QATAR FOREIGN

Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hidden Lures: How Spy Tactics Use Charm to Steal Secrets

Foreign powers often use subtle tricks to gain U. S. information, and one of the oldest methods is the “honeypot. ” In this approach an attractive person—sometimes a woman, sometimes a man—creates a friendly or romantic connection with a target who has access to sensitive data. The goal is not love

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Global Minds Meet at IMF and World Bank Spring Gatherings

Foreign Policy hosts a series of meetings that bring together experts from around the world. These events focus on the latest crises, trends, and political shifts that shape our planet. The goal is to give people a clear view of what’s happening and why it matters. The meetings are held during the

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Asian Tech Stocks Take a Hit as Global AI Fears Spread

Foreign investors pulled nearly $10 billion out of Asian shares in the first week of February, a sharp jump from the $4 billion withdrawn in January. The sell‑off focused on South Korea and Taiwan, where fears of high AI‑related spending have shaken confidence in fast‑growing tech names. In that wee

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong Tightens Grip on Foreign Media Ahead of Elections

Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Qatar and Sony Team Up to Boost Arabic Films

Qatar's Film Committee and Sony Pictures International Productions have joined forces to create a series of Arabic-language films. This partnership is part of Qatar's bigger plan to grow its entertainment industry. The deal was announced at the first-ever Doha Film Festival's Industry Days. It's one

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Nov 02 2025LIFESTYLE

The Best Business Class Seat in the Sky for 2025

Qatar Airways has been named the best airline for business class travel in 2025, thanks to its innovative Qsuite. This seat is special because it lets passengers work together or have some privacy when they need to rest. The Qsuite is not available on all flights, so travelers need to check if it's

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Oct 28 2025FINANCE

Qatar's Big Bet on Tech and AI

Qatar is making a significant shift in its investment strategy. The country's finance minister, Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, recently shared plans to focus heavily on technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for future investments in the United States. This move is part of a broader goal to diversify Qat

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Understanding Injuries and Deaths in Qatar: A 13-Year Look

Qatar, along with five other countries, is part of a group called the Gulf Cooperation Council. These countries work together on many things, including health care. One big issue they face is trauma care. A recent study took a close look at trauma patients in Qatar over 13 years. The goal was to fin

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Jun 23 2025POLITICS

Qatar's Airspace Shutdown: What's Happening and Why?

Qatar made a big move. It shut down its airspace. This happened right after the US and UK told their people in Qatar to stay put. The US said to do this just to be safe. The UK followed the US lead. Why? Because the US had just bombed some places in Iran. Iran is not happy. It said it might hit back

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May 16 2025FINANCE

The Global Game of Investment: Manufacturing and Power

Foreign investments often involve building new factories or power plants in other countries. This is known as greenfield investment. It brings fresh money and jobs to the host country. A recent study looked into how these investments spread across the globe in two big areas: making stuff (manufactur

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