country in West Asia
The War Zone Apr 17
Qatari 747-8i Gifted To Trump For Interim Air Force One Is Undergoing Test Flights
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The man who spent three years in prison after refusing to cover up the abuses of Qatar 2022: ‘FIFA wanted to bury my case’
english.elpais.com/sports/2026-04-18/the-man-who-spent-three-years-in-prison-after-refusing-to-cover-up-the-abuses-of-qatar-2022-fifa-wanted-to-bury-my-case.html
Pakistan continues its efforts to mediate between the US and Iran, to avoid a return to the conflict which embroiled the Gulf and has closed the strait of ... Show more
muscatdaily.com Apr 16
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik personally received Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, upon his arrival at the Sultan’s Private Airport ... Show more
H M welcomes Emir of Qatar
H M welcomes Emir of Qatar
newlinesmag Apr 14
I Grew Up in Iran and the Gulf. This War Risks Breaking the Bonds Between the Two
newlinesmag.com/first-person/i-grew-up-in-iran-and-the-gulf-this-war-risks-breaking-the-bonds-between-the-two/
Qatar Restores Maritime Traffic as US Navy Begins Clearing Hormuz Mines: Following a month-long blockade, Qatar has reopened its territorial waters to commercial ...
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Pakistan PM to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey from April 15 to 18: Pakistan's PM is to embark on a 4-day diplomatic blitz to Saudi Arabia ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/pakistan-prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-visit-saudi-arabia-qatar-turkey-us-iran-war
The US has chosen Morocco to be part of a White House Task Force for this summer's FIFA World Cup.
The US embassy in Rabat announced the news today ... Show more
Times of Oman Apr 16
#InPictures His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, held a fraternal meeting at Al Barakah Palace ... Show more
HM The Sultan, Emir of Qatar discuss regional developments
HM The Sultan, Emir of Qatar discuss regional developments
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and stressed the importance of de-escalation and dialogue ... Show more
Iranian source says US has agreed to unfreeze Iranian funds, Washington denies it
asiaone.com/world/iranian-source-says-us-has-agreed-unfreeze-iranian-funds-washington-denies-it
“Prices will not return to pre-war levels”: Internationally active energy expert Johannes Benigni warns against premature optimism and continues to expect high ...
kleinezeitung.at/wirtschaft/20754057/preise-werden-nicht-auf-das-niveau-vor-dem-krieg-zurueckkehren
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has concluded his official visit to Saudi Arabia and will now head to Qatar’s capital Doha, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) ... Show more
Pakistan receives $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, internet reacts: ‘Celebrating loans?!’ | Trending
hindustantimes.com/trending/pakistan-receives-2-billion-from-saudi-arabia-internet-reacts-celebrating-loans-101776333527194.html
SGE rising star Amenda: “I absolutely want to score one more goal this season”: Aurèle Amenda is clearly one of the winners of Frankfurt’s coaching change ...
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Footage shows massive blast at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Gas Hub after Iranian strike | Watch
wionews.com/world/footage-shows-massive-blast-at-qatar-s-ras-laffan-gas-hub-after-iranian-strike-1775914856343
'Bear the financial burden of reconstruction': Iran demands war reparations from Saudi, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Qatar after Islamabad talks fail
wionews.com/world/-bear-the-financial-burden-of-reconstruction-iran-demands-war-reparations-from-saudi-uae-bahrain-jordan-and-qatar-after-islamabad-talks-fail-1776139228070
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has said the country demands “compensation from five regional countries, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia ... Show more
Iran war live: US, Iran exchange texts amid direct talks in Pakistan: US and Iran have exchanged written texts amid historic, in-person talks in Pakistan’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/11/iran-war-live-us-negotiators-due-to-arrive-in-pakistan-for-ceasefire-talks
Key FactsIran-U.S. Talks Collapse After Intense Islamabad Sessions
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The high-level talks in Islamabad marked the first direct meeting since 1979 but ended without agreement.
- The U.S. proposed lifting sanctions and international integration, while Iran maintained control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- The main obstacle was Iran’s nuclear program, with the U.S. demanding a complete halt to uranium enrichment.
- Pakistan continues mediating, with prospects for future talks despite unresolved trust issues between the parties.
Ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations.— Comment on U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad by Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf.
The UN Environmental Programme warns that the war may have long-lasting impacts on the environment around the Persian Gulf ... Show more
Qatar warns West Asia war nearing 'point of no return' amid escalating US-Iran tensions
wionews.com/world/qatar-warning-west-asia-war-point-of-no-return-us-iran-2026-1775566707871
OpinionA lesson from Doha: Why Middle East wars are never distant: A lesson from Doha: Why Middle East wars are never distant - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/04/11/a-lesson-from-doha-why-middle-east-wars-are-never-distant.html
Ukraine secures oil lifeline from Gulf states in exchange for military support: After reaching pacts with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, Zelenskyy said similar ...
politico.eu/article/ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy-secures-oil-lifeline-gulf-states-military-support/
Qatar assures ‘reliable energy supply to India’ amid West Asia tension – Puri-Al Kaabi talk on gas supply restoration
financialexpress.com/business/news-qatar-assures-reliable-energy-supply-to-india-amid-west-asia-tension-puri-al-kaabi-talk-on-gas-supply-restoration-4202843/
Egyptian Gazette Apr 08
A Palestinian journalist working for Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday ... Show more
arabtimes Apr 07
Bahrain, UAE, Qatar and Kuwait on High Alert: DUBAI (AP), Apr 7: Gulf countries are taking heightened precautionary measures as they brace for potential Iranian ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/bahrain-uae-qatar-and-kuwait-on-high-alert/
TSN Apr 01
Bosnia and Herzegovina was a party after they qualified for the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup !
(via: @ultras_clips )
Qatar Airways Has 109 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For Thursday (April 9, 2026) & 120+ Destinations By
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CONGO CELEBRATE WITH A LOCKER ROOM DANCE 🇨🇩✅
Players were dancing in the locker room in Guadalajara after defeating Jamaica to secure their World Cup spot ... Show more
Goldman warns of a 'very painful' gas shock if disruptions persist: Qatar, which accounts for roughly one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas supply ...
businessinsider.com/goldman-natural-gas-price-shock-qartar-disruptions-oil-crisis-2026-4
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokersperson, Majed al-Ansari, warns "we'll get soon to a situation where it [war on Iran] cannot be controlled ... Show more
Gyökeres almost lost all the aura from yesterday’s pic with this video 💀 Almost.#Gyokeres #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #Football
Qatar Airways significantly increased its flights from April 1st and has 79 passenger flight departures ex-Doha on Friday, April 3, 2026 ... Show more
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Qatar warns region ‘close’ to point where war escalation cannot be controlled: Qatar on Tuesday warned the war in the Middle East was close to a threshold where ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/04/07/qatar-warns-region-close-to-point-where-war-escalation-cannot-be-controlled-
Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Qatar on an official visit.
“Real security is built on partnership, and we value everyone and remain open to supporting all who ... Show more
Qatar condemns storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister : The ministry called on the international community to uphold its moral and ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/qatar-condemns-storming-al-aqsa-mosque-israeli-security-minister
UAE President Receives Emir of Qatar on Fraternal Visit to Discuss Regional Developments
emirates247.com/uae/uae-president-receives-emir-of-qatar-on-fraternal-visit-to-discuss-regional-developments/595
Pakistan reacted strongly after reports emerged of Israel-US strike near its embassy in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Islamabad, in a strong warning to Israel ... Show more
'Pakistan is no Qatar. We will beat hell out of them if...', Islamabad warns Israel
'Pakistan is no Qatar. We will beat hell out of them if...', Islamabad warns Israel
Zelenskyy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour | Euractiv: Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf ...
euractiv.com/news/zelenskyy-agrees-defence-cooperation-with-uae-qatar-on-gulf-tour/
Qatar Airways has surpassed 40% of its pre-Iran War ex-Doha activity, with 79 passenger departures from its hub this Saturday (April 4, 2026) ... Show more
loyaltylobby.com
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Qatar Airways is significantly increasing its passenger departures ex-Doha from today, five weeks into the Iran War.
The airline has 71 departing flights + 2 ... Show more
Qatar Airways 71 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For April 1, 2026 & 93 Destinations Until April 15
Qatar Airways 71 Confirmed Passenger Flights Ex-Doha For April 1, 2026 & 93 Destinations Until April 15
The aviation crisis in the Persian Gulf: No one wanted to hear it before, but now it’s clear: the rerouting of large volumes of global air traffic through hub ...
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BREAKING: Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has condemned Iran's continued attacks on the country and other Gulf states as ... Show more
Iran war updates: Ceasefire response ‘not good enough’, says Trump
Iran war updates: Ceasefire response ‘not good enough’, says Trump
TURKEY PLAYERS INTERRUPT INTERVIEW TO CELEBRATE 🇹🇷🔥
Players stormed the press room to celebrate with their coach after securing World Cup qualification ... Show more
Qatar Airways 41 Confirmed Flights For March 28, 2026 & Additional 33 Destinations Until April 15
loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/27/qatar-airways-41-confirmed-flights-for-march-28-2026-additional-33-destinations-until-april-15/
One Mile at a Time Apr 02
Would You Fly Through Middle East Hubs Like Dubai Or Doha Right Now? I’m Torn…: Is it foolish to fly through the Middle East right now, through a hub like Dubai ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/fly-through-middle-east-hubs-dubai-doha/
Italy 🇮🇹 or Bosnia 🇧🇦? 👇 On Tuesday, the decision will be made as to whether Italy or Bosnia will be Switzerland's final group opponent at the 2026 World ... Show more
Iran struck oil tanker in Qatar, Defence Ministry said forces intercepted 2 of 3 cruise missiles
wionews.com/world/iran-struck-oil-tanker-in-qatar-defence-ministry-said-forces-intercepted-2-of-3-cruise-missiles-1775035867839
Key FactsIran Conflict Intensifies After Oil Tanker Attack
Mar 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- An Iranian drone attack set a fully loaded oil tanker ablaze off Dubai, with no injuries or oil spill reported.
- US Defense Secretary Hegseth stated that the upcoming days in the war are decisive and warned of increased conflict if no agreement is reached.
- The US has destroyed over 150 Iranian naval vessels and is reinforcing forces with the 82nd Airborne Division in the Middle East.
- Pakistan is mediating peace efforts while the EU warns of prolonged energy disruptions amid record-high oil prices.
"We have more and more options, and they have less ... in only one month we set the terms, the upcoming days will be decisive," Hegseth said in Washington. "Iran knows that, and there's almost nothing they can militarily do about it."— Hegseth, speaking in Washington, about the United States' stance and the forthcoming decisive days in the Iran war
Ireland’s World Cup dreams have ended after a 4-3 defeat against Czechia in penalties.
After the match, Troy Parrott paid tribute to his team and Irish ... Show more
Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival for Pakistanis amid Middle East conflict: Pakistani officials mentioned 'the prevailing situation' as reason behind the temporary ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/qatar-suspends-visa-on-arrival-for-pakistanis-amid-middle-east-conflict
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, receives Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar ... Show more
Two officials resign 😮⚽ 🇮🇹 Following Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup, Gabriele Gravina has resigned as president of the Italian Football ... Show more
Egyptian Gazette Mar 31
The Pharaohs in Barcelona! 🇪🇬🇪🇸
Our national team has arrived at the stadium for tonight’s friendly against Spain.
Kickoff is at 9:00 PM as both teams ... Show more
Qatar’s Defence Ministry says three missiles were launched from Iran, adding that while two were intercepted, one hit an oil tanker leased by QatarEnergy in ... Show more
EWN Mar 31
Qatar says Gulf states 'unified' in calling for war de-escalation: "Our understanding is that there is a very unified position in the Gulf on calling for the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/03/31/qatar-says-gulf-states-unified-in-calling-for-war-de-escalation
Bafana Bafana’s “experiments” aren’t experiments at all — Hugo Broos is validating a settled core, testing trust over talent ... Show more
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arabtimes Apr 01
Qatar Airways Gradually Expands Flights to 120+ Destinations by Mid-May: DOHA, Apr 1: Qatar Airways has announced a further expansion of its flight schedule ...
arabtimesonline.com/news/qatar-airways-gradually-expands-flights-to-120-destinations-by-mid-may/
France’s President Emmanuel Macron calls for 'a ceasefire and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz' during his visit to Japan ... Show more
Iran war live: Iran rejects Trump claims that Tehran asked for a ceasefire
Iran war live: Iran rejects Trump claims that Tehran asked for a ceasefire
Ukraine securing 10-year defense deals with Gulf states amid Iran war: "The first priority is weapons — their production, exchange of experience ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-secures-10-year-defense-deals-with-gulf-states-amid-iran-war/
UK deploys air defences across Gulf as conflict intensifies: The UK is expanding its air defence footprint across the Middle East, deploying additional systems ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-deploys-air-defences-across-gulf-as-conflict-intensifies/
Egyptian Gazette Mar 31
Monterrey has a new identity tonight: Iraqi football capital. 🇮🇶🔥🇲🇽
The chants are already echoing through downtown… “Iraq, Iraq ... Show more
Zelenskyy says Qatar's emir had high praise for Ukrainian drone defence experts: Катар подякував українцям за досвід у повітряній безпеці. Підписано 10-річну ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/03/28/8027617/
US President Donald Trump thanked UAE President Sheikh Mohamed, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim and other partners.
Ukraine inks defence deal with Qatar, denies Iran’s strike on anti-drone systems depot in Dubai
wionews.com/world/ukraine-inks-defence-deal-with-qatar-denies-iran-s-strike-on-anti-drone-systems-depot-in-dubai-1774708617508
Russia took satellite images of US base in Saudi Arabia before Iran strike: Zelensky
thehill.com/policy/international/5806319-zelensky-russian-satellite-images-iran/
Key FactsRussia’s Satellite Reconnaissance Aided Iran’s Strike
Mar 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Surveillance satellites operated by Russia repeatedly monitored the U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia shortly before the assault.
- Iran launched an attack on March 26 that resulted in injuries to several American military personnel.
- Ukrainian intelligence claims that Russia shared this reconnaissance data to help Iran target the installation.
- Zelenskyy warned that Putin benefits from the Middle East tensions and that diplomatic efforts have slowed.
If sanctions are lifted, Putin will get more money, much more money, and he will put this money to weapons.— Zelenskyy, in an interview in Doha, Qatar, discussing Russia's alleged intelligence sharing with Iran and the impact of sanctions.