The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

How Verstappen can win his third F1 title in Qatar

The Red Bull driver's Suzuka victory, which put him two away from equalling his record for most wins in a single season, moved Verstappen 177 points away from team-mate Sergio Perez in the standings.

Autosport · Sep 24, 2023

Qatar Withdraws $30 Million Monthly Aid To Hamas Amidst Rising Tensions

The move threatens to worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza as Hamas faces financial strain.

Zenger · Sep 23, 2023

In Morocco's Atlas Mountains, locals mourn their dead after earthquake

After its devastating earthquake on September 8, Morocco accepted aid from four nations: the United Kingdom, Spain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Teams from each country were quick to arrive and set up rescue operations at the base of the Atlas Mountains, where remote villages were badly affected by…

France 24 · Sep 22, 2023

US-Iran prisoner swap: A sign of better relations between the two countries?

This week, five US citizens freed from prison in Iran were able to embrace their loved ones back home. Under the deal brokered by Qatar, five Iranians detained in the United States were also released. The agreement included the unfreezing of nearly $6 billion in Iranian assets. So is the…

France 24 · Sep 21, 2023

Man appears in dock accused of burgling Raheem Sterling’s home while he was at Qatar World Cup

The break-in happened in Oxshott, Leatherhead, and was reported to police on December 3 last year during the World Cup in Qatar.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

Trial date set for man accused of burglary of home of England’s Raheem Sterling

The break-in happened in Oxshott, Leatherhead, and was reported to police on December 3 last year during the World Cup in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Iran-US prisoner swap: Controversy over unblocking of frozen Iranian assets

This week, five Americans released from an Iranian prison arrived back home in the United States. Their release was a part of a deal brokered by Qatar. The prisoner swap agreement also included the unfreezing of $6 billion of Iranian funds, which the Biden administration has reiterated was not a…

France 24 · Sep 21, 2023

Qatar’s separate talks with Iran, US on drones, nuclear programme: Report

The reported meetings took place this week in New York on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2023

Calls to cut flight caps to lower prices, boost tourism

Removing a cap on the number of international flights coming into major airports would lower ticket prices and increase quality, an inquiry has heard.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

Adviser to Qatari PM: US-Iran prisoner swap is 'first step' to possible nuclear talks

On the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York, Majed Al Ansari, an advisor to Qatar's deputy prime minister, spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman about the US-Iran prisoner swap which was mediated by Qatar, the process of reaching that deal and the possibility of reviving Iran…

France 24 · Sep 20, 2023