Colombia signs peace-building deal in Qatar with Clan del Golfo drug gang
Colombia signed a peace-building agreement in Qatar with the Clan del Golfo, Colombia’s largest drug-trafficking group.
At Doha Forum, Qatar PM warns Gaza ceasefire is at ‘critical moment’
Qatar’s PM says Gaza talks are at a ’critical moment,’ stressing the current arrangement is a pause, not full ceasefire.
Civilians killed in DRC fighting, a day after peace deal signing
Children are among several killed in fighting in the DRC, a day after the signing of US-backed peace deal.
Thousands protest in Berlin against new German military conscription bill
Politicians approve the controversial law after months of heated debate, amid fears over a potential war with Russia.
Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750
Hundreds more people are still missing as intensive rains pose new dangers in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
IAEA flags damage to Chornobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield in Ukraine
The IAEA has found a drone degraded the shield in February, in a strike Ukraine has accused Russia of carrying out.
Canada removes Syria from list of states that support ‘terrorism’
Ottawa cites similar move by US as well as Syrian government’s efforts to advance stability in the country.
Palestinian groups express ‘grave concerns’ over Marwan Barghouti’s safety
Palestinians express alarm following ’intimidating’ call to family of imprisoned leader alleging new abuse.
Doha Forum 2025 live: Gaza, Ukraine wars in focus as policy leaders gather
World leaders, high-level diplomats and business executives take part in annual platform held in Qatar’s capital.
Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare
Relations have soured between former allies Afghanistan and Pakistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.