Russian gymnast banned for one year after wearing pro-war symbol
The sports body said that the athlete must also return the bronze medal. Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is banned for a year for displaying the ‘Z’ war symbol at the…
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Qatar Airways CEO: high oil prices ‘may’ trigger recession in aviation industry
The surge in energy prices over the past two years has been the largest since the 1973 oil crisis, the World Bank said. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al…
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Energy high on the agenda during Amir’s visit to Slovenia
The Amir’s visit to Slovenia coincides with the 30th anniversary of Qatar and Slovenia’s diplomatic relations. The Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with the Slovenian president to…
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Qatar’s foreign minister discusses nuclear talks with US Secretary Blinken
The diplomats also discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has discussed the…
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Qatar-Germany ‘disagree over LNG’ supply conditions
Around half of Germany’s LNG imports are from Russia, making it the country’s largest supplier of gas. Germany and Qatar are having trouble reaching an agreement on their long-term LNG…
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Report: The war in Ukraine has had a ‘positive’ effect on Qatar’s economy
Preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 have intensified diversification of the country’s economy, said the World Bank. Qatar’s gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to increase to 4.9%…
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FIFA warns court about possible World Cup ‘chaos’ if Russia plays
The Football Union of Russia withdrew its appeal against FIFA last week, after months of dispute over the country’s invasion of Ukraine. FIFA says allowing Russia to qualify and play in…
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Qatar and Japan agree to join efforts in stabilising global energy market
Japan received its first shipment of LNG from Qatar in 1997. Since then, more than 30,000 deliveries have been shipped. In a phone call on Wednesday, Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim…
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Russia launches third attack on Qatar-operated port in Ukraine
According to the UN, 1,842 people, including 70 children, have been killed in Ukraine as of 11 April. Russia launched a missile strike on the Qatari-operated port of Olvia in the…
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