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Pope says he is ‘closer than ever’ to Lebanese people

Pope says he is ‘closer than ever’ to Lebanese people

 Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Lebanon on Sunday, saying there was a "moral obligation" to protect them while calling on warring parties to seek peace.Lebanon was drawn into the Middle

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Boy, 9, rescued after being locked in his father’s van in…

Boy, 9, rescued after being locked in his father’s van in…

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France for almost 18 months, according to the local prosecutor.The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained.Police were

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Qatar gears up for Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 with 34 athletes

Qatar gears up for Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 with 34 athletes

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has announced that it will participate with a delegation of 34 male and female athletes in the Asian Beach Games, set to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30, 2026, with the participation of 1,790 athletes, competing across 14 sports. Mr. Abdulla Al Abdulla, Deputy Head of the Qatari Administrative Delegation, confirmed during a press conference held at the QOC headquarters on Sunday that Qatar will compete in 7 sports: beach volleyball (men and women), basketball (men and women), beach handball, sailing, aquathlon, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. Al Abdulla noted that Qatar’s participation in the Asian Beach Games comes as part of the QOC’s commitment to maintaining an active presence in various continental sporting events and to strengthening the country’s sporting presence on the Asian stage.He added that Qatari teams have completed their preparations for the Games through comprehensive training programs overseen by the respective sports federations in coordination with the QOC, emphasizing that the delegation aims to deliver strong performances and compete for medals in a number of sports, particularly beach handball and beach volleyball, in addition to individual disciplines. The Deputy Head of Administrative Delegation further highlighted that the Games are expected to feature a high technical level, given the participation of elite athletes from across Asia, which presents significant challenges requiring Qatari athletes to demonstrate peak readiness. He explained that the primary objective of participation extends beyond results, focusing on maximizing technical benefits by providing athletes with opportunities to compete against diverse sporting schools and gain valuable competitive experience in a multi-sport environment. He added that this participation represents an important step in the development pathway of Qatari athletes, contributing to enhancing their performance levels and readiness for upcoming continental and international events. Al Abdulla also reviewed Qatar’s history in the Asian Beach Games, which began with the inaugural edition in Bali 2008, followed by Muscat 2010, and Haiyang 2012, where Qatar secured its first gold medal through the handball team. Qatar later achieved 12 medals in Phuket 2014 (2 gold, 2 silver, and 8 bronze), and 7 medals in Da Nang 2016 (5 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze), reflecting the country’s consistent presence in the Games. For his part, Mr. Mohammed Al-Zaidan, Head of the Team Qatar Media Delegation, announced the launch of the promotional campaign accompanying Team Qatar’s participation in the Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026. He explained that the campaign comes as part of efforts to support the athletes of the Qatari delegation and enhance their media presence throughout the competition period. He added that the campaign aims to motivate both fans and athletes, while also highlighting the achievements of Qatari athletes. Al-Zaidan further noted that the campaign will focus on showcasing Qatar’s key tourist attractions and the beauty of its beaches, under the slogan “From the Shores of Doha to the Shores of Sanya,” reflecting the connection between sport and tourism and contributing to the promotion of Qatar’s coastal destinations. These include Katara Beach, Old Doha Port, Lusail Marina, the Doha Corniche, The Pearl Island, and 974 Beach. He also emphasized that the campaign will deliver diverse digital content that captures the atmosphere of the competitions and enhances audience engagement, as part of an integrated media vision aimed at projecting a positive image of Qatari sport at both the continental and international levels across the Committee’s platforms and various media outlets in the country. The Asian Beach Games – Sanya 2026 will feature 1,790 athletes competing in 14 sports: 3x3 basketball, aquatics (open water swimming and water polo), aquathlon, athletics, handball, kabaddi, football, volleyball, wrestling, rowing, jiu-jitsu, sailing, sport climbing, and teqball.

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Healthcare workers flag love for UAE with new Guinness record

Healthcare workers flag love for UAE with new Guinness record

For weeks, they remained on the frontlines, delivering care when it mattered most. On Saturday evening, they gathered once again. However, this time, it was not in hospitals, but on a sports ground, under one

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Runaway wolf in South Korea missing for over 4 days has e…

Runaway wolf in South Korea missing for over 4 days has e…

A wolf that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean city of Daejeon remains on the loose after more than four days, with authorities struggling to track it amid bad weather and a surge

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RTA completes 726 modern bus shelters’ installation

RTA completes 726 modern bus shelters’ installation

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority completes a project involving the installation of 726 modern bus shelters for public transport riders, distributed across key areas of the emirate.The new shelters serve more than 192 million riders

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Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to ​set sail ⁠on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try ‌to break the Israeli blockade.About ‌30 boats planned to leave

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Stampede kills 30 at Haiti fort

Stampede kills 30 at Haiti fort

A stampede at an historical fortress in Haiti killed at least 30 people on Saturday, local media reported, with the government expressing "deep sadness."Officials said in a statement posted on the Haiti government's Facebook page

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Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island, hundreds evacuated

Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island, hundreds evacuated

Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New Zealand's ‌North Island on Sunday, triggering floods, power outages and forcing hundreds to evacuate.The cyclone crossed the coast ​near the Maketu ⁠Peninsula, packing destructive winds exceeding 130 kph (80

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Ukraine, Russia trade Easter truce breach barbs

Ukraine, Russia trade Easter truce breach barbs

Ukraine and Russia accused each other on Sunday of violating a truce in place for Orthodox Easter thousands of times, as the war dragged on into its fifth year.Both sides had agreed to observe the