AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPassing of Father Amir: Qatar mourns the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, aged 74, with four days of official mourning and closures across ministries and public institutions. Condolences in Doha: Emir Sheikh Tamim met senior leaders including Oman’s deputy PM for defence, Bahrain’s King Hamad, Syria’s President Ahmad Al Sharaa, the UAE’s interior minister, Iraq’s President Nizar Amidi, and others, as mourners continue to visit Lusail Palace. Labour Ministry services: The Labour Ministry says electronic services will keep running during mourning via its 24/7 website. Regional diplomacy: India’s foreign minister said both countries will accelerate a strategic partnership in technology, food security and high-tech manufacturing. Hormuz tensions: As US-Iran hostilities intensify, Trump says the US will reinstate a blockade and charge a 20% toll for safe passage, while Iran says talks with mediators including Qatar, Pakistan and Oman continue to prevent escalation. Qatar security: Kyrgyz officials report no evacuation requests despite periodic rocket incidents, with air defences intercepting threats.
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