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Qatar participates in ministerial meeting on developments related to Strait of Hormuz 02 Apr 2026 - 07:28 pm

Doha: The State of Qatar participated in a ministerial meeting on developments related to the Strait of Hormuz, held on Thursday via videoconference...

ICAO Council condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states and Jordan, affirms threat to aviation safety 02 Apr 2026 - 07:08 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), during its 237th session, adopted a firm resolution based on a joint...

Turkiye warns of wider conflict in Middle East 02 Apr 2026 - 06:50 pm

Ankara: Turkiye on Thursday warned of a wider war in the Middle East amid rising regional escalation. In a statement on the latest...

MoPH delegation inspects food, medicine inspection units and Food Safety Laboratory at Abu Samra border 02 Apr 2026 - 06:38 pm

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), headed by Dr Ghanim Ali Al Mannai, Assistant Undersecretary for Healthcare Regulatory...

Playing national emergency alert sounds in public may lead to legal action: MoI 02 Apr 2026 - 06:15 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has issued a public notice urging the public to refrain from playing videos or audio recordings that...

Qatar Armed Forces successfully intercepts drones from Iran: Defense Ministry 02 Apr 2026 - 05:53 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense has announced that Qatar was subjected to an attack today, April 2, involving a number of drones...

Which countries' ships are hit by Hormuz crisis? 02 Apr 2026 - 05:26 pm

London: Shipping companies from Greece, the UAE and China are most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to data...

Citigroup orders telework as US banks in Paris tighten security 02 Apr 2026 - 05:13 pm

Paris, France: Citigroup has urged staff in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home, a company spokeswoman said Thursday, as US banks step...

Qatar sends 10th identical letter to UN, UNSC regarding Iranian attack on its territories 02 Apr 2026 - 05:04 pm

New York: The State of Qatar has sent a 10th identical letter to HE Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, and HE...

'Extraordinary news': Dutch recover stolen gold Romanian helmet 02 Apr 2026 - 04:49 pm

The Hague: Dutch authorities on Thursday showed off a recovered priceless gold 2,500-year-old helmet from Romania that was stolen last year during a...

QOC Athletes Commission holds General Assembly Meeting 02 Apr 2026 - 04:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Athletes Commission of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held its Ordinary General Assembly meeting 2026 on Thursday. The meeting was...

Qatar Museums moves Doha Design Biennale 2026 opening to November 02 Apr 2026 - 04:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: After careful consideration, in light of the evolving situation in the region, Qatar Museums and Design Doha have made the decision...

President of Democratic Republic of Congo leaves Doha 02 Apr 2026 - 04:16 pm

Doha, Qatar: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) HE Felix Tshisekedi left Doha on Thursday, following a working visit to...

Minister of Energy meets UK’s Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero 02 Apr 2026 - 03:59 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, met today, April 2, 2026, with the Rt. Hon. Ed...

Amir offers condolences to Custodian of Two Holy Mosques 02 Apr 2026 - 03:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to his brother, the Custodian of the Two...

Austria says refused US requests for military overflights 02 Apr 2026 - 03:47 pm

Vienna: Austria has rejected US requests for military overflights of its territory since the start of the conflict in the Middle East in...

Four children stabbed to death at kindergarten in Uganda: police 02 Apr 2026 - 03:37 pm

Kampala: Four children were stabbed to death on Thursday at a kindergarten in Uganda's capital, Kampala, police said, with local media reporting the...