Miscellaneous InternationalMiscellaneous Internationalen125CE245-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 Z9B5E2A96-3FF1-4FC9-A517-B908FB5DB5A0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/european-commission-unveils-comprehensive-online-safety-plan-for-minorsStrasbourg, September 17 (QNA) - The European Commission has announced details of proposed restrictions on minors' use of social media, online gaming, and AI chatbots to enhance child safety online.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:28:59 Z5541F863-A15E-4033-B63F-FD6D8ED1249Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/japanese-study-links-poor-gum-health-to-higher-risk-of-dementia-and-alzheimersTokyo, September 17 (QNA) - A 10-year observational study conducted by researchers at Kyushu University in Japan revealed that indicators of worsening gum health, such as gum bleeding, deep periodontal pockets, and gum recession, are linked to an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease among older adults.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:27:16 Z76F27A20-2E50-45D4-B7AE-F9F99FB58850https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/51-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-indonesiaJakarta, September 17 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the town of Jailolo in North Maluku Province, Indonesia, on Thursday.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:59:41 Z531F285E-7F85-4AB4-B7AB-8C1277EF0952https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/chinese-kuaizhou-11-y3-carrier-rocket-launches-2-satellites-into-spaceBeijing, September 17 (QNA) - China launched on Thursday the Kuaizhou-11 Y3 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, sending two satellites into space.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:03:58 Z77887D3B-37CE-40A2-98F5-1D8D904E2A1Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/17/china-launches-new-internet-satellite-groupBeijing, September 17 (QNA) China launched on Thursday a new group of internet satellites into space aboard a Long March-12 carrier rocket from the island province of Hainan in southern China.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:59:01 Z5F483933-C8AD-4488-A12C-918C69EF5AA8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/china-launches-9-satellites-into-spaceBeijing, September 16 (QNA) - China launched on Wednesday nine satellites aboard a Gravity-1 Y3 carrier rocket into preset orbits from waters off the coast of Shanghai in east China.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:09:44 ZE13B338E-B5E8-473D-B672-CA86FCF25D0Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/spacex-to-launch-starship-flightWashington, 16 September (QNA) - SpaceX announced that it is preparing to launch the next test flight of the Starship spacecraft on September 22. The mission is expected to see the vehicle enter The Earth's orbit for the first time and deploy third-generation Starlink satellites.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:01:03 ZD02EF651-411E-4B14-8A32-2A459D7C4EC3https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/16/dutch-museum-to-showcase-its-full-van-gogh-collectionAmsterdam, September 15 (QNA) - The Kroller-Muller Museum in the Netherlands today put its complete collection of 88 paintings by Vincent van Gogh on display for the first time since 1984.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:43:10 Z6675A8E9-618D-4C93-A9C3-08FA2C77EADBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/15/china-launches-10-satellites-into-spaceBeijing, September 15 (QNA) - China on Tuesday launched 10 satellites into space aboard a Zhuque-2E Y7 carrier rocket.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:29:05 ZAE0F2FA2-CB9B-4B92-B8CB-8128881D5B9Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/study-reveals-how-pancreatic-tumors-evade-immunotherapyWashington, September 14 (QNA) - Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered that pancreatic cancer cells hijack blood-clotting mechanisms to block immune attacks, according to Medical Xpress.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:18:18 Z6BC01747-6162-4B51-B954-4249888B4279https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/china-unveils-ai-powered-mineral-exploration-geological-mapping-systemsBeijing, September 14 (QNA) - China unveiled geological mapping and mineral exploration systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on Friday, marking a shift from decades of expert-driven fieldwork to more accurate, comprehensive and efficient data, and algorithm-based predictions.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:24:35 Z3FBEA575-8E13-4632-8B6A-8A5964EAA7CAhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/15th-international-forum-for-arab-studies-launches-in-chinaBeijing, September 13 (QNA) - Beijing is hosting the 15th international forum for Arab studies, organized by the China-Arab Research Center for Culture and Tourism Cooperation (CACTCRC), in cooperation with the Beijing International Studies University (BISU), with the participation of 200 representatives of government entities, universities, and research institutes, as well as companies from China and beyond.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:38:11 Z1F0FED2C-BE39-4640-AC3F-078A6458FBBBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/13/us-study-reveals-hidden-factor-linked-to-obesityWashington, September 13 (QNA) - A recent US scientific study has revealed a hidden factor driving obesity that may not be linked solely to diet but can also result from a disruption in the body's circadian rhythm of stress hormones.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:10:55 ZBD64CB16-925D-4734-B05B-E349FBCCCFA8https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/arab-world-institute-in-paris-announces-winners-of-2026-design-prizeParis, September 11 (QNA) - The Arab World Institute in Paris has announced the winners of the fourth edition of its Design Prize, which celebrates innovative work in design, architecture and contemporary crafts across the Arab world.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:05:39 ZB5FF61C4-D27D-4F56-AEF9-1917B6E1A92Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/researchers-develop-antibodies-against-epstein-barr-virus-1Washington, September 11 (QNA) - Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington have developed novel monoclonal antibodies to prevent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and its complications.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:42:31 ZB126B85A-31D6-492B-9526-1F3FCD9436EEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/11/qatar-participates-in-unesco-digital-learning-weekParis, September 10 (QNA) - The State of Qatar is participating in the Digital Learning Week events held from September 8 to 11 at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the French capital, Paris.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:25:08 ZC1332F0E-77E5-4C65-9B89-143F840D2960https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/awqaf-qatar-charity-crown-winners-of-inaugural-quran-competition-for-orphansDoha, September 10 (QNA) - The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), in collaboration with Qatar Charity, has crowned the winners of the first edition of the global orphans branch "Rofaqa", a specialized category of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:48 ZFE9E1A08-8543-4BAE-BE5C-2E361AFEE857https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/10/5-dead-87-missing-after-fire-broke-out-on-ferry-in-western-philippinesManila, September 10 (QNA) - The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said at least five people have died and 87 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry near a tourist area in Palawan province in the western Philippines.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:14:27 Z