NATO Raises Concern About China’s Arms Buildup, Military Drills Near Taiwan

Doha: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Tuesday raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan, emphasizing that it closely monitors this situation. Upon his visit to the Japanese city of Yokosuka, Secretary-General of NATO, Mark Rutte, called on the NATO member states and friendly nations to work together to keep … Read more

Egypt, Japan FMs Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Reconstruction Efforts

Doha: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, engaged in a phone conversation with his Japanese counterpart, Takeshi Iwaya, to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire deal in Gaza and addressing the escalation and aggression against the Palestinian people. According to Qatar News Agency, the ministers also focused on the Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction … Read more

Casualties from Israeli Offensive on Gaza Climb to 50,810 Martyrs, 115,688 Injured

Gaza: The number of casualties from the Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, has climbed to 50,810 martyrs and 115,688 injured. According to Qatar News Agency, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that Gaza hospitals received 58 martyrs and 213 injured in the past 24 hours. The ministry highlighted that since … Read more

Lebanon’s FM Engages in Phone Talks with Turkish and British Ministers on Regional Issues

Beirut: Lebanon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Youssef Raji, discussed in a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, the situation in Lebanon and the region. Both ministers highlighted the role performed by the security quintet that emerged from the Amman meeting, which will be tasked with coordinating and formulating mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation, combating … Read more

Algerian, Iranian FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional and Global Developments

Algiers: Algerian Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them, along with addressing a host of regional and international issues, during the latter’s visit to Algeria. According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting explored bilateral economic, trade, cultural, and diplomatic cooperation, in addition to going … Read more