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‘I already completed football in Qatar’: Lionel Messi sums up his legacy before World Cup final

‘I already completed football in Qatar’: Lionel Messi sums up his legacy before World Cup final

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Lionel Messi is approaching another World Cup final with far less pressure than before, believing he fulfilled his greatest footballing dream by lifting the trophy in Qatar in 2022. Ever since breaking into international football, Messi had spoken about his desire to win the World Cup, a goal he achieved after years of heartbreak, including Argentina‘s defeat to Germany in the 2014 final. Having conquered the sport’s biggest prize, the 39-year-old now heads into Sunday’s final against Spain with little left to prove. Messi has won every major trophy available at club and international level and remains the most decorated footballer in history, with an unmatched collection of team titles and individual honours that have cemented his place among the greatest players the game has ever seen. Lionel Messi will be playing his third World Cup final. (Getty Images via AFP) Ahead of the final, a reporter compared Messi’s career to a seamless video game during a conversation with him. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner responded in his usual understated style, joking that he had …

PM Narendra Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar, conveys condolences on passing of the Father Amir | India News

PM Narendra Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar, conveys condolences on passing of the Father Amir | India News

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2 min readNew DelhiJul 17, 2026 03:16 AM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Modi also said the departed leader’s enduring legacy will continue to guide the two nations for further strengthening the strategic partnership. Father Amir died on July 12 at the age of 74. After his death, the Central government had declared one-day national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect, with the national flag flown at half-mast throughout the country. “Spoke with H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar and conveyed heartfelt condolences on the passing of H.H. the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Recalled his deep affection for India, his warmth towards the Indian community in Qatar and his steadfast commitment to India-Qatar relations. His enduring legacy will continue to guide our two countries as we further strengthen our Strategic Partnership,” …

India declares a day of mourning for Father Amir of Qatar

India declares a day of mourning for Father Amir of Qatar

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The Indian government on Sunday declared one day of national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar, who died at the age of 74. Modi conveyed his condolences to the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the royal family and people of Qatar. (REUTERS) The national flag will be flown at half-mast on Monday throughout India and there will be no official entertainment on the day, the external affairs ministry said in a statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Sheikh Hamad and described him as a true friend of India and a visionary leader who led the development of Qatar. “A visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity, we remember him also as a true friend whom I had the honour of meeting during my last visit to Qatar in February 2024,” Modi said on social media. Modi conveyed his condolences to the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the …

India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani

India declares one-day national mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani

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The Indian government on Sunday declared one day of national mourning on July 13 as a mark of respect for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar, who died at the age of 74. Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, former emir, passed away at the age of 74 (X/@HHShkMohd) The national flag will be flown at half-mast on Monday throughout India and there will be no official entertainment on the day, the external affairs ministry said in a statement. Also Read | Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74; PM Modi, other world leaders express condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Sheikh Hamad and described him as a true friend of India and a visionary leader who led the development of Qatar. “A visionary leader who led Qatar to great levels of development and prosperity, we remember him also as a true friend whom I had the honour of meeting during my last visit to Qatar in February 2024,” Modi said on social media. Modi conveyed …

India blow half-time lead to lose to Qatar in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

India blow half-time lead to lose to Qatar in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

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India’s hopes of progressing in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers came to an end after Qatar fought back from an eight-point half-time deficit to secure a 65-56 win in Group D at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The result left India without a win in five matches and confirmed their elimination from the qualification race. It also completed a double over the hosts for Qatar, who had beaten India earlier in the campaign. India looked on course for their first victory after controlling the opening half. Harsh Dagar gave the hosts an early boost with a three-pointer, helping them establish a 12-7 lead after the opening quarter. The home side strengthened its grip before the interval as Pranav Prince contributed eight second-quarter points, including two shots from beyond the arc. India entered the break with a comfortable 30-22 advantage after limiting Qatar’s scoring opportunities. Qatar seize momentum after the interval The contest turned dramatically in the third quarter as Qatar increased the tempo and began finding success on offence. …

Iran war LIVE updates: US, Iranian delegations in Qatar for MoU negotiations; direct talks unlikely

Iran war LIVE updates: US, Iranian delegations in Qatar for MoU negotiations; direct talks unlikely

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Updated on: Jul 01, 2026 7:55:12 AM IST A man rides a motorcycle past a mourning banner depicting Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on the first day of the US-Israeli war against the Iran on February 28. US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran and Qatar are set to meet today (Wednesday) to discuss the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as the release of Iran’s frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday. “What will probably take place in Doha tomorrow is a discussion with the Qatari side on the implementation of some provisions of the memorandum of understanding, including the provision concerning the release of Iran’s restricted assets,” Baghaei said, as reported by CNN. He added that Iran’s negotiating team had no plans to meet the American delegation in the coming days. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also arrived in Qatar to discuss the ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments, the country’s foreign ministry said. They met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh …

PM Modi thanks Qatar Amir for condolences after Ras Laffan explosion

PM Modi thanks Qatar Amir for condolences after Ras Laffan explosion

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Qatari Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his condolences on the death of 12 Indian nationals in an explosion and fire at the Ras Laffan energy complex. PM Modi also said on social media that the two sides “stand in solidarity with each other”. Modi and Al Thani spoke by phone on Tuesday, when the two sides reiterated their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of their citizens. Modi also said on social media that the two sides “stand in solidarity with each other”. Twelve Indian nationals were among 13 people killed, and several others were among the 66 injured, in the explosion and fire at Qatar’s massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex on Sunday evening. “I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar,” Modi said in his social media post. “We both share the grief of the families who have …

PM Modi, Qatar Amir discuss Ras Laffan accident that killed 12 Indians

PM Modi, Qatar Amir discuss Ras Laffan accident that killed 12 Indians

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“I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. We both share the grief of the families who have lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,” PM Modi wrote on X. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi gets Qatar Emir’s call after 12 Indians killed in Ras Laffan gas plant blast, thanks him for condolences

PM Modi gets Qatar Emir’s call after 12 Indians killed in Ras Laffan gas plant blast, thanks him for condolences

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and thanked him for his condolences following the death of 12 Indian nationals in an explosion and fire at Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex. Modi thanked Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for his condolences. (File Photo) In a post on X, Modi said, “I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.” “We both share the grief of the families who have lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. India and Qatar remain steadfast in their commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens and stand in solidarity with each other.” According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders also discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi appreciated Qatar’s “positive” role in peace efforts and …

An industrial risk the Qatar blast shares with accidents in India | Explained

An industrial risk the Qatar blast shares with accidents in India | Explained

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The story so far: An explosion at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan, Qatar, claimed the lives of 12 Indian workers and one Pakistani worker on June 21. While local authorities have just begun their investigation, QatarEnergy, the country’s national energy company that maintains the gas facility, said the blast occurred when workers were restarting it — alluding to a well-known risk, but seemingly poorly managed in India, of a type of industrial activity called a transient process. How can restarting be dangerous? An industrial plant is often at its most dangerous not when it is running at full capacity because that is what it was designed to do. It is more dangerous when it is starting up or shutting down because during these transient operations, the facility is moving from one state to another. In fact, a typical industrial facility will spend more than 90% of its time in steady-state operations, i.e. when it is not switching between states. In this period, variables like temperature, pressure, and flow rates are fixed and/or predictable. …