‘Where is the logic?’: Georgia will not sanction Russia, says PM Irakli Garibashvili says Georgian citizens and the nation’s economy would suffer if Tbilisi sanctioned Moscow. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023
Hungary’s Orban says ‘poor Ukrainians’ cannot win against Russia Orban addresses a forum in Qatar, saying peace can only be achieved through diplomacy. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023
Sky-high airfares have peaked, says AirAsia chief DOHA: Airline ticket prices have peaked, at least in the market where the budget carrier AirAsia operates, according to its founder Tony Fernandes. Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023
Analysis: How important is Syria’s return to the Arab League? Many Arab states have accepted that Bashar al-Assad’s government has survived in Syria, and want to return to normality. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023
Analysis-Qatar takes diplomatic back seat as Saudi flexes political muscle The Arab League's welcoming back of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad into its ranks highlights how far behind Qatar has fallen in its bid to be a diplomatic voice that carries weight in the Middle East. Reuters · May 18, 2023
Who’s Maulvi Abdul Kabir, Afghanistan’s new Taliban-appointed PM? Kabir has been associated with Taliban leadership since 2006, when Mullah Omar appointed him as a military commander. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
Doha photo exhibition sheds light on life of Rohingya refugees Images by three young Rohingya photographers are on display in Qatari capital as part of Tasweer photo festival. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2023
India drawn with Australia, Syria in 2024 AFC Asian Cup The Indian men’s football team on Thursday drew a tough group as it was clubbed with heavyweights Australia, Syria and Uzbekistan in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, to be held in Doha in January. The Hindu · May 11, 2023
Doha Diamond League: Sha’Carri Richardson, Chopra steal the show India’s Neeraj Chopra overcomes windy conditions to win men’s javelin as US sprinter Richardson stuns in women’s 100m. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2023
Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers’ arrival in Islamabad. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2023
Gold and World lead for Neeraj Chopra in Doha Diamond League Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra defeated Grenada’s World champion Anderson Peters and won the Diamond League season-opener in Doha with an impressive World-leading 88.67m on Friday. The Hindu · May 5, 2023
Diamond League Doha schedule, start times and results Dina Asher-Smith features in a star-studded women’s 100m The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Doha Diamond League: When, what and who to watch out for Reigning Olympic and world champions aim for a winning start to the season at the World Athletics event in Qatar. Al Jazeera · May 5, 2023
UN chief says ‘not the right time’ to engage with Taliban The UN head says he would hold similar meetings in the future after Doha meeting ended without acknowledging Taliban. Al Jazeera · May 2, 2023
Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023 UN holds crucial Afghanistan talks in Qatar, without Taliban Talks will include diplomatic envoys and aid donors as the UN plans to press the Taliban to ease restrictions on women.
The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023 Eldhose Paul has 17m on his mind as he heads for the Doha Diamond League The 26-year-old Commonwealth Games triple jump champion will be making his Diamond League debut in Doha
Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2023 Afghan women urge no recognition of Taliban KABUL: A group of Afghan women protested in Kabul on Saturday, defying a crackdown on dissent to urge foreign nations not to formally recognise the Taliban government ahead of a United Nations summit next week.
Reuters · Apr 28, 2023 Taliban not invited to UN Doha meeting on Afghanistan, says UN U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has not invited the Taliban administration to a meeting that he is convening with special envoys on Afghanistan from various countries in Doha next week, a U.N. spokesperson said on Friday.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023 Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men's basketball The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023 Qatar to Host 2027 World Cup in Men’s Basketball Qatar is going to host another World Cup. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Friday picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s World Cup. It did not say whether there were any other bidders. Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event, FIBA said, citing…
Reuters · Apr 19, 2023 UN chief to convene meeting to work on way forward on Afghanistan U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene envoys on Afghanistan from various countries next month to work on a unified approach to dealing with the Taliban authorities, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2023 ‘Work underway’ to restore Qatar-UAE ties: Doha Embassies are expected to reopen soon, two years after the UAE lifted a blockade on Qatar.
Reuters · Apr 18, 2023 Qatar and UAE in process of restoring diplomatic ties, official says Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in the process of restoring diplomatic ties and reopening embassies, two officials said, more than two years after Arab states ended a boycott of Doha that had shattered the Western-allied Gulf Arab bloc.
The Times of India · Apr 16, 2023 Neeraj Chopra’s to-do list for 2023 season: Staying injury-free to crowning himself world athletics champion NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra looks to remain “injury-free” as India’s Olympic javelin champion gears up for a long, gruelling athletics season ahead, beginning with his title defence of Diamond League in Doha on May 5.
Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023 Anti-gay rights Tory and fellow minister enjoyed free stay and tickets at Qatar World Cup Welsh Secretary David Davis - who has been accused of holding 'abhorrent' anti-gay views - stayed for free at a swanky hotel in Doha, along with Sports Minister Stuart Andrew, during last year's controversial World Cup