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Qatar 3×3 Basketball Team Celebrates Second Consecutive Silver at Asian Games

September 27, 2026

Nagoya:Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has celebrated the success of its national 3×3 basketball team, which secured a silver medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. This achievement marks the team’s second consecutive runner-up …

Qatar Volleyball Team Secures Victory Over Hong Kong in Asian Games Opener

September 27, 2026

Doha:The Qatari men’s volleyball team began their campaign at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with a 3-1 victory against Hong Kong. The event, which is taking place in Japan, will run until October 4.

According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar c…

Mikati meets Grandi, discussions focus on UNHCR’s efforts in supporting the Lebanese displaced families

October 6, 2024

Prime Minister Najib Mikati received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, who visited him this morning at his Beirut residence.

Grandi stressed that “the visit is to express solidarity with Lebanon in these difficult cir…

Baisari, Grandi meet

October 6, 2024

Acting General Security Chief, Major General Elias Baisari, on Friday met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

Discussions between the pair reportedly focused on the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and the displacement of …

Makary meets in Paris with Canadian Foreign Minister, emphasizing need for a ceasefire and condemning Israel

October 6, 2024

Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met on Sunday with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, on the sidelines of the 19th Francophone Summit in Paris, where he heads the Lebanese delegation.

The meeting was a chance to hold a long discu…

Maronite Patriarch Says Two-Year Delay in Electing President Is a “Grave Error”

October 6, 2024

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al-Rahi urged Lebanon’s political leaders to prioritize integrity and wisdom in their decision-making, especially during the current political impasse.

“A leader must possess integrity and wisdom,” Al-Rahi said in his Sunda…

PM Mikati praises Macron’s call to halt arms shipments to Israel and calls for immediate adherence to ceasefire and Resolution 1701

October 6, 2024

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated that “once again, French President Emmanuel Macron expresses his support for Lebanon and stands by the Lebanese people in facing the crises afflicting them, and his announcement yesterday about holding an i…

Al-Makary at the Francophone Summit: Israel violated Resolution 1701 57 thousand times

October 6, 2024

Caretaker Minister of Information Ziad Al-Makary called on the international community and the Francophone group to intervene immediately to stop the cycle of violence that Lebanon is experiencing, saying: “We call for decisive action to condemn the c…

African Health Leaders Advocate for AI in Epidemic Preparedness

Qatar Criticizes Settler Incursions Into Al-Aqsa Mosque

Palestinian Presidency Warns of Risks from Settler Activities at Al-Aqsa

Education Above All Foundation Champions Education Initiatives at UNGA81

Al-Maghariba Gate Closed After 1,500 Settlers Enter Al-Aqsa Mosque