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Afghan girl issues emotional appeal to Melania Trump after more than year and a half in US camp

IN FOCUS: Zahra, the daughter of an Afghan army officer who served US officials before the government collapsed in August 2021, says she and other residents of Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar only want a ‘a chance for a brighter future’. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker Issues Emergency Squawk 7700 Near Strait Of Hormuz Before Vanishing From Radar

A US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker issued an emergency signal near the Strait of Hormuz before disappearing from radar, sparking concerns amid ongoing US-Iran tensions

International Business Times UK

They were hunted by the Taliban for helping the US. Now, Trump wants to send these families to the DRC

Thousands of Afghans who assisted US forces are stuck in limbo in Qatar. Instead of promised resettlement in America, they face an uncertain future in another war-torn country

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Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division

Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026.

The Conversation

For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at home

A missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for millions in the Gulf. These workers, vital to Gulf economies, face a stark choice between high wages and the risks of conflict, with many unable to return home due to…

The Economic Times

UAE, Qatar seek new Gulf-Asia trade corridor in landmark agreement with South Korea

The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia.

Euronews

For foreign workers in the Mideast, risk from the Iran war collides with economic strain at home

For millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious

The Independent UK

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Qatar launches 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico through winter sports push

From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties.

Euronews

Can higher oil prices negate damage to Qatari gas plant for Shell?

Evening Standard

Trump’s Air Force One gift from Qatar set to be ready this summer after $400m remodel

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The Independent UK

Trump’s new Air Force One gifted by Qatar government to arrive this summer after $400 million overhaul

Despite a reported $400 million overhaul the jumbo jet will keep most of the lavish luxury furnishings it had when used by the Qatari royal family

The Independent UK

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One

The Independent UK

Can higher oil prices negate damage to Qatari gas plant for Shell?

The British oil and gas producer will publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Football fever returns to Qatar after FIFA confirms U-17 World Cup dates

Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified.

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The Guardian - US

From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world

The Guardian - UK

The $13bn World Cup: how the numbers stack up on Fifa’s 2026 balance sheet

The earnings from the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada will make it the most lucrative competition in the history of sport, even if some of the 48 competing countries say they are struggling to make ends meet

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: Every team to have qualified

Looking for every team to have qualified for World Cup 2026? The tournament has been expanded to 48 teams and we now know who's made the grade.

Euronews

Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

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The bridesmaid ban: how the Home Office tarnished a British citizen’s big day – and cost them £2,000

Everything was in place for Andrea’s dream celebration in Barbados. Then her close friend was denied the right to walk across a British airport to board a connecting flight

The Independent UK

How Fifa and World Cup host cities are preparing to deal with threat of extreme heat

Some World Cup matches could take place in extreme heat this summer

Euronews

Qatar rolls out business relief measures amid Iran war and regional crisis

Qatar has introduced new measures to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence as regional tensions weigh on economic sentiment.

Euronews

Qatar warns Iran it will not be used as 'political punching bag'

Qatar warned Iran on Tuesday it will not be used as a “political punching bag,” calling for a "comprehensive deal" that would secure the Gulf. In response to Euronews, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said "we applaud our partners in Europe for taking the lead" in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Euronews

Qatar pushes ahead with North Field expansion despite LNG disruptions

Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports.

The Independent UK

World Cup prize money set to increase after worries over high operational costs

Officials from national FAs indicated to the Press Association in February that they expected costs to be significantly higher than in Qatar.

Evening Standard

British man thrown into Qatar prison cell 'over scathing Tripadvisor review'

Craig Barratt, 49, had no idea he had fallen foul of Doha’s draconian cybercrime laws

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