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Second Qatar-Korea Artificial Intelligence Forum Begins in Doha

08/06/2026
Doha, June 08 (QNA) The second Qatar-Korea Artificial Intelligence Forum commenced today in Doha under the theme "New Horizons and Business Opportunities." The event is organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Doha and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), with...

Chinese President Xi Jinping Visits DPRK; Calls for Stronger China–North Korea Cooperation

08/06/2026
Pyongyang (North Korea), 08 June 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), his first visit to the country in seven years. He was warmly welcomed at the airport by DPRK leader Kim Jong Un and his wife, Ri Sol Ju...

US Senate Votes Down Trump Administration's SAVE America Act

05/06/2026
Washington, 05 June 2026 (Anadolu News) The Trump administration's SAVE America Act is officially dead after the US Senate voted against it on Thursday, according to media reports. The far-reaching Republican overhaul backed by President Donald Trump was an amendment of part of a lengthy debate over an immigration funding package that had barely passed...

Pakistan-US Ties Entering New Phase of Cooperation in Multiple Sectors: PM Shahbaz Sharif

04/06/2026
Islamabad, 04 June 2026 (APP) Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said Pakistan and the United States were moving beyond a traditional diplomatic partnership toward a broader relationship rooted in people-to-people links, education, investment and shared economic opportunity, as both countries look to deepen cooperation in the years ahead. Addressing...

3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit Begins in Istanbul

03/06/2026
 İstanbul, 03 June 2026 (Anadolu News) The 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit began in Istanbul on Wednesday, gathering global policymakers, central bank governors, investors, financial institutions, academics and industry representatives. The four-day summit, till June 6, organized by the AlBaraka Islamic Economy Forum under AlBaraka Summits Türkiye, will take place at Halkbank's headquarters at the...

Qatar Showcases World Cup Legacy at Sports Diplomacy Summit in Washington

03/06/2026
Washington, June 03 (QNA) The legacy of Qatar's hosting of major sporting events took center stage at the Sports Diplomacy Summit, organized by Foreign Policy Magazine at the Embassy of Qatar in Washington, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the approaching kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during a panel...

Qatar Elected Rapporteur of Sixth Committee of UN General Assembly for 81st Session

03/06/2026
New York, June 03 (QNA) The Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which deals with legal matters and is responsible for the codification and progressive development of international law, elected Second Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York, Abdulaziz Fadhalah Al Sulaiti, as...

Analysis : Balochistan - The Exploitation of Women in Militant Networks

02/06/2026
Quetta, 02 June 2026 There is growing concern among many observers that The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) do not provide women with meaningful opportunities or a constructive future. Critics argue that, instead, these groups exploit vulnerable women and, in some cases, transform them into instruments of violence while presenting such...

23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Opens in Singapore; Vietnam Leader Calls for Collective Action to Strengthen Peace and Stability in a Turbulent World

30/05/2026
Singapore, 30 May 2026 The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue officially commenced in Singapore on May 29, drawing senior defence and security leaders from around the world for discussions on the evolving strategic landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. The three-day summit, held at the Shangri-La Hotel from May 29 to 31, has attracted representatives from 44 countries...

US Blockade of Iranian Ports Still in Place Despite Trump's Announcement: Report

30/05/2026
Istanbul, 30 May 2026 (Anadolu News) US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reported on Saturday, citing Iranian seafarers. "The naval blockade is still in place and ships are receiving stop warnings and denial of passage from CENTCOM," the report cited the seafarers as saying. For his part...

Book Launch Celebrates 50 Years of Educational and Cultural Service by Pakistani Community Forum Halqa e Ahbab Qatar

28/05/2026
Doha, 29 May 2026 A 187-page Urdu publication “Regzar Kay Chiragh” (Lamps in the Desert), documenting nearly five decades of educational, cultural, and social contributions of Pakistani community's Forum 'Halqa e Ahbab Qatar', was launched recently at the Friends Cultural Centre in Doha. Authored by Zahid Hussain Awan, a distinguished Pakistani banker who served in...

China and Pakistan Reaffirm Commitment to Shared Future and Strategic Cooperation; Over 7b US$ Agreements and MoUs Signed

25/05/2026
Beijing, May 25 (Xinhua) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for China and Pakistan to strengthen efforts toward building a closer community with a shared future in the new era and to expand the scope of their all-weather strategic cooperation. The remarks were made during his meeting in Beijing with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Diplomats XI Clinch Thrilling Victory in Inaugural Toastmasters Vs Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026

23/05/2026
Doha, 24 May 2026 The inaugural Toastmasters vs. Diplomats Cricket Cup 2026 concluded with a thrilling contest as Diplomats XI secured a narrow two-wicket victory over Toastmasters XI at the Kreeq Sports Grounds in Wakra, Qatar, on Thursday. The high-scoring 20-over friendly match brought together members of the diplomatic and Toastmasters communities in a celebration...

Qatar Backs Pakistani Mediation, Urges Diplomacy to Prevent Regional Escalation

19/05/2026
Doha, 19 May 2026 (QNA) Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its full support for mediation efforts led by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to prevent renewed escalation in the...

Qatar–Pakistan Joint Business Council Calls for Expanding Trade and Investment

18/05/2026
Doha, 18 May 2026 (Qatar Chamber) The Qatar–Pakistan Joint Business Council held its inaugural session on Monday, 18 May, via video conference, bringing together senior representatives from both countries to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation. The session was attended by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, Board Member of Qatar Chamber and Chairman of the Qatari side...

Xi and Trump Pledge Strategic Stability During Landmark China Visit, Trump Wraps Up China Visit, Leaves Beijing

15/05/2026
Beijing, 15 May 2026 .U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his three-day state visit to China on Friday, departing from Beijing after a series of high-level meetings and ceremonial events with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi saw Trump off at the airport, marking the end of a visit widely viewed as significant...

Qatar Celebrates International Nurses Day, Honouring Frontline Healthcare Professionals

12/05/2026
Doha, 12 May 202 The Ministry of Public Health of State of Qatar marked International Nurses Day today, Tuesday, 12 May, with a special event celebrating the dedication and contributions of nursing professionals across Qatar’s healthcare sector. The occasion highlighted the critical role nurses play in delivering quality healthcare services and supporting the well-being of...

QNA Launches News Services in Urdu, Russian and Hindi Using AI

10/05/2026
Doha, May 10 (QNA) Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched Sunday its news services in three new languages ​​Urdu, Russian, and Hindi  , using artificial intelligence (AI), as part of a development plan that the agency began years ago, bringing the total number of languages ​​in which QNA provides its news services to 8 languages. QNA...

Turkish Foreign Minister Meets Hamas Shura Council Chief in Ankara

10/05/2026
Ankara, 09 May 2026 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Mohammed Darwish, head of the Shura Council of the Palestinian group Hamas, and an accompanying delegation to discuss developments in Gaza and the wider region, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said Saturday. According to the sources, the talks in the Turkish capital Ankara focused on...

NHRC Qatar and UN Agencies Strengthen Human Rights Cooperation Through Strategic Partnership Dialogue

09/05/2026
Doha, 09 May 2026 The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) of Qatar recently convened a high-level consultative meeting with representatives from United Nations offices, agencies, and specialized bodies under the theme, “Sustaining Partnership and Integrating Roles: Strengthening Cooperation Pathways Based on a Human Rights Approach.” The gathering reflected the growing commitment between the NHRC and...

Opinion: Why Pakistan Has Emerged As The Pivotal Mediator in the Iran Conflict

05/05/2026
Anadolu News, 05 May 2026 By Hannan Hussain A Senior Expert at Initiate Futures, a global think tank, and author Ever since the US-Israeli war on Iran broke out on February 28, Pakistan's efforts to advance mediation have been difficult to ignore. Islamabad has shuttled multiple peace proposals [1] between both capitals, stretched its diplomatic...

7 OPEC+ Countries to Increase Oil Production in June

03/05/2026
Vienna, May 3 (Xinhua) OPEC said in a communique on Sunday that seven OPEC+ countries decided to increase their oil production cap by 188,000 barrels per day in June, in response to the withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates from the bloc. The seven countries -- Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman...

From Gaza Flotilla to Israeli Custody: Only Two Activists Israel Kept

03/05/2026
Istanbul, 03 May 2026 (Anadolu) Israel released nearly all activists detained after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, except two. Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila were taken to Israel for questioning, setting them apart from the rest of the roughly 175 activists seized at sea. The two were among passengers aboard...

China Blocks US Sanctions On Five Chinese Firms Over Alleged Iran Oil Ties

02/05/2026
Beijing, 02 May 2026 (Xinhua News) China's Ministry of Commerce on Saturday issued a ban prohibiting any recognition, enforcement or compliance with U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese companies on the grounds of their alleged involvement in Iranian petroleum transactions. Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with disruptions to key shipping routes and...
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