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Syria's new interim leaders have made "positive signals," but more is needed, said,

EU to keep sanctions on Syria until minority rights are guaranteed, says top official

The EU will not lift sanctions on Syria before its new rulers ensure minorities are not persecuted and women’s rights are protected within a unified government that disavows religious extremism, the EU’s top diplomat said.

People stage a demonstration demanding that the Israeli government accept proposal for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange agreement in Tel Aviv, Israel on May 6, 2024. Photo by Nir Keidar via Getty Images.

U.S. asks Qatar to ban Hamas from territory over failure of Gaza ceasefire talks

The U.S. has told Qatar that the presence of Hamas in its capital, Doha, is no longer acceptable in the weeks since the Palestinian militant group rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, a senior administration official told Reuters.

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Poland and Qatar sign shipbuilding cooperation agreement

Poland and Qatar have inked an agreement to increase cooperation in the shipbuilding industry.

Polish President Andrzej Duda (R) and Qatari Emir

President Duda hosts Qatari Emir to discuss energy and education

Poland and Qatar signed key agreements in energy and education on Friday.

Andrzej Duda and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet for face-to-face talks at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw during an official visit by the Qatari head of state.

Polish and Qatari heads of state to discuss business and security issues

Poland’s president is to meet the Emir of Qatar on Friday to discuss business and security issues.

President Andrzej Duda (L). Photo: PAP/Marcin Obara

Polish president lobbies for Ukraine during Qatar visit

During the Qatar Economic Forum, Polish President Andrzej Duda said that it is imperative to prevent Russia from prevailing in Ukraine, foreseeing a likely new Russian offensive in the coming weeks.

Illustrative photo via Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images.

Dozens killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least 20 Palestinians and wounded many others, medics said on Monday, as Egyptian and Qatari mediators were expected to hold a new round of ceasefire talks with Hamas leaders in Cairo.

Herbert Fritz. Photo: Reuters.

Afghanistan: Taliban release 84-year-old Austrian far-right activist after Qatari mediation

The Taliban on Sunday released Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old Austrian and far-right nationalist who was arrested in Afghanistan last May.