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US-Iran nuclear diplomacy back on track? Qatar reveals positive talks in Doha, Trump makes big claim
World | Jul 02, 2026, 07:10 AM ISTQatar says US-Iran negotiations in Doha have made positive progress under the 14-point MoU, with fresh talks planned after Iran's funeral ceremonies. Donald Trump also expressed optimism over Iran's denuclearisation as diplomatic efforts continue.
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Iran refutes Trump's claim, says no talks scheduled with US in Qatar, negotiations yet to begin
World | Jun 30, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTIran Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the fact that US representatives are travelling to Qatar has no connection with the trip of the Iranian delegation, which is being undertaken to follow up on the implementation of provisions of memorandum of understanding, including Article 11.
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Self-goals twice in same tournament: Qatar's unwanted record in FIFA World Cup history
Football | Jun 25, 2026, 07:07 PM ISTThe Qatar football team have earned an unwanted record to their name, becoming the third team in the history of FIFA World Cups to score self-goals twice in the same tournament. With this, Qatar have joined Bulgaria and Russia who have scored self-goals twice in the same world cup.
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PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir after 12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion
India | Jun 23, 2026, 11:14 PM ISTTwelve Indians were among 13 people killed in an explosion at an LNG facility in the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar Sunday night.
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12 Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion; Embassy issues helpline numbers
World | Jun 22, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTA massive explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex killed 13 people, including Indians, and injured 66 others. The blast occurred during efforts to restart operations at the strategic gas facility.
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Massive explosion rocks Qatar gas plant; 54 injured, 18 missing
World | Jun 22, 2026, 08:29 AM ISTA powerful explosion and fire hit Qatar's Barzan gas plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening. At least 54 people were injured and 18 remain missing, according to reports.
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Six killed, one missing as Qatari helicopter crashes amid Middle East conflict
World | Mar 22, 2026, 02:13 PM ISTThe search efforts are being led by the Maritime Search and Rescue Team of the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security.
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Iran attacks Ras Laffan, world's largest gas hub in Qatar: What this means for India
World | Mar 19, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTThe attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City energy infrastructure, in retaliation for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, may spell trouble for India, which depends on imports for over 88% of its crude oil and around 50% of its gas.
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Iran Hits World's Largest LNG Hub in Qatar: How Will It Impact India and World Markets?
Originals | Mar 19, 2026, 01:14 PM ISTGulf tensions rose after Iran reportedly struck Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub. Qatar expelled Iranian officials in response. The site, a key global energy supplier, exports most LNG to Asia and Europe. While no casualties were reported, the attack raises fears over energy security and supply disruption
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Trump warns to blow up South Pars gas field if Iran continues to attack Qatar: 'Not hesitate to...'
World | Mar 19, 2026, 08:43 AM ISTThe conflict between Iran, Israel and regional powers has escalated sharply, hitting major Gulf energy facilities and triggering missile exchanges across the Middle East. Donald Trump warned of retaliation if Iran targets Qatar again, while Israel and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes.
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World's largest LNG plant in Qatar on fire after hit by Iranian missile | Watch
World | Mar 19, 2026, 08:34 AM ISTQatar said that a blatant Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City has caused extensive damage to the facility. The incidents mark a fresh escalation in hostilities across the region, coming on the heels of a series of recent attacks targeting key oil and gas infrastructure.
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Qatar orders Iranian embassy staff to leave country within 24 hours after attack on main gas hub
World | Mar 19, 2026, 07:32 AM ISTThe decision came after an Iranian missile attack caused damage at Qatar's main gas facility on its north coast. Qatar said it considers this assault a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, and a direct threat to its national security.
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CBSE cancels remaining class 12 board exams in West Asia amid Iran-US-Israel conflict
Education | Mar 15, 2026, 11:09 AM ISTThe Class 12 board exams had begun on February 17, with several subjects such as physics, chemistry, geography, and accountancy conducted successfully before papers in West Asia were postponed on March 1.
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NMACC partners with Qatar Museums to develop museum-in-residence education initiatives
Lifestyle | Dec 24, 2025, 12:12 PM ISTQatar Museums and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) have entered a five-year partnership to introduce museum-based, play-led education programmes for children across India and Qatar, focusing on creativity, cultural exchange, and early learning.
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Jaishankar pushes for deeper India-Qatar ties; engages with Qatar Foreign Minister
India | Nov 21, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTJaishankar also called on Qatar's Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and "reiterated our commitment to stronger India-Qatar relations."
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire; next round of talks on November 6 | 10 Points
World | Oct 31, 2025, 06:41 AM ISTAccording to the statement by Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan and Pakistan have "agreed to put in place a monitoring and verification mechanism" to ensure the "maintenance of peace and imposing penalty on the violating party".
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Mossad was against Netanyahu's plan to hit Hamas targets in Qatar; here's why
World | Sep 14, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTAccording to a report, Mossad rejected a plan to send its agents on the ground to neutralise Hamas leaders in Qatar. It claimed that Mossad director David Barnea believed that such an action could derail the steps taken by the spy agency to improve its relationship with the Qatari leadership.
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PM Modi speaks to Qatar Emir, condemns 'violation of sovereignty' after Israeli strikes in Doha
World | Sep 10, 2025, 09:47 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani over the recent attacks in Doha, stressing New Delhi’s support for peace.
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Israel carries out airstrikes on Hamas headquarters in Qatar, explosions heard in Doha
World | Sep 09, 2025, 08:48 PM ISTIDF has confirmed that it carried out precise strikes on Hamas leadership in Qatar's Doha and vowed to defeat the "terror organisation" responsibble for the October 7 massacre.
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'Iran now incapable of building nuclear weapons': US Vice President JD Vance
World | Jun 24, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTUS Vice President Vance said that Iran is now incapable of developing a nuclear weapon, following recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The statement marks a potential turning point in the long-standing nuclear standoff, with Washington now urging a diplomatic path forward.