Latest news
Doha announces readiness for Padel World Championship on 2-7 November
Qatar’s padel federation announced readiness for the World Championship from 2 to 7 November 2026 at Khalifa International Complex, QNA reported on 20 October.
Read the story →
Sinner retains tennis top spot as Davidovich Fokina climbs to 13th
Jannik Sinner remained at the top of the tennis rankings issued on 19 October 2026 with 10,950 points, according to QNA.
Read the story →
Orionid meteor shower peak expected over Qatar on 21 October
Qatar Calendar House expects the Orionid meteor shower to peak from the evening of 21 October into dawn on 22 October 2026, QNA reported on 19 October.
Read the story →
Texas opens early voting amid contests for governor and Senate
Early voting has begun in Texas ahead of the US midterm elections, QNA reported on 20 October 2026. Voters face contests for governor and the Senate as the…
Read the story →
Medical sources report couple killed near Gaza Al Shifa hospital
Medical sources reported that a man and his wife were killed when an apartment near Al Shifa hospital in western Gaza City was struck, according to QNA on 20…
Read the story →
Seoul voices concern over military threats along Korean border
South Korea’s defence ministry expressed concern about North Korean military threats along the border, QNA reported on 20 October 2026.
Read the story →
Amnesty calls for targeted sanctions and protection of olive farmers
Amnesty International urged action to protect Palestinians from settler attacks during the olive harvest, QNA reported on 20 October 2026.
Read the story →
New incursion reported in Quneitra village of Taranja
QNA reported an Israeli incursion into Taranja in northern Quneitra on 19 October 2026, including a house raid and earthworks between Taranja and Hader.
Read the story →
UN urges freedom of movement for UNIFIL after supply obstruction
The United Nations called for Israeli restrictions on UNIFIL movement in Lebanon to be lifted, QNA reported on 19 October 2026, citing spokesperson Stéphane…
Read the story →
India and UAE foreign ministers discuss regional security in New Delhi
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed in New Delhi on 19 October 2026, according to QNA.
Read the story →
Air strikes and shelling reported across southern Lebanon
QNA cited Lebanon’s National News Agency in reporting Israeli air strikes and shelling across the south on 19 October 2026.
Read the story →
Egypt and France coordinate support for Palestinian institutions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met French envoy André Parant to discuss developments in the Palestinian territories, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
Read the story →