The Latest Breaking News from Doha

The emirate likes to bring enemies to the negotiating table. But it may find hosting Hamas’ political leaders backfires, says Mohamad Bazzi, director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies

Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor expects fewer than 20 Dolphins to race at the world championships in Doha in February.

Qatar has been praised for its role in brokering the Gaza truce and mediating the continuing, complex negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. But what's in it for the government in Doha? Professor Melanie Garson is a trained negotiator and conflict…

Weeks of precarious talks finally led to Friday’s releases of captives. Here’s the inside story

Mediator Qatar says operations room in Doha will monitor the truce. Plus: the upward trajectory of the far right in Europe

On day of high tension, Israel also releases Palestinian prisoners and humanitarian convoy enters Gaza

India's World Cup 2026 bid offers brighter hope than Asian Cup; limited time and preparation make it difficult to face superiorly ranked opponents; Stimac says team will go to Doha with pride to do best.

Here’s how the negotiations involving Israel, Hamas, Qatar, the US and Egypt unfolded.

Pankaj Advani won his 26th IBSF World Billiards Championship title in Doha, beating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final. After trailing 26-180, Advani rallied to win 1000-416. Kothari blamed fatigue for his loss, while Advani credited his success to consistency and hard work. He has won world titles in all…

Some of the country’s leading shooters Rudrankksh Patil, Mehuli Ghosh, Esha Singh, Prithviraj Tondaiman and Ganemat Sekhon will be competing in the World Cup Finals in Doha from Tuesday.

India to take inspiration from 2019 draw vs Qatar in 2026 WC qualifiers. Confident after 1-0 win vs Kuwait, India hope to give tough fight to Qatar. Talismanic Chhetri absent in 2019 match, Sandhu marshals defence. Qatar, ranked 61, coming off 8-1 win vs Afghanistan. Ali, top-scorer at 2019 Asia…