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The Ambassador of Qatar to Nepal, Mishal Mohammed Al Ansari, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at the Ministry on Thursday. 

During the courtesy call, views were exchanged on further strengthening bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, including labour migration, partnership in hydropower and agriculture, tourism and investment promotion, according to the Ministry.  

It is said that matters commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Qatar were also discussed on the occasion.

The return of Josh Hazlewood and the rise of Rasikh Dar have given Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling unit real depth and helped ​the defending Indian Premier League champions move top of the standings with a win over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, Reuters reported. 

Bengaluru defeated Lucknow by five wickets to draw level on eight points with Rajasthan Royals, edging ahead on net run-rate.

While veteran batter Virat ​Kohli remains the headline act and is the leading IPL run-scorer this ​season with 228 runs, it is the depth of the bowling ⁠unit that has underpinned Bengaluru's early consistency.

Brazilian star Neymar said he is still weighing his next move despite reports linking him to ​FC Cincinnati, Reuters reported. 

"I honestly don't know," the 34-year-old forward told ESPN on Thursday.

He added that he intends to finish his current contract at boyhood club Santos, ​which expires at the end of this ​year.

Neymar, captain of the club in Brazil's Serie ⁠A, has been limited to eight matches ​in 2026 due to a knee injury. He ​has four goals and three assists.

Lionel Messi has acquired Spanish fifth-tier team UE Cornella, the Catalonia-based club announced on Thursday, Reuters reported. 

Argentina World ​Cup winner Messi, who played 778 games and scored 672 goals for Barcelona before joining Paris St-Germain and Inter Miami, has taken over the Spanish club as ​part of a strategic effort to develop local ​talent in the region.

"This move reinforces Messi’s close ⁠ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the ​development of sport and local talent in Catalonia — a ​connection rooted in his years at FC Barcelona and sustained ever since," Cornella said in a statement.