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India declares official mourning, orders flags flown at half-mast following passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani 12 Jul 2026 - 07:50 pm

New Delhi: The Government of India announced that Monday will be observed as a day of official mourning following the passing of the...

Oman summons Iranian Ambassador, lodges protest over drone attacks 12 Jul 2026 - 06:33 pm

Muscat:Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iranian Ambassador to Muscat Mousa Farhang on Sunday and handed him a note of protest over drone...

Bahrain declares official mourning over passing of Father Amir 12 Jul 2026 - 05:58 pm

Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has declared four days of official mourning and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast following the passing...

IN PHOTOS: Father Amir with top officials over the years 12 Jul 2026 - 05:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is observing a four-day mourning period following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa...

Kuwait declares four day mourning over passing of Qatar's Father Amir 12 Jul 2026 - 05:18 pm

Doha, Qatar: Kuwait Amir HH Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah ordered an official mourning period of four days in Kuwait...

MoPH announces working hours for selected services during mourning for Father Amir 12 Jul 2026 - 04:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced on Sunday the operating hours of several essential services that will continue during the...

Qatar Museums, QNL to close during national mourning for Father Amir 12 Jul 2026 - 04:31 pm

Doha: Qatar Museums and Qatar National Library have announced temporary closures during the national mourning period following the passing of the Father Amir...

GCO outlines protocol for flying Qatar flag at half-mast 12 Jul 2026 - 03:50 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communication Office (GCO) issued a set of guidelines outlining the protocol for flying the State of Qatar’s flag at...

MOI outlines parking, security guidelines for funeral prayer of Father Amir 12 Jul 2026 - 03:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced that the funeral prayer for the late Father Amir, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al...

Bahrain Defense Force says air defense systems intercepted, destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks 12 Jul 2026 - 02:35 pm

Manama, Bahrain: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed severalIranian aerial attacks on...

Souq Waqif suspends Pakistani Mango exhibition due to national mourning 12 Jul 2026 - 01:42 pm

Doha, Qatar: Souq Waqif announced that in accordance with the official mourning announcement, the Third HambaExhibition for Pakistani Mangoand Its Products will be...

Oman condemns attack on its territory: state media 12 Jul 2026 - 01:33 pm

Muscat, Oman: The Omani government condemned on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it...

Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government 12 Jul 2026 - 01:30 pm

Los Gallardos, Spain: A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in the southern Spain has been stabilised, the head of the regional...

Drownings surge as heat stifles Germany 12 Jul 2026 - 01:28 pm

Berlin, Germany: Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany last month, the most since a record heatwave swept Europe in 2003, according to official figures....

Qatar condemns repeated Iranian attacks its territory, sisterly states 12 Jul 2026 - 01:26 pm

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against its territory, as well...

Transport Ministry suspends all maritime activities 12 Jul 2026 - 12:51 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced the suspension of all forms of maritime activities till further notice. In a social media...

Health Made Simple: WCM-Q community webinars tackle chronic disease and environmental risks 12 Jul 2026 - 12:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: Chronic kidney disease and the powerful role of environmental conditions in shaping community health took centre stage in two recent live...

Awqaf Ministry enables 267 children to benefit from diabetes medical devices 12 Jul 2026 - 12:25 pm

Doha, Qatar: A total of 267 children and other beneficiaries with diabetes have received advanced medical devices through a healthcare support initiative jointly...

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Visionary who transformed Qatar into global power 12 Jul 2026 - 12:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar mourns the loss of former leader, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country...

Three missiles fired from Iran, no injuries reported: Jordan 12 Jul 2026 - 11:57 am

Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that three missiles launched from Iranian territory landed in several locations within the country early Sunday morning....