CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

World / Asia

Deep magnitude 6.0 quake hits Philippines

Published: 20 May 2017 - 10:06 am | Last Updated: 15 Nov 2021 - 12:14 am

Bohol Sea

Bohol Sea

Reuters

SHANGHAI: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near the centre of the Philippine archipelago on Saturday at a depth of 540 km (336 miles), the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) reported.

The quake struck around 9am under the Bohol Sea south of Cebu City, it said.

Europe

A statue (R) which suddenly appeared the day before, bearing the signature of British street artist Banksy etched onto its base, is pictured in Waterloo Place in central London early morning on April 30, 2026. Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP

Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy's name

File photo of US President Donald Trump

Trump likely to be among 287 nominees for Nobel Peace Prize

This photograph shows a view of the Arianespace's Ariane 6 rocket carrying the Amazon Leo LE-02 payload ahead of its launching as part of Flight VA268, at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, on the French overseas department of Guiana on April 30, 2026. (Photo by RONAN LIETAR / AFP)

European rocket blasts off with Amazon internet satellites

World facing 'major energy and economic challenge': IEA chief

Africa

Peninsula

Kenya allows dirtier fuel to combat Iran war shortages

Christopher Okello Onyum, suspected in the killing of four toddlers at a daycare in Ggaba, stands in the dock during his trial at the Ggaba Community Church Grounds in Kampala on April 13, 2026. Photo by Stuart Tibaweswa / AFP

Uganda kindergarten murderer sentenced to death

Nigerian airlines avert shutdown as Iran war hikes fuel prices

Hero's welcome in Kenya for marathon record-breaker Sawe

Peninsula

Peninsula

Videos

Peninsula

Qatar demonstrates leadership in sustainability

Peninsula

Mozambique eyes stronger ties with Qatar to boost trade, energy and tourism

Peninsula

From diplomacy to green growth: Qatar and Sweden embark on a ‘perfect fit’ partnership

Trending News

Today’s Newspaper

Check all issues & supplements

Doha Today

almeera officials during opening of a new store at Al Mouj Muscat.

almeera expands in Oman with new store

Peninsula