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World Malayalee Council- Qatar (WMC-Q) conducted its 2nd Kerala Unity Blood drive on June 12 at Qatar National Blood Donation Centre, under the banner of ‘Many Hearts, One Mission’. The drive was conducted in partnership with Blood Donors Kerala Qatar, 14 district associations of Kerala, 5 healthcare partners, and 3 media partners.This initiative by WMC-Q showcases the unity and solidarity within the community, and an act of serving the host nation has been awe-inspiring and true to the tagline ‘Many Hearts, One Mission’.Indian ambassador Vipul inaugurated the event, handed over mementos to associates and partners, and paid a visit and interacted with the donors. He remarked that blood donation and health camps conducted by various organisations should be continuous efforts. He also remarked on the excellent health care provided by HMC, Qatar’s health care system, and the close ties between the two nations. Renjith Challil, general secretary, delivered the welcome address. Ziad Usman, president WMC-Q, thanked all associated associations for their unhesitating willingness and support for the initiative by WMC. He remarked that the objective was to bring together people and work towards something meaningful in supporting the host nation and believed that such collaborations would continue in future as well.A P Manikandan, president of ICC and Sithendu Pal, VP ISC, addressed the gathering in felicitating all the organisations involved. Nasser, HMC, P N Baburaj, K S Prasad, Krishna Kumar Bandhakavi, Avinash Gaikwad, Rajani Moorthy, other community leaders and well-wishers were present during the inaugural functionJiji John, the treasurer, delivered the vote of thanks, and Subina Vijay was the host for the event.Extremely thankful to the donors, HMC Blood Donation Centre for their support, BDK for their guidance, district associations, health care partners, WMC team and volunteers in making this project successful. Source link
This week the US State Department announced a more than $800 million contribution to the World Food Programme (WFP) and a more than $218 million partnership with the UN…
The United Kingdom says it is no longer advising against non-essential travel to some Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait. In late February and early March, it had issued warnings against non-essential travel to the region after the start of the war. In its updated travel advice, the British Foreign Office noted the signing of the interim agreement, but added that the situation remained unpredictable and that “attacks could resume at short notice”. Related Story Source link
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and US presidents, despite holding a different view, after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials that Iran’s rights and the interests of the “Resistance Front” would be safeguarded.In a written message to the Iranian nation, Khamenei said Pezeshkian, in his capacity as head of the Supreme National Security Council, had accepted responsibility for ensuring the agreement protected Iran’s interests and pledged not to yield if Washington made what he described as excessive demands.Khamenei added that future face-to-face negotiations with the United States would not mean accepting “the enemy’s position”. Related Story Source link
The NIARC Qatar Chapter warmly welcomed the patron of the NIARC Bahrain Chapter, Abdurahman Aseel, who arrived in Doha for a short visit. A special reception was organised in his honour at Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha.The gathering was attended by NIARC Global Chairman Ashraf KP (managing director, WellCare Pharmacy), NIARC Qatar Chapter chairman Shanahas Edodi, Global vice chairman Hameed MT, and Qatar Chapter general secretary Jafar Munafar. Chapter officials, including Rasik KV, Jaffar Kataloor, and Muneer MK also participated in the event. During the meeting, NIARC leadership members held discussions on the organisation’s upcoming programmes, membership drive, and future initiatives aimed at strengthening the chapter’s mission, enhancing member engagement, and expanding its outreach activities. Source link
Qatar Tamizhar Sangam (QTS), an associate organisation of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Doha, successfully organised the grand Tamizhar Kalai Vizha 2026 for the Indian community on June 12 at DPS Monarch International School, Al Wukair.The event was graced by chief guest Sandeep Kumar, deputy chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Doha. The guests of honour included First Lieutenant Abdul Aziz al-Mohannadi from the Community Policing Department, A P Manikandan, president of ICC, Shanavas Bava, president of ICBF, and Baburajan, chairman of the ICC Advisory Council. Several dignitaries representing apex bodies and associated organizations also attended the celebration.The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest, Guests of Honour, and other dignitaries, symbolising the spirit of unity, knowledge, and cultural heritage.Tamizhar Kalai Vizha showcased the rich and vibrant heritage of Tamil culture through a variety of traditional and contemporary performances. The audience enjoyed an impressive line-up of Tamil folk dances, traditional music and other cultural presentations.Participants presented classical, semi-classical, and cinematic dance performances, alongside renowned Tamil folk art forms such as Oyilaattam, Karagattam, Poikkal Kudhirai, and Parai. Solo and duet singing performances also captivated the audience. One of the highlights of the evening was a special song presentation by students from Outreach Qatar, which received enthusiastic appreciation from attendees.More than 600 community members participated in the event, making it a memorable celebration of Tamil language, culture, and traditions. Related Story Source link
Protesters chant slogans in front of a vote-counting centre during a protest to demand a rerun of the local election, amid a ballot paper shortage that…
Chinese Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi attends a meeting with global business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. (Reuters/File Picture) China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party’s central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping’s closest and most trusted confidants.Cai became part of the party’s seven-man Politburo Standing Committee, China’s pinnacle of political power overseen by Xi, in 2022. Cai is also director of the party’s General Office, making him Xi’s de facto chief of staff.China’s two most recent leaders, Xi and Hu Jintao, had both served as head of the elite Central Party School before ascending to the top leadership position.By taking the helm of the top party school, Cai, 70, unites the party’s organisational, doctrinal and administrative apparatus under a single Standing Committee member — a rare concentration of power.Cai replaced Chen Xi, 72, as the new president of the National Academy of Governance, the human resources ministry announced Thursday.Established in 1994, the academy has operated jointly with the Central Party School since 2018 as one institution under party leadership and is responsible for training senior Chinese officials and shaping party ideology.Thursday’s official statement follows a state media report earlier this month noting that Cai attended a spring semester graduation ceremony of the school and academy as president.Cai has longstanding ties with Xi through overlapping careers in the provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang.In 2017, Cai became part of the then 25-member Politburo, the party’s second-highest decision-making body, as Xi started his second term as leader of the Communist Party. …
Birla Public School (BPS) hosted the CBSE Qatar Cluster Chess Tournament 2026 from June 2–4, bringing together talented young chess players from 18 schools across Qatar. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation and intense yet friendly competition across various age categories, reflecting the growing popularity of chess among students in the region. Birla Public School delivered an outstanding performance at the competition, finishing as runners-up in the Overall Boys Category. The school also clinched championship titles in the Under-11 Boys and Under-14 Girls categories, while the Under-19 Boys team secured the runners-up position. Related Story Source link
‘Darkest chapter’: Record child violations in 2025, with national forces leading the way
The findings come in the annual UN report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) which documents six main violations: killing and maiming, recruitment and use, abduction, rape and other forms of sexual violence, attacks on…
