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Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic,' Qatar warns
The Houthi Red Sea coast offensive has placed another vital shipping route at risk as the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies. Qatar said closing the Red Sea gateway would worsen the crisis and has called for a diplomatic solution.
Travel News
Qatar Airways passenger numbers recover as carrier expands routes
During a tour of Doha’s Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways’ CEO and management discussed the airline’s recovery from regional disruption while preparing for the winter season, new aircraft and next generation of Qsuites.
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Qatar says it returned Iranian pilot's remains, denies holding others
Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a domestic audience. Qatar's foreign ministry also said US-Iran talks were "far" from resuming.
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Qatar sees 'positive' signs in Iran-Oman talks on reopening Hormuz
Doha said Iran and Oman had reached the technical stage of negotiations and were finalising shipping route coordinates, but warned against delay as only six vessels transited Hormuz on Monday compared with 130-140 before the war.
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Qatar: Whole region working on war resolution, Hormuz reopening
Qatar says US-Iran mediation is at an advanced stage, but no direct talks are expected at the moment, as Doha calls for the return to free navigation through Hormuz. Qatar urges pressure on Israel to fully implement the Gaza roadmap.
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Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha
Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating confrontation with the US over the Strait of Hormuz.
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More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir
European delegations continued to arrive in Qatar on the third day of national mourning, with France, Germany and Britain among those sending senior representatives, as Iran's foreign minister, the UAE president, Jordan's king and Palestinian president also paid their respects.
Sport
Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium
Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.
Canada
Qatar's emerging designers debut in Canada
Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture and highlighting fashion's growing role in cultural exchange.
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