The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Qatar Didn't Offer Trump Luxury Plane, His Admin Asked About Using It for Air Force One Themselves: Report

The Trump administration—not Qatar—first pursued a luxury jet to use as Air Force One, undercutting claims that it was a gift, according to a new report.

Latin Times · May 20, 2025

Trump says space force general will lead Golden Dome missile defense project – as it happened

Funding for Trump’s missile defense shield idea to protect the US from long-range strikes included in tax bill facing opposition from some Republicans

The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025

Giving Trump $400m Boeing jet was his team’s idea not Qatar’s, report claims

The U.S. approached Doha about buying or leasing one of its 747s before aircraft was offered as a ‘donation’, it is claimed, contradicting president’s version of events

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Trump’s acceptance of Qatar jet gift is ‘definition of corruption’, senator says

Chris Murphy says Trump strategically visited Gulf states ‘willing to pay him off’ as backlash rises against luxury offer

The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025

Trump threatens to sue ABC – again – for criticizing him over $400m jet gift from Qatar

Trump issued his complaints about the news station’s coverage of the $400 million jumbo jet

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

SNL season finale cold open ridicules Trump boasting about ‘pre-bribe’ of $400m Qatar jet

James Austin Johnson returns once again to play the president as flagship NBC show closes out 50th season

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Palestinians could be ‘forced into three controlled zones in Gaza’ under Israeli plan, report claims

The emergence of the leaked map comes after Israel launched a major new ground offensive in the Gaza Strip on Saturday despite ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar

The Independent UK · May 17, 2025

Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault

Israel and Hamas confirm indirect talks being held in Qatar as Israel expands ground offensive, killing dozens.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025

‘Very disturbing’: Trump receipt of overseas gifts unprecedented, experts warn

White House remakes foreign policy under pay-for-access code that critics say could violate US constitution

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2025

Mike Pence warns of security risk of Trump accepting a plane from nation with powerful Hamas ties

Qatar has a long history of playing both sides, warns former vice president

The Independent UK · May 17, 2025