Miscellaneous InternationalMiscellaneous Internationalen80D5E094-2FC7-4A63-BA2B-9E95216894D8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-11/2/writers-tell-qna-challenges-facing-arabic-book-in-europe-require-combined-effortsParis, November 02 (QNA) - Striking a balance between ties to their mother tongue and engagement with multilingual cultural spaces, Arab writers in Europe navigate questions of identity and belonging while responding to a constantly evolving reality.Mon, 2 Nov 2026 14:10:58 ZBED0C9AF-2877-4D54-B8C7-DB4E60F73AAFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/30/russian-scientists-develop-technology-to-turn-plastic-waste-into-fuelMoscow, October 30 (QNA) - Scientists at the Institute of Petroleum Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Siberian Branch have developed a method to convert plastic waste into fuel through a chemical process involving heating to 475 degrees Celsius.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:21:37 ZE02DA8F2-8BAF-45A7-9816-524EBE3353EBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/ultrasound-technique-improves-motor-symptoms-in-parkinsons-patientsWashington, October 28 (QNA) - Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that MRI-guided focused ultrasound can ease Parkinson's motor symptoms, including tremors, stiffness and slow movement, without open-brain surgery.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:14:23 Z7F08FFB0-BB5C-4CE9-8CD4-6C09068519F8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/28/international-report-says-heat-related-deaths-rise-36-percent-worldwideLondon, October 28 (QNA) - Experts and researchers have called for climate change to be recognized as a global health emergency, warning of accelerating health impacts, including a 36 percent rise in heat-related deaths worldwide.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:47:48 Z7719F9AD-1FFA-436F-89D9-E548082E2EA7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/27/7th-world-forum-on-intercultural-dialogue-convenes-in-azerbaijanBaku, October 27 (QNA) - The 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue opened Tuesday in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together heads of international organizations to debate pressing global challenges and explore ways to build a shared future by bridging divides in an increasingly fractured world.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:30:43 Z05B1D525-96A8-4B0B-88CF-4128DF3D065Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/26/doha-film-festival-2026-announces-international-feature-film-competition-juryDoha, October 26 (QNA) - Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026, today announced acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase as Head of its International Feature Film Competition Jury, bringing together an exceptional group of cinematic voices whose work challenges perspectives, transcends borders and illuminates the human experience.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:50:50 ZF2B0847A-63F4-4FF2-B16C-257BDB420681https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/24/china-launches-two-new-groups-of-remote-sensing-satellitesBeijing, October 24 (QNA) - China launched two new groups of remote-sensing satellites Saturday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwest.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:52:55 ZADBBAFBD-0F05-4B0C-AC7F-6CB147F5337Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/23/microsoft-develops-ai-tool-for-medical-diagnosisWashington, October 23 (QNA) – Microsoft researchers have developed an AI system that diagnoses medical conditions step by step, achieving 83 percent accuracy on complex cases, compared with 36 percent for general physicians using reference materials.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:01:29 Z049AFE38-B7C3-4CB1-B755-138D765FBADDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/23/blood-test-may-detect-brain-injuries-missed-by-initial-scansWashington, October 23 (QNA) - Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed a blood biomarker approach that may help assess traumatic brain injuries and detect damage not visible on initial scans.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:24:32 ZDFE87557-7CCF-4469-B26E-267B5BEB0BBBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/21/un-sees-higher-global-warming-even-in-best-case-scenarioNew York, October 21 (QNA) - Global ​warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most ‌optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, a UN report showed on Wednesday.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:36:30 Z4A1F9DFC-6A30-4B59-8F14-48FF1210AB4Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/21/unesco-executive-board-adopts-decisions-to-advance-organizations-workParis, October 20 (QNA) - The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded its 225th session on Tuesday, addressing key strategic issues, including the UNESCO 80 roadmap, reform of its field office network, and the proposed 2028–2029 programme and budget.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:12:52 Z88B37214-20EF-4512-8A90-ED56CFB3A426https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/18/us-scientists-warn-children-could-mistake-ai-chatbots-for-humansWashington, October 18 (QNA) - AI-powered chatbots could cloud children's ability to distinguish humans from machines by simulating human emotions and parental affection, potentially blurring the boundaries between human relationships and interactions with digital technologies, American scientists warned.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:37:01 ZD7A46042-7FBA-449B-9158-2536A5F4C418https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/18/53-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-indonesiaJakarta, October 18 (QNA) - A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Sunday.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:04:19 ZF67C5EB6-7A93-4272-8636-DE89B21D00A4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/17/nobel-foundation-executive-director-resignsStockholm, October 16 (QNA) - Executive Director of the Nobel Foundation Hanna Stjarne announced her resignation today, just days after this year's Nobel Prize laureates were revealed.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:24:57 ZF23F79B7-8D00-453E-B861-7B25F6EC435Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/15/russian-scientists-develop-blood-test-for-early-detection-of-breast-cancerMoscow, October 15 (QNA) - Scientists at Sechenov University have developed an experimental blood test system that identifies breast cancer with high sensitivity.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:22:51 ZDAB8ACE0-4F4A-408C-B361-6C26F1B8A0BFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/14/50-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-chileSantiago, October 14 (QNA)  An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck on Wednesday northwest of the city of Coquimbo, Chile.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:21:45 Z77E63368-9169-4142-AF89-4F9EF11013FChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/13/unesco-adopts-two-resolutions-to-safeguard-palestinian-heritage-educational-and-cultural-institutionsParis, October 13 (QNA) - The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has unanimously adopted two resolutions on Palestine, reaffirming the need to protect Palestinian cultural heritage and safeguard educational and cultural institutions.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:06:55 Z4FFF9974-17CD-4D44-9EC3-868F93333C9Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/12/chinese-scientists-develop-new-nuclear-clockBeijing, October 12 (QNA) - Chinese scientists have developed and successfully operated a nuclear clock in a stable manner, a step that could pave the way for the development of more precise timekeeping methods.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:42:03 Z125CE245-E6A5-475C-AAB3-7C90CC5DBBEEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/who-urges-shift-from-long-term-psychiatric-hospital-care-to-community-servicesGeneva, October 10 (QNA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to accelerate the shift from long-term psychiatric hospital care to community-based services that respect people's rights, needs and choices.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:14:06 Z06A26CFD-602B-47E7-844A-1A7C150EB64Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/10/77-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-panama-prompting-tsunami-warningsPanama City, October 09 (QNA) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama today, felt by residents of the capital and other provinces, as well as in parts of neighboring Colombia.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:34:34 Z75EE4586-D085-4E29-84E2-15C3DC3253FChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/magnitude-57-earthquake-strikes-southern-philippinesManila, October 08 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao, south of the Philippines.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 14:41:57 Z10D7CB05-EF6B-415F-B456-AD954FAB4F4Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/8/peru-repatriates-342-cultural-assets-from-six-countriesLima, October 08 (QNA) - Peru has repatriated 342 cultural assets recovered from six countries in Europe and the Americas to its national heritage, marking the largest number of cultural assets returned to the country so far this year.Thu, 8 Oct 2026 11:58:06 Z00FECCFB-DF1B-4F19-B645-ECB410EF5039https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/7/french-japanese-duo-kagan-and-soai-win-nobel-prize-in-chemistryStockholm, October 07 (QNA) - The Nobel Prize-awarding body announced today that French scientist Henri Kagan and Japan’s Kenso Soai have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry in recognition of research that helped solve a longstanding puzzle involving molecules that exist in two mirror-image forms, and provided important tools for designing chemical reactions used in the manufacture of medicines.Wed, 7 Oct 2026 23:41:17 Z02EC78A5-2F4D-47E0-9E81-E9DDA21D05D3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/international-astronautical-congress-begins-in-turkiyeAnkara, October 05 (QNA) - The 77th International Astronautical Congress kicked off in Antalya, Turkiye, on Monday with the participation of specialists and officials from the astronautical sector across the globe.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:01:12 Z61C608ED-82F7-49B2-A094-89F155EA8CC9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/5/magnitude-50-earthquake-strikes-tonga-in-pacific-oceanNuku'alofa, October 05 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale struck Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday.Mon, 5 Oct 2026 12:00:52 Z0B335BD5-D354-470D-8232-257E487B6ECFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/pre-blood-test-fasting-may-not-be-essential-for-most-lab-tests-study-findsSeoul, October 04 (QNA) - A recent study found that fasting before blood tests may not be necessary for many routine laboratory tests, as fasting duration was associated with only limited changes in the results of most of the tests included in the study.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 17:12:50 Z7E4A5250-F1B3-49A0-993E-B4B21E689E17https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/4/nasa-pushes-back-crew-12-departure-from-international-space-stationWashington, October 04 (QNA) - NASA announced that the return of the Crew-12 crew from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth has been pushed back until Wednesday due to unfavorable weather conditions.Sun, 4 Oct 2026 14:01:32 ZEC266AF6-5B72-4674-B3C7-E8F8CCF376B4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/qatar-opens-fifth-season-of-cultural-and-intellectual-seminarsDoha, October 01 (QNA) - HE Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani has opened the fifth edition of the country's annual Season of Seminars, bringing together researchers, academics, diplomats and cultural figures to discuss contemporary intellectual and political issues.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 22:10:52 Z40F35BF3-A482-413A-8C5B-CE80C9FBF941https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/china-expands-use-of-ai-and-satellites-to-protect-cultural-heritageBeijing, October 01 (QNA) - China will expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI), satellite remote sensing, drones, 3D modeling and virtual reality as part of a new five-year plan aimed at protecting and preserving cultural heritage.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:13:29 Z17986446-72B3-4724-84F8-60EAB61660FChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-10/1/56-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-coast-of-costa-ricaSan Jose, October 01 (QNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Costa Rica.Thu, 1 Oct 2026 07:50:49 Z4E018D3D-AA5F-43AE-87AB-B3FBC1A52EE1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/30/qatar-charity-celebrates-graduation-of-162-sponsored-students-from-mogadishu-universityMogadishu, September 30 (QNA) - Qatar Charity celebrated the graduation of 162 of its sponsored students from Mogadishu University as part of the 2025-2026 academic year cohort.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:39:42 Z8FD037D2-A053-46A6-AA44-A64C1EAC57D6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/30/100-young-members-participate-in-the-experiment-by-teen-hub-at-nmoqDoha, September 30 (QNA) - Qatar Museums' (QM) Teen Hub brought together more than 100 of its young members for The Experiment, a museum learning and development experience for youth, at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ).Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:56:59 Z268D37BE-4006-4039-9F66-B6BAF983DC5Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/30/qatari-forum-for-authors-holds-seminar-on-the-intellectual-and-the-otherDoha, September 30 (QNA) - The Qatari Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, has organized an intellectual and awareness-raising seminar titled 'the intellectual and the Other.' Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:32:47 ZF446B431-03E1-45BF-B75D-B8A4B913F3A8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/30/chinese-icebreakers-return-after-fruitful-arctic-expeditionBeijing, September 30 (QNA) - China's research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, returned to Shanghai in east China on Wednesday after nearly three months of the country's 16th Arctic Ocean expedition.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:44:03 Z8148B08D-C4C1-43C3-BC74-58B57ACE7AD7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/29/moehe-announces-opening-of-applications-for-qatar-education-excellence-award-2027-in-octoberDoha, September 29 (QNA) - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) announced the opening of the online application process for the Qatar Education Excellence Award, running from Oct. 1-31. Prospective candidates are invited to review the approved criteria and requirements for each category and to prepare the required documents and supporting evidence for submission via the electronic system during the designated period.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:11:44 ZB59E5180-2AF0-42DE-B2E2-8A109855D606https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/28/international-islamic-publishing-congress-concludes-in-turkiye-with-67-nations-taking-partAnkara, September 28 (QNA) - The curtain came down on the first International Islamic Publishing Congress that was convened in Istanbul, Turkiye.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:22:15 ZB2452B77-EEA9-428D-A4B9-C31F45875989https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/28/thailand-floods-kill-8-18-million-others-affectedBangkok, September 28 (QNA) - Eight people have been killed in floods that have swept across Thailand since September 16, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) said today.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:53:14 ZFEE977E8-7185-406A-B691-E8F0D1B70B23https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/27/us-scientists-uncover-new-way-to-track-cells-linked-to-aging-diseasesWashington, September 27 (QNA) - American scientists have discovered a way to track cells linked to aging-related diseases and their development, providing a non-invasive means of identifying and studying cells in the body that contribute to age-related disorders, such as cancer, tissue degeneration and inflammatory diseases.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:30:15 Z4F833D5B-8350-4079-988F-74DBF371B010https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/27/british-scientists-develop-rapid-genetic-test-to-diagnose-brain-cancerLondon, September 27 (QNA) - British scientists have developed a rapid genetic test for brain tumors that can identify the precise type of tumor in less than two hours, potentially reducing patients' wait for results and allowing treatment to begin sooner.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:05:38 Z10BCA69F-12B0-4002-9666-2AFD4E203E62https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/27/rocket-lab-launches-earth-observation-satelliteWellington, September 27 (QNA) - Rocket Lab announced the successful launch of a new Earth observation satellite, as part of a mission carried out by an Electron rocket from the company's launch complex in New Zealand.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:57:20 Z77C65BE3-4A5E-4991-8311-949FAC3B2C1Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/27/african-health-leaders-urge-nations-to-leverage-ai-for-epidemic-early-warningNew York, September 26 (QNA) - African leaders, health ministers, regional institutions and international partners have clamored for stronger cross-border collaboration and the responsible use of artificial intelligence to strengthen preparedness for infectious diseases that could trigger public health emergencies in Africa.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:04:46 Z12036AA3-9EB3-4CDD-A215-393694DB4643https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/24/magnitude-54-earthquake-strikes-southeastern-turkiyeAnkara, September 24 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck on Thursday an area southeast of Turkiye.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:34:32 Z9BF6C742-AA82-4991-A097-FAE31F9BEDFEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/23/wmo-calls-for-cities-to-gird-for-record-breaking-heatGeneva, September 23 (QNA) - El Nino could increase the likelihood of record-breaking temperatures, and strengthening cities' preparedness for extreme heat matters most, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned in a report issued Tuesday.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:14:29 Z0A012B6F-A1B1-4B62-BF77-3542B428BB77https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/22/magnitude-45-earthquake-strikes-coast-of-japans-fukushima-prefectureTokyo, September 22 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck on Tuesday off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:31:42 Z27DA3020-E05D-40DA-AD2A-D061133C278Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/ai-robots-fail-to-block-dangerous-commands-study-warnsWashington, September 21 (QNA) - Advanced AI models controlling physical robots fail to distinguish dangerous commands, according to a new study titled RoboHarm.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:53:54 Z137668E1-04B5-414A-80D8-08B0BC13BB0Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/wmo-itu-to-convene-global-seminar-in-geneva-on-radio-spectrum-for-meteorology-sep-28Geneva, September 21 (QNA) - The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said it will hold a joint global seminar with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) from Sep. 28 to 30 at ITU headquarters in Geneva on the use of radio spectrum for weather, climate, water and related environmental activities.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:27:24 Z00C7C879-2860-42E6-9159-A1DC9C838A6Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/air-traffic-control-malfunction-disrupts-flights-across-parts-of-ukLondon, September 21 (QNA) - Flights in parts of the United Kingdom were disrupted on Monday following a new technical malfunction affecting the UK's air navigation services provider, the second such incident in two weeks.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:23 ZCE0CF023-E6B7-433A-9509-58E3E05FCE14https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/21/sensor-equipped-wire-makes-human-debut-identifying-stroke-clot-type-in-real-timeParis, September 21 (QNA) - A thin wire equipped with electrical sensors has made its human debut, enabling researchers to identify the characteristics of a stroke clot and map its composition in real time as it is being removed.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:56:48 Z0B200A15-515B-4561-9A81-6D1129E3DB75https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/20/rocket-lab-launches-new-earth-observation-satelliteWellington, September 20 (QNA) - Rocket Lab, a global specialist in space launch services and systems, has launched a new Earth observation satellite for Japan's Synspective, as part of a mission carried out by an electron rocket from Launch Complex No. 1 in New Zealand.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:55:24 ZD51B8971-D215-4355-BF0E-A8E4D61988E3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/19/china-launches-new-group-of-remote-sensing-satellitesBeijing, September 19 (QNA) - China launched a new group of satellites Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:03:24 Z