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Doha Film Festival Unveils International Competition Lineup For Inaugural Edition
Qatar’s Doha Film Festival has announced the International Feature Film Competition lineup for its inaugural edition in November. It is the main competition of the new event, spearheaded by the Doha Film Institute, which will mete out awards worth...

Salman Khan's Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded set to rock Qatar this November
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set to bring his blockbuster stage show 'Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded' to Qatar this November. Scheduled for November 14, 2025, at the Asian Town Amphitheatre in Doha, the concert promises a night of...

Blue wave engulfs Brazil
Japanese fans cheer from the stands during an international friendly match between Japan and Brazil at the Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Tuesday. AFP Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told his players to celebrate their 3-2 friendly win over Brazil...

Amir congratulates Qatar on World Cup 2026 qualification
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has extended his congratulations to the Qatari people following the national football team's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter)...

Nepal, Oman qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal and Oman have sealed their berths for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, following commanding performances in the Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers held in Al Amerat, Oman. Their...

It’s official: Erik Spoelstra the next Team USA Olympic coach; Heat waive guard, sign forward
MIAMI — What has been speculated for weeks and was all but confirmed last week now is official: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is the next USA Basketball coach, to lead Team USA through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “It’s an incredible honor to...


Qatar revealed as owner of famed Courbet self-portrait
This photograph taken on October 13, 2025 shows French painter Gustave Courbet's oil-on-canvas "Self Portrait", also known as "Desperation" and "The Desperate Man" (1843-1845) exhibited on loan at the Musee d'Orsay, in Paris. (Photo by Ian...

Egyptian specialists helping find bodies of Israeli hostages in Gaza — TV
DOHA, October 14. /TASS/. Egyptian specialists are involved in operations to find the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, the Qatari-based Al Araby television channel reported. "Egyptian brigades are working in the Gaza Strip...

Ghana is poised to clinch 2026 World Cup, says Sports Minister Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed strong confidence that Ghana is well-positioned to make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars booked their spot in the global tournament on Sunday following a...

Photos: UAE vs Qatar – World Cup Qualifiers highlights
United Arab Emirate's Rúben Filipe, left, and Qatar's Edmilson Junior, center, fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup qualifying soccer match between Qatar and United Arab Emirates at the Hamad Bin Jassim Stadium in Doha. AP

Over 250 bodies of dead Palestinians found in Gaza after ceasefire — TV
CAIRO, October 14. /TASS/. More than 250 bodies of Palestinians killed in military operations and shelling have been found in various areas of the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire came into force on October 10, Qatari TV channel Al Jazeera reported...
<p>We’re three quarters into the 2025 Formula 1 season, but the game has just changed.</p>
We’re three quarters into the 2025 Formula 1 season, but the game has just changed. In the background of McLaren’s championship-winning euphoria is the hum of anxiety that the team has been caught. Max Verstappen’s footsteps are growing louder,...

Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded Heads To Qatar, More Details Inside
Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg Tour Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is gearing up to set the stage on fire with his blockbuster live show, ‘Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded,’ coming to Qatar on November 14, 2025. The highly anticipated event will take place at...

Qatar to host GCC Youth Debate Training Programme on Sunday
QNA Doha Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, will host the GCC Youth Debate Training Programme next Sunday. Featuring a select group of youth from the GCC, the five-day programme aims to develop participants’ skills in the art...

Qatar Society of Engineers to organise QIFMCE 2025 on October 19
QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) will organize the Qatar International Facility Management Conference and Exhibition (QIFMCE) 2025 from October19 to 21 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The event is a global...

Musée d'Orsay, Qatar Museums announce agreement to loan Gustave Courbet's masterpiece *Autoportrait
On the occasion of the official tribute paid to Musées d'Orsay et de l'Orangerie president Sylvain Amic, the Musée d'Orsay and Qatar Museums (QM) announced an agreement to loan Gustave Courbet's masterpiece *Autoportrait, also known as *Le...

The French Institute of Qatar opens its new premises
The French Institute of Qatar (IFQ), the cultural branch of the French Embassy in Doha, relocated to its new premises recently (September 1) in Al Tarfa (Villa 7, Street 860, Zone 68). In a press statement, French ambassador M Arnaud Pescheux...

Qatar, Egypt, the US and Türkiye sign guarantees to end the war in Gaza
Consultations will also be initiated on issues such as governance, security and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Egypt will host a conference on the reconstruction of Gaza in November, with European support. Photo:@TamimBinHamad October 13, 2025...

Ahmedabad, India singled out for election as host…
Narendra Modi Stadium for cricket in Ahmedabad, India holds 132,000 and was engineered by Populous for opening in 2020 (Populous photo) Ahmedabad in India will be recommended to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Executive Committee of...