Qatar
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
RFK Jr. deletes post claiming Israel accusations stem from Qatar-funded Muslim Brotherhood campaign
Trump’s communist scare tactics ignore his affinity for dictators - opinion
US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar
Can Pakistan-Israel ties exist? Yes, if the perpetual Palestinian conflict ends – opinion
Islamabad could come to terms with Israel’s existence when Palestinians are safe in a state of their own.
Confronting Islamism: What America must do at home and abroad - opinion
Qatar’s influence, campus anti-Zionism, and the growing convergence between Islamist and progressive politics demand a strategy that confronts radical ideology without compromising American freedoms.
US sends Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar to protect oil, gas facilities - report
According to the report, the US wanted to reassure the countries that their key energy facilities would be protected in case major combat operations resume within the region.
What does the pro-Palestinian movement really reward: Aid or ideological conformity? - opinion
Celebrity activism over Gaza raises questions about free speech, humanitarian aid, UNRWA and whether ideological conformity has replaced meaningful relief.
The question Netanyahu must answer: What did he know before October 7? - opinion
As Israelis head to the polls, questions over Netanyahu’s knowledge of October 7 and calls for an inquiry are taking center stage.
US, Iran may return to fighting after midterm elections, reached 'diplomatic stalemate' - report
This follows separate talks in New York between Qatari mediators and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, along with a US delegation that included Jared Kushner.
Qatar's UCC in talks for possible entrance into oil, gas areas in Venezuela, executive says
UCC, British BP, and XRG, a unit of United Arab Emirates' state company ADNOC, last month were granted a long-term license to develop the Loran gas project, one of the largestin Venezuela's waters.
Qatari PM: Netanyahu 'war criminal,' rejects claims that Doha funded Hamas military operations
Al Thani also alleged that the Israeli government had organized a campaign against Qatar intended to undermine its role as a mediator. The allegations were presented as his account in the interview.
Hapag-Lloyd urges Israel to review improved offer for shipping services company ZIM
The Finance Ministry raised concerns about Hapag-Lloyd's shareholder structure, noting that Qatar held a 12.3% stake and Saudi Arabia a 10.2% stake in the German company.
US, Iran expected to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday, Tuesday, official says
The talks are expected to focus on an amended version of a seven-day proposal Iran presented on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the official said.
