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The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Australia’s acting PM not consulted over Qatar Airways’ bid block

Qatar national carrier’s request to operate more flights into Australia was blocked in July by the government.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal.

Al Jazeera

US clears way for prisoner swap with Iran, releases $6 billion in frozen funds

The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of US sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal,…

France 24

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US agrees to release $6bn in Iran funds as part of deal to free detained Americans

Sanctions waiver will allow transfer of $6bn in frozen Iranian assets from South Korea to Qatar, in effort to win release of quintet

The Guardian - US

Under 'open skies', the market, not the minister, would decide how often airlines could fly into Australia

Federal Transport Minister Catherine King has offered several explanations for the decision to deny the Qatari government’s request to fly extra flights into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

The Conversation

Rescue efforts underway in Morocco as death toll tops 2,800

Rescuers on Monday faced a growing race against time to dig any survivors from the rubble of devastated villages in Morocco's Atlas mountains, three days after the massive earthquake that has killed over 2,800 people so far. Moroccan authorities have accepted aid offers from Spain, Britain, Qatar and the United…

France 24

Search for the missing continues as Morocco reels from powerful earthquake

Morocco accepts aid from Spain, Britain, Qatar and the UAE as countries show support and solidarity to quake victims.

Al Jazeera

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Qatar Airways has flown into a political storm. Here’s everything you need to know

Prices for international travel have soared as demand outstrips supply. So why has the Australian government denied permission to add more flights?

The Guardian - AU

Qatar Airways, Qantas and Catherine King’s decision: everything the government has said on the saga

As questions about the transport minister’s decision to reject extra Qatar Airways flights into Australia continues, here’s what happened and when

The Guardian - AU

The Qantas saga shows Labor is crunched in a time shift – and there’s no more skating by on the vibe

Voters have been more aspirational during Albanese government’s first term, but economic conditions mean they’ve switched their focus to the here-and-now

The Guardian - AU

Sudan army chief Burhan continues diplomatic drive with visit to Qatar

Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has met with Qatar's emir in his third trip abroad since war broke out between his country's rival military factions in April. Burhan, who in recent days also visited Egypt and South Sudan, is seeking to drum up diplomatic support and legitimacy for his…

Radio France Internationale

Sudanese leader’s diplomatic tour renews hopes for a peace deal

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto ruler of Sudan, arrived in Qatar Thursday on an official visit to discuss the ongoing crisis in his country. The trip, which comes after similar visits to Egypt and South Sudan in recent days, has prompted speculation that he is willing to seek…

France 24

Sudan's army chief travels to Qatar for talks with emir as fighting rages in his country

Sudan's state media say the country's army chief has traveled to Qatar for talk's with the emir

The Independent UK

Sudan’s army chief al-Burhan meets Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim in diplomatic push

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Qatar’s emir as Sudan conflict rages, pledges ‘defeat of the rebellion’.

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Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence

A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats.

Al Jazeera

Australia says Qatar’s strip-searches of women factor in blocking flights

Transport Minister Catherine King says ‘invasive’ gynaecological examinations a factor in rejecting Qatar Airways bid.

The Guardian - AU

Catherine King says treatment of women was ‘a factor’ in Qatar Airways decision

Federal transport minister says treatment of Australian women subjected to bodily inspections at Doha airport in 2020 provided context for decision to block additional flights by Qatar Airways

Sports Illustrated

Louis van Gaal Claims Lionel Messi World Cup Win Was Premeditated

The former Netherlands manager a made sensational claim that Argentina’s victory in Qatar was rigged in Messi’s favor.

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The Guardian - UK

Henderson criticised by LGBTQ+ fans group for ‘positive’ Saudi interview

The England midfielder, who has been a prominent supporter of the gay rights movement, joined Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool in the summer

Al Jazeera

China will dominate the world of tech, Web Summit’s Cosgrave says

The founder of the tech summit, which will be held in Qatar next year, says the West has lost its lead on tech.

The Guardian - AU

Qantas board urged to withhold bonuses of Alan Joyce and senior executives

Shareholders’ Association chief says an immediate response is needed if the airline is serious about restoring public trust

The Guardian - AU

Qantas concedes reputation ‘hit hard on several fronts’ will take time to repair

Airline says it can ‘hear and understand’ community’s disappointment after ACCC alleged it sold tickets to cancelled flights

The National (Scotland)

Independence is Normal: Qatar's surprising road to independence

IT’S one of the richest countries in the world, with wealth built on vast reserves of oil and gas....and Qatar has had a long relationship with…

The Hindu

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host India's first two FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

India to host opening two home matches in FIFA World Cup 2026/AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: New Delhi, Bhubaneswar & Guwahati to host. India drawn in Group A with Qatar, Kuwait & winner of Afghanistan/Mongolia match. Blue Tigers open campaign away vs Kuwait on Nov 16, then host Qatar in…

The Conversation

What will putting the interests of Qantas ahead of Qatar Airways cost? $1 billion per year and a new wave of protectionism of legacy carriers

The government’s decision to deny Qatar Airways the right to fly an extra 21 flights per week into Australia’s three biggest cities might just be returning Australia to the old days where we protected Australia’s national carrier at the expense of Australians.

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