310,000 Homes in Australia Suffer Power Cuts as Storm Alfred Hits East Coast

Sydney: Storm Alfred, which struck Australia’s east coast on Saturday, has caused widespread power outages, leaving approximately 330,000 homes without electricity, according to a statement from the Australian electricity companies group today. According to Qatar News Agency, reports indicated that around 310,000 homes in southeastern Queensland and at least 16,000 homes in northeastern New South … Read more

South Korea and France Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Strategic Dialogue

Paris: South Korea and France have discussed bilateral relations and security issues of common concern. This came in a meeting between Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Saturday in Paris. According to Qatar News Agency, the South Korean Foreign Ministry stated that the talks were held as part of the … Read more

China’s Defense Spending Rises with Focus on New Combat Capabilities

Doha: China’s defense spending has maintained reasonable and steady growth over the past years, a Chinese military spokesperson said Sunday. According to Qatar News Agency, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the delegation of the People’s Liberation Army and the People’s Armed Police Force, made the remarks during the annual national legislative session. It was disclosed at … Read more

Russia Claims Recapture of Strategic Towns in Kursk and Sumy Oblasts

Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today that its forces have recaptured a couple of towns in Kursk Oblast, Russia, and in Sumy Oblast in northeastern Ukraine. According to Qatar News Agency, the ministry reported that Russian forces targeted Ukrainian Armed Forces units across multiple battlefronts and successfully repelled two counterattacks. It estimated Ukrainian … Read more