The Trump Administration Might Send Afghan Refugees to Danger in Congo About 1,100 Afghans currently stranded at a military base in Qatar could be relocated to the crisis-addled African country. Reason · Apr 23
QatarEnergy launches first LNG exports from $10bn Golden Pass project in Texas QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets. Euronews · Apr 23
'Tell Putin to stop': Zelenskyy calls on 'big players' Donald Trump, PM Modi and Xi Jinping to put pressure on Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged global leaders, including PM Modi, to pressure Putin to end the war, stating mediation alone is insufficient. He emphasized unified international action over compromise. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bolstering defence ties in the Middle East, signing drone cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The Times of India · Apr 23
US Marine’s family is stuck in Qatar’s Afghan camp. Trump could send them and hundreds other refugees to the Congo, advocates fear More than 1,100 Afghans brace for impossible decision: ‘We have been in enough war. We cannot take our children into another one’ The Independent UK · Apr 22
US weighs plan to send Afghans who helped with war effort from Qatar to a third country The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort and relatives of U.S. service members stuck in Qatar to a third country The Independent UK · Apr 22
Syria's president arrives in Qatar for talks after Saudi Arabia visit Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Doha on Wednesday for talks with Qatar’s emir on economic cooperation, investment and post-al-Assad regional reintegration. Euronews · Apr 22
Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the US The Guardian - US · Apr 21
Gulf Evacuation Warning: 'Time Is Running Out' as Iran Adviser Urges Immediate Exit From UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait A social media post urging evacuation from Gulf nations has caused concern, despite no official directives. The warning highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Qatar backs ceasefire as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets. Euronews · Apr 21
Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions. Euronews · Apr 20
Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers. Euronews · Apr 20
Global shock feared as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, Qatar says impact “not far away” “The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz. Euronews · Apr 19
Grammy-winning producer Swizz Beatz: Tech is changing the game but originality still rules Grammy-winning music producer and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz tells Euronews Culture how technology is reshaping creativity, why originality still stands out, and what keeps drawing him back to the Middle East. Euronews · Apr 18
Pakistan PM Sharif visits Doha as regional mediation gathers pace for US–Iran talks With the fragile ceasefire holding and signs of de-escalation emerging, Pakistan’s mediation efforts to revive US–Iran talks are gathering pace, reflecting a broader push to contain tensions across the Middle East. Euronews · Apr 16
We Got This Covered · Apr 15 Trump is openly selling ‘Trump 2028’ merch for an unconstitutional third term, while an ethics group counts 622 new products added since he took office Cashing in!
Euronews · Apr 15 EU pursues 'deeper and stronger' partnerships with Gulf states, Costa tells Euronews in Doha In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”.
Euronews · Apr 14 Qatar rejects claims of side deals with Iran and calls for regional solution to war The fallout from the war is disrupting shipping and energy flows, pushing Gulf states to work more closely together and support diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and stabilise the region.
The Times of India · Apr 12 Cash-strapped Pakistan to receive $5bn from Saudi, Qatar as debt mounts Pakistan is set to receive $5 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, easing pressure on its external position and foreign exchange reserves. This crucial aid comes as Islamabad prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the UAE this month, with Finance Minister Aurangzeb engaging in economic outreach at…
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The Times of India · Apr 12 Qatar resumes full maritime traffic, all vessels allowed from Sunday Qatar has fully reopened its maritime traffic for all vessels, restoring normal sea operations after precautionary restrictions. The Ministry of Transport confirmed the decision, citing improved regional stability. This move allows commercial and private vessels to resume operations within designated hours, with a strong emphasis on safety compliance and a…
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Starmer and Trump have discussed need for ‘practical plan’ in reopening Strait of Homuz A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed the Prime Minister's conversation with President Trump from Qatar this evening
The Times of India · Apr 8 1,100 Afghans stranded in Qatar for over a year, US asking countries in Africa, Asia to take them The United States State Department has been negotiating with countries in Asia and Africa to take the 1100 Afghans who have been stranded on a former US military base in Qatar for over a year. They were evacuated by the Biden administration but now they can't enter the US as…
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Qatar Diamond League athletics meet postponed amid Middle East conflict concerns The Diamond League meet in Doha had been due to take place in early May
MarketBeat · Apr 8 Helium Stocks Soar on Conflict and Chip Demand: 5 Names to Know Oil stocks aren't the only ones getting a huge boost from the conflict in Iran. See why helium stocks are also putting up big-time returns.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Shell oil trading profits soar amid Iran war but Qatar strikes hit gas output Earnings at renewable energy division expected to soar to between $200m and $700m in first quarter