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PoliticsQatar, Egypt, and Türkiye Condemn Escalating Israeli Strikes in Gaza Amid Stalled Truce Efforts
Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye have condemned recent Israeli attacks in Gaza that resulted in civilian casualties, urging full compliance with ceasefire obligations amid stalled peace efforts.
PoliticsQatar Prime Minister Meets Hamas Leadership in Doha as Gaza Ceasefire Roadmap Encounters Major Obstacles
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Hamas leaders in Doha to discuss the Gaza ceasefire roadmap as international mediators work to overcome ongoing implementation hurdles.
PoliticsQatar and Egypt Strengthen Strategic Ties and Push for Gaza De-escalation
Qatar and Egypt have reinforced bilateral ties and discussed Gaza ceasefire efforts during high-level meetings between Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egyptian leaders in Alamein and Cairo.
SportsCountdown Begins as Aichi-Nagoya Prepares to Host the 20th Asian Games
Japan is gearing up to host the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, welcoming over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries for 16 days of competition.
PoliticsQatar and Egypt Prepare for Seventh Joint Higher Committee Meeting in Alamein
Senior officials from Qatar and Egypt met in Alamein to prepare for the seventh Joint Higher Committee meeting, focusing on bilateral cooperation, economic ties, and regional stability.
PoliticsBangladesh Foreign Minister Holds High-Level Talks with Qatari Leaders in Doha
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met with Qatari leaders in Doha to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and UN cooperation.
PoliticsQatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Military Airport in Syria as a Violation of Sovereignty
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria, calling the attack a flagrant violation of national sovereignty and international law.
SportsQatar Enters Final Preparations to Host FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha
Qatar is in the final stages of preparing to host the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, running from August 19 to August 29 with 20 participating teams.
PoliticsStrait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates as Trump Threatens Oman and Iran Shifts to Offensive Posture
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Oman over the Strait of Hormuz as Iran warned it could adopt a fully offensive military posture if diplomacy fails.
CultureIndonesia Observes 81st Independence Day in Doha While Expressing Solidarity with Earthquake Victims
The Indonesian Embassy in Doha celebrated the nation's 81st Independence Day with a ceremony at UDST while expressing solidarity with the victims of a recent earthquake in Indonesia.
PoliticsQatar Rejects Claims of Detaining Iranian Pilots, States Iran Ignored Rescue Invitation
Qatar has denied allegations by Iranian authorities that it detained three surviving pilots following the crash of two Iranian Su-24 jets, stating that Iran has also failed to respond to a rescue invitation.
PoliticsDRC and Rwanda Take New Steps to Strengthen Peace Agreement Monitoring in Geneva Talks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to advance new initiatives to monitor the implementation of their peace agreements following meetings in Geneva.
PoliticsFormer Colombian President Gustavo Petro Issues Apology After New Government Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro apologized to Arab countries and Muslims after President Abelardo de la Espriella's new administration recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
PoliticsSADC at a Crossroads: South Africa Leads the Push for Industrialisation, Resilience, and Inclusive Growth
South Africa assumes the Chair of SADC at the 46th Ordinary Summit in Durban, focusing on regional industrialisation, infrastructure development, and sustainable economic growth.
SportsQatar and Regional Arab Football Federations Release Joint Declaration Backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Six Arab football association leaders, including representatives from Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan, have issued a joint statement expressing full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
PoliticsQatar Ministry of Justice Unveils Specialised Legal Training Programme for Government Employees
Qatar’s Ministry of Justice has launched a specialised legal qualification programme for government employees through the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, with nominations open until August 27, 2026.
EconomyQatari Diar Launches First Phase of Massive $29.7 Billion Alam Al-Roum Project in Egypt
Qatari Diar has launched the first phase of the $29.7 billion Alam Al-Roum project on Egypt's North Coast, aiming to create a fully integrated, year-round city in Matrouh Governorate.