Miscellaneous InternationalMiscellaneous Internationalen9B5E2A96-3FF1-4FC9-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 ZBDA14CD4-ED1D-442A-8ABF-120DDBCEA014https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/9/unesco-organizes-international-seminar-on-ai-and-future-of-education-with-qatari-participationParis, September 09 (QNA) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will hold an international seminar at its headquarters in Paris on Friday to discuss the future of education and the role of practitioners and teachers in shaping its policies in light of the rapid transformations imposed by artificial intelligence and technologyWed, 9 Sep 2026 17:09:22 Z6BAAD379-8BB9-4FBC-913C-0958E291A907https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/8/icesco-calls-for-youth-engagement-in-crisis-management-access-to-knowledge-and-technologyRabat, September 08 (QNA) - Engaging young people in multiple phases of crisis management matters most; in addition to ensuring their access to knowledge and technology, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) said Tuesday.Tue, 8 Sep 2026 23:58:44 Z0B7891D8-9EB3-4FDE-83A4-D93EFF07EED1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/8/ahead-of-forum-kickoff-unesco-chief-says-ai-governance-requires-combined-global-effortsParis, September 08 (QNA) - Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Dr. Khaled El Enany has affirmed that navigating the challenges associated with artificial intelligence and its governance requires nothing short of international collaboration and combined global efforts.Tue, 8 Sep 2026 22:28:38 ZEE43BDF8-E2A0-45CB-B9AD-E6E4EAC1B1BChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/4/australian-researchers-develop-tech-to-deliver-cancer-drugs-directly-to-brain-tumorsCanberra, September 04 (QNA) - Australian researchers developed a new technology to deliver anti-cancer drugs directly to brain tumors, offering hope for hard-to-treat cancers.Fri, 4 Sep 2026 16:44:01 Z7BF6133E-23AD-4254-9AE3-53626B2CD7DEhttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/4/india-launches-first-imaging-satellite-operating-from-geosynchronous-orbitNew Delhi, September 04 (QNA) - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched EOS-05 today, India's first imaging satellite designed to operate from geosynchronous orbit, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, southern India.Fri, 4 Sep 2026 11:52:42 Z49845390-5B43-4FA1-AAD2-19AD14E12F0Ahttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/2/moscow-international-book-fair-begins-with-qatar-taking-partDoha, September 02 (QNA) - The Moscow International Book Fair kicked off Wednesday, bringing together more than 300 publishing houses from Russia and other countries.Wed, 2 Sep 2026 22:00:07 Z712A690C-A0B9-4746-9FA0-AF3FC2C23CAChttps://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/2/two-turkish-flagged-vessels-collide-off-istanbul-10-crew-missingAnkara, September 02 (QNA) - Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara early Wednesday, and authorities were unable to establish contact with one of the vessels and its 10 crew members, the Istanbul Governor's Office said.Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:50:27 ZC416FCFC-A78B-42C8-972E-3C7942CED2A2https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/1/daam-and-katara-sign-funding-agreement-to-support-shail-2026Doha, September 01 (QNA) - The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with Katara - the Cultural Village Foundation to support the 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition "S'hail 2026," which will take place from Sep. 8-12.Tue, 1 Sep 2026 18:20:22 ZBBA043BE-87D8-4CF8-99E4-FF28B46638B0https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/1/magnitude-54-earthquake-strikes-alaskan-state-of-america-1Washington, September 01 (QNA) - An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck on Tuesday the Alaskan State of America. Tue, 1 Sep 2026 13:50:17 ZD3A60FAE-64C6-4866-8A69-6188C452B1B1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/1/china-successfully-launches-pallas-1-rocket-into-spaceBeijing, September 01 (QNA) - China successfully launched the Pallas-1 Y1 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwestern China.Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:12:51 Z8756267E-03FF-438E-A572-135E5075BA33https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/1/indonesia-raises-alert-level-after-mount-sinabung-eruptionJakarta, September 01 (QNA) - Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted on Monday, sending a dense column of black ash about 3,500 meters above its summit and prompting authorities to raise the volcano's alert level as they warned that a larger eruption was possible.Tue, 1 Sep 2026 08:50:55 ZDE7B2D11-F1CE-49E6-8FEB-E8E7F573E8A1https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/31/aman-center-participates-in-back-to-school-awareness-campaignsDoha, August 31 (QNA) - The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (AMAN) participated in the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's "Back to School 2026-2027" campaign and the Ministry of Social Development and Family's "Walk Your Kids to School" ("Wassel Eyalak") campaign, through activities held at West Walk.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:11:40 Z1697DF9C-D998-43CE-BCCE-F92CB727AED6https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/27/icesco-hosts-tatarstan-forum-to-foster-innovation-and-empower-youthKazan, August 27 (QNA) - The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with Tatarstan's Ministry of Youth, on Thursday launched the Innoverse 50+ Forum in Kazan, bringing together more than 50 experts, innovators, entrepreneurs and influencers from around the world.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:50:12 Z756A6CEA-EAD2-43D9-9183-5238A0DC9850https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-8/26/spacex-launches-29-satellites-into-spaceWashington, August 26 (QNA) - SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites into space.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:23:02 Z40E82C4C-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 Z