Miscellaneous InternationalMiscellaneous Internationalen502E7B5E-8821-42B8-8233-2FC0BD84F1E7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/7/nasa-x-59-aircraft-breaks-sound-barrier-for-first-timeWashington, June 07 (QNA) - NASA announced Saturday that its successful experimental X-59 aircraft has gone supersonic for the first time, marking a new stage in the future of commercial supersonic aviation.Sun, 7 Jun 2026 01:00:14 Z97537C88-237F-42A7-B116-D8620BC7764Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/6/unesco-recommends-inscription-of-japanese-site-on-world-heritage-listTokyo, June 6 (QNA) - The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a body of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has recommended the inscription of the ancient capital city of Asuka-Fujiwara in Japan on the organization's World Heritage List.Sat, 6 Jun 2026 15:02:34 ZE0E760D6-46F2-4BD9-AC2C-9A8FEF335C8Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/5/spacex-launches-29-starlink-satellites-as-it-accelerates-global-internet-expansionWashington, June 05 (QNA) - SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, continuing its efforts to expand its global satellite internet network.Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:13:01 Z32F0F3BF-B12B-4C59-BAA5-63106BF580A7https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/4/world-environment-day-2026-calls-for-climate-action-a-sustainable-future-reportDoha, June 04 (QNA) - The State of Qatar joins countries around the world in marking World Environment Day 2026 on June 5, reaffirming its commitment to environmental protection and the sustainable management of natural resources in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which places environmental sustainability among its core pillars.Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:28:20 Z91979D7A-2DD6-4C92-9D1D-9CE3E9FE5EA6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/2/warsaw-international-book-fair-2026-concludesWarsaw, June 01 (QNA) - The fifth edition of the Warsaw International Book Fair concluded on Monday in Warsaw, with publishers and exhibitors from 34 countries taking part.Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:30:58 Z9849EB06-A39F-4A64-9614-8D292A45E1E5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-6/1/mol-launches-nationwide-awareness-campaign-on-heat-stress-preventionDoha, June 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Labor (MoL) launched Monday a comprehensive awareness campaign to protect workers from heat stress during working hours, in cooperation with several partners from both the public and private sectors, in preparation for the implementation of Ministerial Decision No. (17) of 2021 concerning the regulation of working hours in open workplaces during the summer to protect workers from heat stress risks.Mon, 1 Jun 2026 18:22:17 ZAE54038A-2FD9-45AE-8069-8B064D1F88B2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/31/china-launches-new-test-satellite-for-internet-technologyBeijing, May 31 (QNA) - China launched a new test satellite into space on Sunday for internet technology. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket and successfully entered the preset orbits, according to China's (Xinhua) News Agency.Sun, 31 May 2026 11:11:45 Z79E13741-7EE9-415E-9070-7BE68C9541B5https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/30/who-chief-urges-drc-communities-to-take-lead-role-in-containing-ebolaKinshasa, May 30 (QNA) - Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on local communities in areas affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to play a central role in efforts to combat the disease.Sat, 30 May 2026 18:56:02 Z5457CE02-1709-46A3-BE9A-C24AE2B87ADBhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/29/chinas-shenzhou-22-spacecraft-undocks-for-return-missionBeijing, May 29 (QNA) - China's manned space agency announced on Friday that the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft has undocked from the country's space station, beginning its return mission to bring astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongchang back to Earth.  Fri, 29 May 2026 13:34:09 Z36BD8456-13C5-4558-BAEB-7E55E6B7A624https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/29/blue-origin-rocket-explodes-during-testWashington, May 29 (QNA) - A Blue Origin "New Glenn" heavy-lift rocket exploded today during a ground test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:27:25 Z5DA1161D-7432-4035-AC88-37257A13629Fhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/29/study-simple-blood-test-could-detect-alzheimers-decades-before-symptoms-appearLondon, May 29 (QNA) - A recent British study has revealed that a simple blood test measuring proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease and dementia may be capable of detecting the condition years - or even decades - before symptoms begin to emerge.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:12:46 Z9FD70508-27F2-4B8D-B97B-23875E75CB4Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/27/china-launches-new-communication-technology-test-satellite-into-spaceBeijing, May 27 (QNA) - China launched a new communication technology test satellite into space Wednesday, which successfully reached its preset orbit.Wed, 27 May 2026 17:39:36 Z3610359B-61E1-4B11-9A33-D4845CE8A64Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/27/pilgrims-perform-al-ifadah-circumambulation-at-grand-mosqueMina, May 27 (QNA) - Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque performed the "Tawaf Al-Ifadah" circumambulation on Wednesday, after being blessed to stand on the plains of Arafat, spend the night in Muzdalifah, and stone the "Jamarat Al-Aqabah".Wed, 27 May 2026 14:36:45 Z072FF6D2-EF7E-4B3B-A3CA-7404B3E30531https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/27/muslim-pilgrims-perform-stoning-ritual-at-mina-on-first-day-of-eid-al-adhaMakkah, May 27 (QNA) - Thousands of Muslim pilgrims arrived in Mina at dawn on Wednesday to perform the symbolic stoning of the Jamrat Al-Aqaba, a key ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimaWed, 27 May 2026 08:05:50 Z09B7F314-113B-49A6-864F-E44214173743https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/26/four-people-killed-in-train-collision-with-school-bus-in-belgiumBrussels, May 26 (QNA) - Four people, including two teenagers, were killed on Tuesday when a train crashed into a school bus on a level-crossing near the town of Buggenhout in Belgium.Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:44 Z1600C510-38A0-4398-BF4B-A4E9A453836Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/19/european-space-agency-and-chinese-academy-of-sciences-launch-aœsmilea-mission-to-observe-earthas-magnetic-fieldParis, May 19 (QNA) - The China-Europe jointly developed Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) was launched into orbit on Tuesday, expected to usher in a new era in space weather forecasting and mark a deeper, more exemplary phase in China-Europe space science cooperation.Tue, 19 May 2026 10:41:48 ZDA75441C-A2AD-4078-B2F5-F292E6A2BB8Bhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/14/china-launches-zhuque-2e-y5-rocket-under-commercial-space-programBeijing, May 14 (QNA) - China announced on Thursday the successful launch of a Zhuque-2E Y5 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China.Thu, 14 May 2026 11:10:11 Z22A4385A-33D5-4A0E-AB4A-C5431C7A90BChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/13/china-opens-global-ai-education-service-platformBeijing, May 13 (QNA) - China announced the launch of a global AI education service platform during the 2026 World Digital Education Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, aiming to promote cross-border sharing of high-quality educational resources and further integrate AI into education.Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:59 Z72C9ADF5-DA56-466A-83CE-1AE8D7ED9AE9https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/11/us-study-high-blood-sugar-during-pregnancy-may-affect-childrens-future-healthWashington, May 11 (QNA) - A new study conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University in the United States has shown that high blood sugar levels in mothers during pregnancy may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes in their children later in life, even in cases where the mother is not formally diagnosed with gestational diabetes.Mon, 11 May 2026 09:13:16 Z5501AECB-7E60-440F-A151-ECEF0C4FFAB1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/8/global-oceans-near-record-heat-levels-says-studyParis, May 08 (QNA) - Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service warned Friday that global ocean temperatures are on the verge of reaching new record highs this month, signaling an accelerating climate crisis even before the anticipated arrival of the El Niño phenomenon.Fri, 8 May 2026 16:57:41 Z80EC7720-8B3C-4BE9-ACA1-DB42D4B03441https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/8/death-toll-from-china-fireworks-factory-blast-rises-to-37Beijing, May 08 (QNA) - Chinese authorities said the death toll from an explosion at a fireworks factory in central China's Hunan province has risen to 37, with one person still missing.Fri, 8 May 2026 16:49:23 Z1E8EE665-72DC-4C8A-9D46-C03A623FD0B0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/8/three-hikers-killed-several-missing-after-mount-dukono-erupts-in-indonesiaJakarta, May 08 (QNA) - Three hikers were killed and several others remained missing after Mount Dukono erupted on Indonesia's Halmahera Island in North Maluku province, authorities said Friday.Fri, 8 May 2026 12:07:35 Z152905FC-77F5-4E30-B3A0-A4645021E90Ehttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/7/chinas-tianzhou-9-spacecraft-returns-to-earth-after-successful-resupply-missionBeijing, May 07 (QNA) - China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft has re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).Thu, 7 May 2026 08:28:47 Z19D7A018-270B-4537-966B-84F13194B00Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/6/46th-session-of-icesco-executive-council-gets-underwayRabat. May 06 (QNA) - The 46th session of the Executive Council of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) commenced today at the organization's headquarters in Rabat, with remote participation from representatives of 44 member states.Wed, 6 May 2026 16:50:11 Z9F583917-1DDB-473E-8378-A99338675057https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/3/the-philippines-most-active-volcanoes-eruptsManila, May 03 (QNA) - The Philippine authorities announced on Sunday that the Mayon Volcano, the country's most active volcano, has erupted, blanketing surrounding villages in ash.Sun, 3 May 2026 12:04:12 ZC117A212-D17D-472E-854F-8C29B621F417https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/2/58-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-japans-honshu-coastTokyo, May 02 (QNA) - A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of western Honshu, Japan's main island, on Saturday.Sat, 2 May 2026 15:23:25 ZB17E0B10-916C-4F03-8145-471CC4E38A1Dhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/1/rabat-international-book-fair-beginsRabat, May 01 (QNA) - The Rabat International Book Fair began in Rabat. The fair will run until May 10.Fri, 1 May 2026 03:20:47 Z315C1EF1-FFF5-4F0E-8913-431BF2FC98CEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-5/1/european-ariane-6-rocket-launched-carrying-32-satellites-into-spaceParis, April 30 (QNA) - The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launch of the Ariane 6 rocket today, carrying 32 satellites for the Amazon Leo satellite internet constellation.Fri, 1 May 2026 02:39:28 Z4648E0B5-B0CE-4C52-AC0E-F7F1B94FCC9Chttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/30/icesco-and-international-islamic-fiqh-academy-sign-mou-to-promote-dialogue-and-counter-hate-speechRabat, April 30 (QNA) - The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening scientific and intellectual cooperation in the fields of civilizational dialogue, coexistence, and countering hate speech and extremism.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:04:41 Z2E62A2D1-23AC-46D5-A845-B245A6B827DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-4/28/amazon-launches-29-satellites-as-part-of-amazon-leo-projectWashington, April 28 (QNA) - Amazon announced the successful launch of 29 new satellites as part of its satelliteآ internet provider, Amazon Leo- formerly Project Kuiper- from Cape Canaveral in the US state of Florida, using the ULA Atlas 5 rocket.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:39:50 ZC0591657-5BFA-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 Z