Tonga: An earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale struck on Sunday Tonga islands in the Pacific Ocean. According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred 130 km east of Hihifo, at a depth of 76 km. There have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake so far. Tonga is an archipelago of 176 islands scattered in the South Pacific Ocean, of which only 52 are inhabited. It is located northwest of New Zealand and Australia.

Aegean Sea: A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Aegean Sea in western Turkey on Sunday. According to Qatar News Agency, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) reported in a statement that the earthquake was at a depth of 7.01 km. No causalities or material damage have been reported. Trkiye, situated on one of the world’s major seismic fault lines, experienced a devastating earthquake on Feb. 6, 2023, that claimed the lives of more than 50,000 people, caused widespread infrastructure damage across multiple provinces, and left thousands injured.

Doha: Ukrainian authorities announced Sunday that a large-scale Russian drone attack, the largest since the beginning of the full-scale war in Feb. 2022, killed a woman and injured at least three others in the Kyiv region. Ukrainian Air Force said that Russia launched 273 drones overnight until this morning, primarily targeting the central Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions in the east of the country. This airstrike was described as the largest of its kind during the war, surpassing the previous record of 267 drones set on Feb. 23. According to Qatar News Agency, Kyiv Region Governor Mykola Kalashnyk confirmed that

Warsaw: Voters in Poland began casting their ballots today in the presidential election, in which 13 candidates are competing. According to Qatar News Agency, approximately 29 million Polish voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the elections. Prominent candidates in the election include Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative and nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki, who is backed by the Law and Justice party. Trzaskowski is projected to win and will likely face Nawrocki in the polls again on June 1 if no candidate wins more than 50% of the votes. Voting will continue from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Doha: In response to the accelerating digital transformation and the increasing significance of technological skills across various sectors, the State of Qatar continues to strengthen its digital infrastructure in alignment with its national vision and future strategic plans. According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has been at the forefront, launching key initiatives designed to empower society with essential digital skills. Among these initiatives, the “Digital Skills Framework” initiative stands out as a groundbreaking national project, aimed at establishing a sustainable system for digital empowerment that supports the labor market and aligns with global

Doha: Qatar has unveiled its ambitious Digital Skills Framework, a strategic initiative aimed at propelling the nation’s digital transformation efforts. This pioneering framework is designed to serve two distinct groups: individuals and organizations, as explained by Duha Al Buhendi, Director of the Digital Society and Digital Competencies Department at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). According to Qatar News Agency, the framework targets individuals such as professionals, employees across various sectors, students, graduates, job seekers, and members of the public who are keen on enhancing their digital skills. On the organizational front, the initiative caters to both government

Doha: HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held separate meetings with HE Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar Alvaro Renedo Zalba, and HE Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Qatar Pong Kok Tian. According to Qatar News Agency, the discussions focused on cooperation relations between the State of Qatar and both the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Singapore. The meetings explored ways to support and strengthen these relations and addressed several topics of common concern.

Doha: HE Attorney General Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi has opened an in-house training on modern methods to counter cyberspace and drug-related crimes. The event is being organized by the Public Prosecution, in cooperation with Italy’s Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights. According to Qatar News Agency, in his opening remarks, HE Al Nuaimi said the gathering is part of continuous, high-level, qualitative training for Public Prosecution members, in a bid to hone their skills and enhance their legal capabilities to confront all types of modern crimes. He emphasized the importance of developing legal