Miscellaneous InternationalMiscellaneous InternationalenC0591657-5BFA-42C1-8DE2-B7A1CB8EBF93https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/27/52-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-afghanistantajikistan-borderKabul, April 27 (QNA) - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan Monday, with no reports of casualties so far.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:01:32 Z3C70FA6B-ED6A-4719-85BF-90F903FCE045https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/who-approves-first-preventive-drug-for-infants-against-malariaWashington, April 25 (QNA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the approval of the first preventive drug specifically designed for infants to combat malaria, in a step aimed at expanding protection options for this age group, which is most vulnerable to the disease. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:39:42 ZAC2C0C7E-B390-4C42-8595-2CB68D4F0E4Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/southern-austria-wildfire-spread-across-110-hectares-amid-intensive-firefighting-effortsVienna, April 25 (QNA) - Firefighters in southern Austria are continuing their fierce battle to control a large wildfire that broke out on Thursday. The flames have spread across an area equivalent to approximately 150 football fields, according to firefighting teams today.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:10:31 ZE256E8C9-B482-4C4E-B51F-E6A6FEE3481Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/25/world-meteorological-organization-signals-possible-return-of-el-nino-by-mid-2026Geneva, April 24 (QNA) - The World Meteorological Organization indicated today an increasing likelihood of the return of the El Nino phenomenon by mid-2026, warning of potential impacts on global temperatures and rainfall patterns.Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:50 Z4FE76831-E6EE-4CBC-8114-6DB89F98CF95https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/23/unesco-executive-board-adopts-international-plan-to-protect-education-from-attacksParis, April 23 (QNA) - The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unanimously adopted the International Action Plan to Protect Education from Attacks during its 224th session, in what was described as a first-of-its-kind step within international frameworks dedicated to safeguarding education in crisis contexts.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:45:17 ZA5A4F71E-FDDD-4FD4-8780-2820894D7103https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/22/director-of-publications-and-translation-at-ministry-of-culture-to-qna-wbcd-crowns-qatars-efforts-in-spreading-knowledge-awarenessDoha, April 22 (QNA) - The world celebrates World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD) Thursday, April 23. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) chose this day as an expression of the world’s appreciation for books and authors, and recognition of their outstanding contributions to the renaissance, enlightenment, and social and cultural progress of humanity, in addition to encouraging reading, research, and criticism.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:40:29 Z28562D7D-74FC-4F7D-AF6C-1C38C50D19D2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/spacex-successfully-launches-gps-satelliteWashington, April 21 (QNA) - The US Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) successfully launched on Tuesday the last of the GPS III satellites dedicated to developing the Global Positioning System (GPS) for the United States Space Force, aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:55:29 Z8B3112C1-7979-4503-B171-13FB8C240D6Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/21/kuwaiti-actress-hayat-al-fahad-passes-away-after-career-full-of-achievementsKuwait, April 21 (QNA) - Renown Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahad passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with illness, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy spanning more than six decades.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:12:41 Z27F1669B-948B-4540-9EAA-428BAC7400DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/20/study-reveals-causes-of-frequent-cold-infections-in-childrenBrasilia, April 20 (QNA) – A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has revealed a possible explanation for the recurrence of colds in children. The study suggests that the rhinovirus, the primary cause of the common cold, may hide within the tonsils and adenoids without exhibiting any obvious symptoms.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:32:58 Z4955193F-B38B-45A3-B601-3AE4A8478285https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/20/blue-origin-new-glenn-rocket-puts-satellite-into-wrong-orbitWashington, April 20 (QNA) - US space company Blue Origin announced that its heavy rocket "New Glenn" launched a satellite and placed it in an unplanned orbit during its third launch, indicating that the circumstances are still under investigation.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:40:44 Z8DCFDDDD-3607-4BCC-8C18-ECA1277A72E0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/19/us-blue-origin-launches-new-glenn-rocket-to-transport-satellite-into-orbitWashington, April 19 (QNA) - US based company Blue Origin announced a mission to launch its New Glenn rocket, its third flight since becoming operational, as part of testing technologies for reusing orbital rockets.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:50:07 ZF5AD5316-1707-4240-BE17-8A439FF8ED53https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/19/humanoid-robot-breaks-human-half-marathon-world-record-in-chinaBeijing, April 19 (QNA) - A humanoid robot broke the human world record by winning a robot half-marathon race held on Sunday in the Chinese capital, Beijing.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:21:12 Z4B9EA6E3-C0F1-41C4-B004-89A5B499C987https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/17/paris-book-festival-opens-with-focus-on-journeys-and-spotlight-on-comic-artParis, April 17 (QNA) - The 2026 Paris Book Festival has opened in the French capital, drawing thousands of writers, publishers and readers from around the world for one of Europe's largest literary gatherings.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:37 ZC37A32AD-56CC-420C-BC49-91FD57DE9B91https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/17/on-world-heritage-day-calls-to-protect-heritage-in-conflicts-and-disastersDoha, April 17 (QNA) - The world observes World Heritage Day on April 18 each year, an initiative launched by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 to raise awareness of shared cultural and historical heritage.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:07:00 Z21CE250A-42E0-4C54-8B00-57463B782B0Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/17/china-launches-emissions-satelliteBeijing, April 17 (QNA) - China launched a Long March-4C rocket carrying a high-precision satellite designed to monitor greenhouse gases into its planned orbit.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:02:22 ZA50839C2-F3C5-4D3F-83CF-4303D473522Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/16/50-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-papua-new-guineaPort Moresby, April 16 (QNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea on Thursday.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:03 Z0F9A8EEC-8DB5-47B0-8C05-657A06D721B1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/15/50-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-indonesiaJakarta, April 15 (QNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck on Wednesday east of Sumbawa Island in Indonesia.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:59:41 Z575B741D-60E3-4FE7-8854-AE9CABCDBFC5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/14/china-launches-eight-satellites-into-spaceBeijing, April 14 (QNA) - China launched on Tuesday the Lijian-1 Y12 carrier rocket, carrying eight satellites designated for technical and space technology experiments into space.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:06:32 Z57B8AB5C-BD47-4859-BD0F-4134DA141E70https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/14/una-discusses-responsibility-of-media-in-times-of-crisisJeddah, April 13 (QNA) - The Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) will hold a virtual coordination meeting next Sunday entitled "Responsibility of Media and Society in Times of Crisis."Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:38:24 Z51028BBF-8491-40D1-AA0B-BDB6A854EE51https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/13/chinese-scientists-develop-system-for-seawater-hydrogen-productionBeijing, April 13 (QNA) - Researchers from Sichuan University and Shenzhen University in China have successfully integrated the interconnected effects of multiple factors in real marine environments into a research system for producing hydrogen from seawater, thus expanding the understanding of microscopic reaction mechanisms to large-scale engineering applications.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:29:54 Z13196180-A2CA-4C7C-9903-D03E1C2B76AChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/10/european-copernicus-observatory-reveals-rising-ocean-temperatures-predicts-el-ninos-return-in-julyParis, April 10 (QNA) - The European Copernicus Climate Observatory has announced that ocean temperatures in March approached record highs, indicating a possible return of El Nino, a phenomenon that exacerbates industrially generated climate disruptions.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:09:44 Z8E69998A-3609-40B4-B864-5930448D39FFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/10/artemis-2-spacecraft-launches-on-its-return-journey-from-moon-to-earthWashington, April 10 (QNA) - The four astronauts participating in the Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed mission to the moon in more than half a century, began their return journey to Earth on Friday aboard their Orion spacecraft. They will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:14:01 ZA0FAB542-DF64-45C0-B44D-8EB286137C80https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/9/chinese-scientists-achieve-safety-breakthrough-in-new-energy-batteriesBeijing, April 09 (QNA) - Chinese scientists from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a polymerizable non-flammable electrolyte (PNE) with self-protective capabilities, fundamentally addressing the core safety bottleneck of new energy batteries and accelerating the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries.Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:42:03 ZE04CD83E-18C2-4CDE-B637-0B5FBEC46256https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/9/china-launches-new-set-of-satellitesBeijing, April 9 (QNA) -China launched a new set of Internet satellites on Thursday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shaanxi province, northern China.Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:23:21 ZE5F63473-E2F1-422A-9FC7-C3A72007D951https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/5/11th-session-of-oic-broadcasting-and-television-union-kicks-offCairo, April 05 (QNA) - The 11th session of Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Broadcasting and Television Union kicked off on Sunday in Cairo under the theme: Religious and Ethical Media Content in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.Sun, 5 Apr 2026 17:46:24 Z01B657A1-32E1-4E94-BC90-C0EE438BF326https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/4/nasa-releases-first-artemis-ii-earth-imagesWashington, April 04 (QNA) - NASA published the first images of Earth taken by astronauts aboard Artemis II as the crew travels toward the Moon.Sat, 4 Apr 2026 15:43:32 ZF07EF881-6811-4435-8E67-79FD8C35FD21https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/26/ramadan-in-washington-developing-muslims-corporate-flexibility-to-balance-work-religious-observanceWashington, February 26 (QNA) - The Holy month of Ramadan began in Washington, United States, in a rapidly evolving political and professional environment. Fasting started on Feb. 18, 2026, with the final date had been subject to variations in crescent sighting methods by Islamic centers and domestically approved entities.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:12:44 Z1658712C-67B4-43B3-8095-A942FAA822A0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/23/magnitude-51-earthquake-strikes-northwestern-chinaBeijing, February 23 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck on Monday Yuli County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:35:16 ZFBC80798-1719-42B6-8530-34D277094289https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/23/snowstorm-hits-us-east-coast-causing-widespread-closures-in-new-york-massachusettsWashington, February 23 (QNA) - A winter storm that struck the US East Coast disrupted air travel and forced school closures, with the National Weather Service warning of heavy snowfall and strong winds.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:05:01 Z7A3F2CCC-8B56-465B-9D3C-240678D55DF8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/22/new-study-shows-screen-exposure-may-affect-brain-development-in-infantsSingapore, February 22 (QNA) - A recent study has found that prolonged screen exposure among children under the age of two may lead to changes in brain development.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:18:24 Z52D375A6-5626-46A8-A35B-FDCA72B86049https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/22/katara-inaugurates-mahaseel-festivalDoha, February 22 (QNA) - The Culturalآ Villageآ Foundation - Katara, inaugurated the Mahaseel Festival, which is organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality's agricultural development department. Held in Fereej Katara, the festival offers visitors an integrated shopping experience that combines the quality of national products with a family entertainment atmosphere.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:07:38 Z7745909E-C2BD-4687-A9AF-A6F740639FADhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/22/representatives-of-islamic-community-heads-of-mosques-in-france-ramadan-is-an-opportunity-to-enhance-humanitarian-charitable-volunteer-valuesParis, February 22 (QNA) - A number of representatives of the Muslim community, heads of mosques, and charitable associations in France affirmed that Ramadan reflects the humanitarian spirit of Islam and allows the Muslim community in France to demonstrate solidarity, do good, and promote the values ​​of volunteering, religiosity, and commitment.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:59:05 Z28B0599C-19F6-44CE-AFA8-E787868632AFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/21/unesco-executive-board-president-stresses-protection-of-mother-languagesParis, February 21 (QNA) - HE President of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Qatar's Permanent Delegate to the Organization Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hanzab affirmed that education in the mother tongue constitutes a fundamental pillar for improving academic achievement, enhancing learners' self-confidence, and enabling them to integrate and actively participate in building more inclusive societies.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:20:29 ZCD261629-29CA-4204-9E8A-044DBA91D0B3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/21/150-giant-tortoises-return-to-their-habitat-in-ecuadors-galapagos-islands-after-a-century-of-extinctionQuito, February 21 (QNA) - Ecuador's Ministry of Environment announced that scientists and forest rangers have released 150 giant tortoises onto Floreana Island in the Galapagos archipelago, after they had been extinct there for over a century.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:19:55 ZE8F86204-B6C1-4DA7-BE7B-7175166335BFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/21/how-do-muslims-fast-in-countries-where-sun-does-not-set-reportDoha, February 21 (QNA) - At the far reaches of the northern hemisphere, where seasons overlap and conventional measures of time are disrupted, Muslims face a unique test each year when the month of Ramadan falls during the summer. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:14:15 ZF6071367-B61F-458F-8F35-8079FB01C965https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/19/icesco-launches-video-series-on-its-digital-platforms-during-ramadanRabat, February 19 (QNA) – The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has announced the launch of its "Ramadan Whiffs" and "Intellectual Sparks" series for the year 1447/2026, marking the seventh consecutive year of the series.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:38:54 ZE0FD542D-35CD-4BAF-8854-81E73389DA53https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/18/as-if-i-ate-mosque-in-istanbul-embodies-story-of-frugality-that-became-lasting-legacyIstanbul, February 18 (QNA) - In the heart of the historic Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkiye, where daily life intersects with the features of Ottoman history, stories lie hidden among the old alleyways, reaching beyond the walls of mosques and the bustle of markets.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:24:48 Z03FE39A7-14F6-441E-B1AA-74AB6CF7CB09https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/18/6-skiers-trapped-10-missing-in-northern-california-avalancheWashington, February 18 (QNA) - Rescue teams are continuing operations to reach six skiers trapped in a rugged mountainous terrain in northern California, US, following an avalanche in the Frog Lake area near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:37:52 Z1E1FB0F3-1781-493D-A701-2241C3EC2343https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/17/study-certain-foods-may-lower-childrens-cognitive-performanceWashington, February 17 (QNA) - Researchers from the University of Illinois and the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil found that dietary patterns at age two may influence cognitive performance at ages six and seven.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:43:04 Z67E4D617-9BC1-438B-8087-F3BE0CF3DB84https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/17/russian-scientists-develop-rapid-device-to-detect-early-aging-and-cancer-riskMoscow, February 17 (QNA) - Scientists in Saint Petersburg, Russia, have developed a new high-precision device capable of rapidly detecting cellular damage associated with accelerated aging, cancer, and other diseases.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:47:04 ZEF9B1C2F-5C01-47AC-8A7C-AAECE5B11EC9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/17/anne-claire-legendre-elected-first-woman-to-head-arab-world-institute-in-parisParis, February 17 (QNA) - France's Arab World Institute has elected Anne-Claire Legendre, a senior diplomatic adviser to President Emmanuel Macron, as its new president, the institution announced on Tuesday.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:31:49 Z303BD9B5-ACF4-4597-8BE2-9CE74208F349https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/17/us-spacex-launches-new-set-of-starlink-satellites-into-spaceWashington, February 17 (QNA) - The American aerospace company SpaceX has launched 29 new satellites into space as part of its Starlink constellation. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:41:15 ZA3383750-C8A0-4485-BDA6-6663C55DF719https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/13/moderate-quake-strikes-pakistans-balochistan-provinceIslamabad, February 13 (QNA) - A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:17:46 ZA724C8E4-BA8D-418D-93ED-6D500A8E1925https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/11/study-reveals-link-between-severe-influenza-and-heart-damageWashington, February 11 (QNA) - A recent study conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York has revealed a link between severe influenza and heart damage.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:34:55 Z688DCAE2-D637-448D-87B9-A09B9880BD78https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/10/qatar-partakes-in-meeting-of-standing-committee-for-arab-media-in-kuwaitKuwait, February 10 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the 104th session of the Standing Committee for Arab Media in Kuwait on Tuesday, with the participation of representatives from media ministries and authorities in Arab countries.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:24:12 ZC3B5A802-46CD-4A3A-8CA7-BB24D6839A05https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/10/msheireb-downtown-doha-unveils-layali-msheireb-ramadan-seasonal-programmeDoha, February 10 (QNA) - Msheireb Properties has unveiled its comprehensive seasonal programme for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr 2026, themed "Layali Msheireb." Running through the holy month, the smart and sustainable district, Msheireb Downtown Doha, will become a glowing hub of community, celebration, and spiritual contemplation through a series of intricate installations and cultural activations.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:02:53 Z8CF0A050-D751-4BC1-A28D-F3CA12CC64DBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/10/ministry-of-endowments-honors-participants-instructors-in-islamic-sciences-coursesDoha, February 10 (QNA) - The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs honored participants and instructors in the programs and courses of the Da‘wah and Islamic Sciences Institute for the year 2025, during a ceremony held at Imam Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab Mosque.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:43:01 Z19191BDC-D247-4336-BF25-A7DCA8AF9C45https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/10/katara-hosts-artistic-performance-as-part-of-tajikistan-cultural-week-in-dohaDoha, February 10 (QNA) - The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara has hosted a distinguished artistic performance as part of the Tajikistan Cultural Week in Qatar.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:51:35 ZB6362E26-6EDD-4D61-B3D2-4A82D1CA12DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/9/qnl-recommends-eight-books-to-mark-national-sports-day-2026Doha, February 09 (QNA) - Qatar National Library has invited its visitors to explore the world of sports through its book collections as part of its celebration of National Sports Day 2026, which falls this year on Tuesday, February 10.Mon, 9 Feb 2026 21:10:27 ZE9C87A4C-8880-455F-AA38-462FB62731B1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-2/9/qatari-participants-complete-cultuhike-expedition-across-the-andesSantiago, February 09 (QNA) - A group of Qatari trekkers has completed a historic high-altitude traverse across the Andes, travelling from Argentina into Chile and concluding on the Pacific coast as part of CultuHike, a flagship people-to-people initiative delivered through Years of Culture.Mon, 9 Feb 2026 18:56:34 Z