First Thing: Four-day ceasefire begins but IDF says ‘war is not over yet’ Mediator Qatar says operations room in Doha will monitor the truce. Plus: the upward trajectory of the far right in Europe The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Hamas releases 24 hostages on first day of Gaza ceasefire On day of high tension, Israel also releases Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian convoy enters Gaza The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Forget about Asian Cup, let’s try to do well in the WC qualifiers: coach Igor Stimac India's World Cup 2026 bid offers brighter hope than Asian Cup; limited time and preparation make it difficult to face superiorly ranked opponents; Stimac says team will go to Doha with pride to do best. The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023
Behind the scenes: How the Israel-Hamas truce deal came together Here’s how the negotiations involving Israel, Hamas, Qatar, the US and Egypt unfolded. Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023
India's football coach Igor Stimac says 'don't ask about results in Asian Cup' The head coach of the Indian men's football team, Igor Stimac, has expressed his view that the upcoming Asian Cup in Doha shouldn't be deemed as a significant tournament for the national team. Stimac cited the absence of a proper national camp as a crucial factor, a sentiment that might… The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023
Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship for 26th time Pankaj Advani won his 26th IBSF World Billiards Championship title in Doha, beating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final. After trailing 26-180, Advani rallied to win 1000-416. Kothari blamed fatigue for his loss, while Advani credited his success to consistency and hard work. He has won world titles in all… The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023
Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship for record 26th time NEW DELHI: Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched the IBSF World Billiards Championship title in Doha on Tuesday, marking an impressive record 26th victory in the tournament. The Times of India · Nov 21, 2023
Facilities here are unmatched elsewhere in India, says Stimac BHUBANESWAR: The city had earlier missed out on hosting the national team for a World Cup Qualifier due to the pandemic and the match had to be shifted out to a centralised tournament in Doha in 2021. The Times of India · Nov 21, 2023
Indian shooters gun for glory in World Cup Finals Some of the country’s leading shooters Rudrankksh Patil, Mehuli Ghosh, Esha Singh, Prithviraj Tondaiman and Ganemat Sekhon will be competing in the World Cup Finals in Doha from Tuesday. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers | India seek inspiration from famous 2019 stalemate against Qatar in rematch on Nov. 21 India to take inspiration from 2019 draw vs Qatar in 2026 WC qualifiers. Confident after 1-0 win vs Kuwait, India hope to give tough fight to Qatar. Talismanic Chhetri absent in 2019 match, Sandhu marshals defence. Qatar, ranked 61, coming off 8-1 win vs Afghanistan. Ali, top-scorer at 2019 Asia… The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Chaotic scenes at Doha airport after thunderstorm causes flight diversions and delays Disruption likely to continue into the weekend after tens of thousands of passengers missed flights The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
Qatar’s death row to 8 ex-navy men: Modi govt’s most difficult diplomacy test Eight naval veterans are on death row in Qatar. The charges against them have not been made public, but media speculation attributed to unnamed sources in the government is that they have been convicted of espionage for a “third country”. Their families, the large community of Indian military veterans, and… Newslaundry · Nov 6, 2023
Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar's influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained Qatar, a U.S. ally, is the regional power best positioned to both influence Hamas and play a mediating role with Israel. Here's what to know. WEKU · Nov 2, 2023
From Mersey to the world: how Liverpool Hope University is changing communities at home and abroad with education Graduate teachers are taking their university training to different communities, countries and even continents The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023 On this day in 2018: Simone Biles dominates in Doha despite kidney stone Despite her triumph, the American was upset about the errors in her performance.
Newslaundry · Oct 30, 2023 ‘Delicate moment, can’t deal with aggressive muscularity’: Editorials on Qatar death sentence case External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that he has met the families of the eight former Indian Navy personnel who have been given the death sentence in Qatar.
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023 Israel-Hamas war escalation puts Qatar’s clout to the test It took just a few hours after Hamas’s assault on Israel for Qatar’s prime minister to assemble a team at an undisclosed location in the capital, Doha. As the images emerged of missile attacks, gun men on motorbikes and hostages seized across the border from Gaza, the Gulf state’s leadership…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Qatar’s peacemaking ambitions face ultimate test in crucible of Israel-Hamas war Doha positions itself as region’s lead mediator but balancing relations with Hamas and the west has become precarious
The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023 US asks Qatar to ‘turn down the volume’ of Al Jazeera news coverage Secretary of state Antony Blinken made request of Qatari prime minister Sheikh Mohammed during frantic trip to Doha
The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023 Death penalty to former Navy officers in Qatar | BJP MP Narasimha Rao speaks to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Family members of Commodore Sugunakar Pakala, who hails from Visakhapatnam and who was given a death sentence, along with seven other former Navy officers in Doha, Qatar, approached BJP Rajya Sabha MP G. V. L. Narasimha Rao, in Visakhapatnam, for assistance.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of some 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel over two weeks ago
Autosport · Oct 21, 2023 Why cockpit heat is such a big issue for F1 drivers The race was a perfect storm of high ambient temperatures, humidity that ramped up on race day, draining heavy g-loadings through the fast corners, and the one-off tyre rules that turned the race into a series of four sprints, with little respite for the drivers.The FIA soon promised an investigation…
France 24 · Oct 14, 2023 Qatar, Iran, Turkey and beyond: The galaxy of Hamas supporters Hamas has maintained ties with several regional powers and organisations in the Middle East since its creation in 1987. Whether it comes to financing, military aid or ideological support, the Palestinian Islamist movement can count on several allies in its deadly fight with Israel.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023 Morning Mail: referendum on the road, Qatar legal letters, NZ crush England in WC opener Mobile polling stations serve voice voters in remote communities while an FOI release reveals link between Doha legal action and air routes
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023 Minister linked Qatar Airways decision to treatment of Australian women at Doha airport, FoI reveals Exclusive: federal government coordinated letters to the women and Qatari officials when they formally rejected the request for extra routes