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Qatar: News

27 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia offered $1B to Houthis for Iran-brokered ceasefire: Report

Saudi Arabia reportedly offered Yemen's Houthi group $1 billion through an Iran-brokered deal, Israeli media reported.

22 Oct 2026
• Doha

What's Badr defense pact signed between Qatar, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia

Qatar, Türkiye, Pakistan, and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen defense cooperation ​and strengthen defensive capabilities.

19 Oct 2026
• Bangladesh

Former Bangladesh Air Force chief arrested in Qatar

Former Bangladesh Air Force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan has been arrested in Qatar on corruption charges.

18 Oct 2026
• Iran

Iran still interested in reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, has reiterated that the country's offer to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains on the table.

16 Oct 2026
• Iran

Strait of Hormuz attacks reach new high amid Israel-Iran tensions

The number of reported attacks on ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz has reached an all-time high, BBC reported.

12 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

US response to Hormuz plan 'insufficient': Iran

Iran has rejected the United States's response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

11 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

After airport attack, Trump says Saudi Arabia can defend itself

United States President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in Saudi Arabia's ability to defend itself after a deadly attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

28 Sep 2026
• Iran

Why Trump rejected Iran's proposal to end hostilities

United States President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest proposal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

23 Sep 2026
• Donald Trump

US-Iran held 'very good' meeting: Trump after fiery UNGA speech

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that his team held a three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation in New York.

15 Sep 2026
• Iran

US bases, aircraft, diplomatic facilities damaged in Iran war: Report

A United States government watchdog has released its first report detailing the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran.

11 Sep 2026
• Business

Once LNG giant, Qatar now looks to US for gas

Qatar, once the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is in talks to buy LNG from the United States under long-term contracts.

08 Sep 2026
• Afghanistan

US officials quietly discussing cutting troops in Middle East: Report

US military and intelligence officials are reportedly considering a reduction of their presence in the Middle East if the Trump administration succeeds in ending its conflict with Iran.

08 Sep 2026
• Iran

Qatar sends first LNG cargo through Hormuz since July

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker from Qatar has successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such exit since July.

01 Sep 2026
• China

Iran will reciprocate if US honors June commitments: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under the June Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

26 Aug 2026
• International Monetary Fund

Qatar's LNG exports are down 96%. Reason? US-Iran war

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has taken a heavy toll on Qatar's economy, one of the world's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters.

17 Aug 2026
• Iran

US-Iran MoU expires without extension; what follows?

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has expired without any signs of extension.

16 Aug 2026
• Iran

Qatar rejects Iran's claim of detaining 3 pilots

Qatar has rejected Iran's claims of detaining three Iranian pilots.

04 Aug 2026
• Donald Trump

US general slams Pakistan, Qatar for Iran mediation bias

Retired United States General Jack Keane has slammed Pakistan and Qatar for their alleged bias in mediating talks between Washington and Tehran.

04 Aug 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump accuses Iran of being 'duplicitous' in talks

United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of being "duplicitous" in its approach to negotiations.

23 Jul 2026
• Iran

Why Qatar is extending its LNG force majeure

QatarEnergy is likely to extend the force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments until mid-October, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

20 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump's Air Force One from Qatar all set for upgrades

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for major upgrades to the Air Force One jet, a gift from Qatar.

13 Jul 2026
• Iran

Iran claims destroying US Patriot systems in Gulf counterattack

Iran has launched a massive counterattack against the United States, claiming to have destroyed American Patriot missile systems, ammunition depots, and drone infrastructure in the Gulf.

13 Jul 2026
• Iran

Oil jumps over 4% as Iran declares Hormuz closed

Oil prices have witnessed a sharp spike, rising over 4% on Monday. The surge comes as Iran has expanded its military operations to Gulf states in response to recent US attacks.

13 Jul 2026
• Kiren Rijiju

India observes national mourning for Qatar's former Amir Sheikh Hamad

India is observing a one-day national mourning on Monday to pay tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar. He passed away at 74 on Sunday.

13 Jul 2026
• Iran

Over 10 projectiles strike Iran's Qeshm Island, Tehran retaliates

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after over 10 projectiles struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

12 Jul 2026
• Iran

European nations mull tolls for ships passing Strait of Hormuz

European nations are considering proposals that would allow navigation fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

12 Jul 2026
• FIFA World Cup

PM Modi condoles death of Qatar's former Amir Sheikh Hamad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences on the death of Qatar's Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

10 Jul 2026
• China

China bans helium exports

China has announced an immediate temporary ban on helium exports, a move that could further complicate the global semiconductor supply chain.

10 Jul 2026
• Iran

Iran buries former supreme leader Khamenei in Mashhad

Iran has buried its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his hometown of Mashhad.

05 Jul 2026
• Iran

Qatar removes ban on maritime navigation for all vessels

Qatar has lifted its temporary ban on maritime navigation for all vessels, effective immediately.

04 Jul 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel rejects NYT report on assassination plots against Iranian negotiators

Israel has rejected a report by The New York Times that it may have plotted to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators.

02 Jul 2026
• FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup sees 13x rise in online hate comments

The ongoing FIFA World Cup has witnessed a shocking surge in online hate comments, with a staggering 89,000 abusive posts detected during the group stage. This is a massive 13 times increase compared to the previous edition held in Qatar.

30 Jun 2026
• Doha

No negotiations with US planned in coming days: Iran

Iran has denied any plans for negotiation meetings with the United States "in the coming days" over speculation that its delegation's visit to Qatar is linked to discussions with US officials.

29 Jun 2026
• Bahrain

US, Iran agree to halt hostilities, resume talks

The United States and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities in the Gulf and resume talks on Tuesday in Qatar over their dispute concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

26 Jun 2026
• Mexico

Venezuela twin earthquakes kill 235 as rescuers continue search

Up to 235 people have been killed so far after two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening. Over 4,300 people have also been injured.

25 Jun 2026
• France

164 dead after 2 powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said at least 164 people had been confirmed dead and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday night.

23 Jun 2026
• Donald Trump

Iran denies access to nuclear sites bombed by US, Israel

Iran has refused to let United Nations nuclear inspectors into its facilities that were damaged during the 2025 conflict with Israel and the United States.

23 Jun 2026
• Iran

'Hormuz will never return to pre-war conditions': Iran

Iran's chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be under Tehran's administration.

23 Jun 2026
• Doha

Qatar gas plant blast: 12 Indians among 13 dead

The Indian Embassy in Qatar has confirmed that 12 Indian nationals were among the 13 people killed in a recent explosion at the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex.

22 Jun 2026
• Doha

Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion

Thirteen people were killed and 66 others were injured after an explosion at the Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex in Qatar on Sunday.

22 Jun 2026
• Iran

Qatar: 54 injured, 18 missing in gas terminal blast

An explosion rocked Qatar's key natural gas export terminal in the Ras Laffan industrial area on Sunday night.

21 Jun 2026
• Donald Trump

US-Iran talks progress toward broader Middle East ceasefire: Vance

United States Vice President JD Vance has announced significant progress in peace negotiations with Iranian officials.

21 Jun 2026
• Benjamin Netanyahu

US, Iran to begin talks in Switzerland amid nuclear tensions

United States Vice President JD Vance is headed to Switzerland for the first round of peace talks with Iran.

20 Jun 2026
• Barack Obama

Pakistan lacks 'press freedom': Vance on delayed Iran deal text

United States Vice President JD Vance has said that the delay in releasing the full text of the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran was partly due to the lack of press freedom in Pakistan and Qatar.

20 Jun 2026
• Iran

Israel strikes Lebanon hours after ceasefire with Hezbollah takes effect

At least 16 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to local media.