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US and Iran prepare meetings in Qatar amid rising maritime tensions in the Gulf

Senior diplomatic delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold meetings in Qatar this week, amid growing tensions in the Gulf region and conflicting statements regarding the nature of the discussions. According to US sources, special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Doha,......

HM King Mohammed VI congratulates the Emir of Qatar on the anniversary of his accession to power

On the occasion of the commemoration of the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's accession to power, HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the Emir of the State of Qatar, reaffirming the strength of the fraternal relations that unite the two countries. In this......

Qatar industrial explosion leaves dozens injured and missing at major LNG hub

A major industrial explosion struck Qatar’s strategic energy hub of Ras Laffan on Sunday, leaving dozens of people injured and several others missing, according to official statements from the country's authorities. The incident occurred within an industrial facility located in Ras Laffan......

Gulf Airlines restore flight operations after Iran conflict truce

Air travel across the Gulf region is gradually returning to normal as major airlines Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways resume more of their flight operations following a truce linked to tensions involving Iran. The gradual recovery comes after several months of disruption in Middle Eastern......

Shell warns of unprecedented global energy crisis from Hormuz blockade

Wael Sawan, chief executive of Shell, has warned that the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is driving a severe shock across global energy supply chains. The disruption comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which have destabilised one of the world’s most critical......

Qatar and UAE adopt ghost fleet tactics for LNG shipments

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have begun switching off automatic tracking systems on liquefied natural gas carriers as vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz. The move involves disabling AIS transponders, which normally broadcast a ship’s identity and position, allowing the ships to move with......

Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran amid US Iran talks push

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday as part of intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The visit, coordinated with Washington, focuses on securing a framework that could halt ongoing hostilities and open a pathway toward a broader......

Qatar says Strait of Hormuz remains closed to normal shipping traffic

Qatar’s foreign ministry has stated that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has not returned to normal levels, rejecting suggestions that the strategic waterway is reopening. The announcement highlights continued disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors,......

Paramount seeks regulatory approval for foreign funding in Warner Bros acquisition

Paramount Skydance Corp has requested approval from U.S. regulators to proceed with foreign-backed financing linked to its planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, according to recent regulatory filings. The request was submitted to U.S. authorities responsible for overseeing foreign investment......