Qatar

Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada demolished nine-man Qatar 6-0 on Thursday (Jun 18) to secure their first win at a World Cup finals and lift the co-hosts ahead of Switzerland at the top of Group B. The win came at a price,…

Arab nations have issued a joint statement in response to Iran’s attacks, following a meeting of foreign affairs ministers in Riyadh on Wednesday. Representatives included those from Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, the UAE…

The price of Brent crude shot up by 4% to $112 (£84.34) a barrel in early trade in Asia. US-traded oil also rose by 3% to $99.27. The jump comes after Iran’s South Pars gas facility - one of the world’s largest natural gas fields -…

The State of Qatar has underscored its commitment to continuing its humanitarian role and supporting its partners in Sri Lanka to ensure an effective and sustainable response to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The assurance was…

US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have signed a declaration for bringing peace to Gaza at a summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el- Sheikh. “A new and beautiful day is rising and now the rebuilding…

The United Nations Human Rights Council said it would host an urgent debate on Tuesday on Israel’s airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. The council said on Monday the debate would be convened after it received two official…

Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern over the recent strikes reported in Qatar, which it says might further escalate volatility and undermine regional security. “Sri Lanka emphasizes the need for restraint and to be committed to…

Marking a significant step toward fostering stronger business ties between Sri Lanka and Qatar to enhance investment opportunities, a special delegation from Port City, Sri Lanka visited key real estate companies in Doha from 03 to 05…

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he hopes to have a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza start by next Monday as the warring parties appeared to close in on a deal during negotiations in Qatar that also aim to broker the…

Qatar and France have brokered a deal with Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to deliver urgent medication to some 45 Israeli hostages held by the group in Gaza in return for humanitarian and medical aid for the most vulnerable…