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‘Hopeful’: Donald Trump meets family of hostage, slain IDF soldier amid Gaza peace talks; reaffirms commitment to their return

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday met at the White House with released hostage Edan Alexander and his family, as well as the family of slain IDF member Omer Neutra, amid ongoing negotiations in Egypt over his plan to end the war in Gaza.Alexander, who was held by Hamas for 584 days, and Neutra’s family […]

Balancing act: Donald Trump dines with Qatar’s PM after Israeli strike in Doha; Rubio to meet Netanyahu next

Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani and Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump hosted Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani for dinner in New York on Friday, days after an Israeli strike in Doha killed several Hamas officials. The meeting capped a day of high-level contacts between the Qatari […]

Qatar: Arriving in Doha? Hamad International Airport shares key tips for stress-free entry | World News

Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha has issued updated travel tips/Image: File Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha has issued updated travel tips and procedures to streamline the arrival experience for returning travellers as the summer holiday season ends and the new school year begins. The recommendations focus on safe transportation, efficient luggage collection, and […]

Qatar: What makes Doha one of the most tax-friendly cities on earth | World News

Doha named 5th most tax-friendly city in the world in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Doha ranks 5th globally in the 2025 Tax-Friendly Cities Index by Multipolitan, ahead of Zurich, Hong Kong, and London Seven GCC cities, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Manama, Doha, Kuwait City, Riyadh, and Muscat made it to the top 20 Qatar’s tax regime includes […]

Moments after attack: Scenes of panic unfold in Doha mall after Iranian missile strikes; watch video

Iran late Monday launched a retaliatory strike against US forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Airbase, America’s largest military installation in the Middle East, responding to a recent US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.Loud explosions were reported across Doha and Lusail, with missiles seen streaking across the night sky. In the immediate aftermath, Qatar shut […]

Israel-Iran conflict: Major US, European airlines suspend flights to Dubai, Doha, and gulf hubs | World News

Airspace over Iran, Israel, and parts of the Gulf fell silent Friday, with flight trackers showing vast no-fly zones spreading across the region/ Image generated using AI for creative and illustrative purposes A number of major American and European airlines have suspended flights to key destinations in the Arabian Gulf, as tensions escalate between Israel […]

Who is ‘thief of Doha’, the original owner of $400M jet to be gifted to Donald Trump?

Trump $400 million Qatar was originally commissioned by Qatar’s former PM Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. Amid a major row over President Donald Trump possibly getting a $400 million Boeing Jet from Qatar as a gift, it has now been revealed that the Qatari jet has been sitting unsold for years since […]