Qatar economy set to expand on 'stronger' domestic, foreign demand

Qatar’s GDP may scale up to $201bn in 2025 from $161bn this year, researcher FocusEconomics has said in a report.

Qatar economy set to expand on 'stronger' domestic, foreign demand

QFFD, QRCS build medical capacity in northern Syria

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Six killed in Ukrainian bus accident in Poland

Six people died and more than 30 were injured in an accident involving a Ukrainian bus in southeastern Poland, local medical rescue services said.

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Missile strikes on Syria oil refineries kill 4

Missile strikes on makeshift oil refineries in northern Syria killed four people and injured more than 20 others, a war monitor said Saturday

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Pakistani PM wins vote of confidence amidst opposition protest, boycott

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan won a vote of confidence from parliament on Saturday in a session marked by opposition boycott and protest.

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QDB, M7 launch 'Scale7', Qatar’s first fashion and design business incubator

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and M7, a creative startup hub operating under Qatar Museums, have announced the launch of Scale7, a business incubator for innovative entrepreneurs in Qatar.

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Myanmar forces fire tear gas, stun grenades on protest as UN envoy calls for action

Myanmar security forces used tear gas and stun grenades to break up a protest in Yangon on Saturday, just hours after a United Nations special envoy called on the Security Council to take action against the ruling junta for the killings of protesters.

Myanmar forces fire tear gas, stun grenades on protest as UN envoy calls for action

Indian farmers block highway outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protest

Indian farmers began gathering on Saturday to block a six-lane expressway outside New Delhi to mark the 100th day of protests against deregulation of agriculture markets, to add pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Indian farmers block highway outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protest

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