Qatar participated in the 2026 Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) Green and Sustainable Development Forum, held on April 28-30 in Ningbo, China. Qatar’s delegation was led by Qatar’s Consul General in Shanghai…

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Sheinbaum says proof needed after US charges Sinaloa governor

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that unless ‌the US government presents “clear evidence” linking ‌Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha to drug cartels, ‌the charges announced against him on Wednesday are…

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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…

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Pogacar increases hold on lead with sprint win

Tadej Pogacar continued to dominate the Tour de Romandie, winning a sprint finish to take the second full stage the day after winning the mountainous opener. Pogacar cracked a smile and held two fingers in the air to…

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US Congress clears funding to end partial govt shutdown

The US Congress Thursday approved funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a record-breaking partial government shutdown that has disrupted critical agencies for more than two months. The…

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FIFA confirms Iran playing in US at World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled Thursday as he kicked off the global football body’s summit in Vancouver. Iran’s participation at…

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Winter sports initiative deepens Qatar–Canada cultural relations

The winter sports programme launched in Doha is strengthening cultural ties between Qatar and Canada, using sport to foster youth engagement, technical development, and long-term people-to-people connections. The winter…

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Alqaqaa, Alkhamees shine at Hathab

Alqaqaa bin Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani claimed top honours in the Amateur class as the 12th round of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour began at the main arena of the Qatar Equestrian Federation Thursday. Riding…

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Heavyweights gear up for quarter-final showdowns

Defending champions Al Gharafa will begin their Amir Cup title defence Friday with a quarter-final clash against the recently-relegated Qatar Stars League (QSL) side Umm Salal at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium at 8pm.…

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US-Venezuela direct flights resume after seven-year suspension

The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in seven years departed Miami for Caracas on Thursday.

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US Congress passes bill to resume funding for DHS and end partial shutdown

House approves funding measure, which excludes ICE, ending weeks-long crisis that left many federal workers without pay.

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Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor

US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.

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Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.

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QF’s QSTP and Merck mark the start of FemTech Accelerator Program with strong global founder pipeline

Qatar Science & Technology Park, a member of Qatar Foundation, in partnership with Merck, marked the start of the QSTP × Merck FemTech Accelerator. The program officially began following its opening session held on…

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Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman

League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.

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Rwanga Foundation launches sustainable mosque project in KRI with lessons for Qatar’s water and energy future

A new sustainability initiative in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is drawing increasing attention across the Gulf, with particular relevance for Qatar as it continues to prioritise water security, energy efficiency…

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