Miscellaneous InternationalMiscellaneous Internationalen1F116A5A-3ACE-48BA-A419-8241F1B28DBChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/20/unesco-world-heritage-committee-adopts-busan-declaration-to-tackle-rising-threatsSeoul, July 20 (QNA) - The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the "Busan Declaration" on Monday with the objective of strengthening global coordination to overcome the growing risks facing World Heritage sites.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:24:00 ZBFA4311B-0DF9-4790-B916-DD37E92DF12Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/18/ear-nerve-stimulation-shows-promise-in-reducing-lung-inflammation-study-findsTokyo, July 18 (QNA) - Researchers from Kyoto University in Japan and the Icahn School of Medicine in the United States have identified a potential new biological treatment for lung inflammation and asthma by stimulating a nerve in the outer ear.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:46:21 Z4E78AFC4-820F-43C2-911A-0C6F34815B58https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/18/magnitude-50-earthquake-hits-southeastern-turkeyAnkara, July 18 (QNA) - A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck several provinces in southeastern Turkey on Saturday, with no casualties or damage reported.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:53:23 Z9CFC9F6B-A3CA-42E2-85D3-0204318FE851https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/17/74-magnitude-quake-strikes-off-southern-mexico-triggering-tsunami-warningMexico City, July 17 (QNA) - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific coastline.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:00:00 Z99E918A6-8F41-435F-84BB-04A39C53D586https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/13/dr-congo-records-1873-confirmed-ebola-cases-672-deathsKinshasa, July 13 (QNA) - The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,873 confirmed cases of Ebola nationwide, including 672 deaths.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:02:08 Z937FDDDD-B92A-41B7-A24E-469EF83DD940https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/12/molecular-jackhammers-mark-cancer-treatment-breakthrough-us-rice-university-saysWashington, July 12 (QNA) - A research team at US Rice University has achieved a scientific breakthrough, unveiling an unprecedented and innovative approach to combating malignant tumors by mechanically destroying cancer cells and tearing their membranes apart from within, rather than relying on conventional treatment methods.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:50:57 Z34B38DC4-9113-48E7-9A6C-5D5F6EF1EDE0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/spacex-launches-24-new-starlink-satellitesWashington, July 11 (QNA) - Space Exploration Technologies Corp., the American aerospace company known as SpaceX, has launched 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance and expand its global satellite internet network.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:23:46 ZF3D25911-51E7-462F-8EAB-534229ACF214https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/11/japan-successfully-tests-experimental-reusable-rocketTokyo, July 11 (QNA) - Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), successfully conducted the maiden flight test of its experimental reusable rocket on Saturday, marking a significant step toward developing reusable launch technology aimed at reducing launch costs and strengthening the country's competitiveness in the global space industry. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:03:49 Z8C7783D2-2E3D-49FF-8BCD-D33D98B2B5DBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/10/qatar-marks-world-population-day-report-2Doha, July 10 (QNA) - Under the theme 'Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future', the State of Qatar joins the rest of the world tomorrow in marking World Population Day, observed annually on July 11. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:27:33 Z2C4883C1-9EB7-4D69-B65C-6A0AB0DA9897https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/10/qatar-marks-world-population-day-reportDoha, July 10 (QNA) - Under the theme 'Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future', the State of Qatar joins the rest of the world tomorrow in marking World Population Day, observed annually on July 11.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:27:33 Z6971C1E7-ABC9-46B7-AA1A-22B49F717E7Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/9/47-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-northern-sulawesi-indonesiaJakarta, July 09 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck on Thursday north of Sulawesi Island in the city of Bitung, Indonesia.Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:32:04 ZAE6C9B50-ED5E-4F80-954C-0C6F541D50CFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/8/x-launches-video-editor-to-boost-original-content-creationWashington, July 08 (QNA) - X Platform has announced the launch of a built-in video editor inside its iPhone app, equipped with a new interface that combines recording and editing tools.Wed, 8 Jul 2026 23:34:05 Z99CA140E-8DF7-4593-A12E-D80EEA7EB7E3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/8/icesco-launches-initiative-to-promote-arabic-in-global-academiaRabat, July 08 (QNA) - The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the global academic presence of the Arabic language and fostering scholarly dialogue on linguistics, translation and Arabic language studies.Wed, 8 Jul 2026 14:42:09 ZEF1409AC-49FB-487A-A62B-E596344A5781https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/7/wmo-warns-of-increasing-risk-in-southwest-pacificGeneva, July 07 (QNA) - The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday of increasing risks to the South-West Pacific due to ocean warming, marine heatwaves, and sea-level rise. Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:41:59 ZAA658F6F-1C24-44FC-93F2-CA48A530C4D7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/7/spacex-launches-81-new-satellitesWashington, July 07 (QNA) - US Space Exploration Technologies SpaceX launched a new batch of 81 satellites on Tuesday.Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:35:33 Z00FC85D3-EC2E-4BDA-95EC-B4123AE8A39Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/7/first-edition-of-euro-mediterranean-women-in-journalism-award-launchesBarcelona, July 07 (QNA) - The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has announced the launch of the first edition of the Euro-Mediterranean Women in Journalism Award in cooperation with the Euro-Mediterranean Network of Women Journalists and in partnership with the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF), the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).Tue, 7 Jul 2026 00:58:18 Z22B195CC-26B0-4389-A85D-430003689288https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/6/international-forum-on-islamic-civilization-to-start-in-uzbekistan-tomorrowTashkent, July 06 (QNA) - The first international forum titled Islamic Civilization: The Path of Peace, Tolerance and Enlightenment will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, in Tashkent, and will continue until Jul. 11, with the participation of around 300 speakers from 40 countries, including ministers, heads of organizations, and representatives of religious and international institutions.Mon, 6 Jul 2026 20:47:15 ZB02F55EF-C306-4FE3-86E3-2814ED4B6183https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/6/chinas-tianwen-2-probe-reaches-target-asteroid-starts-scientific-explorationBeijing, July 06 (QNA) - The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Monday that China's Tianwen-2 probe has successfully arrived at a distance of 20 kilometers from the asteroid 2016HO3, enabling it to begin scientific exploration after an approximately 400-day journey of about 1 billion kilometers.Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:39:01 Z8E7061A4-4701-4B2F-813B-0F4517B5EB97https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/4/china-sends-new-satellite-cluster-into-orbit-to-boost-space-internet-networkBeijing, July 04 (QNA) - China launched a new satellite cluster into space Saturday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province in northern China.Sat, 4 Jul 2026 21:54:05 Z33061CAC-7EC0-46B6-A8A7-45DA8748CC19https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/4/48th-session-of-unesco-world-heritage-committee-to-kick-off-on-july-19Paris, July 04 (QNA) - South Korea's Busan will host the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) from July 19 to 29, in which representatives from States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, along with experts and international organizations specializing in the protection of cultural and natural heritage, will participate.Sat, 4 Jul 2026 15:59:06 ZB59AC7A9-0059-4E94-9AC3-7AB017965143https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/2/china-launches-new-marine-satelliteBeijing, July 02 (QNA) - China sent on Thursday a new marine satellite into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.Thu, 2 Jul 2026 08:46:12 Z2A397D94-6EDF-4D8C-AE1F-DDDD5B3D46DChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/2/un-report-asserts-ai-spawns-grave-risks-calls-for-enhanced-governance-and-oversightNew York, July 01 (QNA) - The first report issued by a UN independent scientific panel on artificial intelligence affirmed that the rapid advancement of this technology offers significant benefits to countries and societies.Thu, 2 Jul 2026 00:12:10 Z0D430204-443A-44E7-A22A-1F5DCAE15AE3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/1/unicef-demands-placing-childrens-rights-at-center-of-ai-governance-policiesGeneva, July 01 (QNA) - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called for placing children's rights at the forefront of artificial intelligence governance policies.Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:50:09 ZB7247E50-5047-4303-AC7E-BAB0D805BD22https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/1/german-scientists-identify-key-driver-of-cellular-agingBerlin, July 01 (QNA) - Scientists at the Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute have identified a previously unknown mechanism underlying cellular aging, finding that a gradual decline in the production of phosphatidylcholine impairs the function of mitochondria -- the cell's energy-producing structures -- and contributes to age-related cellular deterioration.Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:40:04 ZCABE7833-3664-4139-A7E8-BFE145B67EEChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/30/s-korea-postpones-launch-of-space-rocket-mir-over-safety-concernsSeoul, June 30 (QNA) - South Korea postponed a plan to launch a solid-fuel space rocket on Tuesday due to safety reasons, the defense ministry said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:07:12 ZB9ACA03F-C2BB-4568-9E5F-0FE9F0A82D31https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/30/us-study-identifies-early-indicator-of-age-related-vision-decline-missed-by-routine-eye-examsWashington, June 30 (QNA) - A US study has found that contrast sensitivity testing could help detect age-related vision problems that are often missed during routine eye examinations, offering an earlier indicator of visual decline in older adults.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:51:37 ZB3AED078-958B-438E-B667-EA6B37BFCE59https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/29/natural-compound-spermidine-enhances-elderly-immunity-to-vaccinesLondon, June 29 (QNA) - Scientists from University of Oxford in the UK have discovered that the natural compoundآ spermidine, found in some foods, enhances the immune response to vaccination in some elderly people.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:10:39 Z516AE6B3-869B-48F1-BAEC-8A47CA4B0A30https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/29/53-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-us-state-of-alaskaWashington, June 29 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale struck southwest of Cordova, Alaska.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:42:45 Z83A208BB-2659-4E7A-B9AB-FD25FFB239E7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/29/death-toll-from-venezuela-quakes-rises-to-1450Caracas, June 29 (QNA) - The death toll from the two devastating earthquakes that struck the country last Wednesday has soared to 1,450 amid meager hopes to account for survivors, authorities in Venezuela said on Sunday.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:38:47 Z533582E7-1B06-4559-A2B0-DC498F6395DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/28/magnitude-529-earthquake-strikes-southwestern-chinas-sichuan-provinceBeijing, June 28 (QNA) - A magnitude 5.29 earthquake struck Sichuan Province in southwestern China on Sunday.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:47:39 ZB59407C9-8552-40DE-9D74-14AF7368E0BFhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/28/chinese-scientists-develop-new-solar-powered-seawater-desalination-strategyBeijing, June 28 (QNA) - Chinese scientists have developed a high-efficiency material for solar-powered seawater desalination that reduces energy consumption by 45.7% while achieving a record evaporation rate.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:55:49 Z9637D41C-C950-43B2-A3A0-45BBB6287554https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/27/52-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-southwestern-pakistanIslamabad, June 27 (QNA) - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan on Saturday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:36:39 ZE58AE032-951B-49AF-A85E-87D3D7B0AB9Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/global-study-links-europes-heat-dome-to-climate-changeLondon, June 26 (QNA) - A global study by the World Weather Attribution initiative and British researchers found that human-induced climate change was the main cause of the record heatwave across Western Europe.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:54:32 Z75968D2D-0FCE-44F0-8263-46FC086A90D7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/67-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-southern-philippinesManila, June 26 (QNA)  A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines today, less than three weeks after a powerful quake hit the same region.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:12:03 Z56B064A7-4BC5-4116-ABA5-732E8B5AA28Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/japan-evacuates-thousands-cancels-over-100-flights-as-two-tropical-storms-nearTokyo, June 26 (QNA) - Two tropical storms approaching Japan have prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents and the cancellation of more than 100 flights, amid warnings of flooding and landslides in parts of the country's south and west.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:49:54 Z74FCDB96-CD27-4230-816B-0FD5DFD23A7Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/26/death-toll-from-two-devastating-earthquakes-in-venezuela-rises-to-235Caracas, June 26 (QNA) - Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos ​Alvarado announced that the death toll from the two devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 235, as search and rescue operations continue for those missing and trapped under the rubble.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:23:44 Z75B1C125-02A9-4C7F-A101-73923E165818https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/france-records-hottest-day-ever-amid-heatwaveParis, June 23 (QNA) - France recorded its hottest day ever since records began in 1947, as a severe heatwave affects much of Western Europe, according to the national weather service.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:54:00 ZE9263126-B55B-4D58-A322-C58CD4B427E0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/new-ai-model-developed-to-improve-diagnosis-of-mental-health-disordersLondon, June 23 (QNA) - Researchers in the United Kingdom and Germany have developed a new artificial intelligence model capable of advanced emotion analysis, potentially helping doctors diagnose mental health disorders with greater accuracy.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:32:56 Z0ADF435C-99A1-4033-8895-3F367BEEEC1Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/23/china-launches-new-advanced-technology-test-satelliteBeijing, June 23 (QNA) - China has launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite dedicated to conducting technological experiments and verification of new technologies. The satellite successfully reached its designated orbit.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:43:07 Z85690A72-C251-4029-8D53-0EC7BE163347https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/22/nasa-prepares-to-launch-nancy-grace-roman-telescopeWashington, June 22 (QNA) - NASA has begun final preparations for the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope, one of its most prominent astronomical projects during the current decade, after it arrived in Florida in preparation for its scheduled launch in August.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:48:26 Z47404F8E-E186-4E25-976A-B6C2E0F20B0Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/21/china-completes-direct-to-cell-satellite-callsBeijing, June 21 (QNA) - Spacesail, a Chinese satellite internet company, has achieved a major tech milestone, successfully completing direct-to-satellite voice calls using standard, unmodified commercial smartphones.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:08:48 Z5CD00593-DE91-4B81-957A-EE632FBC8D39https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/20/global-study-166000-km-of-coral-reefs-remain-intact-to-withstand-climate-change-induced-effectsCanberra, June 20 (QNA) - Vast stretches of coral reefs around the globe are still sufficiently intact to withstand and recover from climate change-induced effects through the middle of the century, a recent international scientific study has revealed.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:49:27 Z81359B68-0CB5-46E5-A26C-2DCF9686B834https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/unesco-alecso-strengthen-cultural-and-educational-cooperationParis, June 18 (QNA) - UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) discussed a new cooperation agreement supported by an implementation program aimed at expanding collaboration in education, capacity-building, cultural heritage preservation, scientific research, innovation, and cultural policy development.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:11:20 ZD3DEAB20-8503-4718-8EFF-B7DECEAE639Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/18/chinas-kuaizhou-11-launches-satellite-groupBeijing, June 18 (QNA) - China successfully launched a Kuaizhou-11 rocket carrying a group of satellites into space Thursday morning.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:25:29 ZAC27EA92-A170-4EB7-99E3-3AE3E2031CA7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/16/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-into-spaceWashington, June 16 (QNA) - The US SpaceX successfully launched 24 new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:43:07 Z86D017FF-1DDD-4044-8D5B-B0B5384E1B90https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/15/china-launches-new-batch-of-satellites-into-spaceBeijing, June 15 (QNA) - China on Monday launched a Lijian-1 Y14 carrier rocket with eight satellites onboard.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:59:07 Z22DE7A9D-CAAA-4785-BE5C-05FCB1A67F02https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/14/spacex-launches-new-batch-of-satellitesWashington, June 14 (QNA) - SpaceX launched 29 new satellites for its Starlink constellation into low Earth orbit as part of its global network expansion.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:31:04 ZDD92F946-81C3-454F-839D-ADCEF26E8E60https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/12/un-adopts-first-global-treaty-to-protect-digital-platform-workersGeneva, June 12 (QNA) - Member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO), a UN agency, adopted today the first international treaty aimed at strengthening the protection of all workers in the digital platform economy, who are the backbone of the digital economy.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:34:42 Z751A2306-3C5D-47C9-B0AF-6159D7BC53D4https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/11/death-toll-from-devastating-earthquake-in-southern-philippines-rises-to-53Manila, June 11 (QNA) - The death toll from the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani in the southern Philippines has risen to more than 50.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:17:13 Z2C2D4681-F9DA-42B9-9A75-41A3F516836Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/11/china-launches-new-communication-technology-test-satelliteBeijing, June 11 (QNA) - China on Thursday sent a new communication technology test satellite into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, according to Chinese Xinhua news agency.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:31:37 Z