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India LNG importer declares force majeure as Qatar gas shutdown spreads

The suspension of liquefied natural gas production in Qatar after Iranian drone strikes has disrupted global energy markets and forced India’s largest LNG importer to declare force majeure as supply shortages ripple across Asia. QatarEnergy halted operations at its Ras Laffan complex on March......

Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian strikes on Gulf states

Saudi Arabia has denounced what it described as brutal Iranian aggression following recent missile and drone attacks targeting several Gulf and regional countries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the strikes against the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan constituted......

Qatar condemns Iranian missile strike on its territory and vows right to respond

Qatar has strongly condemned an Iranian ballistic missile attack that targeted its territory, calling it a blatant violation of national sovereignty and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the strikes posed a direct threat to the......

Qatar’s prime minister arrives in Venezuela in mediation effort

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed ben Abdelrahmane al-Thani arrived in Caracas on Tuesday and was officially received by Venezuela’s foreign minister Yván Gil, state television footage showed, marking the highest-level diplomatic engagement between Doha and Caracas since the United......

Arab oil and gas reserves cement region’s global energy influence

The Arab world holds some of the largest proven oil and natural gas reserves on the planet, reinforcing its central role in global energy security and international commodity markets. Recent data drawn from leading industry sources, including OPEC, BP Statistical Review and the US Energy Information......

France and Germany call for UN rapporteur to resign

France and Germany have urged the resignation of United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese following remarks she made during a forum in Qatar, intensifying diplomatic pressure over comments linked to Israel and the war in Gaza. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told the National......

Qatar emir and Trump discuss Middle East de escalation efforts

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss efforts to reduce tensions and reinforce stability in the Middle East, according to the Qatari Emiri Diwan. The conversation came as Washington and Tehran continue diplomatic engagement......

Chevron signs preliminary offshore exploration deal linked to Syria

US energy giant Chevron has entered into a preliminary agreement to assess offshore oil and gas exploration opportunities off the Syrian coast, the company confirmed on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson, the memorandum of understanding was signed with Syria’s state oil company and Qatar-based......

Joseph Aoun visits Spain on official trip

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is departing Beirut on Sunday for Spain, where he will begin a two-day official visit at the invitation of King Felipe VI and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. According to the presidency, the meetings in Madrid will focus on strengthening bilateral relations,......