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Doha Global Security Forum opens with participation from over 100 countries
Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman opened the Global Security Forum in Doha on 19 October 2026, QNA reported.
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Qatar Shura Council completes membership of six committees
Qatar’s Shura Council completed the membership of six committees at its second session on 19 October 2026, chaired by Hassan Al Ghanim, QNA reported.
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Qatar and Cyprus discuss closer legal and judicial cooperation
Qatar’s Justice Minister Ibrahim Al Mohannadi met Cypriot Justice and Public Order Minister Costas Fitiris to discuss legal and judicial cooperation, QNA…
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Qatar municipality minister meets US commerce official
Qatar’s Municipality Minister Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah met Mark Mitchell, the US deputy assistant secretary of commerce for the Middle East and Africa,…
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Qatar and Spain review cooperation on sidelines of Doha forum
Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam Al Misnad met Spain’s Secretary of State Diego Martínez Belío, QNA reported on 19 October 2026.
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Al Ansari discusses de-escalation with German lawmakers
Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari discussed regional developments with German lawmakers Alexander Radwan and Norbert Röttgen in Doha on 19…
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Qatari and Iranian energy officials review bilateral cooperation
Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Saad Al Kaabi met Iran’s acting oil minister Hamid Bovard in Doha on 19 October 2026, according to QNA.
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Libyan leaders discuss election pathway and institutional unity
Mohamed Al Menfi, Abdullah Al Lafi and Mohamed Takala discussed overcoming Libya’s political deadlock and preparing for elections in Tripoli on 19 October…
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Coalition warns against using traditional vessels for arms smuggling
The coalition supporting Yemen’s government warned against using traditional vessels to smuggle weapons and missiles into Yemen, QNA reported on 19 October…
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Macron arrives in Kuwait for official visit and bilateral talks
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad received French President Emmanuel Macron on his arrival for an official visit on 19 October 2026, QNA reported.
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WFP funding gap cuts Gaza food assistance by half a million recipients
The World Food Programme said funding shortages forced it to reduce its monthly food-assistance target in Gaza from 1.6 million people to 1.1 million, QNA…
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GCC ministerial council condemns Houthi attacks and backs Saudi Arabia
The GCC ministerial council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in the closing statement of its 168th session in Manama on 18 October 2026, QNA reported.
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