Qatar warns of consequences if Taliban is isolated

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4 years ago

September 1, 2021

Qatar’s foreign minister has sent a stark warning about the consequences the world could face if nations don’t engage with the Taliban

The foreign minister of Qatar has warned that isolating the Taliban militant group could lead to further instability in the region of Afghanistan.

The minister sent the warning, urging nations to engage with the movement to address security and socioeconomic concerns in Afghanistan.

“If we are starting to put conditions and stopping this engagement, we are going to leave a vacuum, and the question is, who is going to fill this vacuum?,”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said in Doha on Tuesday,

The US-allied Gulf Arab state has emerged as a key part to the Taliban, having hosted the group’s political office since 2013.

No country has recognised the Taliban militant group as the ‘new government of Afghanistan’ after their capture of Kabul on August 15.

Many Western states have urged the group to form an inclusive government and to respect human rights – including the rights of women.

The Qatari foreign minister also warned the Taliban against any rise of “terrorism” after the US withdrawal and called for an inclusive government

“It is our role to always urge them (the Taliban) to have an expanded government that includes all parties and not to exclude any party” the foreign minister said.

Taliban members celebrated with gunfire in the many hours after the last US forces departed Kabul.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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24 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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