Hamas announced on Friday that it is prepared to begin immediate negotiations to release the Israeli hostages and bring an end to the Gaza war, expressing support for US President Donald Trump’s call for Israel to halt its bombing campaign in the Palestinian territory.

The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned strikes on Qatar earlier this week and called for de-escalation, without naming Israel which carried out the attack.

Qatar has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “reckless” comparison of West Jerusalem’s missile attack on its capital Doha with the US response to the 9/11 atrocity.

The gulf state reserves its right to respond to the “blatant attack” on a Hamas compound in Doha

The World Bank says it has cleared Syria's $15.5 million in outstanding debt after receiving payments from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, making the country eligible for millions of dollars in grants for reconstruction and budget support.

Trump may accept Qatar's luxury jet as temporary Air Force One, sparking ethics debate over foreign gifts, legality, and transparency.

The arms package includes eight MQ-9B drones, which are among the most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the world.

Qatar to host World Congress of Bioethics, bringing diverse voices and Global South perspectives to the forefront.

The Saudi foreign ministry expressed its "complete rejection of such racist and irresponsible statements, which reflect the massive violence and extremism the Israeli occupation entity is exercising against the brotherly Palestinians."

Qatar has emptied apartment blocks housing thousands of foreign workers in the same areas in the centre of the capital Doha where visiting soccer fans will stay during the World Cup

Ticket sales for the soccer World Cup are approaching the three million mark ahead of the tournament kicking off in Qatar on Nov. 20

With European nations scrambling to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas, LNG from North Field is expected to start coming on line in 2026.