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Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani

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Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

An Israeli tank enters Israel from Gaza last month. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

‘Dangerous escalation’: Israeli army approves ‘framework’ for Gaza offensive

The approval for the expanded offensive comes days after Israel’s security cabinet called for the seizure of Gaza’s largest city.

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Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Netanyahu floats ‘allowing’ Palestinians out of Gaza

13 Aug 2025 - 4:38AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Gaza City offensive may be weeks away, leaving time for ceasefire

12 Aug 2025 - 6:23PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel claims Hamas link after strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

Qatari broadcaster condemns attack, which killed four Al Jazeera journalists and an assistant, as a ‘desperate attempt to silence voices’.

11 Aug 2025 - 5:59PMvideocam

A member of the media inspects the destroyed tent where the Al Jazeera journalists were killed. Photo: Reuters

Africa

Rwanda-backed rebels kill 80 in DR Congo as Qatar aims for peace

Fighting has continued amid allegations from Congolese authorities that the rebels are ‘engaged in the forced recruitment of young people’.

9 Aug 2025 - 7:34PM

Middle East

At least 76 dead, dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Yemen

Yemeni security forces were conducting operations to recover a ‘significant’ number of bodies.

4 Aug 2025 - 4:45PM

Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu appeals to Red Cross after ‘profound shock’ of Gaza hostage videos

Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts air strikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors.

4 Aug 2025 - 3:09PM

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv demand the immediate release of hostages and an end to the war, as a Hamas video of hostage Evyatar David is shown. Photo: Reuters

Asean

Asian Angle | Why Malaysia seeks enduring Asean-GCC-China cooperation

Malaysia’s history as a global bridge drives this new trilateral forum, mirroring historical trade routes from China to the Middle East.

28 Jul 2025 - 10:05AMvideocam

War and conflict

Opinion | For war-ravaged youth, education is an anchor in the chaos, not a luxury

Education systems adapted to local conditions are strategic, long-term investments in community resilience. It must be treated as a frontline intervention in a crisis.

26 Jul 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Israel, US recall teams from Gaza talks; US accuses Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’

US envoy accuses Hamas of undermining negotiations; focus shifts to ‘alternative options’ for hostage release and humanitarian relief.

25 Jul 2025 - 9:34AM

Talks have been bogged down over competing demands for ending the war in Gaza. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli official says Hamas submits ‘workable’ Gaza ceasefire proposal

The latest talks come amid warnings of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza and calls for a full withdrawal of Israeli troops.

24 Jul 2025 - 5:19PM

Yazan, a malnourished 2-year-old Palestinian boy, stands with his back turned in his family’s damaged home in the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 23. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

More than 100 aid groups warn ‘mass starvation’ spreading across Gaza

Humanitarian crisis deepens as aid workers themselves suffer acute food shortages amid Israel’s blockade.

23 Jul 2025 - 3:57PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli far-right leaders discuss ‘riviera’ plans for war-ravaged Gaza

As Palestinians face dire humanitarian conditions, a Knesset meeting discusses luxury resorts and Jewish settlement for Gaza.

23 Jul 2025 - 2:08PM

IOC

‘New milestone’: 2022 World Cup host Qatar bids to stage 2036 Olympics

If selected, the wealthy Gulf state would become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to hold the four-yearly Games.

23 Jul 2025 - 10:33AM

Traditional dhow boats anchored in front of the Doha skyline. Qatar has made an official bid to host the 2036 Olympics. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Israel military poised to assault last Gaza town as truce talks stall

Israel tells Palestinians to leave Deir al-Balah, an area previously untouched due to concerns about hostages.

21 Jul 2025 - 3:48PM

A view of northern Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border. Photo: EPA

Asean

Asean-GCC economic axis: the Global South’s answer to US volatility?

The two blocs’ emerging alliance looks to leverage each other’s strengths to buffer both regions from tariffs and US-China trade tensions.

22 Jul 2025 - 4:20PM

Africa

DR Congo, Rwanda-backed rebels sign ceasefire declaration in Qatar

The declaration establishes a ceasefire in eastern Congo and addresses M23 rebel withdrawal from seized territories.

19 Jul 2025 - 7:49PM

India

Everyone gets a BrahMos? Global interest in missile raises India’s profile

New Delhi has to expand its defence sector’s capabilities and ease relevant policies to build on the success of the missile, analysts say.

20 Jul 2025 - 11:40AMvideocam

The BrahMos missile system being set up for a rehearsal in January in New Delhi ahead of the Republic Day parade. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Israel ‘willing to withdraw more troops’ from Gaza than previously offered

Under the proposal, Israel would reduce military presence to a 2-km-wide buffer zone along the Rafah border, The Times of Israel reported.

15 Jul 2025 - 3:15PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza truce talks hang in the balance as Israel and Hamas trade blame

Israel’s plan to keep troops in the enclave is a sticking point, but an Israeli official says the militants are trying to scuttle the deal.

13 Jul 2025 - 4:45AM

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages in ‘difficult’ Gaza truce talks

The US has signalled its belief that an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel will be struck before the end of the week.

10 Jul 2025 - 2:21PM

Protesters demand the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza at a rally near the US consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday. Photo: Reauters

Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

At White House dinner, Israeli prime minister praises Trump for promoting peace efforts in multiple regions.

8 Jul 2025 - 9:59AM

US President Donald Trump having dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Photo: AFP

Middle East

Israeli military strikes targets at Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen

Two missiles were launched from Yemen towards Israel just hours later, the Israeli army said.

7 Jul 2025 - 10:54AM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal Gaza ceasefire deal

US president says deal could lead to the release of ‘quite a few hostages’ as sides weigh 60-day truce.

7 Jul 2025 - 9:16AM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel to send delegation to Gaza talks despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands

The militants say they have responded to a US-backed ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’, but concerns over humanitarian aid remain.

6 Jul 2025 - 7:36AM

Protesters demand the end of the war and immediate release of hostages held by Hamas during a rally in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas says it sent ‘positive’ response to Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal

The militant group says it is ready to immediately start a new round of truce talks.

5 Jul 2025 - 2:22PMvideocam

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in the west of Gaza City on Thursday amid Israel’s ongoing campaign in the Gaza Strip. Photo: EPA

Israel-Gaza war

UN records over 600 Gaza killings near aid points, humanitarian convoys

‘It is clear the Israeli military has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach distribution points’ operated by the Israeli-backed US organisation GHF.

4 Jul 2025 - 9:47PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza rescuers say Israeli forces kill 34 people as truce hopes rise

Eyewitnesses report killings of Palestinians near aid centres, while PM Netanyahu suggests Israel’s ‘victory’ over Iran could help free Gaza hostages and lead to a truce.

30 Jun 2025 - 11:41PM

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