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Art Basel is launching its first Qatar fair in Doha, featuring 87 exhibitors from 31 countries, with VIP previews before public days, highlighting the Gulf’s growing role in the global art market as Western markets slow.
Israeli strikes on a Hamas residence in Doha, Qatar, reportedly failed to kill senior Hamas officials, with Hamas and Qatar condemning the attack and calling for regional responses. The incident has heightened tensions, with Israel justifying the strike and Qatar and other nations condemning it as a violation of international law.
Israel carried out an attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, which drew widespread condemnation from regional and international leaders, including the UN, Gulf countries, and Western nations, who called it a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and international law.
Hamas's leadership survived an Israeli missile attack in Doha, Qatar, which killed at least six people, including Hamas officials and a Qatari security officer. The attack, condemned globally and seen as an attempt to derail Gaza ceasefire talks, was carried out by Israel and reportedly coordinated with US awareness, though Qatar disputes this. The incident has heightened regional tensions and drawn widespread condemnation from Arab and Western leaders.
Israel conducted a precise military strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, which was condemned by Qatar as a violation of international law. The operation, called 'Summit of Fire,' aimed to eliminate Hamas leadership responsible for recent attacks against Israel. The strike occurred during a Hamas meeting in Doha, drawing international reactions and concerns over regional stability and the safety of hostages.
Several blasts occurred in Doha, Qatar, reportedly targeting Hamas leadership, including Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya, with Israel attempting to attack Hamas officials in Qatar, according to Israeli and Hamas sources.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Qatar to convey a warning to Hamas, threatening expulsion from Doha if they did not deliver on a hostage and ceasefire deal to halt the war in Gaza, as negotiations between Hamas and Israel stalled. The message was delivered during a meeting in Washington on March 5, and comes amid frustrations over the slow progress in the negotiations. Qatar, a critical partner in ceasefire efforts, has been exerting pressure on Hamas, with talks set to resume in Doha. While some progress has been made, it remains unclear how much leverage Hamas's political wing in Doha has over the group's militant faction in Gaza.
The Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a U.N.-sponsored meeting about Afghanistan, including the exclusion of Afghan civil society members and demands for treatment amounting to official recognition as the country’s legitimate rulers. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the Taliban's absence did not damage the process but emphasized the importance of discussing the meeting's conclusions with them in the near future. The main points of contention include the bans on female education and employment, as well as the appointment of a U.N. special envoy, with Guterres stressing the need for clear consultations with the Taliban to address these issues.
The Taliban declined an invitation to a UN-sponsored meeting in Doha, setting conditions that were deemed unacceptable by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, including restrictions on engaging with other Afghan representatives and demands resembling recognition. The meeting aimed to address various issues in Afghanistan, but the Taliban's absence highlighted the ongoing international dispute over the bans on female education and employment. Guterres emphasized the need to revoke these restrictions and called for clear consultations with the Taliban to address concerns and create a coordinated approach to engaging with the de facto authorities of Afghanistan.
Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko faced boos from some pro-Palestine spectators after winning a silver medal at the world swimming championships in Doha. Despite the hostile reception, Gorbenko, who was born and raised in Israel, expressed pride in representing her country and emphasized the separation of sports and politics. She also stated that she felt safe during her stay in Qatar, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The Taliban set unacceptable conditions for attending a U.N.-sponsored meeting about Afghanistan, including the exclusion of Afghan civil society members and demands for treatment amounting to official recognition as the country’s legitimate rulers. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that while the Taliban's absence did not damage the process, it would have been useful to discuss the meeting’s conclusions with them. The biggest point of contention remains the bans on women and girls, with the Taliban insisting it's a domestic matter, while the international community sees it as essential to revoke the restrictions.
Day 7 of the 2024 World Aquatic Championships in Doha featured finals in various sprint events, with Sarah Sjostrom winning the women's 50 butterfly, Cameron McEvoy taking silver in the men's 50 freestyle, and Claire Curzan dominating the women's 200 backstroke. Other events included the men's 100 butterfly and women's 800 freestyle, with Simona Quadarella winning the latter.
American Airlines is shifting its long-haul flight from New York to Doha to a new route from Philadelphia to Doha, starting on October 29. This move marks the first time American Airlines will connect its Philadelphia hub with the Gulf region. The airline will remove the New York-to-Doha route from future schedules and add the new Philadelphia route. The change is seen as a major boost for American Airlines' Northeast hub and offers connections to over 80 destinations across North America. It remains to be seen if Qatar Airways, American's strategic partner, will cut its Philadelphia-to-Doha route and let American take it over.
A building has collapsed in Doha's Bin Durham neighbourhood, killing at least one person and injuring seven others. The cause of the collapse is unknown, and rescue teams are searching for survivors. Qatar is home to a diverse foreign community that makes up 90% of the country's population, and such incidents are rare in the gas-rich Gulf country.