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Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse

The Gulf emirate, which has hosted Hamas's political leadership since 2012 with US blessing, has been involved in months of protracted diplomacy aimed at ending the war triggered by the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel last year.

India coach rues 'injustice' after World Cup hopes end in controversy

India coach Igor Stimac condemned what he called an "irregular" goal in a 2-1 defeat at Qatar that ended his team's World Cup 2026 qualifying hopes, saying: "It shouldn't happen."

Israeli swimmer booed at world swimming championships

Israeli Anastasia Gorbenko shrugged off boos from the crowd at the world swimming championships in Doha on Sunday.

Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

Qatar beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Cup semis

Hosts and holders Qatar moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Asian Cup / Palestine bow out after memorable run

Defending champions Qatar survived a scare to beat Palestine 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.

Asian Cup opens with nod to war in Gaza

Friday's opening ceremony of the Asian Cup drew attention to the war in Gaza, with Palestine's captain taking the stage for the players' oath and Palestinian music at the beginning and end.

Bangladesh to import onion from 9 more countries

The countries are: China, Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Myanmar, Thailand, the Netherlands and the UAE

New Zealand-Qatar friendly abandoned after racism claim

New Zealand did not return for the second half of the match after an incident that occurred shortly before the break with them leading 1-0.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse

The Gulf emirate, which has hosted Hamas's political leadership since 2012 with US blessing, has been involved in months of protracted diplomacy aimed at ending the war triggered by the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel last year.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

India coach rues 'injustice' after World Cup hopes end in controversy

India coach Igor Stimac condemned what he called an "irregular" goal in a 2-1 defeat at Qatar that ended his team's World Cup 2026 qualifying hopes, saying: "It shouldn't happen."

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

Israeli swimmer booed at world swimming championships

Israeli Anastasia Gorbenko shrugged off boos from the crowd at the world swimming championships in Doha on Sunday.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Qatar beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Cup semis

Hosts and holders Qatar moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Palestine bow out after memorable run

Defending champions Qatar survived a scare to beat Palestine 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals thanks to goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

Asian Cup opens with nod to war in Gaza

Friday's opening ceremony of the Asian Cup drew attention to the war in Gaza, with Palestine's captain taking the stage for the players' oath and Palestinian music at the beginning and end.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Bangladesh to import onion from 9 more countries

The countries are: China, Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Myanmar, Thailand, the Netherlands and the UAE

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

New Zealand-Qatar friendly abandoned after racism claim

New Zealand did not return for the second half of the match after an incident that occurred shortly before the break with them leading 1-0.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Holders Qatar to face China, Tajikistan, Lebanon at Asian Cup

Holders and hosts Qatar will take on China, Tajikistan and Lebanon in the group stages of the Asian Cup finals in January after the draw was conducted in Doha on Thursday.