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Hero’s welcome in Kenya for marathon record-breaker Sawe

There was a hero’s welcome for marathon world record-breaker Sabastian Sawe as he returned to Kenya and was lauded by President William Ruto. Sawe made history in London on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to run a…

Antonelli bids for hat-trick in Miami

Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek to complete a hat-trick of early season victories this weekend as Formula One returns after a month’s enforced absence due to…

UK terror watchdog urges 'moratorium' on pro-Palestine marches

UK terror watchdog urges 'moratorium' on pro-Palestine marches The UK's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Jonathan Hall, has called for a "moratorium" on pro-Palestine marches because of recent antisemitic…

US-Israel intervention frees Israeli-Turkish citizen held for serving in Israeli army

US-Israel intervention frees Israeli-Turkish citizen held for serving in Israeli army Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:29 Jessica Bachar left Turkey in what Israeli media branded a 'covert operation'…

When the US and Israel bombed Tehran, I did not flee. Here’s why

When the US and Israel bombed Tehran, I did not flee. Here’s why Submitted by Ghazal Tanhaei on Tue, 04/28/2026 - 13:33 Iranians have a deep connection to their soil and to their country. This is something that bombs…

Oil surge triggers ‘biggest energy crisis’, IEA chief warns

Oil surge triggers ‘biggest energy crisis’, IEA chief warns The head of the International Energy Agency has sounded the alarm over spiralling oil prices, warning of a deepening global economic shock as conflict in the…

4 promising quarterfinal matches kick off tomorrow: Amir Cup 2026

The quarterfinals of the 54th edition of the Amir Cup will witness four promising matches taking place tomorrow, Friday, May 1st.The first match to kick off the series will be Al Rayyan vs Al Wakrah at Al Thumama…

Amir Cup quarterfinals tomorrow

The quarterfinals of the 54th edition of the Amir Cup will witness four promising matches taking place tomorrow, Friday, May 1st. The first match to kick off the series will be Al Rayyan vs Al Wakrah at Al Thumama…

Italy recovers looted antiquities from US

The US has handed back 337 antiquities looted from Italy in one of the largest recent ​returns of stolen cultural ‌property, officials said Wednesday, highlighting deepened co-operation between Rome ‌and Washington. The…

Families of Canadian mass shooting victims sue OpenAI, CEO Altman in US court

Family members of victims of one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in US court Wednesday, alleging the ‌company identified the shooter as a credible threat eight months before the…

HE Sheikh Joaan declares close of Asian Beach Games, praises Sanya success

His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee, officially declared the conclusion of the 6th Asian Beach Games during the closing ceremony held…

DIBF returns May 14 with 36 nations

The Ministry of Culture has announced that the 35th edition of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) will open on May 14 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, running until May 23 with the participation of 36…

The race for the Nobel Peace Prize has begun

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be keenly watched as US President Donald Trump is said to be one of the contenders. Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said,…

Lucky Loser Potapova Makes History with Madrid Open Semi-final Run

Doha Historical Dictionary added to two international universities

Cornell University and University of British Columbia have added the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language to their electronic libraries, a step welcomed by those in charge of the dictionary, as both…

Britain created the template for Israel's occupation. It must own up to its crimes in Palestine

Britain created the template for Israel's occupation. It must own up to its crimes in Palestine Submitted by Tahir Ali on Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:18 From collective punishment to coercive interrogation, all bear the…

'Empowered': UAE's exit from Opec appeases Trump, delivers blow to Saudi Arabia

'Empowered': UAE's exit from Opec appeases Trump, delivers blow to Saudi Arabia Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 04/28/2026 - 21:58 By leaving Opec amid the blockade of Hormuz, the UAE is positioning itself to be a…

Israel using water access as ‘weapon’ in Gaza: MSF

Israeli authorities are systematically depriving people in Gaza of the water they need to live, Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday, decrying a campaign of “collective punishment” against Palestinians. The extensive…

Nando’s Qatar crowns first-ever female national master griller

Nando’s Qatar has announced the winner of the Nando’s Master Griller Challenge 2026 in Qatar, marking a historic milestone for the brand and its people. The competition took place at Nando’s Tawar Mall, where the…

Trump to put his picture in US passports

Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts his personal stamp on government institutions. The State Department,…