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How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict
BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.
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Qatar remains hopeful the US and Iran can reach a deal
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says regional neighbours and international partners are working to
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Iran says US talks could resume ‘within a short period’ if demands are met
Esmaeil Baghaei said Qatar is facilitating indirect talks based on Iran’s seven-step peace plan.
World
Al Jazeera Director General hails 30 years of groundbreaking news
Al Jazeera has marked 30 years since its first broadcast in 1996, with a ceremony in Doha attended by Qatar’s Emir.
Sports
Yamaha will not travel to Qatar for MotoGP race
Yamaha withdraw from the Qatar MotoGP race - could there be implications for Formula 1, with two races currently scheduled in the Middle East to end the season?
Sports
Qatar unveils countdown clock for 2027 Basketball World Cup
There's now fewer than 300 days until the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.
World
Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP over ‘situation in the Middle East’
MotoGP says Yamaha's lack of participation at next weekend's event in Lusail 'carries sporting implications'.
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Qatar LNG carrier struck by ‘unidentified objects’ in Gulf
Doha denounces 'dangerous act' that threatens safety of maritime navigation and security of global energy supplies.
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Marquez wins Malaysian Grand Prix to close in on retaining championship
Marc Marquez takes 44-point lead over Jorge Martin and can seal the MotoGP title in Qatar next weekend.
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Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera Tehran doesn't rule out attack, is ‘prepared for all scenarios’.
Politics
Report reveals campaign promoting racist, Islamophobic, anti-Qatar views
Investigation finds that years-long operation sought to portray Qatar as driving force behind mass migration to Europe.
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Israel election: Authorities dispute Netanyahu's fraud claims
Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud claims large-scale foreign involvement in the elections led by Qatar and Turkey, with Israel’s authorities so far refuting the claims.
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Israel’s anti-Qatar campaign bleeds into elections
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects 'disinformation' amid allegations by some Israelis of voting interference.
World
South Korea captain, LA star Son Heung-min backed by coach amid rift rumour
Robert Moreno names captain Son Heung-min in South Korea's squad for Saudi Arabia and Qatar games despite rift rumours.
Politics
Israel’s election committee urges probe into alleged Qatari interference
Israel’s Central Elections Committee has called on the Shin Bet chief to investigate allegations of foreign interference in the Knesset elections, including suspected funding and bribery linked to Qatar. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
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Qatar’s Emir and Putin call for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Moscow.
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Qatar’s Emir meets Iran’s Pezeshkian in Moscow
The pair discussed energy cooperation and ways to enhance bilateral relations, Iranian state media reported.
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Qatar’s path to defence autonomy
Qatar needs a strategy built on national resilience and diversified security guarantees.
Sports
Doha to Omagh - A 7,160-mile journey for 'my World Cup'
After making a 7160-mile round trip from Qatar to Omagh to make history with Edendork, Neil Kilpatrick says winning the Tyrone SFC title is "my World Cup".
Politics
Qatar official calls for peace and security to boost trade, investment
The Qatari minister of state for trade says peace and security are essential for prosperity in trade and investment.