Qatar condemns deadliest mass shooting in US history
Officials are investigating whether the suspected gunman, a 29-year-old American of Afghani descent named Omar Mateen, has ties to extremist groups.
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Qatar commits $10 billion to humanitarian causes worldwide
Speaking yesterday, Qatar's foreign minister said almost half the funds would be ear-marked for education initiatives to help curb the spread of extremism, violence and "loss of hope."
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Recruiting more Tunisians to Qatar on agenda during presidential visit
The current warm relations contrast to the situation between the two states 10 years ago when Tunisia closed its embassy in Doha over what it said was unfavorable coverage on Al Jazeera of its domestic politics.
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Qatar’s Foreign Minister and Russian President Putin hold Syria talks
Qatar's foreign minister carried a message from the Emir that included proposals for resolving the crisis in Syria, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
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Qatar urges citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon
In a statement last night, the ministry also asked Qatari citizens who are there to "leave for their own safety," and to contact the embassy in Beirut if they need any help.
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Qatar ministry warns travelers about spread of Zika virus
In a series of tweets yesterday, MOFA also warned citizens living in that region to take care to avoid Zika, which is thought to spread through mosquito bites and has been linked to birth defects.
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Qatar recalls its ambassador to Iran
The diplomatic recall follows similar moves by other Gulf states as tensions escalate between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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Qatar’s foreign affairs ministry launches new travel app
The app includes features for both nationals and Qatar-based expats who plan to spend time outside of the country, including a pre-travel registration system and emergency help request option.
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