FIFA Under-17 World Cup to kick off in Qatar despite US withdrawal
FIFA says its 'security assessments' for the 48-team tournament remain unchanged after US Soccer pulled out.
US withdraw from U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to safety concerns
The US Soccer Federation cited a state department advisory over travel to Qatar in a letter to players explaining the decision
Under-17 World Cup: USA withdraw from Qatar tournament over safety concerns
The USA pull out of the Under-17 World Cup, which starts in Qatar next week, because of the risk of armed conflict.
MotoGP: Bezzecchi denies Marquez world title as motorsport returns to Qatar
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi wins Qatar Grand Prix as Ducati's Marc Marquez finishes second.
Communications Minister Timilsina attends ITU conference in Qatar
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina has participated in the opening ceremony of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar. Leading the Nepali delegation, Minister Timilsina attended the inaugural ceremony held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) on Monday. He also participated in a […]
Trump calls Iran war ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar PM
Iranian officials dismissed Trump's latest remarks as 'fake news' after the US president suggested a close to the war.
Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?
Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.
How Trump’s Gulf trip turned oil kingdoms into tech superpowers
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have pledged trillions of dollars in return for access to cutting-edge chips for AI development.
Qatar pulls out of hosting 2028 Nations Championship owing to Middle East crisis
A mutual agreement is reached to hold the 2028 finals elsewhere and cancel the title sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways thought to be worth £15m
Iran commander sets out five conditions for regional security
Mediator Qatar says US and Iran are studying proposals to resume negotiations and that it was 'hopeful' of an agreement.
Gulf Arab states struggle under the cloud of war : State of the World from NPR
Many places in the Persian Gulf like Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, have spent decades modernizing and inviting investment from around the world. But that effort has been stymied by wars that have landed on their doorstep– including conflicts in Yemen and Iran.We go to Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, to hear how these wars are threatening the kingdom’s plans for the future. And we hear how other Gulf states are worried about the possibility of renewed attacks on Iran and the retaliation that could follow.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Iranian negotiators in Qatar to continue talks to end the U.S.-Iran war: Reuters
The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections.
Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz
Third day of indirect talks as Qatar tries to negotiate release of $6bn in Iranian assets that could lead to waterway’s reopening
Qatar LNG carrier struck by ‘unidentified objects’ in Gulf
Qatar Gas Transport Company says no injuries or environmental damage.
Iran FM says US outreach a ‘positive step’ as delegation in Qatar for talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera Tehran doesn't rule out attack, is ‘prepared for all scenarios’.
Campaign pushes racist and anti-Qatar ads across Europe, US: Report
Investigation finds that years-long operation sought to portray Qatar as driving force behind mass migration to Europe.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election
The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.