Doha is bidding to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, authorities said on Tuesday, as the wealthy Gulf state of Qatar sets its sights on yet another major sports event to diversify its energy-reliant economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2025/07/23/qatar-2036-olympics-bid/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #olympics #qatar #2036summerolympics

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Qatar ended inconclusively on Sunday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump could help advance a deal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/07/world/politics/netanyahu-trump-gaza-deal-doha-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #israel #us #qatar #middleeast #palestinians #benjaminnetanyahu #gaza #hamas #israelhamaswar #donaldtrump