GeneralGeneralen214DFFC8-4227-4317-B199-7F5BFC0B99A5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/syrian-defense-ministry-11-military-personnel-killed-in-arms-depot-blast-in-deir-ezzorDamascus, September 19 (QNA) - The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that 11 servicemen were killed in an explosion in a Syrian army weapons depot on Friday, near the Ayyash area, west of the Deir Ezzor Governorate.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:03:41 ZC50D97BF-E4FA-4F19-9C12-6E8864B618EDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/us-president-signs-bill-authorizing-new-sanctions-on-russiaWashington, September 19 (QNA) - President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:23:59 Z539B9631-5F04-4F0C-9A5F-2AC9D515437Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/un-qatars-permanent-representative-to-un-office-in-geneva-to-qna-qatar-is-a-trusted-mediator-active-partner-in-multilateral-action-systemDoha, September 19 (QNA) - HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah affirmed that the role the State of Qatar plays in the field of mediation reflects a well-established approach in its foreign policy, built on prioritizing dialogue grounded in trust and peaceful solutions, and belief in the importance of keeping communication channels open even in the most complex crises.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:03:52 Z6EFA8971-1C7A-4609-B399-E483DD504CA1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/omani-german-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-issues-during-callMuscat, September 19 (QNA) - Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul discussed a host of regional issues of mutual concern over the phone on Saturday.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:50:09 Z5AEE6EAF-A479-41D2-AC06-3FCFF08E1C79https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/us-state-department-approves-usd-27-billion-worth-of-air-defense-sales-to-ukraineWashington, September 19 (QNA) - The US State Department has approved a potential sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine valued at USD 2.68 billion.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:38:57 ZB920C6FD-415F-48B3-BF53-B3875BBB6FA7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/two-palestinians-killed-others-injured-in-israeli-strikes-in-northern-gaza-stripGaza, September 19 (QNA) - Two Palestinians were killed and others were wounded on Saturday as Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continue.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:29:47 Z589C8850-E0E6-48DB-8E77-90D495A72E68https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/gaza-academic-year-begins-following-three-year-interruptionGaza, September 19 (QNA) - The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the start of the new academic year in the Gaza Strip.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:41:17 Z5F0E0F8F-4A8E-4322-9AD4-A06F2CA2C7D7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/un-security-council-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabiaNew York, September 19 (QNA) - Members of the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned continued attacks by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including attacks affecting civilian and energy infrastructure that have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:01:16 ZE241008A-22DB-4549-9DE6-A32AACBC7FDEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/trump-says-us-reaches-agreement-with-denmark-on-greenland-securityWashington, September 19 (QNA) - US President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington what he described as permanent control over security and other needs on the strategically important Arctic Island.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:54:02 ZA2E92816-5C0B-435E-96A7-A79C29530DE4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/france-and-kuwait-discuss-further-defense-cooperationKuwait City, September 18 (QNA) - France and Kuwait have discussed bilateral defense cooperation during a meeting in Paris.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:12:16 ZF0A0BCE9-9C94-464C-A369-A320F291F516https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/uae-india-leaders-talk-bilateral-ties-region-over-the-phoneAbu Dhabi, September 18 (QNA) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian PM Narendra Modi discussed bilateral relations during a phone call on Friday.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:04:36 Z0F1C117B-3C88-4AB7-94C7-950B59123A07https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/muslim-world-league-strongly-condemns-mosque-attack-in-pakistanMakkah Al Mukarramah, September 18 (QNA) - The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned an attack targeting a mosque in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:51:10 ZEB7FF6C8-6A44-4243-B736-60A253DD52E3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/oic-welcomes-unga-decision-allowing-palestine-to-participate-remotelyJeddah, September 18 (QNA) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed a UN General Assembly decision allowing Palestine to participate in the 81st session through a recorded message after the United States barred its delegation from attending in person.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:06:10 ZCF0D000A-0327-4148-87FA-4893651E071Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/gso-technical-council-approves-812-draft-standards-in-riyadh-meetingRiyadh, September 18 (QNA) - The Technical Council of the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) has approved 812 Gulf draft standards and nine translation projects during its 63rd meeting in Riyadh.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:08:48 Z7C649618-3FBA-4436-9879-AED065360FB5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/gcc-chief-council-members-are-a-reliable-partner-for-peace-pillar-of-energy-stabilityWashington, September 18 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underscored that the GCC member states have firmly established their position as a reliable partner in supporting peace and stability and ensuring global energy security. He pointed out that the economic progress and diplomatic presence achieved by the GCC reflect an approach founded on assuming responsibility, building partnerships, and striving to ensure that the dividends of stability and prosperity extend to the peoples of the region and the world. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:53:06 Z8D2261B7-5277-4E08-B545-F26A17200E43https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/turkiye-cracks-down-on-israel-tied-fraudsters-detains-175-suspectsAnkara, September 18 (QNA) - Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced a major operation against an Israeli-linked international fraud network that swindled foreign nationals through fake foreign exchnge (forex) and cryptocurrency investment schemes, with 175 suspects detained in coordinated raids across Istanbul and Mugla.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:52:31 Z31B66446-02AA-4372-AC3B-16E59CCCC7BDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/sultan-of-oman-and-president-of-angola-discuss-international-developments-bilateral-relationsLuanda, September 18 (QNA) - President of Angola Joao Manuel Lourenco held talks today with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, who is visiting Angola.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:49:54 ZA12E36CD-9BDC-4227-9DBD-8B55880DD588https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/mmdc-discusses-nation-accession-progress-operational-readinessJeddah, September 18 (QNA) - The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition (MMDC) discussed operational updates; the progress of nations joining the coalition; and the definition of capability contributions from participating countries, during a meeting convened at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, all aimed at supporting readiness for operational execution.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:38:44 Z18496CAB-3208-4A13-8A89-7D116DE1C60Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/polls-open-for-russian-legislative-elections-amid-ongoing-war-in-ukraineMoscow, September 18 (QNA) - Polls opened today in Russia for the ninth convocation of the State Duma.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:09:39 ZC029E9C4-319C-4B23-8302-8BA343366505https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/ukraine-receives-eur-33-billion-from-eu-to-meet-defense-needsKyiv, September 18 (QNA) - The Ukrainian government announced today that it had received a new tranche of EUR 3.3 billion from the European Union (EU), part of the "Ukraine Support" loan, to meet defense needs.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:55:33 Z063A6817-7647-4BD2-9220-9BD95028C378https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/arab-league-welcomes-unga-decision-on-palestines-participation-in-81st-sessionCairo, September 18 (QNA) - The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States welcomed the UN General Assembly's (UNGA) adoption, by a broad majority of 152 countries, of a resolution regarding the State of Palestine's participation in the proceedings of its 81st session; A resolution that enables President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver his address before the UNGA via a pre-recorded video.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:58:36 Z93979D3C-E311-4A28-A8CF-32EA4E0FBE8Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/tens-of-thousands-perform-friday-prayer-at-al-aqsa-mosqueOccupied Jerusalem, September 18 (QNA) - Tens of thousands of Palestinians performed Friday prayer today at Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the Israeli occupation forces imposing a blockade on the vicinity of the Old City and the mosque, just a day before the so-called Jewish "Day of Atonement". The Islamic Endowment Department in Jerusalem reported that tens of thousands performed Friday prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque, even though occupation forces had imposed a tight siege around the Old City and the mosque. They prevented dozens of young men from reaching the site-including individuals with disabilities using wheelchairs-blocking them from passing through the city's Al-Asbat Gate. The Department noted that occupation forces severely beat a young man and knocked him to the ground in Al-Ghazali Square near Al-Asbat Gate before he could enter Al-Aqsa Mosque, while another individual was arrested from within the mosque's courtyards. It further stated that occupation forces deployed extensive iron barriers around the Old City and the mosque, stopped worshippers to identify them, and prevented others from reaching the mosque. Occupation authorities deny thousands of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank access to Jerusalem to pray at Al-Aqsa, requiring them to obtain special permits to cross the military checkpoints surrounding the Holy City. (QNA)Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:49:38 ZEAF64614-77D1-4F3A-B5F5-9446F6FCE0C6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/pakistan-16-killed-in-kohat-attack-7-militants-killed-in-balochistanIslamabad, September 18 (QNA) - Pakistani authorities announced today that 16 people were killed and more than 50 others injured in an attack targeting a police complex in the city of Kohat, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of northwestern Pakistan.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:56:47 ZBC09B999-03A7-47ED-9C14-21DAE95EA5E2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/arab-league-condemns-houthi-attack-on-taifCairo, September 18 (QNA) - The Arab League strongly condemned the drone attack carried out by the Houthi group on Taif Governorate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim of the attack and to the government and people of the Kingdom, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:01:32 Z14D1F6B3-7F11-4CA2-9D63-74092A8FFFC2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/canadian-minister-of-foreign-affairs-kuwaiti-counterpart-discuss-bilateral-relationsOttawa, September 18 (QNA) - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand met with her Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who is currently visiting Canada.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:53:55 ZEA43ECE0-6FD0-48E6-A96D-455D996583C2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/us-president-announces-progress-on-establishing-military-base-in-polandWashington, September 18 (QNA) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that significant progress had been made toward establishing a US military base in Poland.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:40:28 Z4043497E-EF11-4C3B-AF7E-001456737FD8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/german-chancellor-us-president-discuss-middle-east-developmentsBerlin, September 18 (QNA) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed developments in the Middle East, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, as well as the latest developments concerning the war in Ukraine, during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:51:20 ZDE3382E9-45A8-4954-9387-49635C0C5136https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/syria-condemns-houthi-attack-on-saudi-arabias-taif-governorateDamascus, September 18 (QNA) - Syria condemned the drone attack carried out by the Houthi group targeting Taif Governorate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:27:53 Z78EBB65F-677B-4CDE-987B-D6577E5223EFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/un-general-assembly-votes-in-favor-of-allowing-palestinian-participation-in-81st-sessionNew York, September 18 (QNA) - With 152 countries voting in favor, three against, and four abstaining, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution allowing the State of Palestine to participate in the general debate of its 81st session through a pre-recorded statement by its President to be played in the General Assembly Hall.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:14:55 ZE6FD5D55-C6E9-48B8-96D3-83DF8A4FAD21https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/tunisia-condemns-attacks-targeting-saudi-citiesTunis, September 18 (QNA) - Tunisia strongly condemned the attacks targeting cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing them as a threat to Saudi Arabia's security and stability and a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:06:38 Z3B303EA5-EA31-4C10-A97D-D9BA325FEA2Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/gcc-condemns-houthi-drone-attack-on-saudi-arabiaRiyadh, September 18 (QNA) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Taif Governorate, which killed one person, injured others and caused material damage after drone debris fell in the area.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:25:53 Z3189E579-4705-4F72-BA47-32669B171F89https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/18/china-and-us-top-diplomats-discuss-mideast-and-bilateral-tiesBeijing, September 18 (QNA) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his US counterpart Marco Rubio discussed the situation in the Middle East during a phone call on Thursday.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:22:22 Z3097BD8B-D3F7-4B42-BA19-6160228723D8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/kuwait-slams-houthi-drone-attack-on-saudi-arabiaKuwait City, September 17 (QNA) - The State of Kuwait on Thursday strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that produced civilian casualties.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:46:38 Z58626E41-C961-4E81-8645-198477B7C967https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/europe-sea-arrivals-fall-39-percent-while-fatalities-rise-iom-reportsGeneva, September 17 (QNA) - Sea arrivals of migrants and refugees to Europe dropped 39 percent this year to approximately 60,000, down from 98,040 during the same period last year, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:21:29 Z95CC6162-2A35-4B0F-B6D0-B2793D4B62BBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/israeli-occupation-forces-arrest-6-palestinians-south-of-hebron-in-west-bankOccupied Jerusalem, September 17 (QNA) - Israeli occupation forces arrested six Palestinians on Thursday following an attack by settlers on them in Khallat al-Hummus area, south of Yatta in the Hebron Governorate of the occupied West Bank.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:43 ZEAF15E35-B840-4A30-8E36-BD59CC9FE79Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/french-foreign-minister-france-aims-to-develop-stronger-ties-with-canadaParis, September 17 (QNA) - France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot, expressed on Thursday his country's headed path towards developing stronger ties with Canada.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:05:31 Z445BEFC9-D79C-4A7D-AD15-DCA89830E307https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/death-toll-from-israeli-aggression-on-gaza-strip-rises-to-73821Gaza, September 17 (QNA) - The death toll from the war of extermination waged by Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,821 in addition to 174,897 injured since October 7, 2023.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:38 Z5021E27A-FAFB-4CDE-8308-467F1673E1E0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/oman-condemns-attempt-to-target-makkah-al-mukarramah-with-droneMuscat, September 17 (QNA) - The Sultanate of Oman has strong condemned and denounced the heinous, treacherous, and criminal attacks targeting Makkah Al Mukarramah, rejecting any violation of the sanctity of holy sites or threatening the safety of pilgrims.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:15:59 Z9DDEA0B8-E09A-4F7A-968B-809AE4C25152https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/two-injured-material-damage-reported-after-projectile-hits-saudi-arabias-al-tuwalRiyadh, September 17 (QNA) - The Saudi Civil Defense announced Thursday that one person was killed and two others were injured due to falling debris from the interception and destruction of a drone launched by the Houthi group.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:05:28 Z99B06710-A5A4-4E88-8E83-9F516739996Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/french-lebanese-presidents-discuss-situation-in-lebanon-amid-ongoing-israeli-aggressionParis, September 17 (QNA) - French President Emmanuel Macron and his Lebanese counterpart, General Joseph Aoun discussed the situation in Lebanon amidst ongoing Israeli aggression.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:56:38 Z3A74CFB7-3BD1-4213-A345-0B497BAEE14Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/jordan-signs-defense-cooperation-agreement-with-franceParis, September 17 (QNA) - Jordan and France signed on Thursday a defense cooperation agreement aimed at deepening partnerships to serve the best interests and contribute to strengthening security and stability in the region. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:45:40 Z891DCDFE-BAE1-4B78-8F6A-3A3A78EA68DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/egyptian-algerian-foreign-ministers-discuss-in-phone-call-bilateral-relations-regional-developmentsCairo, September 17 (QNA) - Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed a number of regional issues of mutual concern and ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a phone call with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:15:50 Z4B30E2FA-8604-4A1E-A156-F9328A746338https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/saudi-arabia-stresses-need-to-abide-by-international-law-un-charter-to-maintain-international-peace-securityNew York, September 17 (QNA) - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized that adherence to international law and the Charter of the United Nations is a fundamental pillar for the maintenance of international peace and security and the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:35:18 Z8B3BF28E-352A-48E3-BFC6-2E9CC6C60D6Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/italy-pushes-for-new-european-sanctions-on-settler-violence-in-west-bankRome, September 17 (QNA) - Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that his country's government supports the European Foreign Affairs Council's imposition of sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:52:41 ZBBE4ADD5-599C-4CED-9507-CDE362BB27DFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/north-korea-denounces-iaeas-calls-on-denuclearizationPyongyang, September 17 (QNA) -North Korea has rejected calls by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its denuclearization.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:18:31 ZF87F8CFD-7CBC-42EF-8228-108327275716https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/15-injured-port-of-mykolaiv-damaged-in-russian-strikesKyiv, September 17 (QNA) - Ukrainian authorities announced Thursday that 15 people, including three children, were injured in the Kyiv and Odesa regions, while the port of Mykolaiv was damaged in Russian airstrikes.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:45 Z889B16F2-48AC-426A-9BF3-85ABC7B1CD81https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/egypt-denounces-attempted-attack-on-makkah-al-mukarramahCairo, September 16 (QNA) - Egypt strongly condemned the heinous attempt to target Makkah Al Mukarramah, describing it as a blatant violation of the sacred status of religious sites.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:59:01 Z68BE00AE-B791-4460-95D7-DCD7157F0672https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/turkiye-denounces-houthi-drone-attack-on-makkah-al-mukarramahAnkara, September 16 (QNA) - Turkiye has vigorously condemned the Houthi drone attack on Makkah Al Mukarramah.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:57:13 ZAD9C3775-22E6-4B26-B8A7-FD6DD7940F81https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/syria-condemns-houthi-attempted-drone-attack-on-makkah-al-mukarramahDamascus, September 16 (QNA) - Syria has vehemently condemned the Houthis' attempted drone attack on Makkah Al Mukarramah.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:49:25 Z40FEACCE-1110-45B9-B1F9-C70E3B2A4C97https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/una-icaire-sign-mou-in-riyadh-to-advance-ethical-tech-transformation-media-capacityRiyadh, September 16 (QNA) - The Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Riyadh on Wednesday.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:38:14 Z