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Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid regional tensions
Doha: The Qatar soccer federation postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice on Sunday, March 1, amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. The QFA did not specifically mention…
- Pakistan
Pak PM Sharif talks to leaders of Qatar, UAE amid regional tension
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, February 28, talked to the leaders of Qatar and the UAE and discussed the latest regional escalation following joint strikes by the US and…
- World
World leaders fear broader escalation after US, Israeli attack on Iran
Brussels: European leaders held emergency security meetings and scrambled to protect their citizens in the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday, February 28, that triggered global concerns…
- Middle East
Epstein to Qatari businessman: Doha should also ‘sing and dance’ for Israel
Convicted sex offender and American financier Jeffrey Epstein told a Qatari businessman that Doha also needed to “sing and dance” for Israel to be on US President Donald Trump‘s good side during…
- Bollywood
Walkthrough Saif Ali Khan’s lavish home in Qatar: Video, price
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan, also known as the Nawab of Pataudi, is known for his royal lifestyle and love for luxury. From the iconic Pataudi Palace to high-end cars and…
- Middle East
2026 Iran protests: US base in Qatar advised to evacuate
Washington: Some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, a US official said. The decision came as a senior official in Iran…
- Middle East
Negotiations ongoing to open Rafah crossing, says Qatar
As humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip struggles to trickle in, the Qatari Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, January 6, said that negotiations are underway to open the Rafah crossing into the besieged…
- Middle East
Tucker Carlson visits Palestinian refugees, accuses Israel of murdering children
American political commentator Tucker Carlson accused Israel of killing children in Palestine after the popular journalist visited some of the 2,000 refugees from Gaza housed in Qatar, marking his fiercest criticism to…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Qatar agree on high-speed rail between Riyadh, Doha
Saudi Arabia and Qatar, on Monday, December 8, signed an agreement regarding a high-speed rail connecting Riyadh and Doha. According to a statement in official Saudi media, the “high-speed electric passenger railway”…
- Middle East
Donald Trump’s warning to Israel is ‘justified’: Qatar PM
Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani on Sunday, December 7, said US President Donald Trump’s warning to Israel after the attack on Qatar was justified. He…
- Middle East
Qatar declares full security readiness ahead of FIFA Arab Cup 2025 kickoff
Doha: Qatar announced on Sunday, November 30, that it is fully prepared to secure the FIFA Arab Cup2025 — the Arab world’s biggest football tournament — which begins on Monday, December 1,…
- Middle East
Rain-seeking prayers held across Saudi Arabia and Qatar
The rain-seeking (Istisqa) prayer was performed across Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Thursday, November 13, in pursuance of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad amid prolonged dry conditions. In Saudi Arabia, worshippers flocked…
- Middle East
Egypt, Qatar reaffirm efforts to strengthen Gaza ceasefire
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed their commitment to continuing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire in…
- Middle East
Travel Qatar-Bahrain in 70 minutes as new passenger ferry sets sail
Doha: In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity and bilateral ties, Qatar and Bahrain have launched their first passenger maritime route linking Qatar’s Al Ruwais Port with Bahrain’s Sa’ada Marina. The…
- Middle East
Qatar Airways to sell its shares in Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific for USD 896 million
Dubai: Qatar Airways will sell its stake in Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways in a share buyback valued at $896 million, the companies announced, ending the Qatari carrier’s eight-year involvement with the…
