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Qatar to invest €10bn in key sectors of French economy by 2030

Qatar has agreed to channel €10 billion into French startups and investment funds over the next six years as the countries deepen their already close bilateral relationship.

Radio France Internationale

Gaza war, hostages on the agenda for Qatari emir's state visit to France

Qatar’s emir begins a state visit to France on Tuesday as his country plays a key role in ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

France 24

PM Modi to visit Doha on February 14, will hold bilateral meeting with Emir of Qatar

After completing his UAE visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Doha on February 14 to hold bilateral meetings with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, there, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress extends good wishes to Navy veterans who returned to India from Qatar after being jailed on 'espionage' charges

The Congress party greeted and wished eight Indian veterans of the Indian Navy following their release from a Qatar court after months of detention in the Gulf country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Wouldn't have been possible...": Freed Navy vets chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', praise PM Modi on return from Qatar

Setting foot to their homeland after several agonising months of captivity in Qatar, seven of the eight Indian navy veterans who were sentenced to death on 'espionage' Read further on Dynamite News:

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Qatar says Hamas response to truce proposal ‘generally positive’

On visit to Qatar, top US diplomat Antony Blinken says Hamas’s response to a truce proposal has been shared with Israel.

Al Jazeera

‘Devastated, heartbroken’: Against the odds, Gaza aid providers keep going

They’ve lost colleagues, families and homes. Israel has painted them as the enemy. But UNRWA and others refuse to stop.

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Qatar emir condemns ‘genocide’ in Gaza, urges ceasefire at GCC summit

Leaders of six Gulf countries and Turkey meet in Qatar, with Israel’s war on Gaza at the top of the agenda.

Al Jazeera

Behind the scenes: How the Israel-Hamas truce deal came together

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

Al Jazeera

Qatar’s death row to 8 ex-navy men: Modi govt’s most difficult diplomacy test

Eight naval veterans are on death row in Qatar. The charges against them have not been made public, but media speculation attributed to unnamed sources in the government is that they have been convicted of espionage for a “third country”. Their families, the large community of Indian military veterans, and…

Newslaundry

Israel-Hamas war escalation puts Qatar’s clout to the test

It took just a few hours after Hamas’s assault on Israel for Qatar’s prime minister to assemble a team at an undisclosed location in the capital, Doha. As the images emerged of missile attacks, gun men on motorbikes and hostages seized across the border from Gaza, the Gulf state’s leadership…

The Times of India

Qatar’s peacemaking ambitions face ultimate test in crucible of Israel-Hamas war

Doha positions itself as region’s lead mediator but balancing relations with Hamas and the west has become precarious

The Guardian - UK

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance

The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of some 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel over two weeks ago

The Independent UK

Qatari emir says Israel should not be given ‘free licence to kill’ in Gaza

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani calls for end to war that ‘has transcended all limits’ and threatens regional stability.

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The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Al Jazeera

Iran warns Israel of regional escalation if Gaza ground offensive launched

Iran warns that any Israeli ground offensive in Gaza could expand the scope of the conflict elsewhere in Middle East.

Al Jazeera

Sudan’s army chief al-Burhan meets Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim in diplomatic push

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Qatar’s emir as Sudan conflict rages, pledges ‘defeat of the rebellion’.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 489

As the war enters it 489th day, these are the main developments.

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Qatar emir talks to Putin after Wagner mutiny in Russia

Sheikh Tamim calls for ‘resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means’ in phone call with Russian leader.

Al Jazeera

Iran eyes regional initiative in top diplomat’s four-nation tour

Amirabdollahian said he discussed a UN-proposed regional dialogue forum, in addition to trade and investment prospects.

The Independent UK

Iraq, Qatar agree to boost economic, energy cooperation during emir's visit to Baghdad

Qatar and Iraq have inked a series of economic and energy deals during a visit to Baghdad by the Qatari emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

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Syrians protest al-Assad’s participation in Arab League summit

Hundreds gathered in northern Syria’s Idlib and surrounding towns to decry Syrian regime’s participation in Arab League.

The Independent UK

Lula meeting tops off day of coronation diplomacy for Sunak

Climate change, trade and sporting rivalry topped the agenda at his meetings with world leaders.

The Independent UK

Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Qatar visit No 10 for meetings with Sunak

Rishi Sunak had a busy schedule of diplomatic engagements as world leaders flew in for the coronation.

Al Jazeera

What is next for Egypt-Turkey rapprochement?

Regional rivals have held two talks at the foreign minister level in less than a month.

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