Qatar: News
'I'm only 19yrs': Hostage pleads for life in Hamas video
Hamas has released a video of Liri Albag, a 19-year-old Israeli hostage who has been held captive for more than 450 days.
Qatar mulls restarting Gaza ceasefire talks
Qatar is mulling inviting senior intelligence officials from the US, Israel, and Egypt to Doha for final negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire deal.
'India has never supported dedollarization': Jaishankar after Trump's tariff warning
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified that there is no proposal for a new BRICS currency after United States President-elect Donald Trump warned of tariffs.
Syrian rebels enter Damascus, capture notorious military prison
Syrian opposition fighters, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have reportedly entered the capital city of Damascus.
'Leave at...earliest': India's urgent advisory for its citizens in Syria
The Indian government has issued an urgent travel advisory for its citizens in Syria, asking them to leave the country at the earliest as violence escalates.
Hamas ready for Gaza ceasefire agreement, 'serious' prisoners exchange deal
Hamas has said that it is ready for a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu announces $5M reward for each captive freed from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised a $5 million reward for every hostages released from Gaza.
Why Qatar has ended mediator role between Israel and Hamas
Qatar has announced it will suspend its mediation efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Israel bans UNRWA, Palestinians claim 100,000 residents trapped
Israel's parliament has approved a law banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in its territory.
After Yahya Sinwar's killing, who is likely to lead Hamas
The death of Yahya Sinwar, a top leader of Hamas, has left the organization in uncertainty as it looks for a new leader.
'A...disgrace': Netanyahu as Macron calls for arms embargo in Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the former's proposal to stop supplying Israel with weapons for use in Gaza.
Explained: Why Qatari nationals can now travel to US visa-free
Qatar has become the second Muslim-majority nation, after Brunei, to join a United States program that allows its citizens to travel to the US without a visa.
Qatar Airways bans walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights after explosions
Qatar Airways has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights departing from Beirut, Lebanon.
Hamas holds hostage, prisoner swap talks with Qatar, Egypt
A delegation from the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas met with mediators from Qatar and Egypt in Doha on Wednesday.
Not airstrike, bomb planted at guesthouse killed Hamas chief: Report
A report by the New York Times has shed a different light on how Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on Wednesday.
Sea fish boil, birds drop dead in this scorching city
Once celebrated as the "Marseilles of the Gulf" for its thriving fishing industry and picturesque coastal spots, Kuwait City now holds a less desirable title—the world's hottest city.
Why has Israel rejected 3-phase ceasefire deal accepted by Hamas
The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected a ceasefire agreement that had been accepted by Hamas.
Hamas agrees to ceasefire after 7-month war with Israel
Hamas, on Monday, accepted the ceasefire plan proposed by Egypt and Qatar amidst an ongoing seven-month conflict with Israel in Gaza.
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in Rafah
Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least 13 people, medical personnel said on Monday.
SRK secured Navy veterans' release from Qatar? Here's the truth
Shah Rukh Khan recently paid a visit to Doha, Qatar, as the special guest of honor at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) final last week.
China urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah
China on Tuesday called on Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah "as soon as possible," warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" there if fighting did not stop.
PM Modi to visit Qatar after Indian Navy veterans' release
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Qatar on Wednesday (February 14) after concluding his two-day United Arab Emirates (UAE) visit.
Qatar frees 8 jailed Indian Navy veterans, 7 back home
Qatar released eight Indian Navy veterans who were initially sentenced to death on spying charges early on Monday, and seven of them have returned to India.
Qatar commutes death penalties of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: Report
Eight former Indian Navy personnel—who were handed death sentences by a Qatar court in October over espionage charges—will now face reduced punishments, per government officials.
Gaza situation 'at breaking point': UN after Israel intensifies strikes
Israel has intensified attacks against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, hitting over 450 targets on Friday alone, Reuters reported.
Qatar: Indian envoy meets 8 ex-navy officers sentenced to death
India's ambassador in Qatar was granted consular access to meet the eight former Indian Navy officers sentenced to death on December 3.
Nowhere safe: UN after Israel extends war to southern Gaza
Israel has intensified its fight against Hamas in Gaza as its forces pushed further into the strip's southern region.
First 13 hostages released after Israel-Hamas truce begins
Hamas has released the first group of 13 hostages, according to the Israeli prime minister's office, as a truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday.
Qatar court accepts appeal in ex-navy personnel death sentence case
A Qatar court has reportedly accepted the Indian government's appeal against the death sentence awarded to eight former Indian Navy personnel last month.
Will free 70 hostages in exchange for 5-day ceasefire: Hamas
Amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Palestinian terror group's military arm, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has proposed a five-day ceasefire with Israel in exchange for the release of up to 70 women and children hostages, Reuters reported.
3 Hamas leaders worth $11 billion, enjoy luxury in Qatar
Hamas, the terror group responsible for the killing of over 1,400 civilians in southern Israel on October 7, has three top leaders with a combined net worth of $11 billion, the New York Post reported.
'Highest importance': Jaishankar to Navy veterans' families over Qatar sentence
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly met with the families of eight former officers of the Indian Navy who were awarded the death sentence in Qatar on Thursday for alleged espionage.
India has 'limited options' against Qatar executing 8 ex-Navy officers
India reportedly has "limited options" in its efforts to commute the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy officers convicted in Qatar, as the exact nature of their charges remains uncertain.
Qatar sentences 8 ex-Indian Navy officials to death for espionage
A court in Qatar has reportedly sentenced eight former Indian Navy officials to death for alleged espionage after detaining them since August 2022.
In a first, Hamas releases two American hostages
Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip released two American captives, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan, on Friday.
National security: Israel approves regulation to close Al Jazeera offices
The emergency government in Israel approved new regulations on Friday, paving the way for it to temporarily shut down local bureaus of news organization Al Jazeera, The Times of Israel reported.
QIA acquires 1% stake in Reliance Retail at $100bn valuation
Qatar's sovereign fund, QIA, has announced a $1 billion investment in Reliance Retail.
Camel flu threat looms over FIFA World Cup; advisory issued
Football fever has gripped the world with the FIFA World Cup 2022—one of the largest global events—in full swing in Qatar.
#NewsBytesExplainer: What's Camel flu, the virus scare during FIFA 2022?
Experts warn against a fatal virus coming in from Qatar!
FIFA World Cup: US journalist detained for wearing rainbow t-shirt
A US journalist covering the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has claimed that security officials detained him outside a stadium for wearing a rainbow t-shirt showing support to the LGBTQ+ community.