Qatar agrees to remove Hamas from Doha after US requests: Reports
Qatar has agreed to remove Hamas from its country after the US government asked the Middle East nation to do so.
Qatar will continue to mediate for peace in Gaza, says Amir Al Thani while addressing UNGA
The international community bears responsibility for its failure to stop the catastrophe in Gaza, the Amir of Qatar told world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, emphasizing that after almost a year of conflict, it is no longer tenable to speak of Israel’s right to defend itself without being complicit in justifying their actions.
Sikh community outraged by confiscation of Saroops in Qatar
The Sikh community around the world is reeling from an incident that has caused profound distress and outrage.
Egypt, Qatar ask Hamas to provide a list of hostages for release
Egyptian and Qatari officials are calling on Palestinian movement Hamas to provide a list of hostages who will be released in the first stage of a phased ceasefire agreement with Israel, The Guardian newspaper reported, citing officials.
Israel calls back negotiators from Qatar after hostage talks hit impasse
Gaza: Israel and Hamas rejected international appeals to extend an expired ceasefire on Saturday, with Gaza being subjected to air strikes while Palestinian groups fired numerous rockets, AFP reported.
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, mediator Qatar announces
A humanitarian pause in the war between Israel and Hamas will extend by two days, mediator Qatar said Monday as an initial four-day truce in Gaza is set to expire.
Qatar transfers $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian funds for prisoner swap; flights ready for release
Doha/UNI: Qatar has successfully facilitated the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian funds to bank accounts in Doha, marking a significant milestone in the prisoner swap deal between the United States and Iran.
Qatar: Foreign Ministry summons Sweden's Ambassador over Quran-burning incident
Doha: Qatar's Foreign Ministry said Friday that it summoned Swedish Ambassador Gautam Bhattacharyya to hand him a note of protest over the repeated desecration of the Quran in Sweden.
Resolution of ‘racism’ complaint brought by Qatar against UAE and Saudi Arabia
New York: A UN body investigating discrimination complaints lodged by Qatar against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia concluded its work following the resolution of these disputes, according to an announcement on Thursday.
FIFA rejects Ukraine Prez Zelensky’s request to speak on world peace at World Cup final: Report
Doha: Soccer World Cup organiser FIFA rejected Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to deliver a message of world peace ahead of the tournament's final in Qatar on Sunday, CNN reported.
After Grant Wahl, another journalist dies while covering WC in Qatar
Doha: Another journalist has died while covering the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
American journalist Grant Wahl, who was detained in Qatar for wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBTQ community, has died while covering a match of the showpiece tournament, his brother confirmed.
Qatar changes designation for Taiwanese World Cup fans following protest
Taipei/Doha: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has said Qatar, the nation which will host World Cup 2022, had corrected an online application form which had earlier listed Taiwan as part of China.
A number of Afghan politicians and citizens have described ex-US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad’s mission in Afghanistan as a "failure" and slammed him as he quit his position.
US top envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns, Tom West to take over
Washington/UNI: The US’ top envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has stepped down from his role, less than two months after the US’ chaotic withdrawal from Kabul.