Building Collapse in Qatar’s Capital Kills 1, Search Ongoing

This file photo taken on Dec. 20, 2019, shows a view of boats moored in front of high-rise buildings in the Qatari capital, Doha. (AFP)
This file photo taken on Dec. 20, 2019, shows a view of boats moored in front of high-rise buildings in the Qatari capital, Doha. (AFP)
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Building Collapse in Qatar’s Capital Kills 1, Search Ongoing

This file photo taken on Dec. 20, 2019, shows a view of boats moored in front of high-rise buildings in the Qatari capital, Doha. (AFP)
This file photo taken on Dec. 20, 2019, shows a view of boats moored in front of high-rise buildings in the Qatari capital, Doha. (AFP)

A building collapsed Wednesday in Qatar's capital, killing at least one person as searchers clawed through the rubble to check for survivors, authorities said.

Qatar's Interior Ministry described the building as a four-story structure in Doha's Bin Durham neighborhood.

It said rescuers found seven survivors, while the one person killed had been inside the building at the time of the collapse.

Authorities offered no immediate explanation for the building's collapse. Online video showed car alarms sounding after the collapse, with one part of the building falling into another nearby.

Civil defense and police surrounded the site after the 8 a.m. collapse, with multiple ambulances and and excavator at the scene. Residents were asked to evacuate for their safety.



Saudi Crown Prince, European Leaders Discuss Regional Escalation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, European Leaders Discuss Regional Escalation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron.

During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments, including the repercussions of the Israeli attack on and the US targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities earlier Sunday.

The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm position, calling for the utmost restraint, the avoidance of escalation, and the resolution of all differences through diplomatic means.

The Saudi Crown Prince also received a phone call from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Durincg the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region, and stressed the importance of restraint and de-escalation.