Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms maintaining military occupation in southern Lebanon.

PM Modi thanks Qatar Emir for condolences after 12 Indians died in a gas plant blast.

Former INEC chairman, Yakubu, assumes duty as Nigeria’s new Ambassador to Qatar

Trump's Iran conflict threatens G7 unity as Middle East tensions roil oil markets, disrupt energy supplies, and fuel global inflation, slowing 2026 growth to 2.5 percent amid widespread economic and political fallout.

Senior officials from Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan called Trump threatening Iran strikes, assuring him a preliminary deal was imminent, prompting him to announce a potential weekend agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump excluded Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif from Abraham Accords negotiations, instead naming military chief Asim Munir, reflecting the military's dominant role in Pakistan's foreign policy despite civilian leadership.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discusses regional security with several global leaders in a joint phone call.

Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts with Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Qatar to de-escalate US-Iran tensions over nuclear negotiations and Gulf security, as Pakistan mediates and both nations maintain hardline public positions.

Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran after Gulf leaders urged diplomacy, with negotiations potentially addressing nuclear concerns and regional security while Tehran remains militarily prepared for escalation.

Trump postponed a major military strike on Iran after Gulf leaders urged diplomacy, keeping markets volatile as negotiations over Iran's nuclear program continue with military action remaining possible if talks fail.

Trump halts Iran strike after Gulf leaders’ intervention

Trump says US ‘holding off’ attacks on Iran after Saudi Arabia, UAE's request; asks Army to stay fully prepared

Hungary's new government opens Orbán's former office buildings to the public for tours.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan visits Qatar to discuss regional security, Gaza crisis, and preparations for the 12th High Strategic Committee meeting, emphasizing defense cooperation and addressing Middle East tensions amid Israel's actions.

UAE and Qatar's top officials co-chaired their seventh Joint Higher Committee meeting at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Museum, advancing bilateral cooperation amid regional tensions while reporting thirteen billion dollars in non-oil trade and strengthening strategic partnerships across energy and connectivity sectors.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the GCC Consultative Summit in Jeddah, discussing regional tensions.

Iran reimposed Strait of Hormuz restrictions Saturday amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, threatening the critical waterway handling one-fifth of global oil while both nations pursued competing blockades and nuclear negotiations toward an April 22 deadline.

Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar face off in the 2026 World Cup.

Vice President JD Vance threatened Israel with abandonment, warning it risks losing US support as the Trump administration fears Israeli actions could derail a favorable Iran nuclear agreement, marking an unprecedented Republican shift away from unconditional Israel backing.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?

Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon

Macron invites Saudi and Qatari leaders to the G7 summit to discuss the Middle East crisis.

Iran covertly acquired Chinese satellite technology through the UAE, then attacked Abu Dhabi, exposing Gulf states' security vulnerabilities and prompting Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar to urge diplomatic ceasefire negotiations rather than renewed military confrontation with Tehran.

President Trump announced a largely finalized US-Iran deal involving regional leaders, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, addressing nuclear concerns and sanctions through Pakistan and Qatar mediation efforts.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged Trump to pursue diplomacy rather than military action against Iran, fearing renewed conflict could devastate regional economies and infrastructure after February's costly war.

Trump delays Iran strike after Gulf leaders' plea

President Trump showcased a planned White House ballroom featuring drone defense capabilities while dismissing inflation concerns from his unauthorized Iran conflict, as his approval ratings decline amid geopolitical tensions and gas prices averaging $4.53 per gallon.

Trump halts planned Iran strike after Gulf leaders intervene

Trump announced he postponed a planned military attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies, though he instructed military leaders to remain prepared for immediate assault if negotiations fail, raising questions about credibility given his history of changing course.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanks Qatar for supporting Pakistan's peace efforts.

US officials meet Qatari Prime Minister in Miami to discuss Iran war negotiations.

World leaders condemn Iran's strikes on the UAE, warning of escalation risks and backing the UAE's security measures.

Pakistan emerges as a key mediator in the US, Israel, and Iran conflict due to its balanced diplomatic position and strategic ties.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, reimposing restrictions after the US maintained its blockade despite Iran's brief reopening, threatening global oil supplies and escalating regional tensions.

PM Modi thanks Qatar's Amir for condolences after an explosion killed 12 Indian nationals in Qatar.

Ex-INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, arrives in Qatar as Nigeria’s new ambassador

Trump claims Israel would not exist without him and the US.

The 2026 World Cup is the most geopolitically charged in history, with 48 teams and massive global viewership.

Trump delays major strikes on Iran at request of Middle East leaders

Saudi Crown Prince and Muslim leaders discussed regional de-escalation with President Trump in a phone call.

Egypt intensifies diplomatic outreach with Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Qatar to de-escalate US-Iran tensions over nuclear negotiations and Gulf security, while Pakistan mediates and both nations maintain hardline public positions amid maritime tensions.

Saudi Arabia welcomed President Trump's diplomatic approach to end the Iran conflict, appreciating US and Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at restoring regional stability and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Dialogue does not mean surrender”: Iran submits fresh peace plan as Trump escalates threats

Trump puts a large-scale assault on Iran on standby, ready to strike at a moment's notice.

Trump delays Iran strike after Gulf states urge diplomacy

Trump puts a planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders' appeals.

Turkey and Qatar signed multiple bilateral agreements on defense, trade, and strategic cooperation during their 11th High Strategic Committee meeting, advancing economic and security ties between the two nations.

US officials meet Qatari Prime Minister in Miami to discuss Iran war negotiations.

Gulf Cooperation Council leaders convened in Saudi Arabia for their first in-person summit since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began two months ago, emphasizing unified regional coordination toward diplomatic resolution while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting global oil supplies.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions after briefly reopening it, escalating tensions amid U.S. blockade efforts while mediators pursue a nuclear deal before April 22 deadline.