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Eight former Indian Navy officers get death penalty in Qatar

MEA "deeply shocked" by Qatar court's death sentence for 8 former Indian Navy officials; exploring all legal options. Awaiting detailed judgement; will take up verdict with Qatari authorities, says MEA

The Hindu

‘Targeted attack’: Al Jazeera journalist’s wife, children killed in Gaza ‘safe area’

“Help us to stay alive,” stated Al Jazeera Gaza bureau chief Wael Al-Dahdouh’s 15-year-old son Mahmoud and seven-year-old daughter Sham in a message on social media, days before they were killed along with their mother in what the journalist called a “targeted” Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

Newslaundry

Qatar hopeful Hamas will soon release more hostages

State has negotiated release of four hostages so far, but says an Israeli invasion could jeopardise efforts for more

The Guardian - UK

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The impact of Israel-Hamas war: How the conflict could affect regional ties

In this special edition of Middle East Matters, we focus on the regional repercussions of the Israel-Hamas war. The October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel have placed Arab nations which have peace treaties with Israel in the awkward position of trying to honour their commitments under those deals, while they…

France 24

How Olympic cities are selected | Explained

India joins five other countries in race for 2036 Olympics. New process focuses on flexibility, sustainability and cost-effectiveness. India yet to decide city/cities for hosting. Mexico only one to have hosted before. Other potential bidders include Egypt, Seoul, China, Qatar, Hungary, Italy, Denmark, Canada and Germany. India has hosted several…

The Hindu

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance

The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of some 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel over two weeks ago

The Independent UK

Hamas hostage release: Two elderly Israelis leave Gaza after Egypt and Qatar broker deal

Hamas, who took more than 200 hostages in an attack in Israel two weeks ago, said it released the hostages – two elderly Israeli women – on ‘humanitarian grounds’

The Independent UK

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Qatari emir says Israel should not be given ‘free licence to kill’ in Gaza

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani calls for end to war that ‘has transcended all limits’ and threatens regional stability.

Al Jazeera

Hamas releases two women held hostage after Egyptian-Qatari diplomacy

Palestinian group says two women released for ‘humanitarian reasons and poor health grounds’.

Al Jazeera

Two more Israeli hostages released from inside Gaza as Qatar and Egypt broker deal

Hamas, who took more than 200 hostages in an attack in Israel two weeks ago, said it released the hostages – two elderly Israeli women – on ‘humanitarian grounds’

The Independent UK

When's the invasion? Israel ground offensive on hold amid growing calls for truce

Israel has been saying for days that it is ready for a full ground offensive in Gaza, but outside of limited incursions, the infantry is on standby. According to The New York Times, the US, through its defence secretary, urged his Israeli counterpart to hold off. This in a bid…

France 24

Qatar Airways CEO will step down after nearly 3 decades leading carrier

Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker is stepping down after 27 years at the helm of the company

The Independent UK

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 United States Grand Prix

Everything's bigger in Texas, according to popular belief and brass-plated belt buckles. While the on-track spectacle across Formula 1's sprint and grand prix races at the Circuit of the Americas largely did not deliver on such hyperbole, the post-race ramifications certainly did as the theatre ensued in the stewards' room.

Autosport

Qatar announces 27-year gas deal with Italy's Eni

Qatar has agreed to supply Italian firm Eni with natural gas for 27 years, the Gulf emirate's state-owned energy company announced Monday. The deal comes after similar contracts with France and the UK.

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Autosport

Jake Dennis set for F1 Abu Dhabi FP1 outing with Red Bull

All teams are obliged to run a rookie in each car at one FP1 session, and this year they have faced a difficult schedule, with Qatar, Austin and Brazil all sprint events, and Suzuka, Singapore and Las Vegas not regarded as practical choices. Most teams have thus left their FP1…

Al Jazeera

Hamas says Israel refused to receive 2 hostages; Israel calls it propaganda

Hamas captured 210 people during its deadly assault in southern Israel on October 7 and they are being held in Gaza.

The Guardian - UK

Western leaders look to Qatar to get their citizens home

The Gulf state’s role in the release of two American hostages by Hamas has burnished its reputation as a global mediator

Autosport

Why cockpit heat is such a big issue for F1 drivers

The race was a perfect storm of high ambient temperatures, humidity that ramped up on race day, draining heavy g-loadings through the fast corners, and the one-off tyre rules that turned the race into a series of four sprints, with little respite for the drivers.The FIA soon promised an investigation…

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Evening Standard

James Cleverly: Gaza humanitarian access ‘must not be one-off’

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was opened to allow an aid convoy into the besieged territory.

Autosport

Verstappen explains cause of track limits breach in F1 US GP qualifying

Verstappen, who was crowned a three-time world champion last time out in Qatar, crossed the line in the dying moments of Q3 at the Circuit of The Americas to post a 1m34.718s flying lap.

The Independent UK

FIFA hands two-year doping ban to World Cup winner Papu Gomez

The 35-year-old midfielder started two games for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Autosport

Wolff: My F1 absence didn’t trigger “unpleasant situations” between Mercedes drivers

The Austrian was forced to skip both the recent Japanese and Qatar Grands Prix as a result of knee surgery required following a training accident.

Motorsport

Haas rented Austin workshop to fit F1 upgrades after tight Qatar turnaround

The American team has made big revisions to the sidepod, engine cover bodywork and floor of the VF-23 ahead of the final five races of the current campaign, in the process becoming the final F1 squad to switch to Red Bull's downwash sidepod design path.

The Guardian - US

US mother and daughter released from Hamas captivity after Qatar brokers deal

Hostages Judith Raanan and daughter Natalie, 17, taken via Egypt to Israeli army base to be reunited with family

Evening Standard

Israel war: Hamas releases two US hostages from Gaza Strip after Qatar brokers deal

Judith and Natalie Raanan had been visiting Israel from their home near Chicago when Hamas fighters stormed Israel

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