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    • Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival for Pakistani nationals amid rising West Asia tensions

      Qatar has temporarily suspended visa-on-arrival for Pakistani nationals amid regional tensions, urging travellers to obtain visas in advance, while wider diplomatic efforts continue to de-escalate the ongoing West Asia conflict.

    • Iran hits Qatar‑leased tanker Aqua 1 with cruise missile, crew safe

      Qatar confirmed an Iranian missile struck a QatarEnergy tanker in its territorial waters. Two missiles were intercepted, the tanker evacuated safely, and no crew members were injured amid rising Gulf tensions.

    • UK, EU FTA implementation on track; Israel, Gulf talks delayed amid West Asia conflict

      The proposed free trade agreement with the UK, signed on July 2025, is likely to be implemented by April-end or early-May of this year.

    • India says attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure ‘deeply disturbing’, urges immediate halt

      In a statement issued in response to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently opposed targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities.

    • India-Gulf bloc FTA talks likely only in second half of the year as Iran war rages

      India and the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, signed the Terms of Reference February to launch FTA negotiations

    • CBSE debunks viral fake notice about Class 12 English exam for Middle East students, confirms revised test date

      A fake circular about the CBSE Class 12 English exam in Middle East centres spread confusion online. The board quickly stepped in with a clarification, revealing the real exam date and warning students.

    • Qatar PM describes 'big sense of betrayal' by Iranian strikes on Doha, Gulf states

      He warned that the escalation risks destabilising the Middle East and triggering global economic shockwaves.

    • GAIL hints at potential cuts in gas quotas of companies due to escalating conflict in middle east

      Wide range of industries including fertilizer, petrochemicals and textiles use liquefied gas as a key input material, say market experts.

    • India, Gulf bloc mull next steps on FTA; Canada talks to speed up, Chile deal nearly done

      The GCC is a regional grouping of six Middle Eastern countries comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

    • Doha named GCC tourism capital for 2026: What it means for travellers and the Gulf region

      Doha has been named the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026. Here’s what the title means for travellers, Gulf tourism, sustainability and regional growth.

    • Lost sea cow species emerges from Qatar’s ancient seas

      Scientists have discovered a previously unknown sea cow species near Qatar, revealing that ancient marine mammals closely resembled modern dugongs and depended on seagrass ecosystems millions of years ago.

    • Jacqueline Fernandez shares joyful moments with Salman Khan from Dabangg Tour’s press meet in Doha

      Jacqueline Fernandez lit up Instagram as she shared warm, candid moments from the Dabangg Tour Reloaded press meet in Doha, capturing laughter, rehearsals, and her easy camaraderie with the rest of the star-studded lineup.

    • Dues pile up, Qatar’s Al-Thani Group decides to walk away from Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC project

      The potential exit of the Al-Thani Group marks another setback for CPEC, which has already seen slowing progress and multiple project cancellations due to Pakistan’s inability to meet its financial obligations

    • India-Canada FTA talks may resume only after EU, US deals close

      Despite a thaw in diplomatic ties, the commerce ministry is prioritising ongoing FTA negotiations with several countries, making the resumption of FTA talks with Canada unlikely this year

    • Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg tour reloaded Qatar on November 14, 2025, know ticket prices, booking details and more

      Salman Khan will bring his mega stage show Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded to Qatar on November 14, 2025, at Doha’s Asian Town Amphitheatre, promising an electrifying night of Bollywood entertainment.

    • Explained | Why Qatar's military training facility at US air force base in Idaho has sparked controversy

      Right-wing influencer Laura Loomer -- a close Trump ally -- called the plan “an abomination.”

    • Old 'We are all Hamas' tweet by Qatar's defense minister sparks controversy after Trump's Idaho air base deal

      The resurfacing of these remarks has fueled anger among right-wing circles in the U.S.

    • 'Won’t be voting in 2026': Laura Loomer blasts Trump over Qatar military base in Idaho, calls it 'betrayal'

      The controversy erupted when Hegseth announced that the Qatari Emiri Air Force would be permitted to operate at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

    • Qatari firms keen to partner with Indian firms for investments, third-country projects: Piyush Goyal

      The minister said that Indian businesses should seriously consider such guaranteed financing for partnering with Qataris, business persons in third countries.

    • India, Qatar aim to double bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030: Piyush Goyal

      The commerce minister also stated that a trade deal with Qatar could be finalised by mid next year or the third quarter of 2026

    • Initiation of an India-Qatar trade deal on agenda as Piyush Goyal meets Sheikh Faisal in Doha

      India is exploring an FTA with Qatar to secure alternative export markets and cushion its exporters from rising tariff pressures in the US.

    • How Israel’s strike in Qatar forced Trump to push Netanyahu toward a Gaza peace plan

      A surprise attack in Doha reshaped diplomacy and pressured Israel to accept US-backed negotiations.

    • Netanyahu’s ‘scripted’ apology to Qatar? Here's why Trump released the photo of Israeli PM's Oval Office call

      The fact that Netanyahu seems to be reading from a document while on the call provides further grounds for speculation that lines were prepared in advance. But this is not conclusive, leaders often prepare talking points, especially in delicate diplomacy.

    • UPI goes live in Qatar: From duty-free to tourist hotspots, UPI payments now accepted in Qatar

      The move is expected to benefit Qatar's retail and tourism sectors as UPI acceptance will increase transaction volumes of merchants acquired by QNB.

    • Arab-Israel normalization faces major test after Qatar attack

      Trump, who toured the Abrahamic Family House earlier this year, has been determined to expand the Accords, but that seems all but impossible at the present time

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