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Sheikhdom on the west coast of the Persian Gulf

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Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Whether the sovereign state should be regarded as a constitutional monarchy or an absolute monarchy is disputed. Its sole land border is with neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) monarchy Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain.

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Russia rejects new World Cup bribery charges as 'conspiracy theory' US charges give details of alleged bribes paid to top FIFA officials to vote for Russia and Qatar to host the football World Cup.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published 1 day ago


Even in MotoGP's virtual world, a Marquez still rules Alex Marquez wins the #StayAtHomeGP esports race. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:58Published 2 weeks ago

'It Did Not Work': Pompeo Unable To End Afghan Political Feud US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday tried to rescue a U.S.-led effort to bring peace to Afghanistan. Pompeo met with Taliban officials at a Qatari military base after visiting Kabul. According.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 2 weeks ago


Qatar bans public gatherings to contain COVID-19 PLEASE EDIT Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published 3 weeks ago

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Qatar records 238 new cases of coronavirus Infections surge in the Gulf state from 24 cases to 262, Qatar's health ministry announces. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 00:20Published on March 11, 2020

Thailand Government Shuts Down MotoGP Race Due To Coronavirus The MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix has been postponed due to Coronavirus fears. The country's government confirmed the delay just hours after the cancellation of the opening Qatar race. According to.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published on March 2, 2020

Afghanistan's Taliban, US sign agreement aimed at ending war Agreement signed in Qatar's capital, Doha, could result in US troops leaving Afghanistan within 14 months. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:19Published on March 1, 2020

Afghanistan's Taliban, US sign peace deal Peace deal signed in Qatari capital, Doha, will pave the way for the complete withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 13:43Published on February 29, 2020

Ex-Barclays bankers cleared over Qatar fees in blow to UK fraud office Three former Barclays executives were acquitted in London on Friday of charges they helped funnel 322 million pounds ($418 million) in secret fees to Qatar during the credit crisis, in return for.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:59Published on February 28, 2020

Former Barclays bosses cleared of fraud Three former bosses at Barclays have been cleared of fraud over a £4 billion investment deal with Qatar at the height of the banking crisis. Scotsman Roger Jenkins, 64, was said to be Barclays’.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published on February 28, 2020

Al-Attiyah wins Cross-Country Rally in Qatar for seventh time in nine years Qatari back in top form on home territory and delighted with the win Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:32Published on February 27, 2020

Afghans welcome week-long truce between US forces and Taliban If all goes to plan a peace accord is due to be signed at the end of the week in Qatar where the Taliban have a political office. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published on February 24, 2020

Dugong discovery: Large population found off Qatar Scientists say much more needs to be done to protect mammals’ habitat. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:36Published on February 20, 2020

Qatar says talks to end GCC crisis were suspended in January Foreign minister says while efforts to resolve row were unsuccessful, Doha open to 'any offer to resolve' issue. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:20Published on February 16, 2020

U.S., Taliban reach truce that could lead to troop withdrawal The United States has reached an agreement with the Taliban on a week-long reduction of violence that could lead to U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, a senior administration official said on.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:22Published on February 14, 2020

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Coronavirus hits migrant workers in Qatar Qatar's old industrial zone has emerged as a hot spot for coronavirus in the Gulf Arab state, putting at risk many migrant workers who live and work in the area of car service centers, warehouses and.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Qatar closes part of the industrial area for 14 days over coronavirus - state TV Qatar closed part of the Industrial Area for 14 days over fears of coronavirus spread, with salaries being paid for employees working in the closed part, Qatar's high committee for crisis management.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Saudi Arabia restricts movement, other Gulf states limit entry as coronavirus spreads Saudi Arabia closed malls, restaurants, cafes and public parks on Sunday while Qatar and Oman imposed entry restrictions as Gulf Arab states broadened efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus and.. Reuters - Published on March 15, 2020

Qatar suspends entry of non-Qataris in moves to shield economy Qatar said on Sunday it would ban non-Qataris from entering the country for two weeks as of Wednesday and announced measures to support the economy including providing 75 billion riyals ($20.5 billion).. Reuters - Published on March 15, 2020
Iraq puts Germany and Qatar on coronavirus entry ban list Iraq has banned entry to travelers coming from Germany and Qatar, its health minister said on Friday, bringing the total number of countries on its entry ban list to 13 as it tries to stem the spread.. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020
Qatar closes cinemas, gyms and museums over coronavirus fears Qatar announced on Thursday the closure until further notice of all cinemas, theaters, gyms, kids areas and museums over coronavirus fears, the state news agency and government communications office.. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020
Qatar and Bahrain record jump in coronavirus cases, Kuwait bans flights Qatar reported 238 more coronavirus infections among individuals under quarantine in a residential compound on Wednesday, the latest Gulf state to record new cases in a regional outbreak that prompted.. Reuters - Published on March 11, 2020

Qatar suspends schools and universities because of coronavirus outbreak: state news agency Qatar announced on Monday it was suspending schools and universities from Tuesday, March 10 to control the coronavirus outbreak, according to the state news agency. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020
Qatar bans arrivals from 14 countries over coronavirus fears Qatar has temporarily barred travelers from 14 countries from March 9 as a precaution against the rapidly spreading coronavirus, the government announced on Sunday. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020
Coronavirus cases rise in UAE, Kuwait and Qatar: ministries The number of coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates has risen to 45 from 30, the Health Ministry said on Saturday. Reuters - Published on March 7, 2020	Egypt bars Qataris over coronavirus fears The Egyptian government has decided to bar Qataris from Egypt from March 6, including those who have valid residency, amid fears over the coronavirus, the cabinet said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on March 4, 2020
Qatar defense exhibition canceled as coronavirus spreads in Gulf Qatar's Dimdex defense exhibition due to be held this month has been canceled as the coronavirus outbreak spreads throughout the Gulf and wider Middle East. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020	Qatar health ministry reports four new cases of coronavirus infection: QNA Qatar's health ministry said on Monday that medical tests had revealed four new cases of coronavirus infection in the country, state news agency QNA said in a tweet. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020
Motorcycling: MotoGP cancels season-opening Qatar race due to coronavirus Next weekend's season-opening MotoGP race in Qatar has been canceled because of travel restrictions on passengers from Italy and elsewhere due to the coronavirus epidemic, MotoGP said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on March 1, 2020	Qatar imposes temporary entrance restriction on visitors from Egypt Qatar has imposed a temporary entrance restriction to its territories on visitors from Egypt via intermediate points because of the spread of the new coronavirus, the state news agency reported on.. Reuters - Published on March 1, 2020
Qatar confirms two more cases of coronavirus, taking total to three Qatar's health ministry announced on Sunday two more cases of coronavirus in the country, according to the ministry's Twitter account. Reuters - Published on March 1, 2020	U.S.-Taliban deal puts Qatar on stronger footing with Washington Qatar's role in clinching a historic U.S.-Taliban accord over the weekend could further strengthen its relationship with key ally Washington despite efforts by fellow Gulf Arab states locked in a.. Reuters - Published on March 1, 2020
Qatar reports first coronavirus case in man who returned from Iran Qatar reported its first case of coronavirus infection in the country on Saturday. Reuters - Published on February 29, 2020	Qatar reports first case of coronavirus - state news agency Qatar's health ministry reported on Saturday the first case of coronavirus infection in the country, the state-run Qatar News Agency said. Reuters - Published on February 29, 2020
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Taliban negotiators in Qatar to sign deal with U.S. to end Afghan war A 31-member Taliban delegation has arrived in Qatar to sign a U.S. troop withdrawal deal that could end the war in Afghanistan, officials of the hardline Islamist group said on Saturday. Reuters - Published on February 29, 2020	Afghan officials discuss prisoner swap with Taliban ahead of U.S. troop withdrawal agreement Afghan officials met Taliban members in Qatar on Friday to discuss a prisoner swap plan ahead of the U.S. and Taliban deal that will set the timeline for the withdrawal of American troops who have been.. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020
Qatar orders evacuation of its citizens and Kuwait's from Iran: state news agency Qatar's ruler Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Wednesday ordered the evacuation of Qatari and Kuwaiti citizens from Iran due to the spreading of the coronavirus COVID-19, state news agency.. Reuters - Published on February 26, 2020	Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain to resume Qatar post services despite dispute Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain have agreed to resume postal services to Qatar almost three years after they were stopped due to a political dispute, the United Nations said on Monday. Reuters - Published on February 24, 2020
Qatar to quarantine passengers arriving from Iran, South Korea Qatar will ask passengers arriving from Iran and South Korea to remain in home isolation or a quarantine facility for 14 days over fears of new coronavirus outbreak, Qatar Airways said in a statement.. Reuters - Published on February 24, 2020	Qatar accuses Saudi Arabia of hampering its access to Gulf meet on coronavirus Qatar has accused Saudi Arabia of allowing a protracted dispute to hinder Gulf Arab coordination over the coronavirus outbreak by denying the Qatari health minister timely access to a meeting of.. Reuters - Published on February 21, 2020
Soccer: Former FIFA secretary general Valcke and BeIN sports chairman indicted Former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke and the chairman of Qatar-based media group BeIN Sports, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, have been charged in connection with the award of television rights for the.. Reuters - Published on February 20, 2020	Qatar says talks to end Gulf dispute were suspended in January Qatar's foreign minister said on Saturday efforts to resolve a bitter Gulf dispute had not succeeded and were suspended at the start of January. Reuters - Published on February 15, 2020
Qatar ready to re-route oil, gas cargoes to China due to spread of virus: minister Qatari energy companies are “actively engaged” in accommodating rescheduling or re-routing some requests for deliveries of Qatari oil and gas cargoes to China after the spread of the coronavirus,.. Reuters - Published on February 13, 2020	Saudi-Qatar talks to end lengthy Gulf dispute falter: sources Talks between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to resolve a bitter Gulf dispute broke down soon after starting, six sources said, leaving in place a political and trade embargo of Doha that hampers joint Gulf.. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020
UAE restores postal service to Qatar despite protracted dispute The United Arab Emirates has resumed postal services to Qatar nearly three years after they were suspended due to a Gulf Arab political dispute. Reuters - Published on February 10, 2020	Qatar Foundation rejects U.S. university's reason for scrapping event after anti-gay backlash An American university's partner in Qatar has rejected the university's explanation for cancelling an event in Doha that would have featured a prominent Middle East band whose singer is openly gay. Reuters - Published on February 5, 2020
Qatar appreciates efforts on solutions to the Arab-Israeli conflict: al Jazeera The Qatari foreign ministry said on Wednesday they appreciate the American efforts to find solutions to the Arab-Israeli conflict as long as they are within the framework of international legitimacy,.. Reuters - Published on January 28, 2020	Qatar emir names senior aide as prime minister Qatar's ruler has appointed a new prime minister, the office of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said on Tuesday, choosing a close associate for an influential role that seeks to ensure the emir's.. Reuters - Published on January 28, 2020
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Qatar to screen airport passengers arriving from China Qatar will start precautionary screening of passengers arriving at Hamad international airport from China to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the state news agency quoted the ministry of.. Reuters - Published on January 24, 2020	Amnesty says new Qatar law 'curbs freedom of expression' A new Qatari law criminalizing the publishing of "false or biased" statements could "significantly restrict freedom of expression", rights group Amnesty International said on Monday. Reuters - Published on January 20, 2020
Qatar condemns storming of Libya's eastern Zueitina port Qatar condemned the storming of Libya's eastern Zueitina oil export port by forces from areas controlled by the Libyan National Army (LNA), Qatar's state news agency said on Sunday. Reuters - Published on January 19, 2020	Qatar emir in Iran, calls for regional de-escalation at 'sensitive' time Qatar's ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, said during a visit to Iran on Sunday that de-escalation and dialogue were needed to resolve regional crises at a "sensitive" time. Reuters - Published on January 12, 2020
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