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Doha, Qatar: Oil prices spiked to nearly $120 per barrel before falling back slightly on Monday as Iran continued its attacks on several Arab countries, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.

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VIDEO: PM warns Iranian attacks threaten global security and economy

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsH E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani spoke about the cascading effects of Iranian aggression not only on the region but on the entire world. Speaking in an interview with...

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MoPH publishes set of psychological guidelines for dealing with current situation

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) emphasised the importance of promoting mental health in light of the current situation by following...

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Service continues without interruption via Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman: Qatar Post

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Department of Meteorology warns of thundery rain, strong winds, high sea

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Qatar attaches importance to children affected by armed conflicts through various forms of support

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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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Amir of Kuwait calls for national unity, vigilance in confronting current threats

Kuwait: The Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah called for national unity, being the first line of defense and...

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Drone intercepted, destroyed in past 24 hours: Kuwaiti Defense Ministry

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Looking forward to Qatar's leadership, wisdom to end ongoing war: UK politician

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Turkiye shoots down Iranian ballistic missile crossing its airspace

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The re-export activities registered growth of 20.3%, rising from OMR1.708bn in 2024 to OMR2.056bn in 2025.

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India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

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‘We feel safe’: QSL’s international stars confident in Qatar despite Iran attacks

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Australia beat Taiwan in World Baseball Classic opener

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DOMASCO GAC launches innovative new GS4 Max SUV in Qatar

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WhatsApp launches new password feature to enhance account security

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