Miscellaneous InternationalMiscellaneous Internationalen40E82C4C-3EF0-4AAB-857D-3DF2102CC287https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/first-two-us-measles-deaths-of-2026-reported-in-pennsylvaniaWashington, August 26 (QNA) - Two people in the US State of Pennsylvania have died after contracting measles, marking the first measles-related deaths reported in the United States this year, as the country grapples with its largest outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more than three decades.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:52:46 Z9BD4A861-91D1-4577-852D-A672EC5FEC60https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/international-media-forum-on-islamic-civilization-opens-in-tashkentTashkent, August 25 (QNA) - The International Media Forum "Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective - New Discoveries" kicked off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan,Tuesday, bringing together nearly 300 media representatives and experts from 50 countries.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:31:12 Z1A5C68BD-FD51-4593-A043-1CB7B2870188https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/space-experts-warn-of-consequences-of-growing-orbital-debrisWashington, August 25 (QNA) - Space experts have warned of the risks posed by the growing amount of space debris, raising increasing concerns about congestion in space orbits and the difficulty of clearing them quickly, following the collision of a rocket belonging to SpaceX with the Moon on August 5.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:10:26 Z2D70B3EA-9ACD-49B2-9E18-A20F70035F72https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/china-successfully-launches-7-new-satellitesBeijing, August 25 (QNA) - China launched on Tuesday a Long March-6C carrier rocket, placing seven satellites into space.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:24:02 Z52770666-4533-4315-A19E-8B9AFEF01EB5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/25/s-korea-develops-environmental-ocean-observation-satelliteSeoul, August 25 (QNA) - The South Korean space agency Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) announced on Tuesday the development of a next-generation environmental and ocean observation satellite by 2033 to succeed the current geostationary satellite.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:40:26 ZE5D6B003-D3C2-4E01-BD03-21658E5BDC33https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/japanese-researchers-develop-viral-drug-to-treat-esophageal-cancerTokyo, August 24 (QNA) - Japan has begun the rollout of the first oncolytic virus drug specifically intended to treat esophageal cancer, following its approval for use.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:01:42 ZAFD402CC-1CCF-4D64-8F5D-511328F4E11Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/24/scientists-discover-new-mechanism-behind-blood-clot-formationParis, August 24 (QNA) - An international team of scientists from Britain, Sweden and France has identified a new mechanism involved in blood clot formation, challenging decades-old understanding of how molecules of the fibrinogen protein are arranged, a key component in the blood clotting process.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:11:57 ZAD3595F4-A144-4220-8A7A-B2A9251E855Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/23/moscow-international-book-fair-to-open-in-september-with-qatar-taking-partMoscow, August 23 (QNA) - The 39th Moscow International Book Fair is set to kick off from Sept. 2 to 6, with more than 300 publishing houses from Russia and other countries taking part, including Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:55:40 ZD82E0613-29CE-4D53-8F4B-9DFEDBB366DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/23/rocket-lab-launches-japanese-satellite-to-photograph-earthWashington, August 23 (QNA) - Rocket Lab successfully launched its Electron rocket, carrying the Japanese QPS-SAR satellite into low Earth orbit.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:16:58 Z4D7DE8E6-422D-4EEA-B3B1-BC6C3FB52ADAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/spacex-sends-fresh-batch-of-starlink-satellites-into-orbitWashington, August 19 (QNA) - US company SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:57:30 Z25502305-AA9A-4C1A-A8F1-0C043E5D0B55https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/china-successfully-launches-zhuque-3Beijing, August 19 (QNA) - China launched the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 on Wednesday, achieving its first recovery of a rocket's first stage on land.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:25:14 ZB0C567AE-F9C6-4D3F-906F-364C06E5B69Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/19/climate-change-is-driving-record-heat-in-europes-seasBrussels, August 19 (QNA) - A recent scientific study has revealed that human-caused climate change is the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, warning of severe consequences ‌for marine ecosystems and coastal communities.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:56:10 Z9AA08929-43B3-42AF-BBC2-0AAFAD9D9E0Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/18/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-70Jakarta, August 18 (QNA) - The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Indonesia last Saturday has risen to 70, with at least 40,000 people displaced. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:47:04 Z1526729A-2EF2-406C-9458-47D26DDFF5C6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/18/who-warns-of-challenges-as-efforts-to-contain-ebola-intensifyGeneva, August 18 (QNA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak can be contained if the necessary resources are available, despite signs that the situation is worsening.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:57:28 Z82B922F6-23D9-4531-9711-DB4BEA0C6129https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/17/hajj-medical-fitness-certificate-issuance-made-possible-in-all-phcc-health-centers-for-freeDoha, August 17 (QNA) - Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) announced that prospective pilgrims intending to perform Hajj (pilgrimage) in 1448 AH (2026-2027) can now obtain their Medical Fitness Certificates in any of PHCC's Health Centers.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:06 Z000A24F2-C87D-410C-BBCF-D19DEE99819Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/17/new-study-reveals-regular-coffee-consumption-helps-reduce-body-fatHelsinki,  August 17 (QNA) - A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Oulu in Finland reveals that regular coffee consumption is associated with reduced body fat and lower visceral fat levels.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:29:05 Z58CF404E-1EC2-4550-BDC5-77624CF46805https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/17/rain-helps-in-fighting-belgiums-largest-ever-wildfireBrussels, August 17 (QNA) - Rain forecast for eastern Belgium today is expected to provide much-needed assistance to firefighters battling the largest wildfire in the country's history, as authorities work to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading toward the German border.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:44:36 Z3288B7DB-3749-4420-8F0B-83FB7F80292Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/17/china-launches-new-satellite-into-spaceBeijing, August 17 (QNA) - China successfully sent a new satellite into space on Monday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:35:52 Z14DA2BA2-8B8E-4BDC-82BF-5ED1A5D33173https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/17/54-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-indonesiaJakarta, August 17 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck eastern Indonesia on Monday. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:11:38 Z43A6FBBD-9A8A-4A33-861A-2566392B2C5Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/16/italy-antonello-da-messinas-renaissance-masterpieces-stolen-in-sicilian-museum-heistRome, August 16 (QNA) - Four artworks by Italian painter Antonello da Messina, one of the leading artists of the Renaissance, were stolen from the Regional Museum of Messina in Sicily after it was broken into overnight, Italian authorities said.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:09:49 ZD2F6F54D-66F1-4E2F-A20F-797E873C4A0Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/16/china-launches-new-internet-satellite-group-into-orbitBeijing, August 16 (QNA) - China sent a new batch of internet satellites into orbit on Sunday.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:32:12 Z3496311C-EBEE-4ABF-9CD6-113E68F5C3B3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/16/61-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-vanuatuPort Vila, August 16 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean today.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:15:48 ZC50B46F0-E188-4666-9BCB-6D7632E1044Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/15/11th-istanbul-international-arabic-book-fair-opens-with-qatar-taking-partAnkara, August 15 (QNA) - The 11th International Istanbul Arabic Book Fair kicked off in Turkiye on Saturday.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:40:57 Z0043D438-3A06-487F-B227-B81BB9E2E029https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/15/death-toll-from-indonesia-earthquake-rises-to-40Jakarta, August 15 (QNA) - The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia has risen to at least 40 dead and 50 injured, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate coastal areas out of fear of tsunamis.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:53:26 ZB3E5A19A-CE29-4D7E-83C5-829A040C4F77https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/15/colombia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-287-nearly-400-missingBogota, August 14 (QNA) - The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has risen to 287, while nearly 400 people remain missing. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:56:51 Z75DD206D-F25F-497B-8502-9D3058FED4CBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/13/51-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-northern-pakistanIslamabad, August 13 (QNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Pakistan on Thursday.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:38:51 Z54C83831-81A9-43DA-A37F-D5CD445A6E61https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/13/55-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-eastern-el-salvadorSan Salvador, August 13 (QNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale struck southeastern El Salvador on Thursday.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:31:38 Z8FF8C292-9D04-4185-9B09-DD83EAFE460Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/13/total-solar-eclipse-to-sweep-across-europe-thursdayMoscow, August 12 (QNA) - The Russian space corporation Roscosmos announced the start of a rare total solar eclipse that will turn day into night for a few minutes in parts of Europe. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:44:25 Z2ABB31CD-32AE-4BD5-952B-6B36C538AA72https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/12/study-sugarcane-extract-may-boost-heart-healthCanberra, August 12 (QNA) - A study from Monash University in Australia found that polyphenol-rich sugarcane extract may improve blood lipid levels, reducing triglycerides and VLDL, while also positively affecting gut bacteria.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:58:36 ZF932817B-6A80-49D7-AAB6-0EDF01A0324Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/12/china-deploys-meteorological-satellites-to-track-typhoon-dolphinBeijing, August 12 (QNA) - China has deployed meteorological satellites in coordinated multi-satellite observations to track Typhoon Dolphin, which continuously monitor the typhoon's evolution from its formation over the open ocean to its approach toward China's coast, providing critical data support for the country's meteorological authorities. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:39:12 ZC51CF5BE-0DB4-4126-A73C-F27B05A35EDDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/11/japan-successfully-launches-michibiki-7-navigation-satelliteTokyo, August 11 (QNA) - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched an H-3 rocket carrying the Michibiki-7 navigation satellite into space from the Tanegashima Space Center.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:29:35 ZE2408C38-CF16-4503-9BF6-1D52AA42E30Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/11/45-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-fiji-coast-in-pacific-oceanSuva, August 11 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:43:19 Z619D83B5-402B-429F-98F1-49712F11452Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/10/11th-istanbul-international-arabic-book-fair-to-open-aug-15-with-300-publishersAnkara, August 10 (QNA) - The 11th edition of the Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair in Turkey will open on Aug. 15, featuring 300 publishing houses from 30 Arab and foreign countries.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:44:02 Z9A8B0E7D-D69C-45B9-B3FC-A9108321D165https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/10/cutting-back-on-exercise-raises-cancer-risk-uk-study-findsLondon, August 10 (QNA) - Researchers from University College London conducted a study that revealed that cutting back on exercise by just a few minutes a day could increase the risk of cancer.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:34:38 Z2220FE64-B7DF-44B9-A7A6-98DBCBD79152https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/9/magnitude-57-earthquake-strikes-northwestern-indonesiaJakarta, August 09 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck on Sunday northwestern Indonesia. Sun, 9 Aug 2026 12:18:03 ZD85C9F75-5825-4C20-A0D2-EF5EDBFD0E2Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/8/55-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-alaskaWashington, August 08 (QNA) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the Skwentna area of the US State of Alaska, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Saturday.Sat, 8 Aug 2026 09:18:23 Z76AC0FBC-37DB-4265-9A5B-DC44D17F05EDhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/6/magnitude-51-earthquake-strikes-kumamoto-prefecture-in-southern-japanTokyo, August 06 (QNA) - A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Thursday.Thu, 6 Aug 2026 08:45:48 ZA3908904-61A5-4024-9FAE-EB1750603B91https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/6/59-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-coast-of-the-philippinesManila, August 06 (QNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck an area approximately 32 kilometers southwest of Sarangani in the Philippines.Thu, 6 Aug 2026 07:35:06 Z9B5BCF63-2A93-44E0-A405-6E3B191F6CFEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/5/unesco-chooses-beijing-as-world-capital-of-architecture-in-2029Paris, August 05 (QNA) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced today that Beijing has been selected as the World Capital of Architecture 2029 under the joint UNESCO-International Union of Architects (UIA) programme. Wed, 5 Aug 2026 22:47:12 ZC5933A31-32EE-4EA5-BA4F-13863E773A3Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/5/scientific-study-reveals-strong-link-between-magnesium-muscle-mass-strengthBern, August 05 (QNA) - A recent scientific study has revealed a new effect of magnesium on muscle mass and strength, showing that increased magnesium intake is linked to a reduced risk of muscle loss and decreased strength with age.Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:26:25 Z6B140364-32F8-4FCD-8033-124C65140337https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/4/french-authorities-investigate-attempt-to-break-into-grenoble-museumParis, August 04 (QNA) - The Musee de Grenoble in France's Isere department has stepped up security measures following a robbery attempt involving two individuals who tried to break into the museum's northwestern wing by smashing a window.Tue, 4 Aug 2026 23:05:40 Z5AB28CE0-34EC-46C9-BF88-725464A6B695https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/2/scientific-study-limiting-sugar-before-age-2-linked-to-better-brain-healthLondon, August 02 (QNA) - A recent scientific study revealed that consuming very small amounts of sugar during the first two years of life may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, indicating that people who underwent sugar rationing in their early childhood were 23% less likely to develop dementia.Sun, 2 Aug 2026 11:26:48 Z28105D17-47E9-4269-B1E7-24DC0BB264A6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/who-warns-of-dangers-of-wildfire-smoke-spreading-across-countries-continentsGeneva, July 31 (QNA) - The World Health Organization (WHO) warned today that the dangers of forest fires are not limited to the areas where they originate, noting the possibility of smoke spreading across countries and continents, leading to a deterioration in air quality and threatening the health of populations in distant regions.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:05:11 Z4AF27063-352F-4089-8160-F6C936928B7Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/wmo-warns-of-intensifying-el-nino-from-august-to-octoberGeneva, July 31 (QNA) - The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned today that the "El Niño" phenomenon is expected to intensify further during the August-October season, with the climate pattern likely to dominate global weather conditions, increasing the probability of above-average temperatures across many parts of the world and causing significant shifts in rainfall patterns. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:21:13 Z6C5B2515-893B-4D5B-95F4-E64E284203E9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/31/researchers-develop-new-immunotherapy-to-help-bladder-cancer-patients-avoid-bladder-removal-surgeryWashington, July 31 (QNA) - Researchers in the United States have reported promising results from an advanced clinical trial of a new immunotherapy that enables patients with aggressive bladder cancer to avoid surgical bladder removal.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:15:54 Z0FD9862E-B7E7-4817-AE52-5ED2BE9487AChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/arab-world-institute-in-paris-announces-finalists-for-2026-design-awardsParis, July 30 (QNA) - The Arab World Institute (Institut du Monde Arabe) has announced the shortlisted projects across all categories of its 2026 Design Awards, including the Emerging Talent Award, Contemporary Craftsmanship Award, Impact Award, Arab Swiss Bank Award, and the Grand Prize.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:20:20 Z647B17C7-4868-4F35-9D9E-C5E777D0FC71https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/us-study-mold-infections-pose-serious-health-threatWashington, July 30 (QNA) - A scientific study conducted by US researchers affirmed that invasive mold infections may pose a serious but under-reported health threat and could be fatal in some cases.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:19:08 Z1B04D9F7-EC1A-413E-A2FC-D3BFA4CADE0Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/30/china-launches-new-communication-technology-test-satellitesBeijing, July 30 (QNA) - China sent new communication technology test satellites into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Thursday.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:57:22 Z411C7DF0-C4DD-4367-BB04-10651181FAF1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/29/study-links-sleep-disorders-to-structural-brain-changesWashington, July 29 (QNA) - Sleep disorders may do more than leave people feeling tired, with new US research linking them to structural changes in brain regions involved in attention, decision-making and emotional regulation.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:47:33 Z5794CA1C-90C7-47AD-B6EA-4AED5755547Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-7/28/turkiye-to-host-49th-unesco-world-heritage-committee-session-in-2027Ankara, July 28 (QNA) - Istanbul will host the 49th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee from June 27 to July 7, 2027, Turkiye's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:02:29 Z