Doha, July 27 (IANS) The State of Qatar on Monday strongly condemned the attacks that attempted to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. “The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attacks that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh regions in the sisterly Arab Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with drones launched from Iraqi territory. These are a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and a blatant breach of international law, the…
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Tel Aviv, July 27 (IANS) The death of Qatar’s former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani marks the loss of a key stabilising figure. For the country’s ruling Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the challenges ahead differ significantly from those his father confronted.While Sheikh Hamad governed amid booming gas production, soaring energy prices and the Arab Spring — the strategic landscape today is markedly “less forgiving,” a report has stated.Also known as Qatar’s ‘Father Amir’, Sheik…
Tehran, July 27 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States is exchanging messages with Iran through mediators, including Pakistan and Qatar, according to Iranian media reports, citing his remarks in an interview with Austrian broadcaster ORF.Baghaei stressed in the interview that for any dialogue to be formed, the “proper ground” must be prepared, noting that the United States has destroyed such a ground, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Iranian media.He …
Doha, July 26 (IANS) Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday held a phone call with the Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on the latest regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions.Sheikh Mohammed stressed the need to adhere to dialogue and diplomacy, implement the US-Iran peace Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and ensure the freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to safeg…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) India’s long-term natural gas growth will depend not only on expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacity but also on accelerating investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure, reforming gas pricing and market regulations, and creating stronger demand from gas-intensive industries, according to a new report by the International Gas Union (IGU).The report said that while India has made significant progress in expanding its LNG regasification termin…
Ipswich, July 25 (IANS) Japan forward Daizen Maeda has completed a move to Premier League club Ipswich Town from Scottish champions Celtic, signing a contract that will keep him at Portman Road until the summer of 2029.The 28-year-old becomes Ipswich’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window and the club’s first-ever Japanese player. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed.Maeda arrives after an impressive spell at Celtic, where he scored 79 goals in 212 appearances and helped t…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is in late-stage talks with Indian sports organisers to schedule an international friendly in Kolkata, likely happening in early October 2026. Initial reports from ESPN Brasil, later confirmed by outlets like Estadão, indicate that only the final contractual details are pending before an official announcement.The media outlet also confirmed with the CBF that Brazil plans to hold additional home friendlies in 2027, especially i…
Hangzhou (China), July 23 (IANS) Three-time Olympic champion Kimberly Rhode claimed her 27th World Cup title as the United States secured a one-two finish in the women’s skeet event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou on Thursday.The 47-year-old American led throughout the final, defeating teammate Samantha Simonton 34-32 to win the gold and claim her 41st World Cup medal.”I guess [this medal is] the same as all the others. It’s not something we keep track of,” said Rhode, a six-time Olympic medal…
Sanaa, July 21(IANS) Yemen’s Houthis have warned international shipping companies that ships trading with Saudi ports could face military action, in what appears to be an escalation, following the group’s announcement of a maritime blockade imposed on Saudi Arabia.An email notice, circulated last night by the Sana’a-based group’s Humanitarian Operations Coordination Centre, specified that the warnings concern not only Saudi-flagged vessels but also those loading or unloading goods in Saudi ports…
Buenos Aires, July 21 (IANS) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has shared an emotional message on social media following his side’s defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final, expressing his heartbreak after the Albiceleste fell short in their bid to defend the title they won in Qatar four years ago.The Aston Villa goalkeeper took to Instagram to reflect on the disappointment of the 1-0 extra-time defeat in New York, where Ferran Torres’ winner ended Argentina’s hopes of securing back-to-b…