Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Qatar’s Doha on Wednesday night and met with his colleague Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss ways to deepen the ties between New Delhi and Doha. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Modi said, “Had a wonderful meeting with PM @MBA_AlThani_. Our discussions revolved around ways … Read more
Israel’s and Qatari officials are set to meet in Norway to revive negotiations concerning the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The talks aim to establish a ceasefire and secure the freedom of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani … Read more
In a discreet diplomatic maneuver, India has taken the first steps towards resolving the impending crisis concerning eight former Indian Navy personnel who have been sentenced to death by a Qatari court. The issue has been enveloped in secrecy, with both Indian and Qatari authorities maintaining a tight-lipped stance. Despite the verdict from Qatar’s Court … Read more
A court in Qatar is set to announce its verdict later this month in the case of eight former Indian Navy personnel who have been in custody on undisclosed charges since August 2022. This update was provided by the external affairs ministry spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, on Thursday. These eight individuals, which include decorated officers with … Read more
Qatar is actively engaged in negotiations aimed at securing the release of Israeli women and children held by Hamas in exchange for the freedom of 36 Palestinian women and children imprisoned in Israel. These negotiations, conducted in coordination with the United States, have been described as “moving positively” by an informed source. Despite this, both … Read more
The United States and Iran have completed a prisoner exchange, facilitated by Qatar, involving the release of five American prisoners and five Iranian prisoners. The American former detainees arrived in Doha, Qatar, from Tehran and subsequently departed for the United States. Meanwhile, two of the five released Iranians have returned to Iran, while the others … Read more
After the World Cup earned Qatar both plaudits and censure, the energy-rich Gulf state is now starting a marathon to secure the 2036 Olympics and a place as a pillar of world sport. Even as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scored goals and shed tears in Qatar’s multi-billion-dollar stadiums, its sports administrators were booking new … Read more
FIFA’s top officials have urged the 32 teams preparing for the most political World Cup in the modern era to focus on the game in Qatar and avoid handing out lessons in morality. A letter urging teams to “let football take centre stage” was sent by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samoura … Read more