Qatar — news through its media
Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
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Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies
Qatar's former emir, who lifted the small emirate onto the world stage (Al Jazeera, gas, mediations) before abdicating in 2013, has died. Six viewpoints — from regional mourning to geopolitical reckoning — on a reign that reshaped the Gulf.
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The United States strikes Iran again as Tehran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed
Washington launches fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran declares Hormuz closed and targets the Gulf. Eight national viewpoints — from American resolve to Iranian retaliation — on an escalation rattling oil markets.
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Mexico pursues charges after fatal ICE shooting
Mexico is pursuing criminal complaints in the United States after a fatal ICE shooting in Houston killed a man who was not the intended target. Witnesses dispute the US authorities' account and protests have erupted.
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Cargo plane crashes between Sharjah and Karachi
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane flying from Sharjah to Karachi crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan with five crew aboard. Rescuers located the wreckage and are still searching for the missing crew.
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Xenophobic violence in South Africa sparks Nigeria crisis
Xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa killed at least two Nigerians, triggering a diplomatic crisis. Nigeria's Senate threatened to sever ties, the government evacuated citizens and Ghana postponed President Ramaphosa's visit.
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United States strikes Iranian targets after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in the Gulf drew sharply divided reactions, from Western backing to condemnation and calls for de-escalation.
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Trump calls FIFA to review Balogun's red card: interference claims at the World Cup
Donald Trump admitted calling the FIFA president to review the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, triggering a controversy over political interference in football. Eleven countries, from the US to Nigeria, Argentina and Qatar, narrate the scandal.
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Netanyahu under fire: Gaza strikes, a detained doctor, and claims on Lebanon
Deadly strikes on Gaza despite the truce, a Gaza hospital director in critical condition in detention, and a claim over Lebanese villages: seven countries, from Al Jazeera to Haaretz, narrate a tense week around Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Pope Leo XIV at Lampedusa: An Appeal to Europe and America on Migrants
On July 4, 2026, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Lampedusa, the epicenter of the Mediterranean migration crisis, to honor migrants who died at sea and to call on Europe to shoulder an 'epochal responsibility.' The same day, in a letter for the United States' 250th anniversary, he urged America to 'welcome' immigrants. A dual message that resonates differently across capitals.
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AfD Congress in Erfurt: Germany Takes to the Streets Against the Far Right
On July 4-5, 2026, Germany's AfD held its federal congress in Erfurt and re-elected co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, flaunting its ambitions for power. Some 20,000 demonstrators converged to block the event; police clashed with left-wing protesters, deploying tear gas and leaving several injured, including journalists. From Berlin to Brussels, the rise of the German far right raises concern.
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Monaco Bombing: Interpol Hunts a Ukrainian Suspect
Interpol has issued a red notice for a Ukrainian woman suspected of a parcel bombing in Monaco targeting a Russia-linked Ukrainian oligarch. On the run across Europe, she has become a flashpoint in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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