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Doha, Qatar: Oil soared above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency, reported AFP.

Amir receives telephone call from President of Uganda

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from HE Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda. At the beginning of the call, HE the Ugandan President inquired about the situation...

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Amir receives telephone call from German President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HE Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the...

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Minister of Interior receives messages of solidarity from several countries

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Security begins at home: Deepening national unity in a time of regional uncertainty

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When civilian life becomes a battlefield: Four years of Ukraine’s resistance and the global stakes of this war

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Arab League condemns Iranian targeting of Salalah Port in Oman

Cairo: The Arab League condemned in the strongest terms on Thursday the blatant Iranian aggression that targeted the strategic port of Salalah in...

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Middle East escalation causes biggest disruption to global oil supplies: IEA

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Over 816,000 displaced persons in Lebanon: UNHCR

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Turkiye deploys Patriot Missile System amid rising tensions

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Power restored to areas in Kuwait affected by falling debris

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Gold prices in Qatar down 0.34% this week

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Saudi giant Aramco says annual profits down 12pct

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Minister of State for Energy Affairs meets European Commission Director-General for Energy

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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on

Indian Wells, United States: Novak Djokovic was ousted by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won...

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QBA affirms strength of Qatar’s economy and the private sector’s role in supporting market stability

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Amir hosts Ramadan iftar for diplomats at Lusail Palace