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Asian Games Close in Japan, Qatar Receives Flag — Oct 4, 2026The 20th Asian Games closed Oct. 4, 2026 in Nagoya as Qatar received the OCA flag; the Philippines won 29 medals, its biggest haul since 1966.

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Sam Okafor The Philippines hitting 29 medals is their strongest showing in years and a sign their training programs are paying off.

Murphy Claims Pentagon Barred Al Udeid Visit to Hide Iran War Costs — 6dSen. Chris Murphy said the Pentagon barred him from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and refused a war briefing, calling it an unconstitutional effort to hide Iran war costs.

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NEAS Installs Rapid Charger, Expands Ambulance EV NetworkAuto — Oct 1, 2026Qatar, North East England’s ambulance service and the city of Springfield are expanding electric-vehicle charging networks to support wider EV use, including greener ambulance operations. The projects add public and rapid charging capacity, backed by digital tools in Qatar and government funding in the UK.

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US Extends Qatar Camp Nine Months for Afghans — Sep 29, 2026The U.S. has extended Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar for nine months, delaying the closure of a facility housing about 1,000 Afghans who supported U.S. forces and their relatives. The extension offers temporary relief but no guarantee of resettlement or entry to the United States, as lawmakers and advocates press the administration to create a path for them.

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Doha plans millennium-spanning Chinese ceramics exhibitionLifestyle — Sep 30, 2026Ceramics are presented as enduring links between cultural heritage and exchange: Bien Hoa pottery connects Dong Nai with Hanoi, while Korean artist Young Shin Kim combines traditional techniques with Hangul in a California exhibition. In Qatar, an upcoming show traces more than a millennium of Chinese ceramics and maritime trade, echoing scholars’ view of porcelain as tangible evidence of ancient global connections.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

LNG supply diversification — Sep 21, 2026Qatar LNG export capacity fell roughly 17% after March Ras Laffan strikes. Gastech deals hit ~$60B as buyers diversify; net global loss is only ~5 mt.

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Dana Whitfield Switching suppliers helps but won't fix high prices unless more terminals get built fast.

Rwanda, Belgium Restore Ties After 18-Month Rift — Sep 22, 2026After 18 months and Qatar-hosted talks in Doha, Belgium and Rwanda restored ties Sept. 22 under the Vienna Convention; Prevot said it does not mean abandoning Belgium's DRC stance.

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JPMorgan and Qatar Investment Authority eye $20 billion partnership — Sep 21, 2026QIA and JPMorgan Asset Management signed a Sept. 21, 2026 MOU for a $20B partnership: $15B equities mandate and $5B U.S. middle-market financing.

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Priya Raman This scale of Qatari capital flowing into US middle market loans should help smaller companies access better financing terms.

Qatar, Jordan Condemn Reported Ben-Gvir Entry Into Al-Aqsa Compound — Sep 20, 2026Qatar condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and settlers as a flagrant violation of international law and a provocation to Muslims, calling for international pressure to halt violations and to safeguard the Muslim character of Al-Aqsa. Jordanian officials and Palestinian organizations likewise denounced the incursions as an unacceptable provocation that violates the historic and legal status quo, urging international action to uphold law and protect Jerusalem’s religious sites and rights of worship.

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Kushner says Qatar strike fallout pushed Gaza deal; Israel rejects account — Sep 13, 2026Kushner said Israel's failed Sept. 9, 2025 Doha strike isolated it, letting the U.S. push a Gaza deal that freed 48 hostages; Israel rejects that account.

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Jared Kim Hamas leaders surviving the hit makes it hard to see the strike as the main driver behind the ceasefire.

Orfi Becomes Youngest Women’s Squash World No. 1 — Sep 19, 2026Egypt's Amina Orfi became the youngest-ever women's world No. 1 in squash at 19 years and two months after winning the Qatar Classic in Doha and dethroning Hania El Hammamy, breaking a 40-year record. The ascent follows her earlier title as youngest world champion, underscoring Egypt's dominance as squash gears up for the 2028 Olympics.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Companies Scramble to Patch AI Cybersecurity Gaps — Sep 20, 2026Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser warned at the Qatar Economic Forum that firms are racing to harden defenses against increasingly capable AI systems, describing a “tsunami of patching” as development shifts from chip shortages to energy demand and safety risks. Industry voices are split between slowing AI advancement with rigorous safety checks and pushing for faster deployment with safeguards to counter AI-enabled fraud and cyberattacks.

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Taliban Seeks U.S. Return, Embassy Remains ClosedWorld — Sep 18, 2026Five years after the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, the Taliban are seeking diplomatic engagement and an embassy, but Washington remains reluctant to recognize the government while regional powers including Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan push for talks amid security concerns like the TTP. At the same time, the regime is pursuing a UN-backed opium-ban effort that has dramatically reduced cultivation, a shift noted by UNODC, even as families of Afghanistan’s victims await justice five years on.

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Israel Launches Strikes Against Hamas Leadership In Qatar — Sep 9, 2025The Israeli military launched an airstrike on Qatar’s capital of Doha on Tuesday, targeting senior Hamas leadership in Qatar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strike a “wholly independent Israeli…

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Netanyahu boasts about deadly Qatar strike, defends disputed Gaza aid — Sep 6, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and defended the transfer of millions of Qatari funds to Gaza as humanitarian aid, while Qatar and others condemned the attacks and lawmakers scrutinized the aid’s impact. The remarks come ahead of the first anniversary of the 2025 Doha strike and follow ongoing debates over how the funds were used amid regional tensions.

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Nicole Hardy Boasting about a strike that killed people isn't a great look for anyone, ally or not.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Iran Urges Qatar to Transfer Detained PilotsWorld — Aug 19, 2026Iranian officials have repeatedly urged Qatar to move detained pilots from water to land-based medical facilities, calling for ICRC-backed air ambulances and urgent medical attention as their health deteriorates. Meanwhile Qatar denies holding the pilots, the location remains unverified, and Tehran seeks transparency and adherence to international law regarding the detainees.

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Trump Senior Aide Kushner and Team Heading To Saudi Arabia, QatarReporting — Nov 30, 2020White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and his team are headed to Saudi Arabia and Qatar this week for talks in a region simmering with tension after the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist. A senior…

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‘He’s F-ing Me’: Trump Reportedly Furious With Netanyahu Over Qatar Strikes — Sep 18, 2025President Donald Trump is “frustrated” and angry with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his decision to strike Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar, according to officials cited in a Wall Street Journal report…

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‘You Should Be Embarrassed’: Trump Snaps At Reporter Confronting Him On Accepting Gift From Qatar — May 12, 2025President Donald Trump snapped at an ABC News reporter Monday as she confronted him on accepting a luxury gift from the royal family of Qatar to the U.S. government. The president is set to accept a Boeing 747-8 jet…

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‘Not Welcome Here’: Qatar Reportedly Expels Hamas Following Terrorist Group’s Latest Rejection Of Ceasefire Deal — Nov 8, 2024Qatar has demanded that Hamas officials inside the country leave in short order, seemingly out of frustration for the terrorist group’s latest rejection of a ceasefire deal with Israel, according to multiple reports…

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Karoline Leavitt Says Trump Personally ‘Passed Along’ His Displeasure To Netanyahu Over Israel’s Qatar Bombing — Sep 9, 2025White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump personally communicated his displeasure over Israel’s bombing in Qatar’s capital during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister…

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Watch: Peter Doocy Grills Biden Admin Over Thanking ‘Partner’ With Ties to HamasReporting — Nov 3, 2023Fox News reporter Peter Doocy and White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Relations John Kirby clashed Thursday over the status of Qatar. Qatar, an Arab nation, has been among the nations…

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‘A Little Bit Problematic’: Brit Hume Breaks Down Why Qatar’s Gift Possibly More Toxic Than Trump Realizes — May 13, 2025Brit Hume warned on Fox News Monday that Qatar’s donation of a luxury aircraft to the U.S. government for President Donald Trump’s use might carry more political baggage than the administration realizes. The president…

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Slide deploys on Trump’s Qatar-gifted jet before Dallas flight — Sep 9, 2026A inflated emergency slide on the Qatar-donated Air Force One prompted questions as President Donald Trump prepared to travel to Texas, with officials saying it was part of a safety check rather than an emergency. Trump later described the slide test as a routine check, and reports indicate he remained on Marine One for about 20 minutes before boarding, while backup aircraft were involved in the logistics.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial You're right that tarmac is not the accurate term for the concrete and asphalt surfaces used on aircraft ramps. We'll watch the wording on those details in future pieces. Feedback like this helps tighten our reporting.