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      US and Qatari troops at Al Udeid air base south-west of Doha. The Ministry of Defence has opened enlistment to groups previously excluded from Qatar’s national service programme. AFP

      Qatar-born residents and children of Qatari mothers can now apply for national service

      Successful applicants may receive allowances and a route to permanent residency

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      The former University of Surrey student, 21, was arrested after a security guard was shot on campus with a crossbow. PA

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      US and Qatari troops at Al Udeid air base south-west of Doha. The Ministry of Defence has opened enlistment to groups previously excluded from Qatar’s national service programme. AFP

      Qatar-born residents and children of Qatari mothers can now apply for national service

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      Hamas-Mladenov talks postponed as disarmament continues to stymie Trump's Gaza plan

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      Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, in June 2022, which is the only site the IAEA has been allowed to visit. AFP

      Gulf and European states raise concern over Iran's nuclear programme

      Countries say there's no justification for Tehran enriching 440kg of uranium to 60% purity for civilian use

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      Bahrain bans mourning for Khamenei during Ashura

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