The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Trump ruthlessly mocked for fake ‘library’ books on his new Qatar-gifted Air Force One

Members of the Trump administration showed off the lavish interior of the new plane for the first time as the president headed to North Dakota

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold indirect talks in Qatar

US President Donald Trump hailed the progress on Wednesday of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar, as the sides aimed to push forward negotiations and quell tensions following exchanges of fire. The exchanges of fire appear to have calmed in the days leading up to the…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid criticism

The US president flies to North Dakota on first trip aboard Qatar-gifted 747-8, as critics raise corruption concerns

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

The Trump Admin Continues Holding Talks With Iran. But The President Reportedly Discussed a Return To War.

President Donald Trump has held conversations with top officials about returning to an all-out war with Iran, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jul 1

Trump’s patriotism tour takes flight on Qatar’s luxury jumbo jet

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The Independent UK · Jul 1

US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping

Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Doha, aiming to secure the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and a lasting ceasefire. Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, the talks follow a recent interim accord, though disagreements persist. Iran seeks recognition of its control over the strait and the…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs men’s football

Twenty-two minutes into Canada’s group match against Qatar on June 18, the home crowd began to boo. They weren’t questioning a referee decision, nor a move by the opposition, but the mandatory three-minute player break for water. Canada was already cruising to a 6-0 win; the irritation was aimed squarely…

The Conversation · Jul 1

Cargo ship 'runs aground' in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran peace talks

A SHIP has run aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not taking Iran’s approved route through the water, Iranian state television reported.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1

Container ship ‘runs aground in Strait of Hormuz’

Comes as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Doha, Qatar, for talks with mediators

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Iran-US war latest: Trump dismisses fears of renewed combat as Qatar cites ‘positive progress’ in deadlocked talks

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Qatar to discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

The Independent UK · Jul 1