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Gulf nations summon Indian envoys over BJP leader's controversial remark

Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet

BJP drops 2 leaders as Islamic nations protest their comments on Prophet

The BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupura Sharma from the party following her alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad which had ignited protests from Muslim groups.

VP Naidu holds delegation-level talks with Qatar PM; reviews bilateral ties

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday met Qatar's Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani here and the two leaders held delegation level talks and reviewed bilateral relations including trade, investment, economic and security cooperation. Naidu, who reached here on the last leg of his three-nation tour from May 30 to June 7, was accorded a ceremonial reception and a Guard of Honour at the Doha airport on Saturday. He was also welcomed by the Indian community upon his arrival. His visit to Qatar is taking place as both sides prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Sunday said that Vice President Naidu and Qatar Prime Minister Abdulaziz Al Thani held delegation level talks. PM & Minister of Interior of Qatar, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani received VP @MVenkaiahNaidu at Amiri Diwan in Doha. Both sides .

Qatar summons Indian envoy over controversial remarks of BJP leader

Qatar's Foreign Ministry said that it has summoned Indian Ambassador and handed over to him an official note on what Gulf country called "total rejection and condemnation" of the controversial remarks

Qatar faces new terror funding accusations, embassy seeks more information

The Qatari Embassy said it needed more information before it could comment about the reported investigation, and did not immediately comment on the lawsuit

Brazil, Argentina must play World Cup qualifier after losing appeals: FIFA

During the qualifying program for the World Cup, Brazilian health officials came onto the field minutes after kickoff last September to dispute the quarantine status of some Argentina players

India and Qatar discuss issues relating to protection of labour rights

The issues figured at the seventh joint working group meeting between India and Qatar on labour and manpower development that took place on May 4 to 5 in New Delhi

Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited during FIFA

Qatar provided no details of the abuses that involved subcontractors working on the Club World Cup and Arab Cup in 2021.

Politically charged US-Iran in first Middle East World Cup in Qatar

A World Cup buildup laced in controversy and geopolitical undertones has conjured up the most politically charged of matchups on the field in Qatar. Just like at the FIFA showpiece in 1998, the United States will play Iran with diplomatic relations yet to be restored between the nations since being severed in the 1970s. The Mother of All Games Part II. (A) political group, but I'm not political, Iran's Croatian coach, Dragan Skocic, said. I focus on football. I think this is the best way in sport and also we should give people the chance to make the situation better. The hope will be for a repeat of the tranquility around the 1998 encounter in France where the Iranians brought white roses for their American opponents before winning 2-1. It's 24 years later from 1998 and further removed from the 70s and both nations have evolved tremendously since then, U.S coach Gregg Berhalter said. For us, it's a soccer game. But if Group B needed any more intrigue it was provided in Friday's

FIFA president praises Qatar for efforts to address human rights issues

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has praised Qatar for the efforts it has made to improve human rights in the build up to the 2022 World Cup finals.

US cancels Doha meetings with Taliban after u-turn on girls' education

The United States has cancelled its planned meetings with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar and sees its refusal to allow girls to return to schools

Under sweeping economic sanctions, Iran hawks its weapons in Qatar

Iran, under sweeping economic sanctions, was hawking weapons on Wednesday at a Qatari defense exhibit, a surprising sight at the major conference also showcasing American companies and fighter jets.

Qatar deploys ex-spies to suppress the German's World Cup criticism

Qatar paid more than $10 mn to a company staffed by former CIA operatives in an attempt to silence criticism from head of German soccer against the wealthy Arab nation's hosting of 2022 World Cup.

Indian passengers from Ukraine can return via Qatar, says govt

The Centre on Thursday said Indian passengers from Ukraine can return via Qatar, with aviation industry experts stating that civilian flights will restart from Ukraine only when its airspace opens. Currently 20,000 Indians, mostly students, are stranded in Ukraine. Since the Ukrainian airspace is closed due to the Russian military offensive, it is currently not clear how they are to travel from Ukraine to Qatar to take Qatar-India flights, which are operating normally. The authorities of the eastern European country issued a NOTAM (notice to airmen) Thursday morning stating that civilian flights within Ukraine "are restricted due to potential hazard for civil aviation". The Indian Embassy in Qatar said on Twitter, "Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation has allowed passengers traveling from Ukraine to travel by transit under India-Qatar bilateral air bubble arrangement." This means that the passengers coming from Ukraine to Qatar will be able to board flights operating ..

EAM Jaishankar meets Qatari counterpart; holds productive talks

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he held productive talks with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and discussed the broad-based political, digital partnership.

President Biden meets Emir of Qatar, discusses security in Gulf region

Both sides ensured the stability of global energy supplies, supporting the people of Afghanistan, and strengthening commercial and investment cooperation said White House in a statement

Biden names Qatar major non-NATO ally as energy crisis looms

Biden announced the designation during a meeting with the ruling leader of Qatar at the White House on Tuesday

Joe Biden to meet Qatar leader today as Europe energy crisis looms

Biden is hosting the ruling leader of Qatar at the White House as he looks for the gas-rich nation to step up once again to help the West as it faces the prospect of a European energy crunch

Biden officials talking to Qatar about supplying gas to Europe: Report

Europe gets more than 40% of its natural gas from Russia, and about a third of Russian gas flowing to Europe passes through Ukraine.

Turkey, Qatar enters into deal with Taliban on running airport of Kabul

Turkey and Qatar have entered into an agreement with the Taliban on the management over the international airport of Kabul and four other airports in Afghanistan