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A tanker was struck by multiple flying objects 94 km north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, causing casualties, UKMTO reported Wednesday. The agency did not disclose the number of dead or injured, the vessel's nationality, or further details, saying authorities are investigating. The attack marks an unusual incident in the western Gulf amid heightened targeting of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Qatar have agreed to set up a joint task force to monitor and promote bilateral cooperation. The mechanism is expected to act as a focal point for tracking progress on agreements between the two sides amid ongoing dialogue on regional issues.
The IOC has confirmed seven countries are in the running to host the 2036 Summer Olympics: Qatar, India, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea. Other nations have until 31 October to express interest, with a shortlist due in March 2027 and a final decision expected in mid-2029.
Rui Hachimura scored 30 points as Japan routed Qatar 123-70 in a 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier in Tokyo. The victory consolidates Japan's strong position in the group stages.
Qatar's Minister of State met with Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi, reaffirming Doha's support for Libya's political process and national reconciliation. The visit comes as Libya grapples with deep divisions since 2014 and a preliminary electoral agreement aimed at ending the crisis.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran for talks on bilateral cooperation and regional issues, including Gaza. The Qatari PM delivered a message from Qatar's Emir, while Pezeshkian lauded Qatar's mediation role and reaffirmed Iran's readiness to bolster ties.
Iran and Qatar's foreign ministers met in Tehran on January 15 to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments. Talks centered on economic, trade, and energy cooperation, with both sides stressing dialogue to tackle common challenges.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will visit Tehran on Thursday to discuss de-escalation and restart US-Iran dialogue. The visit comes as the US-Israel conflict with Iran nears six months without a diplomatic breakthrough, with Qatar seeking to revive a collapsed June memorandum.
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is set to visit Tehran on Thursday for official talks with Iranian leaders. The visit underscores regional diplomatic efforts to boost dialogue and cooperation.
