Top stories in Qatar on August 8, 2026

1. Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness (49 outlets, 18 countries)
2. Spain imposes border checks on Italy as countermeasure in Ceuta spat (20 outlets, 12 countries)
3. War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact (12 outlets, 11 countries)