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Nepal’s New Prime Minister Pledges to Meet Protesters’ Demands

Doha: Nepal’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, has pledged to meet protesters’ demands and end corruption, following riots this week that have left dozens dead. In her first statement after taking office, Karki stressed the need to respo…

15 Killed, 41 Injured in Traffic Accident in Mexico

Doha: At least 15 people were killed and 41 others injured in a traffic accident in Mexico. Local authorities said the accident occurred in southeastern Mexico when a heavy truck overturned and collided with a small car and a bus transporting construc…

5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Colombia

Doha: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday north of Uramita, northeastern Colombia.

According to Qatar News Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 50.2 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

In 1999, Colombia was struck by a …

Interior Ministry Announces Temporary Traffic Closures Tomorrow

Doha: The Ministry of Interior announced a temporary traffic closure on certain roads in conjunction with Qatar’s hosting of the Emergency Arab-Islamic summit tomorrow, Monday, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry…