Some 50 Palestinian families received the keys of their newly reconstructed apartments in Al Dafer Tower in Gaza Strip, thanks to the generosity of Qatar Charity.
A preliminary ballot count in Honduras’ disputed presidential race yesterday pointed to a second term for incumbent Juan Orlando Hernandez, while his opponent accused the government of stealing the election and called for protests.
Asian Equestrian Federation has named Qatar’s Sheikh Ali bin Khalid al-Thani as the best rider in Asia in recognition of his considerable efforts in the sport and the outstanding performances he has shown in the Asian competitions.
A law firm threatened yesterday to file a class action suit against Commonwealth Bank of Australia for allegedly failing to disclose that it was facing money-laundering charges, in the latest headache for Australia’s biggest listed company.
Pan-European exchange Euronext has extended its contract with Britain’s LCH in a surprise move that could help defuse tension over where euro-denominated trades are cleared after Brexit.
Sri Lanka yesterday announced plans to sell off two state-owned luxury hotel companies following its billion-dollar privatisation of a loss-making port.
A drop in Turkish lira deposit rates looks set to be short-lived as the nation’s banks seek to attract savings away from those denominated in dollars and euros, Bloomberg reported.
World champions Germany will field an inexperienced line-up against Australia in their Confederations Cup opener today with striker Timo Werner fearing a robust challenge from the Socceroos.
Garangao, a traditional children’s festival celebrated on the 14th evening of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed with much joy and gaiety across Qatar yesterday.
Banco Santander stepped in to take over stricken rival Banco Popular Espanol in a deal brokered by regulators that imposes billions of losses on investors.
Steam rises from the coal-fired Jim Bridger power plant outside Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday terrorism would not prevail as she rallied the country to carry on with its everyday business and stick to British values in response to an attack on parliament.