Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and stepped aside to make his son Sheikh Tamim emir, dies aged 74.
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Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions
After Sheikh Hamad's death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth.
Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know
Tehran hits back at several GCC countries, following the most intense US bombing since an MoU was signed last month.
US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
Missiles and drones fired at Gulf states after night of US strikes on Iran
Three people injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar as attacks also reported in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan.
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
Lindsey Graham, one of Israel’s strongest US Senate allies, dies at 71
The US Republican senator died of a sudden illness, his office said. He was 71.
Ghana slavery apology: Why many descendants say words are not enough
Descendants of enslaved Africans say symbolic apologies cannot repair generations of loss and injustice.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the architect of modern Qatar
The father emir oversaw the meteoric rise of the small, gas-rich nation.
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich Gulf country's development.
Thousands gather in Srebrenica to mark 31 years since genocide
Ten newly identified victims were buried as the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys killed were remembered.
‘All we see is decay’: Covering the human toll of Venezuela’s earthquakes
As the death toll in Venezuela surges past 4,000, families continue to hold out hope that loved ones might be found.
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters over coverage
Press freedom advocates and members of Congress have condemned the subpoenas as an attempt to 'threaten and intimidate'.
US, Lebanese delegations meet to discuss Israeli ‘pilot zones’ withdrawal
Sources tell Al Jazeera that talks are focused on establishing mechanism for first of two so-called "pilot zones".
US lawmaker slams Israeli army after settlers detain him on Palestine trip
Lawmaker Khanna accuses soldiers of supporting the settlers, warning that Israeli forces made a 'huge mistake'.
Hormuz shipping in focus as Iran-US rhetoric heats up
Analysts say door to diplomacy still open despite exchange of attacks and threats.
Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes
US decision to delist Syria as a 'state sponsor of terrorism' prompts cautious optimism among businesses and citizens.
Moldova’s president nominates businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister
The announcement comes after the previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, stepped down earlier this month.
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift
Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.
UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
The former government minister is believed to have been attacked a full day before her body was discovered.