Section: United Arab Emirates
Qatar’s missions overseas hold National Sport Day celebrations
Qatar’s diplomatic, consular and representative missions abroad organised various sporting events on the occasion of Qatar’s National Sport Day.In Canberra, Australia, the embassy’s activities were attended by Qatar’s ambassador to Australia Saad bin Abdullah al-Mahmoud, diplomatic and administrative staff.The events...
Trump defends his right to interfere in criminal cases
President Donald Trump said yesterday that he has “the legal right” to interfere in criminal cases, capping a tumultuous week that raised questions about whether he is eroding the independence of the US legal system.Trump’s criticism of the judge, jury and prosecutors in the criminal case of his longtime adviser Roger Stone prompted an...
Stage set for Marathon Swim World Series Doha
The Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) is all set to stage the season-opening FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series Doha 2020 to be held tomorrow at iconic Katara Beach, which will provide a stunning setting for elite athletes in the 10km races.QSA, which organised the last two meets of the series in Corniche waters, is confident that athletes will...
Envoys of Sierra Leone and Ukraine present credentials
HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi received a copy of the credentials of ambassador of Sierra Leone to Qatar, Hajja Ishita Thomas, on Thursday. HE al-Muraikhi wished the new ambassador success in her duties and assured her of all support to upgrade bilateral relations between Qatar and Sierra Leone. HE...
Top swimmers sign up for Marathon Swim World Series Doha
The FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series Doha 2020 is set for exciting action as many star athletes have signed up for the season-opening meet, which will be held at scenic Katara Beach on February 15.The Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) has finalised the entry list of competitors for the highly-anticipated meet of the 10km circuit, which...
Iran says counting down to launch new satellite
Iran started counting down Sunday to the launch within hours of a scientific observation satellite that is part of a programme the United States has previously described as a “provocation”. Iran maintains it has no intention of acquiring nuclear weapons, and says its aerospace activities are peaceful and comply with a UN Security...
President defends Vindman sacking
President Donald Trump yesterday defended his decision to fire an army officer who gave damning evidence against him during the impeachment probe.Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman was escorted on Friday out of the White House, where he worked on the National Security Council as an expert on Ukraine.His lawyer called the move an act of revenge...
Macron’s travels in Lilliput
When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Poland on February 3-4, he touched only briefly on the topic of judicial independence, mentioning Poland’s dispute over that issue with the European Commission, but not with France. Macron, clearly, was attempting to thaw the Franco-Polish relationship and offer Poland a chance to end its...
Ukraine’s president asks pope to help win release of prisoners of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Pope Francis on Saturday for help to win the release of prisoners of war held by Russia and Russian-backed separatists. “(The pope) does everything possible to achieve peace and harmony throughout the world,” Zelenskiy said in a tweet after their meeting at the Vatican.”I asked for...
Trump impeachment witnesses lose their jobs
US President Donald Trump on Friday fired two of the highest profile witnesses in his impeachment probe, sparking accusations that he is on a campaign of revenge. Trump recalled his ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, just hours after Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, a decorated soldier who worked at the National Security...
