Doha: Qatar’s citizens overwhelmingly backed constitutional amendments in a referendum Tuesday, with most voters supporting the changes in the constitution. Of the total votes cast, 89% favored the amendments, while 9.2% opposed them, with 1.8% declared invalid with an 84% voter turnout, Qatar News Agency cited Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have pledged to enhance their countries’ strategic partnership in anticipation of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025. The two leaders held a phone conversation on Tuesday, where they focused on energy markets and regional stability

Jakarta: Authorities in Indonesia have evacuated nearly 2,500 people from areas affected by the ongoing eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, local media reported Wednesday. Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf said local officials are working to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced people