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Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists

NEW YORK - Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, ‌before US-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled.

Bangkok Post

Civilian infrastructure hit as US and Iran escalate attacks across the Middle East

The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US military struck bridges and collapsed a tower at a key Iranian port, while Tehran targeted US-allied nations…

France 24

Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha

Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating confrontation with the US over the Strait of Hormuz.

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More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir

European delegations continued to arrive in Qatar on the third day of national mourning, with France, Germany and Britain among those sending senior representatives, as Iran's foreign minister, the UAE president, Jordan's king and Palestinian president also paid their respects.

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World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.

Euronews

China's Helium Ban Could Reshape the AI Supply Chain

China, Russia, and Qatar export curbs have triggered a global helium shortage critical to chip fabrication, pushing prices higher and boosting suppliers like Linde PLC.

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"I was looking out of my hotel room, seeing rockets fly past, the hotel would shake when they were getting blocked – that was scary, but it was fine other than that day" Michail Antonio on arriving to play in Qatar as Iranian missiles hit the state

The striker left West Ham after suffering a serious leg break in a car crash in December 2024

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Missile alerts in UAE and Qatar amid new US strikes on Iran

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The Independent UK

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults across the Gulf region. Iran stated it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, impacting global shipping. The United States military launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian facilities on Sunday. This renewed violence casts further doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian…

The Economic Times

Oil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast

Oil prices climbed Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose and Brent crude futures climbed. Tehran extended strikes on Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This cycle of attacks casts doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement. Market analysts suggest the…

The Economic Times

Who Has a Higher Net Worth: The British or Qatari Royal Family?

The wealth gap between Britain's monarchy and Qatar's Al Thani family is highlighted following condolences from Buckingham Palace, revealing stark differences in funding and estimated wealth.

International Business Times UK

Qatar declares 4 days of mourning, suspends public sector work over death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad

Qatar has declared four days of national mourning following the death of former Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74.

The Times of India

'Era of one-sided deals over': Iran Parl speaker Ghalibaf warns US after trade of strikes in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Parliament Speaker declared one-sided deals are over after US strikes. US forces conducted extensive strikes targeting Iranian military sites this week. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to destroy targets in Jordan in retaliation. Qatar and Jordan strongly condemned Iran's military actions and violations. These events follow Iran's announcement of…

The Economic Times

This Qatari royal bought an European villa for $395 million, bigger than Vatican City. The Sardinian estate features 126 rooms, remote-controlled erupting volcano, secret cave to hide from drones and more

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani acquired Villa Certosa for €350 million which is Europe’s most ostentatious villa. This Sardinian estate boasts an artificial volcano and an underground sea cave. The property is larger than Vatican City and features many amenities like a remote-controlled erupting volcano, 126 rooms,…

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The Guardian - UK

Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – as it happened

Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes

The Times of India

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away at 74

Former Qatar Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.

Benzinga

Gavin Newsom Calls Trump's Qatar Jet 'Air Fraud One,' Says He's 'the Most Corrupt President in American History'

Gov. Gavin Newsom accused President Donald Trump of corruption on Saturday, calling his Qatari-donated jet “Air Fraud One,” a day after the administration subpoenaed four The New York Times journalists over a report on the aircraft’s security gaps.

Euronews

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Sheikh Hamad was known for having helped bring about huge economic, social, and cultural change in Qatar during his reign and helping establish the nation as a global player in diplomacy and investment.

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The Independent UK

Qatar’s former ruler who abdicated after turning tiny Arab nation into global powerhouse dies at 74

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani mastermind the Persian Gulf state’s transformation from a quiet backwater into an influential international crossroads in less than a generation

The Independent UK

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74

France 24

US military says Strait of Hormuz open, despite Iran's claims

The US military on Sunday said that "traffic is flowing" through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Middle East war. Iran had earlier attacked US-allied Gulf neighbors in response to the latest series of US strikes on Iran, further…

The Economic Times

Iran-US tensions flare again: UAE air defences engage missiles, sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait on alert

Gulf nations activated air defence systems and issued emergency alerts on Saturday. Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks, escalating regional conflict. The IRGC claimed strikes on logistics centres in Oman and a US base in Qatar. US Central Command completed a third round of strikes against…

Euronews

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

The Independent UK

Iran war: UAE warns public of incoming missile attack as explosions heard in Qatar

A missile alert sounded in Qatar

The Economic Times

Booms heard in Doha as UAE air defences engage with Iranian missiles & drones

United Arab Emirates air defence systems are responding to incoming missiles and drones from Iran. Explosions were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha, as security alerts were issued. This escalation follows fresh United States strikes on Iranian targets. Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning of severe responses to any…

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