US launches strikes against Iran after attacks on vessels in strait of Hormuz US Central Command says Tehran in ‘clear violation’ of ceasefire with ‘unwarranted’ attacks on commercial ships The Guardian - US · Jul 7
Ushida Findlay review: the mighty culture clash that gave us the dazzling Soft and Hairy House When Kathryn Findlay and Eisaku Ushida joined forces, a sensual kind of architecture was born, resulting in a hairy blue pod in Tokyo and a starfish beach palace in Qatar The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s international airport Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha. Euronews · Jul 7
Shell boosted by oil price spike due to Iran war — but gas production takes a hit Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has impacted gas production output from Qatar The Independent UK · Jul 7
One attack, one warning: The world's energy lifeline is still vulnerable An attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shipping in the vital waterway. Energy markets may face potential repeated disruptions rather than widespread conflict fears. The dispute over Hormuz control remains unresolved, impacting global energy supplies. The Economic Times · Jul 7
Shell sees boost from oil price spike amid Iran war, but gas production hit Shell’s PearlGTL site in Qatar stopped production in March after being hit during attacks. Evening Standard · Jul 7
MEA considers emergency travel certificate to Indian origin lady stuck at Doha airport for 15 days An Indian-origin woman is stranded at Doha airport for fifteen days without a valid passport. She holds a Turkish citizenship and a valid Qatar residence permit for entry. Turkish authorities confiscated her and her husband's passports after a property fraud investigation. The woman was then deported to Doha without her… The Economic Times · Jul 7
Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, British military says Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on a tanker it said was carrying natural gas from Qatar. Euronews · Jul 7
Irish foreign affairs minister travels to Saudi Arabia Helen McEntee said she was looking forward to meeting accomplished Saudi women and graduates of Irish universities. Evening Standard · Jul 6
Trump wants Qatar-gifted Air Force One to feature at his presidential library, but hurdles remain: Report A Boeing 747-8, gifted by Qatar, is now serving as a temporary Air Force One for President Trump. While awaiting new presidential aircraft, this jet, valued at $400 million and further modified with taxpayer funds, is expected to become a centerpiece at Trump's planned Miami presidential library. However, the donation… The Economic Times · Jul 6
EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar PM; reviews bilateral cooperation, regional developments External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held productive discussions with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties across energy, trade, investments, connectivity, and security. The meeting also touched upon regional dynamics, including the West Asia conflict. Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the safety of the Indian community… The Economic Times · Jul 5
Mbappé strikes to send France into last eight showdown with Morocco at World Cup After a 1-0 win in Saturday's match against Paraguay, France will take on Morocco for the second consecutive World Cup. In 2022 in Qatar, they met to contest a place in the final. Four years later in the United States, they will play for a place in the semi-finals. Radio France Internationale · Jul 5
World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Canada vs. Morocco Predictions Canada vs. Morocco at NRG Stadium on July 4 with Morocco favored at -115. Our pick, predictions, and betting breakdown for this World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash. Sports Lens · Jul 4
‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever WORLD CUP 2026: Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar The Independent UK · Jul 4
Euronews · Jul 2 Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.
Reason · Jul 2 How the US Has - Mostly - Avoided the Dark Side of the World Cup This year's World Cup has largely avoided the stadium subsidies, forcible displacement of people, human rights violations, and other evils historically associated with the event.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Trump’s Iran peace process descends into farce as ‘talks about talks’ end in stalemate Little progress has been made in US-Iran peace negotiations despite Trump’s claims
Benzinga · Jul 2 Gavin Newsom Calls Trump's $400 Million Qatari Jet 'Air Fraud One' as Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Slam President President Donald Trump boarded the Qatari-gifted $400 million Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) 747 Jet on Wednesday before making his way to North Dakota in the aircraft’s maiden trip, leading to staunch criticism from Democratic lawmakers.
Bangkok Post · Jul 2 US-Iran indirect talks to resume after Khamenei funeral DOHA, Qatar - The next indirect US-Iran talks will come after the funeral for the late supreme leader of Iran, mediators said on Thursday, as diplomacy inches ahead on ending the Middle East war.
Benzinga · Jul 2 Trump Hails S&P 500's Best Quarter Since 2020 as US-Iran Indirect Talks Wrap Up The U.S. stock market has closed out its most profitable quarter in six years, a milestone celebrated by President Donald Trump as indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran wrapped up in Qatar, easing global energy supply fears.
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Ayatollah Khamenei funeral Iran said any attacks would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’
France 24 · Jul 2 Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of Khamenei’s funeral Iran on Thursday warned the US and Israel against any attack against the country as it prepares for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strikes on the first day of the war. Funeral commemorations begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on…
Euronews · Jul 2 US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.
The Economic Times · Jul 2 Oil falls after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha Oil prices dipped as Qatar reported positive progress in indirect Iran-U.S. talks concerning the vital Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent exchanges, tanker traffic is recovering, with U.S. officials noting a return to pre-war levels. This, coupled with anticipated OPEC+ output hikes and a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude inventories, is…
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 Trump's Air Force One Gift From Qatar Stirs Controversy and Believed to Rewrite the Rules of Power Donald Trump's new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, has sparked debate over constitutional boundaries and foreign influence, highlighting concerns about presidential power and ethics.