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Qatar warns may stop gas shipments to EU amid Russia-Ukraine war

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Doha will stop gas shipments to the EU if member states enforce new legislation on carbon emissions, Qatar’s energy minister Saad al-Kaabi has told the Financial Times (FT). Qatar has become an important supplier to the bloc after Brussels resolved to wean itself off Russian gas following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022.
Middle East

Qatar’s embassy in Syria reopened after 13 years

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Qatar has officially reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus after nearly 13 years.
Middle East

Qatar’s Emir orders cabinet reshuffle

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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has appointed six new ministers in a major cabinet reshuffle.
Middle East

Qatar says suspended mediation efforts on Gaza

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Qatar announced it has suspended its mediation attempts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Qatar agrees to expel Hamas leaders out of Doha following US request : Report

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Qatar agreed in recent weeks to kick Hamas out of the country following a request from the US to do so, capping off months of failed attempts to try to get the Palestinian group – whose top leaders reside in Doha – to accept a ceasefire and captive release deal in the Gaza war, US and Qatari sources told CNN.
Middle East

Official says Qatar considers future of Hamas office in Doha

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Doha could close the political office of Hamas as part of a broader review of its role as a mediator in the war between Israel and the Palestinian group, according to an official familiar with the Qatari government's reassessment.
Middle East

Qatar rules out shutting Hamas office “as long as mediation channels continue”

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Doha is yet to decide whether it will shut Hamas’ office in Qatar's capital, as it questions both the Palestinian group and Israel’s commitment to reach a hostage-ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, the foreign ministry spokesperson has stated.
Middle East

Qatar says will conduct a “comprehensive evaluation” of its mediation role in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has expressed concerns over the current state of international mediation efforts led by Doha to help reach an agreement on the release of hostages and a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Hamas response to proposed truce deal ‘generally positive’: Qatar

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Mediator Qatar says Hamas has given a “generally positive” response to a proposed truce agreement with Israel, as the Palestinian group reiterated its demand for an end to the Israeli assault on Gaza.
Middle East

Good progress’ in Gaza truce, captives negotiations: Qatar

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Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has said “good progress” was made during a meeting between intelligence officials from Egypt, Israel and the United States over the weekend to discuss a possible deal to secure a truce in the Israel war on Gaza and the release of hostages held by Palestinian groups.
Middle East

Qatar announces humanitarian deal between Hamas and Israel

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Qatar has announced that it has successfully mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas that will enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to civilians in Gaza in exchange for the delivery of medicines to Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian group.
Middle East

US quietly reaches deal with Qatar to keep operating largest military base in West Asia

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The United States has quietly reached an agreement that extends its military presence at a base in Qatar for another 10 years, three US defense officials and another official familiar with the agreement told CNN.
Middle East

Qatar says in ‘very difficult’ talks over release of hostages held in Gaza

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Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi has confirmed that Doha has been engaged in a "very, very difficult negotiation" to free hostages held in the Gaza Strip since October 7.
Middle East

US asks Qatar to ‘tone down’ Al Jazeera

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked the Qatari government to change its relationship with Hamas, starting with the way the Qatari-based news network Al Jazeera reports on the Israel-Gaza conflict, Axios has reported.
Int'l Relations

Qatar Emir calls for end of ‘injustice’

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During his remarks at the United Nations General Assembly session, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani urged an end to injustice, particularly for the Palestinian people.
Middle East

Qatar says relationship with China not damaging US

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Qatar is balancing its relationships with both the US and China, and that one link does not damage the other, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has stated.
Middle East

Moscow envoy says Russia, Qatar seeking to use national currencies in bilateral trade

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Russia has proposed to Qatar a switch to the use of national currencies in trade settlements, Russian Ambassador to Doha Dmitry Dogadkin said, adding that the sides are already working on the idea.
Middle East

Turkey, Qatar to bolster bilateral relations after Erdogan visit

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Turkey and Qatar have agreed to further boost bilateral ties in various fields, according to a joint statement issued after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to the Persian Gulf country on Tuesday.
Middle East

Qatar and UAE resume diplomatic relations after six years

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Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announced on Monday they had resumed diplomatic ties after six years and were reopening respective embassies with immediate effect.
Middle East

Officials say Qatar and UAE to restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies following Iran-Saudi detente

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Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in the process of resuming diplomatic relations and reopening missions, two officials said. This follows weeks after the restoration of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Middle East

Qatari emir says Doha facing criticism over hosting World Cup

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Qatar has faced unprecedented criticism since winning the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, the Persian Gulf state's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has revealed.
Middle East

Biden, Qatari emir to discuss Iran, energy

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US President Joe Biden and Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will discuss a range of issues including Iran and energy security in the aftermath of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, US officials say.
Middle East

Saudi crown prince on first visit to Qatar since end of blockade

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) has arrived in Doha on the third stop of his tour of the Persian Gulf states, the first visit since a years-long blockade of Qatar was withdrawn in January.
Americas

Qatar frustrated with US over drone purchase request

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Doha has voiced its frustration with Washington over the lack of response to a request for the purchase of advanced drones from the United States.
Media Wire

Qatar calls for (P)GCC engagement with Iran

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Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has urged the (Persian) Gulf Corporation Council ,(P)GCC, to engage with Tehran. The top diplomat says Qatar considers Iran “part of our region”.
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