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The start of 2026 in Gaza has marked numerous deaths, including that of a Palestinian man killed by the Israeli army, amid ongoing severe humanitarian conditions. Flooded tents due to harsh winter wea...
Russia reportedly launched an attack on the Qatar embassy in Kyiv using 13 ballistic missiles, one Oreshnik (likely referring to a specific weapon system), and 22 cruise missiles. The strike damaged n...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that Russian forces targeted the Qatari embassy in an overnight attack on Kyiv. The claim suggests escalation and potential violation of diplomatic prop...
Over 50 international NGOs have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel will suspend their operations in Gaza and the West Bank from January 2, 2026. They claim this undermines huma...
The Arab League convened an emergency meeting in Cairo on Sunday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss Israel's official recognition of Somaliland. The move has been condemned by a coalition of countries in...
The Trump administration is reviewing Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME) as it considers significant arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Qatar that could upset the military balance in the Middle East...
The United States and Qatar have established an air defense coordination center at Al-Udeid Air Base as regional tensions increase due to potential actions against Iran by the US government. This deve...
Boeing has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $8.6 billion by the US Department of War to supply F-15IA fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force, including an option to increase the order fr...
The United States Central Command and regional allies have inaugurated a Middle Eastern Air Defense - Combined Defense Operations Cell (MEAD-CDOC) at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for enhancing integrate...
Russian forces have reportedly caused damage to the Qatar embassy located in Kyiv, Ukraine. The extent of the damage and any specific targets within the diplomatic compound are not specified....
Ministers from Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt issued a statement urging Israel to lift restrictions and allow essential supplies into Gaza. They expressed con...
Russia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to China surged 142.6% year-over-year in November, reaching 1.6 million tonnes. This increase placed Russia ahead of Australia as one of China’s top LNG ...
Israeli-US relations saw Israel request that some US sanctions on Syria remain intact as leverage for future negotiations; however, this was not accepted by the US according to Kan public broadcaster....
The article provides the latest updates on Israel's conflict with Gaza and developments in the occupied West Bank. Key points include meetings planned between US envoy Steve Witkoff and officials from...
Following Israel's conflicts with Iran and attacks on Doha, Saudi Arabia contemplates enhancing its nuclear ambiguity as a counterbalance against perceived threats from Iran and Israel. Gulf states ex...
Qatar has joined the US-led 'Pax Silica' program aimed at securing artificial intelligence (AI) and chip supply chains. The move underscores its commitment to invest in advanced technology and align c...
The United States plans to announce its Gaza 'Peace Council' and hold the first meeting on the sidelines of the Davos Economic Forum, according to Palestinian-American mediator Bishara Bahbah. Bahbah ...
In 2025, defense planners in the Gulf region moved from symbolic arms deals to achieving tangible security benefits through investments in technology like drones and fighter jets....
The United States alongside Qatar, Egypt and Turkey have urged parties involved in the Gaza ceasefire to uphold their obligations and remain restrained after talks held in Miami. The chief US envoy, S...
The United States will host officials from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt for talks aimed at brokering a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This diplomatic effort underscores the international commu...
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has thanked the Emir of Qatar for facilitating communication between the US and Venezuela after the capture of President Nicholas Maduro. During a statem...
A Russian strike hit the embassy of Qatar in Kyiv during a large-scale attack on Ukraine. The damage is reported but specifics are limited....
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that representatives from Turkey met with US, Qatar, and Egypt on Friday to discuss implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The talks...
Mark Leonard discusses with Ellie Geranmayeh and Hugh Lovatt about geopolitical changes and diplomatic efforts that are shaping Middle Eastern politics following their participation in the Doha Forum....
Russian officials have denied targeting the Qatari embassy in Kyiv during recent military operations. They assert that any damage sustained by the building was due to a malfunction of Ukraine's air de...
Venezuela has seen an improvement in ties with Gulf states under President Maduro's leadership, causing some regional players to express concern regarding the possibility of a U.S.-led operation again...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that he anticipates the second phase of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza to commence in early 2026. He made this statement after meeting with offi...
The United Arab Emirates has urged stronger protections for embassies and diplomatic missions following reported damage sustained by the Qatari embassy in Ukraine's capital, Kiev. The incident highlig...
The Trump Organization has announced several high-profile real estate projects with Dar Global, a Saudi Arabian developer closely tied to the government (valued at around $10 billion). The announcemen...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that Turkey anticipates the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement to commence in early 2026. Discussions with U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian of...
Nasser Al-Attiyah maintained his lead ahead of Toyota's Seth Quintero by a mere seven seconds on the second stage of the Dakar Rally. This narrow margin underscores the intense competition between com...
Magnus Carlsen won his sixth world rapid chess championship in Doha, Qatar. The Norwegian grandmaster had an underwhelming performance on the second day but remained unbeaten to secure the title....