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Libya’s Saddam Haftar and Osama Hammad Mourn Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa

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DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

MOMENT: Qatar Bids Farewell to Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani After His Death at 74 |

Qatar has bid farewell to former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani following his death at the age of 74. The former ruler, who led Qatar through a period of major transformation, was remembered for his role in shaping the country’s modern political, economic, and international profile. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #qatar #sheikh #gulfnews #middleeast #worldnews #royalfamily #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Nepal News

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· Jul 12, 2026

कतारका पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफाको निधन

दोहा। कतार सरकारले आइतबार पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफा अल थानीको निधन भएको घोषणा गरेको छ। उनले सन् १९९५ देखि २०१३ सम्म कतारको नेतृत्व गरेका थिए। अमिरको कार्यालयले सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिमा शेख हमदको निधनप्रति दुःख व्यक्त गर्दै उनीप्रति श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गरिएको छ। शेख हमदलाई आधुनिक कतार निर्माणका प्रमुख योजनाकारमध्ये एकका रूपमा हेरिन्छ। उनको []

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose 18 years as emir reshaped Qatar into a global diplomatic, economic and media power. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

How will Qatar’s Father Emir be remembered?

Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

GCC Secretary General Expresses Condolences to Qatar over Martyrdom of Qatari Citizen

Riyadh, June 29 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his sincere condolences and profound sympathies to the State of Qatar over the martyrdom of a Qatari citizen who was killed by shrapnel resulting from military operations in the region. The incident also left a resident injured.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran with iron fist while confronting the U.S., will be buried

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dramatically remolded Iran during more than three decades as supreme leader, turning it into a regional powerhouse and bringing it increasingly into confrontation with Israel and the United States. His dayslong funeral begins Saturday, months after being killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war in [] The post Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran with iron fist while confronting the U.S., will be buried appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha

* World Leaders pay tribute to architect of modern Qatar Qatar has begun a period of mourning following the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, popularly known as the Father Emir, who died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 [] The post Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad  died at 74

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, looks on before his meeting with Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh (not in picture) in New Delhi, India April 14, 2005. REUTERS/B Mathur/File Photo DOHA – Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a sweeping modernizer who seized power in 1995 and broke with tradition []

Ariana News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran

Afghanistan’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, has met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, to discuss support for Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan and Iran. According to the Afghan embassy in Doha, the meeting focused on ways to provide housing, healthcare, education and employment opportunities for returning Afghans. The two [] The post Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat

DOHA: Kerajaan Qatar pada Ahad mengumumkan kemangkatan bekas pemerintah negara itu, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, yang memimpin Qatar dari 1995 hingga 2013. “Dengan hati yang reda menerima ketentuan dan takdir Allah, Pejabat Emir meratapi kehilangan besar buat negara atas pemergian Almarhum. Semoga Allah merahmatinya,” menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh Pejabat Emir menerusi media ... Read more The post Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Saudi Gazette

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· Jun 23, 2026

King Salman and Crown Prince offer condolences to Qatari Emir over victims of Ras Laffan explosion

JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables of condolences and sympathy to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone that resulted in several deaths and injuries.In their separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince extended their deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Emir, as well as to the families of the deceased, and the people of Qatar. They wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Ali Khamenei's Sons Attend Funeral in Tehran

Footage shows the three sons of slain Iranian leader Ali Khamenei — Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud Khamenei — joining mass mourners in Tehran. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, did not make an appearance. #Iran

Iran Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran’s retaliatory strike as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is laid to rest

DUBAI, U.A.E.: As Iranians buried Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the shrine in Mashhad, their armed forces carried out retaliatory attacks on U.S. military sites in Middle Eastern countries on Thursday. This came after U.S. strikes on Iran's southern and eastern areas and added more pressure to a ceasefire that had been in place for three weeks. <p class=MsoNorm

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sheikh Hamad Buried at Lusail in Simple Ceremony as Qatar Mourns Its Former Emir

Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was buried Sunday at Lusail Cemetery after sunset prayers, his son Sheikh Tamim carrying his shrouded body from the mosque in a ceremony described as humble. Qatar's three-day mourning period began as flags flew at half-staff across Doha.

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74

Former Qatari Sheikh Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al [] The post Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74 appeared first on The Media Line.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Al-Zadma and the Qatari ambassador discuss supporting development projects and enhancing stability in southern Libya

Al-Zadma / Qatari Ambassador / Discuss / Supporting / Development Projects / Enhancing Stability / Southern Libya

The Hill

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khameinei's state funeral

A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, joined mourners...

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇶🇦 Qatar&apos;s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the ag [...]

JUST IN: Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the age of 74.@BRICSNews

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Video] After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of [...]

After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, emerges from his hiding place and leads the movement’s delegation to the funeral of Ali Khamenei.(I’m sure the Mossad is watching)

Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei

Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74

Qatar’s government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a government website. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to the nation of the [] The post Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74 appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s Former Ruler Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It []...Click to read more

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Khamenei’s coffin placed in Tehran religious complex as Iran begins days-long funeral

The body of Iran’s supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media reported. Millions of people and a coterie of foreign dignitaries were expected to attend Saturday’s official ceremony for Ali Khamenei, with Tehran’s chief negotiator calling for a massive turnout to avenge his death. Photos showed mourners carrying Khamenei’s coffin, emblazoned with Iran’s tricolour flag, into the...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Qatari minister says Doha committed to deepening relations with Syria

Damascus, July 11 (SANA) Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, said his meetings in Damascus reflected the close ties between Syria and Qatar and reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. In a post on X, Al-Khulaifi said he was pleased with the “fraternal meeting” in Damascus, []

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: US strikes bridges leading to city where Khamenei is to be buried today; Tehran vows more attacks

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran Guards said the strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait were carried out in response to attacks on Iran's two bridges in the eastern provinces towards the holy city of Mashhad. Notably, Mashhad is the city where Iran's slain Supreme Leader Khamenei is due to be buried later today.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 24, 2026

Shahbaz Sharif: I commend Qatar&#039;s support for peace efforts, look forward to strengthening bilateral relations

Shahbaz Sharif: I commend Qatar&#039;s support for peace efforts, look forward to strengthening bilateral relations

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar dies

Former Emir of Qatar dies

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Qatar&apos;s former ruler Sheikh Hamad dies

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74.The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It offered no cause. Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar’s stunning am

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mojtaba’s absence from Ali Khamenei’s funeral reignites speculation over his fate

Sky News host James Macpherson reacts to the funeral of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei as millions gather to mourn his loss. “The son who now matters most, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was nowhere to be seen,” Mr Macpherson said. “Mojtaba was wounded in the same Israeli strike that killed his father, but four months on, he’s not been seen in public. “It was your classic supreme leader funeral, with a bit of open incitement, crowds chanting revenge and a regime poet declaring Trump’s assassination ‘our duty’.”

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Coffin of late Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paraded through Tehran

The coffin of late Supreme Leader Khamenei, and those of his family killed on Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, were carried on a truck through a massive crowd of mourners in Tehran. (AP video by Mohsen Ganji) #iran #ayatollahkhamenei #news #funeral Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Foreign mourners at Leader's funeral: 'We lost our father'

TEHRAN — As millions of Iranians poured into the streets for the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, foreign dignitaries, journalists, and ordinary visitors from around the world joined the mourning, describing the late Leader as a father figure to the oppressed and a symbol of resistance against Western domination.

CNN

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran prepares huge funeral for Khamenei

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran, where Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February, is being memorialized in a weeklong funeral. Millions are expected to attend. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports. #CNN #news

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DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

MOMENT: Qatar Bids Farewell to Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani After His Death at 74 |

Qatar has bid farewell to former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani following his death at the age of 74. The former ruler, who led Qatar through a period of major transformation, was remembered for his role in shaping the country’s modern political, economic, and international profile. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #qatar #sheikh #gulfnews #middleeast #worldnews #royalfamily #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Nepal News

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· Jul 12, 2026

कतारका पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफाको निधन

दोहा। कतार सरकारले आइतबार पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफा अल थानीको निधन भएको घोषणा गरेको छ। उनले सन् १९९५ देखि २०१३ सम्म कतारको नेतृत्व गरेका थिए। अमिरको कार्यालयले सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिमा शेख हमदको निधनप्रति दुःख व्यक्त गर्दै उनीप्रति श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गरिएको छ। शेख हमदलाई आधुनिक कतार निर्माणका प्रमुख योजनाकारमध्ये एकका रूपमा हेरिन्छ। उनको []

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose 18 years as emir reshaped Qatar into a global diplomatic, economic and media power. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

How will Qatar’s Father Emir be remembered?

Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

GCC Secretary General Expresses Condolences to Qatar over Martyrdom of Qatari Citizen

Riyadh, June 29 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his sincere condolences and profound sympathies to the State of Qatar over the martyrdom of a Qatari citizen who was killed by shrapnel resulting from military operations in the region. The incident also left a resident injured.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran with iron fist while confronting the U.S., will be buried

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dramatically remolded Iran during more than three decades as supreme leader, turning it into a regional powerhouse and bringing it increasingly into confrontation with Israel and the United States. His dayslong funeral begins Saturday, months after being killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war in [] The post Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led Iran with iron fist while confronting the U.S., will be buried appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha

* World Leaders pay tribute to architect of modern Qatar Qatar has begun a period of mourning following the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, popularly known as the Father Emir, who died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 [] The post Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad  died at 74

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, looks on before his meeting with Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh (not in picture) in New Delhi, India April 14, 2005. REUTERS/B Mathur/File Photo DOHA – Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a sweeping modernizer who seized power in 1995 and broke with tradition []

Ariana News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran

Afghanistan’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, has met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, to discuss support for Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan and Iran. According to the Afghan embassy in Doha, the meeting focused on ways to provide housing, healthcare, education and employment opportunities for returning Afghans. The two [] The post Afghan envoy, UNHCR chief discuss support for returnees from Pakistan and Iran first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat

DOHA: Kerajaan Qatar pada Ahad mengumumkan kemangkatan bekas pemerintah negara itu, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, yang memimpin Qatar dari 1995 hingga 2013. “Dengan hati yang reda menerima ketentuan dan takdir Allah, Pejabat Emir meratapi kehilangan besar buat negara atas pemergian Almarhum. Semoga Allah merahmatinya,” menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh Pejabat Emir menerusi media ... Read more The post Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Saudi Gazette

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· Jun 23, 2026

King Salman and Crown Prince offer condolences to Qatari Emir over victims of Ras Laffan explosion

JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables of condolences and sympathy to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone that resulted in several deaths and injuries.In their separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince extended their deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Emir, as well as to the families of the deceased, and the people of Qatar. They wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Ali Khamenei's Sons Attend Funeral in Tehran

Footage shows the three sons of slain Iranian leader Ali Khamenei — Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud Khamenei — joining mass mourners in Tehran. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, did not make an appearance. #Iran

Iran Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran’s retaliatory strike as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is laid to rest

DUBAI, U.A.E.: As Iranians buried Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the shrine in Mashhad, their armed forces carried out retaliatory attacks on U.S. military sites in Middle Eastern countries on Thursday. This came after U.S. strikes on Iran's southern and eastern areas and added more pressure to a ceasefire that had been in place for three weeks. <p class=MsoNorm

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sheikh Hamad Buried at Lusail in Simple Ceremony as Qatar Mourns Its Former Emir

Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was buried Sunday at Lusail Cemetery after sunset prayers, his son Sheikh Tamim carrying his shrouded body from the mosque in a ceremony described as humble. Qatar's three-day mourning period began as flags flew at half-staff across Doha.

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74

Former Qatari Sheikh Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al [] The post Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74 appeared first on The Media Line.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Al-Zadma and the Qatari ambassador discuss supporting development projects and enhancing stability in southern Libya

Al-Zadma / Qatari Ambassador / Discuss / Supporting / Development Projects / Enhancing Stability / Southern Libya

The Hill

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khameinei's state funeral

A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, joined mourners...

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇶🇦 Qatar&apos;s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the ag [...]

JUST IN: Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the age of 74.@BRICSNews

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Video] After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of [...]

After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, emerges from his hiding place and leads the movement’s delegation to the funeral of Ali Khamenei.(I’m sure the Mossad is watching)

Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei

Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74

Qatar’s government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a government website. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to the nation of the [] The post Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74 appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s Former Ruler Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It []...Click to read more

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Khamenei’s coffin placed in Tehran religious complex as Iran begins days-long funeral

The body of Iran’s supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media reported. Millions of people and a coterie of foreign dignitaries were expected to attend Saturday’s official ceremony for Ali Khamenei, with Tehran’s chief negotiator calling for a massive turnout to avenge his death. Photos showed mourners carrying Khamenei’s coffin, emblazoned with Iran’s tricolour flag, into the...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Qatari minister says Doha committed to deepening relations with Syria

Damascus, July 11 (SANA) Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, said his meetings in Damascus reflected the close ties between Syria and Qatar and reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. In a post on X, Al-Khulaifi said he was pleased with the “fraternal meeting” in Damascus, []

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: US strikes bridges leading to city where Khamenei is to be buried today; Tehran vows more attacks

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran Guards said the strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait were carried out in response to attacks on Iran's two bridges in the eastern provinces towards the holy city of Mashhad. Notably, Mashhad is the city where Iran's slain Supreme Leader Khamenei is due to be buried later today.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 24, 2026

Shahbaz Sharif: I commend Qatar&#039;s support for peace efforts, look forward to strengthening bilateral relations

Shahbaz Sharif: I commend Qatar&#039;s support for peace efforts, look forward to strengthening bilateral relations

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar dies

Former Emir of Qatar dies

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Qatar&apos;s former ruler Sheikh Hamad dies

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74.The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It offered no cause. Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar’s stunning am

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mojtaba’s absence from Ali Khamenei’s funeral reignites speculation over his fate

Sky News host James Macpherson reacts to the funeral of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei as millions gather to mourn his loss. “The son who now matters most, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was nowhere to be seen,” Mr Macpherson said. “Mojtaba was wounded in the same Israeli strike that killed his father, but four months on, he’s not been seen in public. “It was your classic supreme leader funeral, with a bit of open incitement, crowds chanting revenge and a regime poet declaring Trump’s assassination ‘our duty’.”

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Coffin of late Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paraded through Tehran

The coffin of late Supreme Leader Khamenei, and those of his family killed on Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, were carried on a truck through a massive crowd of mourners in Tehran. (AP video by Mohsen Ganji) #iran #ayatollahkhamenei #news #funeral Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Foreign mourners at Leader's funeral: 'We lost our father'

TEHRAN — As millions of Iranians poured into the streets for the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, foreign dignitaries, journalists, and ordinary visitors from around the world joined the mourning, describing the late Leader as a father figure to the oppressed and a symbol of resistance against Western domination.

CNN

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran prepares huge funeral for Khamenei

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran, where Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February, is being memorialized in a weeklong funeral. Millions are expected to attend. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports. #CNN #news

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