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World Qatar hands Israel, Hamas ‘final’ draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters Mediator Qatar has handed Israel and Hamas a “final” draft of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement designed to... Published 13 Jan, 2025 02:16pm
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World US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet, sources say CAIRO: US and Arab mediators have made some progress in their efforts to reach a ceasefire accord between Israel and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 03:53pm
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World Mediator Qatar confirms ‘technical meetings’ on Gaza truce ongoing DOHA: Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with “technical meetings”... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55pm
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World Some gaps have narrowed in elusive Gaza ceasefire deal, sides say CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Gaps between Israel and Hamas over a possible Gaza ceasefire have narrowed, according to... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:34am
World Qatar threatens to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law LONDON: Qatar would stop shipping gas to the European Union if member states strictly enforce a new law on forced... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
World Qatar and Jordan pledge support to Syria DAMASCUS: Qatar is ready to invest in Syria’s energy sector and ports, the de facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
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World Israeli strike on Gaza post office kills 30 Palestinians CAIRO: An Israeli strike on a post office sheltering Gaza residents killed at least 30 Palestinians and wounded 50,... Updated 13 Dec, 2024 02:27pm
World Qatar says to reopen embassy in Syria ‘soon’ DOHA: Qatar said on Wednesday that it would soon reopen its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus after president... Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:09pm
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