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Second Crans-Montana safety official charged in Swiss blaze probe 29 Jan 2026 - 06:37 pm
This photograph shows police seals on a door of the Le Constellation in the Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana on January 28, 2026, following the deadly fire that ripped through the venue on New Year's Eve celebrations. Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP
Up to QR50,000 fine, three years’ jail for driving without a licence in Qatar: Ministry 29 Jan 2026 - 06:15 pm
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Al Jazeera denounces YouTube’s submission to the ban of its broadcast in Israel, calls for adherence to international conventions 29 Jan 2026 - 05:57 pm
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YoC initiative announces initial programming for Qatar-Mexico 2026 Year of Culture 29 Jan 2026 - 05:14 pm
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Portugal storm death toll climbs, 450,000 without power 29 Jan 2026 - 02:49 pm
A picture taken on January 28, 2026 shows debris ripped off from a factory building in Marinha Grande, after storm Kristin hit Portugal. Photo by Jérome PIN / AFP
Qatar Museums presents February of dynamic cultural and engaging activities 29 Jan 2026 - 02:43 pm
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Minister of Labour chairs Workforce Planning Committee meeting 29 Jan 2026 - 02:39 pm
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UK drugs giant AstraZeneca to invest $15 bn in China 29 Jan 2026 - 02:34 pm
A flag with the logo of pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca flies outside their facility for biological medicines in Södertälje, south of Stockholm, Sweden on February 8, 2022. Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP.
Indian state mulls social media ban for children 29 Jan 2026 - 02:29 pm
A cotton candy vendor uses his mobile phone as he waits for customers along the banks of the river Ganges in Varanasi on January 29, 2026. (Photo by Niharika KULKARNI / AFP)
Prime Minister meets Senegalese Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs 29 Jan 2026 - 01:37 pm
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Doha Metro updates metrolink services ahead of major events on January 30 29 Jan 2026 - 01:31 pm
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Strong winds, moderate temperatures forecast for weekend in Qatar 29 Jan 2026 - 12:21 pm
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Colombia plane crash investigators battle poor weather to reach site 29 Jan 2026 - 11:43 am
A member of Carlos Salcedo's campaign team reacts after the death of him in a plane crash operated by Satena, Colombia's state-owned airline, in La Playa de Belen municipality, Norte de Santander department, Colombia, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Schneyder Mendoza / AFP)
‘QVerse Island’: Qatar Airways launches first-ever digital destination in Fortnite 29 Jan 2026 - 11:04 am
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British PM says 'good progress' with China on tariffs, visas 29 Jan 2026 - 10:59 am
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the Forbidden City in Beijing on January 29, 2026. (Photo by Kin Cheung / AFP)
Senegal coach Thiaw banned, fined after AFCON final chaos 29 Jan 2026 - 10:55 am
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China issues 73 lifetime bans, punishes top football clubs for match fixing 29 Jan 2026 - 10:43 am
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Colombia plane crash investigators battle poor weather to reach site 29 Jan 2026 - 10:33 am
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US Embassy in Qatar announces call for applications for 2027-2028 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 29 Jan 2026 - 10:26 am
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HEC Paris, Doha brings AI leadership intelligence to Web Summit Qatar 29 Jan 2026 - 10:19 am
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