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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.
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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.
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Spanish interior minister urges broader cooperation against security threats
Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska called for stronger security cooperation and information sharing at the Global Security Forum in Doha, QNA…
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Qatar outlines air defence and counter-drone priorities
Qatar’s defence minister Saud bin Abdulrahman said the country is strengthening defence capabilities alongside mediation and dialogue, QNA reported on 19…
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Naqvi urges continued dialogue and outlines Pakistan mediation efforts
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi urged keeping diplomatic channels open during the Global Security Forum, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Mali prime minister discusses cooperation with Qatar ambassador
Mali’s Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga met Qatar’s ambassador Ahmed bin Turki Al Subaie in Bamako, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Qatar urges stronger nuclear disarmament efforts at United Nations
Qatar called for stronger international efforts toward nuclear disarmament in a UN General Assembly First Committee statement, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Qatar and Singapore agree to work toward strategic partnership
Qatar and Singapore agreed to work toward a strategic partnership, according to their joint committee statement published on 19 October 2026.
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Al Misnad calls for protection of water infrastructure during conflicts
Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam Al Misnad urged protection of water infrastructure during armed conflicts, QNA reported on 19…
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Qatar interior minister holds security talks with international officials
Qatar’s Interior Minister Khalifa bin Hamad held separate meetings with officials from Pakistan, Spain, Cyprus and the UN at the Global Security Forum, QNA…
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Doha announces planned Qatar-France talks at Lusail Palace
Doha announced that Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad would receive French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, 20 October, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Qatar emir sends letter to King Salman on bilateral relations
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad sent a written message to Saudi King Salman on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, QNA reported on 19…
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