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Pakistan received a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar on Monday after a gap of nearly two months, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to affect global energy shipments and forced adjustments in the country’s fuel supply planning.
Qatari mediators confirmed that the United States and Iran are actively negotiating a peace deal to end the monthslong conflict. Indirect talks are in ‘very progressive stages’.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said that Qatar continues to call for de-escalation and dialogue, supporting Oman's mediation efforts and hoping for an agreement in the coming hours or days.
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani reaffirmed Qatar's support for efforts to reduce tensions in the Gulf region. He held separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait to disc…
Iran's Army spokesman stated that Qatar claims to have no information regarding three Iranian Air Force pilots who went missing after a strike on a US military base in Qatar, urging Doha to cooperate.
Pakistan has received a significant boost to its energy security after Iran approved the safe transit of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Qatar through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding security cooperation, strengthening institutional ties between their interior ministries, and working together to promote regional peace and stability.
Qatar's prime minister urged regional leaders to support the implementation of the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy.
The IRGC announced that it targeted a large US ammunition depot at the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait with advanced heavy attack drones, destroying the depot and several hangars and killing or wounding a large number of enemy personnel.
The United States has fully evacuated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, following recent Iranian attacks on the facility. The reported evacuation comes amid rising military tensions between Iran and the United States in the region.
Iran's Commercial Attaché in Qatar points to the Qatari market's high potential for importing horticultural products, particularly fresh fruits, due to the country's heavy dependence on fruit imports. Iran possesses competitive advantages in terms of climatic diversity, f…
President Donald Trump said the new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar will be sent away for upgrades due to security concerns. The plane lacks missile-defense capabilities, and the administration is worried about its readiness.
Qatar has strongly rejected Israeli media reports claiming it agreed to take part in military action against Iran, calling the allegations as sheer lies.
World leaders continued to arrive in Doha on Wednesday as Qatar observed the third day of national mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has traveled to Doha to attend the funeral ceremony of former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. Araghchi extended his condolences to the government and people of Qatar following the passing of the former Emir.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, played a crucial role in the establishment and success of Al Jazeera, a pioneering news channel that has become a leading voice in the Arab world and beyond.
The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has been receiving condolences from world leaders and dignitaries on the death of his father, Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away at the age of 74.
Lebanon has declared an official mourning period for the passing of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with Lebanese flags lowered to half-mast at official buildings, including the Presidential Palace and government headquarters, until Wednesday, July 1…
Pakistan has declared a day of national mourning on July 13, 2026, following the demise of former Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The national flag will fly at half-mast across the country.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed condolences over the passing of former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Araghchi conveyed his sympathy to the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences over the passing of the former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising his role in fostering brotherly relations and friendly cooperation between Iran and Qatar.
Qatar's former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a sweeping moderniser who seized power in 1995 and broke with tradition to hand it over to his son 18 years later, has died at the age of 74.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar, has died at 74. He is credited with transforming Qatar into a significant global player in diplomacy, energy, and media, and notably abdicated in favor of his son in 2013.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it completed the third round of airstrikes in Iran after hitting some 140 targets. The strikes were in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacking a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump faces questions about the security of his new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar, after he took an older jet home from a Nato summit this week.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington had agreed to resume discussions with Iran despite declaring an end to the fragile truce that had halted months of conflict between the two countries.
Kilian Mbappe leads the goal scoring race in the 2026 World Cup after scoring against Morocco. Lionel Messi is also in contention for top spot.
Trump Flies Old Air Force One Out of Turkey, Switches to New Jet in Britain for Trip Home
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly left Turkey on an older Air Force One rather than the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet that brought him there, but later boarded the new plane in Britain for the flight to Washington.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss the latest events in Hormuz Strait. The two foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in the Strait of Ho…
Qatar's sports expertise is being transferred to the upcoming World Cup 2026 in the US and Canada through the efforts of Qatari engineers.