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The Abraham Accord plus: Trump aims for grand bargain tying Islamic world, including Iran, with Israel

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday dramatically raised the stakes in already delicate peace efforts in the middle east by demanding that key Muslim allies – including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar – sign onto the Abraham Accords as a condition for participating in what…

The Times of India

Oil, LNG Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz As Shipping Shows Signs Of Recovery

Fresh tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz offered a rare sign of activity in a shipping corridor that normally handles about a fifth of the world's oil trade.

International Business Times

Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches

As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football's top tournament with its North American peers.

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Iran delegation in Qatar seeks deal on frozen assets and Hormuz blockade

A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the talks.

Euronews

Iran's top envoys discussing potential peace deal with Qatar prime minister, official says

Iran's top negotiator and foreign minister met Qatar's prime minister in Doha for talks with the US. Discussions centered on a potential deal to end the ongoing war. Key topics included the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear material. The US expressed cautious optimism for diplomacy.

The Economic Times

Iran demands release of $12 billion frozen in Qatar before advancing US talks

Iran seeks immediate release of 12 billion dollars in frozen assets from Qatar. This is a key demand before starting talks with the United States. Iran wants all its frozen assets worldwide unfrozen eventually. Differences persist between Iran and the US over certain clauses in a potential agreement. The release…

The Times of India

Unreliable guarantees: With US-Iran ceasefire on the horizon, will we see a new order in the Gulf?

As Washington and Tehran edge closer to what could become a broader ceasefire agreement, Gulf states are confronting an uncomfortable question: can the region continue relying on outside powers for security, or has the war exposed the limits of American guarantees?

The Times of India

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U.S.-Iran Agreement Imminent — Strait of Hormuz Expected to Reopen, Oil Prices Set to Fall

The announcement, made via a post on Truth Social, came after a wide-ranging phone call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain — a coalition of regional powers that have played a central role in mediating the 84-day conflict. Trump also…

Latin Times

UAE spooked? Fearing Gulf chaos, Abu Dhabi joins Saudis, Qatar in urging Trump against fresh Iran war

Gulf allies UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran, fearing renewed conflict would destabilize regional economies. Leaders argued military action wouldn't achieve US objectives, reflecting a shift for the UAE after recent hostilities. All three nations remain wary of further escalation.

The Times of India

FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins

Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha's Khalifa International Stadium and U-17 football glory begins.

Euronews

‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut

Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage.

Euronews

West Ham United legend Michail Antonio exclusive: ‘I’ve been talking to a few clubs since leaving Qatar, but I’m thinking that I could possibly retire – I'm weighing things up, I’m going to make a decision by the middle or end of June'

The former Hammers forward made a comeback after a horrific car accident – at 36 though, he's considering whether to hang up his boots this summer

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'PM's hair was on fire': Donald Trump & Netanyahu spar over Iran war's next steps in heated phone call

US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu clashed over Iran diplomacy, with Trump favoring a deal and Netanyahu pushing for military action. Mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and others are working on a revised proposal, but Trump warns the window for talks is closing, while Israel remains on high alert.

The Times of India

Iran's threat to Hormuz submarine cables

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose permits on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This move could disrupt global data flow, impacting financial transactions and government communications. While some countries have alternative routes, Qatar, hosting a key cable terminal, faces significant impact. Repairing damaged cables…

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Euronews

Qatar’s tourism sector shows resilience and is ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.

International Business Times UK

Trump Caught in Embarrassing Iran Lie After Middle East Allies Openly Humiliate Him Over Secret War Claims

Donald Trump's revelation of a planned military strike on Iran has led to a credibility crisis, as Gulf allies publicly dispute his claims of diplomatic success.

Euronews

Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence

Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war.

Euronews

Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday

The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as "serious negotiations are now taking place."

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The Times of India

Not Our War: Behind closed doors, UAE urged Gulf action against Iran, Saudis refused - report

The UAE sought a joint military response from Gulf nations against Iran after Tehran's attacks, but Saudi Arabia and Qatar refused, citing it as "not their war." This disagreement strained UAE ties with its neighbors and contributed to Abu Dhabi's growing frustration with regional partners.

The Economic Times

Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry India

Pakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that reduces reliance on external powers. If it takes shape, it could reshape West Asian security dynamics and add fresh strategic concerns for India, particularly due to Pakistan’s central…

The Conversation

How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states?

The US and Israel’s war on Iran has cast a long shadow over the Gulf. It has placed many of the economies that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional grouping – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia – under substantial strain.

Sports Illustrated

Qatar 2026 World Cup Preview: Things Can Only Get Better

The 2022 World Cup hosts entered the record books for all the wrong reasons but have a chance at redemption.

Sports Illustrated

Morocco 2026 World Cup Preview: Confident Group Capable of Repeating History

The Atlas Lions shocked the world in 2022—is there a chance they can do it again?

Sports Illustrated

Belgium 2026 World Cup Preview: Winged Wonders Going Under the Radar

The Red Devils are aiming to make up for a woeful campaign in Qatar in 2022.

Euronews

Inside Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition on hospitality, migration and belonging

From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals.

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