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‘Felt betrayed’: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner recall Israeli strike on Qatar; led Gaza peace negotiations for Donald Trump

Jared Kushner (left) and Steve Witkoff (File photo) Two of US President Donald Trump’s key negotiators in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire have said they felt “betrayed” by Israel following a strike targeting Hamas leadership in Doha, the capital of fellow US ally Qatar, in September.Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, […]

Egypt car crash: 3 Qatari diplomats killed, 2 injured on way for high-level summit on Gaza ceasefire; to be airlifted to Doha

Representative Image (AI-generated) Three employees of Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, the country’s top government body, were killed in a car crash near the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, Qatar’s embassy in Egypt said on Sunday. Two others were injured and are receiving medical treatment at Sharm el-Sheikh International Hospital.In a post on […]

‘Example of partnership’: Is Qatar going to have its military base in US? Here’s what Hegseth said

Qatar will build an Air Force facility at US’ Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday.Hegseth made the announcement at the Pentagon alongside Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, noting that the agreement will allow Qatari pilots to train alongside US personnel. ‘Qatar Great Ally, […]

Qatar to grant QAR 12,000 marriage allowance, up to 150% pay raises for top-performing employees under new law | World News

Qatar’s new civil service reforms offer marriage allowances, performance raises, and enhanced family benefits to strengthen workforce and family stability/ Illustrative image generated by AI Qatar is taking a bold step to enhance public sector benefits and support family stability. Law No. 25 of 2025, issued by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, brings […]

Qatar introduces shorter working hours for Qatari mothers in government jobs | World News

Qatar introduces flexible work hours for government-employed mothers to support families during key academic periods/Representative Image Qatari authorities have formalised a new policy granting shorter working hours to female government employees who are mothers or are raising Qatari children. The decision, which follows a successful pilot program, is aimed at improving work-life balance and offering […]

Trump H-1B Visa Hike: Why UAE, Saudi, Qatar might be better options for Indians looking to go abroad | World News

As America raises barriers for foreign talent, Gulf nations like UAE and Saudi Arabia are opening doors with visas and incentives/ AI Image When Donald Trump first came back to the White House in January 2025, many in Silicon Valley hoped he would go easier on the H-1B visa programme. Instead, by September, he dropped […]

‘Very careful’: Donald Trump cautions Israel over actions in ‘key ally’ Qatar; calls for action on Hamas

US President Donald Trump urged Israel to be “very careful” in its actions concerning Qatar, highlighting the Gulf nation’s role as a key ally of the United States.Speaking to reporters at Morristown Airport, Trump was asked whether he had a message for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following last week’s airstrikes on Hamas leaders in […]

‘Optimism fading’: Israeli official question success of strike on Qatar; Hamas leaders reportedly survive

Israeli officials expressed growing doubt on Wednesday over the success of a bold airstrike in Qatar targeting the top leadership of Hamas , as anonymous cited by Times of Israel suggested optimism over the operation was fading. The strike, carried out on Tuesday and dubbed “Operation Summit of Fire” by the Israel Defense Forces, aimed […]

‘Violation of sovereignty’: PM Modi speaks with Qatar emir; condemns Israel strikes | India News

Smoke rises from an explosion, allegedly caused by an Israeli strike, in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (UGC via AP) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with the emir of Qatar and strongly condemned the “violation of the sovereignty” of the Gulf nation.“Spoke with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin […]

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 […]