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Qatar’s state news agency hacked by ‘unknown entity’

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — Qatar said Wednesday its official state news agency was hacked and subsequently carried a “false statement” on sensitive regional topics attributed to the country’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Among the issues allegedly addressed by the Qatari ruler were the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, strategic relations with Iran, and comments about Hamas. There were also alleged negative comments about Qatar’s relationship with the new administration of US President Donald Trump. Doha though […]