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Qatar coach Lopetegui unveils squad built on Asian champions’ core

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v Iran - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - June 5, 2025 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts during the match REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v Iran - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - June 5, 2025 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts during the match REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo

Qatar seek to move beyond shadow of 2022 disappointment

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui celebrates with Hassan Al Haydos after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui celebrates with Hassan Al Haydos after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

PM Wong meets deputy prime ministers of Qatar and Australia to discuss deepening defence ties

PM Lawrence Wong meeting Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.
PM Lawrence Wong meeting Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

Qatar says temporary toll at Strait of Hormuz is negotiable, could help restore passage

Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said short-term charges used for mine clearing or similar purposes can be considered.
Qatari Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said short-term charges used for mine clearing or similar purposes can be considered.

Pulisic and Adams lead US 26-man World Cup squad

May 26, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Christian Pulisic walks on stage during the United States men's national team roster reveal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at The Rooftop at Pier 17. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images
May 26, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Christian Pulisic walks on stage during the United States men's national team roster reveal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at The Rooftop at Pier 17. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

Tensions high as Iran threatens retaliation against US strikes

A pedestrian walks next to an anti-US mural depicting Iran and US negotiations, near the former US embassy in Tehran.
A pedestrian walks next to an anti-US mural depicting Iran and US negotiations, near the former US embassy in Tehran.

Australia's 'Vibes Manager' Boyle eyes World Cup spot after Qatar setback

Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group B - Australia v Uzbekistan - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - January 23, 2024 Australia's Martin Boyle during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington
Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group B - Australia v Uzbekistan - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - January 23, 2024 Australia's Martin Boyle during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Third Qatari LNG tanker heads through Strait of Hormuz to China, data shows

A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, on May 22.
A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, on May 22.

Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source

Qatar’s re-engagement reflects its longstanding role as a US ally in the region and trusted back-channel between Washington and Tehran.
Qatar’s re-engagement reflects its longstanding role as a US ally in the region and trusted back-channel between Washington and Tehran.

UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar in urging Trump not to restart Iran war

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar differ on the kind of diplomatic deal the US should pursue and how tough it should be with Iran.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar differ on the kind of diplomatic deal the US should pursue and how tough it should be with Iran.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.