QNA) - Syria has condemned the Israeli defense minister's entry into its territory and transgression of international borders as a violation of the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:31:08 ZC4CD7999-312F-47BC-BBAB-E6BF4F1BA8EEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/two-killed-girl-wounded-as-israeli-forces-continue-gaza-shellingGaza, August 25 (QNA) - Two Palestinians were killed and a girl was seriously wounded Tuesday as Israeli forces continued attacks across the Gaza Strip.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:11:59 ZA7390DB1-710F-460B-AE06-812FB1772B24https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/saudi-cabinet-highlights-importance-of-keeping-vital-waterways-open-safeJeddah, August 25 (QNA) - The Saudi Cabinet stressed the need to keep the straits of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandab, as well as all vital waterways, open, secure, and free from any threats.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:40:27 ZF3BF209D-9397-4561-9055-2ED1A191A931https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/jordanian-palestinian-talks-address-occupied-territories-updatesAmman, August 25 (QNA) - Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi and Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh discussed developments in the occupied Palestinian territories.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:59:42 Z25601F10-41D0-4A70-A708-F39DAD85E8B4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/cwrc-settler-violence-in-west-bank-surges-63-during-2026Ramallah, August 25 (QNA) - The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) has reported a sharp rise in settler attacks in the West Bank during the first seven months of 2026, recording a 63% increase compared with the same period last year.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:20:24 ZBCF49136-F732-4179-8AA9-3C4E4D17E9A8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/gcc-welcomes-syrias-removal-from-us-list-of-state-sponsors-of-terrorismRiyadh, August 25 (QNA) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the announcement by the United States ratifying the decision to rescind the designation of the Syria from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:26:40 ZA00734B1-D35B-4499-9EE9-17D63CEAC245https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/85-migrants-rescued-off-greeces-creteAthens, August 25 (QNA) - The Greek coast guard rescued 85 migrants off the southern coast of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:52:00 Z84293490-38DB-4E85-A8B8-4932FA906795https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/gaza-death-toll-rises-to-73431-since-start-of-israeli-aggressionGaza, August 25 (QNA) - The death toll from the genocidal war that Israeli occupation forces have continued to wage on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 73,431, with 174,437 others injured. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:55:57 ZE0BA6DB9-2D4F-41C4-8123-87FD01EEB1EAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/israeli-occupation-forces-launch-arrest-campaign-in-west-bankOccupied Jerusalem, August 25 (QNA) - Israeli occupation forces launched an arrest campaign Tuesday targeting several Palestinians in various areas of the West Bank.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:54:03 ZAB2A629C-E03A-4BD5-9F2E-F31698A5D353https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/second-palestinian-dies-of-wounds-as-israeli-artillery-shells-eastern-gazaGaza, August 25 (QNA) - A second Palestinian was martyred after succumbing to his injuries on Tuesday, as Israeli occupation forces continued their artillery shelling of areas in the eastern Gaza Strip.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:31:15 Z3487BEB6-2F9F-4229-83EB-6FA5414301FFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/kuwaiti-foreign-minister-pakistani-counterpart-discuss-regional-security-effortsKuwait, August 25 (QNA) - Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to promote security and stability in the region during a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:03:17 Z96958A88-B079-41B3-B3B0-A91BD1F10C2Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/12700-evacuated-as-heavy-rains-lash-northeast-chinas-liaoning-provinceBeijing, August 25 (QNA) - A total of about 12,700 people had been evacuated in northeast China's Liaoning Province, as torrential rain battered the region, Chinese authorities said.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:23:40 Z2429ED0F-BFA8-4AA5-B397-9A0B790947A7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/palestinian-martyred-in-israeli-airstrike-in-southern-gaza-stripGaza, August 25 (QNA) - A Palestinian man was martyred Tuesday due to wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike west of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:09:26 ZA1A7CD03-C720-48DE-A548-E9AB281D1675https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/israeli-forces-launch-fresh-incursion-into-southern-syriaDamascus, August 25 (QNA) - Israeli forces have launched a fresh incursion into the Ghurfat Mujahim area on the outskirts of Wadi Al-Raqad in western Daraa countryside, southern Syria, and deployed there.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:24:32 ZAD9EBB0C-AA8F-4C39-AB5B-8D53DF292689https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/47-people-killed-in-gang-attack-on-municipality-in-haitiPort-au-Prince, August 25 (QNA) - The United Nations said that at least 47 people were killed, and 22 others injured in an attack by an armed gang on Kenscoff, a mountainous municipality southeast of the Haitian capital.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:18:54 ZBA76C42C-B59D-4F1A-A563-88D057ECFC25https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/tornado-injures-41-damages-hundreds-of-homes-in-southwestern-franceParis, August 25 (QNA) - A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging around 300 homes, French authorities said, with 15 of the injured taken to hospital.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:55:11 Z289207ED-2DA1-4927-9930-C84820755D9Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/syrian-president-removal-from-terrorism-list-opens-new-chapter-for-development-reconstructionDamascus, August 25 (QNA) - Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa said the removal of Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism marks a new chapter for Syria, paving the way for development, reconstruction and nation-building.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:29:02 Z225E67B3-1AD4-4246-968C-9F1CD3EC33DFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/s-korea-us-vow-close-cooperation-on-n-koreas-nuclear-issueSeoul, August 25 (QNA) - The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States have agreed to continue close cooperation to address North Korea's nuclear issue and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:08:09 Z29E8D5FA-9B3B-458B-98C7-08951CD2CB01https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/gcc-secretary-general-meets-official-from-institute-of-international-affairsRiyadh, August 24 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met on Monday with Head of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa Program at the Institute of International Affairs Dr Maria Luisa.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:57:54 ZFFC89636-2B7F-491C-AD5F-B1AB6AED67A7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/kuwaiti-prime-minister-discusses-joint-cooperation-with-french-counterpartKuwait, August 24 (QNA) - HH Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, in a phone call on Monday with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu, discussed means of strengthening cooperation and joint investment in several fields, particularly defense, oil, health and Al.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:49:23 Z77F196A3-7FDE-4D21-90E9-21447BE24E7Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/iraqi-president-discusses-regional-developments-with-libyas-acting-foreign-ministerBaghdad, August 24 (QNA) - Iraqi President Nizar Amidi and Libya's Acting Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour reviewed on Monday a number of regional and international issues of common interest as well as current political developments in the region.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:24:26 Z2B3EFCDC-3463-4CB8-A6B5-85EF09CF04C3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/turkish-brazilian-presidents-discuss-regional-and-international-developmentsAnkara, August 24 (QNA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call on Monday with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss the latest regional and international developments.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:14:46 ZC891B155-EF46-480B-81CB-B69AC28AB218https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/saudi-crown-prince-french-president-discuss-ways-to-develop-bilateral-relationsParis, August 24 (QNA) - HH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is visiting France, discussed on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron ways to develop bilateral relations in all fields.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:05:29 ZCB90D18F-F768-4CA2-8059-35D8E1E68D24https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/un-chief-disruption-of-maritime-traffic-hinders-global-energy-and-fertilizer-suppliesNew York, August 24 (QNA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said ongoing attacks and disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, particularly around the Bab Al Mandab Strait, are hindering the global flow of energy supplies, fertilizers and other essential goods.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:57:21 Z46DC0E2F-924A-4F86-BB15-64395F41C90Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/us-officially-removes-syria-from-state-sponsors-of-terrorism-listWashington, August 24 (QNA) - The United States officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:32:10 Z479C5495-D8F4-4F6E-A5F4-1CBC450F5C28https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/custodian-of-two-holy-mosques-receives-written-message-from-uae-presidentRiyadh, August 24 (QNA) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a written message from HH President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan concerning the bilateral relations between the two countries.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:44:52 ZA146B530-5BDE-4F86-B2DF-256D36B120D0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/turkish-president-lithuanian-prime-minister-discuss-regional-and-international-issuesAnkara, August 24 (QNA) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed regional and international issues in a phone call on Monday with Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:35:43 ZDD252BE4-4D51-4D64-ACB9-B4E436EDE665https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/two-palestinians-including-a-child-martyred-in-israeli-strikes-on-gazaGaza, August 24 (QNA) - Two Palestinians, including a four-year-old child, were martyred and others injured on Monday in Israeli airstrikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:01:01 Z9F006A19-CC04-43FC-8B01-B55C1576A005https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/iraqi-fm-discusses-enhancing-military-and-security-cooperation-with-russian-delegationBaghdad, August 24 (QNA) - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met on Monday with a Russian delegation that included Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugaev and Director General of the State Corporation for Military-Export Services Alexander Mikheev. The meeting discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in military and security fields.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:01 ZE22F53D1-979C-4440-8260-7FE993852CD6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/lebanese-prime-minister-affirms-commitment-to-resolving-displacement-crisisBeirut, August 24 (QNA) - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed his government's commitment to resolving the displacement crisis affecting residents in war-affected areas of southern Lebanon.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:56:56 Z5D02F161-D353-47D9-9DEE-BF6D80EC05C0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/chinese-vice-president-kuwaiti-foreign-minister-discuss-regional-and-international-developmentsBeijing, August 24 (QNA) - Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is visiting China.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:38:57 Z