'A lot of people were happy': David Beckham defends Qatar ambassador role

Hamas To Release Israeli Hostages? | Hamas Agrees to U.S. Proposal, Sparking Hope for End Gaza War

Hamas has accepted a U.S. proposal to negotiate the release of Israeli hostages, potentially ending the nine-month Gaza conflict. This decision comes 16 days after the initial agreement phase aimed at ceasing hostilities. Hamas demands Israel commit to a permanent ceasefire but is open to a temporary one during the six-week talks. The conflict has caused over 38,000 Palestinian and 1,200 Israeli deaths, with 250 hostages. The proposal includes a ceasefire, aid delivery, and Israeli troop withdrawal. Qatar leads mediation, with the U.S. pushing for a deal before the November election. #Hamas #USProposal #IsraeliHostages #GazaConflict #PeaceTalks #Ceasefire #MiddleEastPeace #Diplomacy #HostageNegotiation #GazaWar #ConflictResolution #InternationalRelations #HumanRights #Mediation #GlobalNews

Israeli team expected in Qatar for talks on Gaza deal

Taliban delegation attends UN-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan, with women excluded

The scientist putting compassion at the heart of medicine

Sidra Medicine in Qatar is one of the world's leading hospitals for women and children. CEO Doctor Iyabo Tinubu-Karch is paving the way for a new way to care for the sickest patients. Her vision for personalised healthcare is inspiring clinicians and civil society alike.

Qatar, a key step for mixed martial arts in the Middle East

Mixed martial arts keep growing in popularity in Qatar. The Gulf region stands as a promising market for international organisations like ONE and PFL.

Hurst: England result disappointing but team shows promise

Former England World Cup winner, Sir Geoff Hurst insists that although England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final was disappointing, the team has come a long way under the leadership of manager Gareth Southgate, and that there is reason to be optimistic for the future. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Norway's LQBTQ community party at the Pride parade in Oslo

According to the Brussels-based NGO ILGA-Europe, Norway this year ranks the 8th best state in Europe for the LGBTQ community.

This Day in History: The Stonewall Riots Begin

This Day in History: , The Stonewall Riots Begin. June 28, 1969. The riots are considered the first major protest of the LGBTQ community for equal rights. They began after midnight at the Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village. Police raided the popular gay club for operating without a liquor license. After decades of being targeted by the NYPD, the patrons began to fight back by throwing bottles at police. Several days of protests followed, mobilizing into the Gay Liberation Front and other gay civil rights organizations. The NYPD made a formal apology for its role in the riots — and for the laws that led to them — in 2019

DR Congo justice minister targets LGBTQ community

This Day in History: Terrorist Gunman Attacks Pulse Nightclub

This Day in History: , Terrorist Gunman Attacks Pulse Nightclub. June 12, 2016. 49 people were killed in the attack when 29-year-old Omar Mateen entered the club with an AR-15-type assault rifle. Most of the casualties of the attack were members of the Orlando, FL, LGBTQ community. During the siege on the club, Mateen made a 911 call in which he pledged his allegiance to ISIS. At about 5am, police stormed the club and shot and killed Mateen. Evidence shows that his original target may have been a Disney complex. In 2018, Mateen's wife was found not guilty of obstructing justice for making contradictory statements to the FBI