Qatar
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Saudi Arabia reopens Qatar border after surprise meeting
World | Aug 17, 2017, 06:07 PM ISTQatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said he welcomed the Saudi decision, but that the measures must also include a full lifting of the blockade.
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Qatar scraps visit visa requirements for citizens of 80 countries, including India
World | Aug 09, 2017, 09:23 PM ISTQatar on Wednesday announced that it has scrapped visit visa requirements for citizens of 80 countries, including Indians.
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We have taken huge strides in last two years: Stephen Constantine
Football | Jul 24, 2017, 05:59 PM ISTThe frustration of losing the first two games got reflected in his words after registering the thumping victory over Turkmenistan.
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India lose to Qatar in the AFC Under-23 Championships qualifiers
Football | Jul 22, 2017, 04:25 PM ISTFor India, it was their second consecutive defeat after their loss against Syria in their campaign opener. Qatar, the more fancied side, struggled to find their rhythm as India put up a spirited performance.
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Arabs urge Qatar to accept six principles to combat extremism
World | Jul 19, 2017, 11:47 AM ISTSaudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain broke diplomatic relations with Qatar in early June largely over their allegations that it supports terrorist and extremist groups.
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UAE behind hacking of Qatari media, claim news report
World | Jul 17, 2017, 12:18 PM ISTa story appeared on the Qatari News Agency's website quoting a speech by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani, in which he allegedly praised Iran and said Qatar has a good relationship with Israel
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Top US diplomat heads back to Qatar, but impasse grinds on
World | Jul 13, 2017, 05:38 PM ISTThe top U.S. diplomat returned to the besieged nation of Qatar on Thursday for a final round of talks on a shuttle-diplomacy tour aimed at breaking a deadlock between the tiny OPEC member and four Arab neighbors.
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Anti-ISIS coalition should not include Qatar, says Egypt
World | Jul 12, 2017, 09:06 AM IST"It is unacceptable for the coalition to have amongst its members states that support terrorism or advocate for it in their media," Ahmed Abu Zeid said in a statement.
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'There is no room for complacency', says Indian football coach Stephen Constantine
Football | Jul 11, 2017, 07:03 PM ISTThe Indian football coach Stephen Constantine stated that the team need to concentrate on the upcoming matches where the face Qatar and Syria
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Qatar's central bank boasts $340bn in reserves
Jul 10, 2017, 05:33 PM ISTQatar's central bank said the country has $340 billion in reserves and the economy will be able to fully withstand any financial shocks brought on by the ongoing dispute with its Arab neighbours.
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Qatar crisis raises questions about defining terrorism
World | Jul 07, 2017, 06:04 PM ISTSaudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain have released a list of two dozen groups and nearly 60 individuals that they allege have been involved in financing terrorism and are linked to Qatar.
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Qatar must end support to extremism, says Saudi envoy to India
India | Jul 06, 2017, 10:52 AM ISTThe GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Saudi nations irked with Qatar's 'negative' response to their demands
World | Jul 06, 2017, 07:29 AM ISTFour Arab nations seeking to isolate Qatar over its alleged support for extremist groups were angered today by what they said was a "negative" response by the tiny Gulf nation to their demands for ending the crisis roiling the region
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In response to Arab blockade, Qatar to increase gas production by 33 pc
World | Jul 04, 2017, 03:25 PM ISTSaad al-Kaabi, Qatar Petroleum chief, said the state-owned company aimed to double production from the North Field, the world's biggest natural gas field, which is shared between Qatar and Iran.
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Qatar responds to demands from Saudi Arabia-led alliance
World | Jul 04, 2017, 10:37 AM ISTQatar has responded to a list of demands from Saudi Arabia-led Arab alliance, which gave Doha an extra 48 hours to decide, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
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Saudi-bloc extends Qatar’s deadline to accept demands by 48 hours, Doha remains obstinate
World | Jul 03, 2017, 08:48 AM ISTQatar appeared defiant as Saudi Arabia and its allies on Monday decided to extend by 48 hours the deadline for Doha to accept their list of demands to lift a de facto blockade
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Iran opens airspace to Qatar planes amid Saudi-led ban
World | Jul 02, 2017, 06:49 AM ISTSome Arab allies of Saudi Arabia recently closed their airspace to the Qatari planes after they cut diplomatic ties with the country, accusing the latter of supporting terrorism.
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Erdogan rejects Arab demands; Turkish troops stay in Qatar
World | Jun 25, 2017, 08:26 PM ISTTurkey's president said his country "admires and embraces" Qatar's attitude, while slamming the demands by arguing they contradict international law.
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Will do everything required for safety of Indians in Qatar: Swaraj
National | Jun 24, 2017, 11:48 PM ISTSaudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt had imposed a boycott on Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism.
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Won't negotiate with Saudi-led nations, says Qatar
World | Jun 24, 2017, 05:25 PM ISTThe demands from the Saudis, the Emiratis, the Egyptians and the Bahrainis amount to a call for a sweeping overhaul of Qatar's foreign policy and natural gas-funded influence peddling in the region.