Explained: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Qatar's role in diplomacy ahead of 2022 World Cup

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Qatar’s quest for global influence ranges wide and runs deep. Flush with gas billions, the country has sought to mediate conflicts far afield but its brazen stances have also sparked diplomatic conflict back home For decades, Doha has flung open its doors to Taliban warlords, Islamist dissidents, African rebel commanders and exiles of every stripe. Flush with gas billions, the country has sought to mediate conflicts far afield but its brazen stances have also sparked diplomatic conflict back home. Qatar’s Islamist leanings and close ties with the group ultimately proved vital as Doha played host to American diplomats and Taliban officials seeking to end America’s longest war. Chad Qatar has served as a mediator between Chad’s military government and rebel groups as the African nation struggles with the aftermath of the 2021 killing of its longtime President Idriss Deby Itno, who had ruled the country since 1990.

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Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, says official
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, says official

Hindustan Times  

An Israeli technical team is in Doha for working-level talks with Qatari mediators on "remaining issues" in a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, an official with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Monday. The talks are currently focused on bridging gaps between Israel and Hamas on the deal U.S. President Joe Biden outlined on May 31, the official …

'The momentum is coming back': Qatar's PM on progress in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'The momentum is coming back': Qatar's PM on progress in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

Firstpost  

Since the US presidential election, the momentum has been coming back in negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, said Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said that negotiations between Israel and Hamas have gained momentum in recent days. Following intervention by US President-elect …

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House

Firstpost  

Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that there’s been momentum in ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, emphasising that a Gaza peace deal might be in place before President-elect Donald Trump comes back to power Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that momentum has returned in the Gaza peace talks …

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts

Al Jazeera  

Qatar’s top diplomat says his country is ‘engaging’ over past weeks in renewed push to end Israel’s Gaza war. A month after suspending its mediation bid, Qatar has said it sees “momentum” in efforts to reach a deal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, as dozens of Palestinians were killed in the Israeli military’s continued attacks on the …

Qatar Denies Reports Of Withdrawing From Israel-Hamas Mediation Talks
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Denies Reports Of Withdrawing From Israel-Hamas Mediation Talks

ABP News  

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied media reports regarding the country’s withdrawal from mediation talks between Israel and Hamas. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said that reports regarding “the State of Qatar's withdrawal from mediation regarding the ceasefire in Gaza are not accurate”. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse

Deccan Chronicle  

Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel show "seriousness" in talks, the foreign ministry said Saturday.The Gulf emirate, which has hosted Hamas's political leadership since 2012 with US blessing, has been involved in months of protracted diplomacy aimed at ending the war triggered by the Palestinian …

Qatar halts Gaza mediation until Israel, Hamas show 'seriousness'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar halts Gaza mediation until Israel, Hamas show 'seriousness'

Hindustan Times  

Qatar has put its Gaza war mediation on hold until Israel and Hamas show "willingness and seriousness" to end the conflict, its foreign ministry spokesman said on Saturday. Earlier, a diplomatic source told AFP that Qatar was pulling back from the Gaza talks, adding that the Hamas office "no longer serves its purpose". The diplomatic source said Qatar had "concluded …

Qatar pulls out as broker of key Gaza ceasefire talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar pulls out as broker of key Gaza ceasefire talks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery US secretary of state Antony …

Qatar pulls back as key mediator in Gaza negotiations over lack of 'good faith' from Israel, Hamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar pulls back as key mediator in Gaza negotiations over lack of 'good faith' from Israel, Hamas

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“The Qataris informed both the Israelis and Hamas that as long as there is a refusal to negotiate a deal in good faith, they cannot continue to mediate,” a diplomatic source said Egypt, Qatar, and the US have been attempting to mediate an agreement between Israel and Hamas for months. Image used for representational purpose/Reuters Qatar has pulled back as …

'You are not welcome here' Qatar tells Hamas to leave the country amid US pressure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'You are not welcome here' Qatar tells Hamas to leave the country amid US pressure

Firstpost  

In a major policy shift, Qatar told Hamas leaders to leave the country after pressure from the US which accuses the Palestinian group of stalling a Gaza ceasefire deal Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, Qatar has told leaders of Hamas to leave the country as the gulf state faces pressure from Washington to facilitate a ceasefire deal. Senior …

Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says

Al Jazeera  

The move comes amid growing frustration with lack of progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Qatar says it has suspended its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in Gaza. However, al-Ansari said that reports regarding the Hamas political office in Doha were inaccurate, “stating that …

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas

NPR  

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas toggle caption Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images Qatar has decided to withdraw from its role as mediator between Hamas and Israel. Sponsor Message The diplomat said this decision was made in April and not under any U.S. or Israeli pressure, and that the Biden administration asked Qatar to re-engage and bring Hamas …

Qatar is suspending its role in talks between Israel and Hamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar is suspending its role in talks between Israel and Hamas

CNN  

CNN — Qatar is suspending its role as a mediator in talks between Israel and Hamas after concluding that the two sides are no longer negotiating in good faith, its foreign ministry said Saturday. A diplomatic source briefed on the matter told CNN that the Qatari government made the decision after concluding that both sides are now refusing “to engage …

Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the efforts to complete a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, as well as on the Qatari prime minister’s meeting this week with Iran’s president, according to a U.S. official. White House senior adviser Brett McGurk’s talks with …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks

Associated Press  

Mediators to the Gaza War cease-fire talks said Friday the two-day talks wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal to stop the fighting. — Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani World Health Organization calls for 7-day pause in war to allow for polio vaccination campaign UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. health and children’s …

New round of Gaza ceasefire talks to take place in Doha on Thursday
4 months, 1 week ago

New round of Gaza ceasefire talks to take place in Doha on Thursday

Al Jazeera  

While there is no clarity on Hamas joining, the US State Department says Qatar has assured Washington the Palestinian group will be represented. A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations are set to take place in Doha, involving officials from Israel, Qatar, the United States and Egypt, officials said. Senior Iranian officials have said only a ceasefire deal in Gaza …

Hamas still to give response on Gaza truce plan, says Qatar
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hamas still to give response on Gaza truce plan, says Qatar

Hindustan Times  

Hamas has not given its response on a tabled plan for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza and an exchange of hostages and prisoners, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said Thursday. Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed Al-Ansari speaks during a weekly press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Doha, Qatar, June 4, 2024 "Mediators have not yet received a …

Biden sees Hamas as ‘only obstacle’ to Gaza deal, White House says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden sees Hamas as ‘only obstacle’ to Gaza deal, White House says

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden ‘confirmed Israel’s readiness to move forward’ in call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. US President Joe Biden has told Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Hamas is the only obstacle to a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel, and urged him to press the group to accept it. Biden “affirmed …

US intel chief headed to Qatar for emergency meeting on Gaza talks: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US intel chief headed to Qatar for emergency meeting on Gaza talks: Report

Hindustan Times  

CIA director Bill Burns is expected in Doha to meet with Qatar's prime minister for "emergency" discussions on mediation in the Israel-Hamas war, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP Sunday. An Israeli soldier walks past a line of tanks at a staging ground near the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, Sunday, The source, requesting …

Qatar committed to Israel-Hamas honest mediator role: Diplomatic sources
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar committed to Israel-Hamas honest mediator role: Diplomatic sources

Al Jazeera  

Diplomatic sources tell Al Jazeera that Qatar will not accept becoming a tool to pressure negotiating parties. Qatar has stressed that it will not accept becoming a tool to pressure any party and that it is committed to maintaining its role as an honest mediator in its mediation between Hamas and Israel, diplomatic sources told Al Jazeera Arabic. The diplomatic …

Qatar’s mediation efforts in Israel-Hamas war come under fire
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Qatar’s mediation efforts in Israel-Hamas war come under fire

LA Times  

Smoke rises from buildings hit by an Israeli airstrike in December in Rafah in the Gaza Strip. In a phone call Monday to Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President Biden said both Egypt and Qatar would work to ensure “full implementation” of any agreement between Hamas and Israel, according to a White House readout. Biden also urged the …

A top Qatari official urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach a cease-fire deal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

A top Qatari official urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach a cease-fire deal

New Indian Express  

TEL AVIV: A senior Qatari official has urged both Israel and Hamas to show "more commitment and more seriousness" in cease-fire negotiations in interviews with Israeli media, as pressure builds on both sides to move toward a deal that would set Israeli hostages free and bring potential respite in the nearly 7-month-long war in Gaza. They came as Israel still …

Hamas explores moving political headquarters out of Qatar
8 months ago

Hamas explores moving political headquarters out of Qatar

Live Mint  

DUBAI—Hamas’s political leadership is looking to move from its current base in Qatar, as U.S. legislators build pressure on the Gulf state to deliver on cease-fire negotiations that look likely to fail. Arab officials said Hamas believes the slow-moving hostage negotiations could last for months, putting the group’s close ties to Qatar and its presence in Doha at risk. But …

Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': mediator Qatar
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': mediator Qatar

Hindustan Times  

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages have stalled, Qatar's prime minister said on Wednesday. Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': mediator Qatar "We are going through a sensitive stage with some stalling, and we are trying as much as possible to address this stalling," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani told …

Israeli delegation expected in Qatar for more Gaza talks
10 months ago

Israeli delegation expected in Qatar for more Gaza talks

Al Jazeera  

Framework of the agreement includes a six-week pause in fighting that could see an exchange of captives and increase in aid. The four countries have come to an understanding of “basic contours” of a hostage deal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on CNN on Sunday. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on …

Qatar says Hamas response to truce proposal ‘generally positive’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar says Hamas response to truce proposal ‘generally positive’

Al Jazeera  

On a visit to Qatar, top US diplomat Antony Blinken says Hamas’s response to a truce proposal has been shared with Israel. Mediator Qatar says Hamas has given a “generally positive” response to a proposed truce deal with Israel, as the Palestinian group reiterated its demand for an end to the Israeli assault on Gaza. During a press conference on …

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged Netanyahu criticism of mediation in Gaza war
11 months ago

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged Netanyahu criticism of mediation in Gaza war

Al Jazeera  

After reports of leaked recording, Qatar says attributed remarks show Israeli PM ‘obstructing mediation efforts’ and ‘prioritising’ his career. Qatar has rebuked Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he allegedly criticised the Gulf country’s role as a mediator in the Gaza war as “problematic” in a leaked recording. “These remarks if validated, are irresponsible and destructive to the efforts to …

Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks
11 months ago

Qatar, a key mediator in sensitive Israel-Hamas talks, lashes out at Netanyahu over critical remarks

The Hindu  

Qatar on Wednesday said it was “appalled” by leaked remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he criticized the country’s mediation efforts with Hamas, complicating already arduous negotiations meant to halt the hostilities in exchange for a hostage release. In a meeting with families of hostages held by Hamas, Mr. Netanyahu said Qatar’s role in the mediation …

Explained: Qatar’s big role in extending ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
1 year ago

Explained: Qatar’s big role in extending ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas

Firstpost  

The first public visit by Qatari officials to Israel, on Saturday, marked an extraordinary moment for the two countries, which have no official diplomatic relations. Negotiators aboard set to work, seeking to save the cease-fire deal between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers before it fell apart and scuttled weeks of high-stakes diplomatic wrangling. Those efforts apparently paid off, as Qatar’s …

The Israel-Hamas truce was in danger of collapsing. Qatar, not the U.S., saved it
1 year ago

The Israel-Hamas truce was in danger of collapsing. Qatar, not the U.S., saved it

LA Times  

The deal seemed on the verge of unraveling. Negotiators aboard set to work, seeking to save the cease-fire deal between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers before it fell apart and wiped out weeks of high-stakes diplomatic wrangling. With its close ties to the United States — it hosts the largest American military base between Europe and Japan — its communication …

CIA, Mossad chiefs meet in Qatar as Israel-Hamas truce is extended
1 year ago

CIA, Mossad chiefs meet in Qatar as Israel-Hamas truce is extended

Al Jazeera  

Talks between US and Israeli spy agencies in Qatar, which is key mediator, include issue of captives held in Gaza. The heads of the US Central Intelligence Agency and Israel’s Mossad have met in Qatar to discuss the extension of a truce between Israel and Hamas as well as the captives being held by the Palestinian group in Gaza. CIA …

Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce
1 year ago

Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Negotiators aboard set to work, …

Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce
1 year ago

Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The deal seemed on the verge of unraveling. Negotiators aboard set to work, seeking to save the cease-fire deal between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers before it fell apart and scuttled weeks of high-stakes diplomatic wrangling. “This is something we’ve never seen before,” Yoel Guzansky, a senior fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, …

Gaza Diplomacy Cements Qatar’s Global Mediator Role
1 year, 1 month ago

Gaza Diplomacy Cements Qatar’s Global Mediator Role

Live Mint  

DOHA, Qatar—Qatar’s diplomacy in the Gaza war, including help in arranging a temporary cease-fire and hostage-release deal that took effect Friday, cements the ultrarich Muslim nation as Washington’s preferred interlocutor with extremist groups and pariah states—in the Middle East and increasingly around the world. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and others had grown frustrated with Qatar’s independent foreign policy, including critical coverage …

Qatar’s Double Standards Diplomacy in Israel-Hamas War
1 year, 1 month ago

Qatar’s Double Standards Diplomacy in Israel-Hamas War

News 18  

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has passed thirty days since its tragic beginning on 7 October 2023 which witnessed a sinister unleashing of violence by Hamas killing 1,400 and taking more than 200 as hostages. Qatar funnels money to Gaza in the guise of humanitarian efforts which Hamas uses for terrorism, intricate tunnel building and weapon stockpiling for its war against …

Why Qatar has become indispensable in the Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

Why Qatar has become indispensable in the Israel-Hamas war

Firstpost  

In the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Qatar has already played a crucial role in securing the release of a few hostages and is negotiating for more releases. As this tragedy continues to unfold, the spy chiefs of the United States and Israel are in the tiny country of Qatar, working on plans for a potential humanitarian pause that would allow as …

Why is Qatar Playing the Role of Mediator in Israel-Gaza War & What Has it Achieved
1 year, 1 month ago

Why is Qatar Playing the Role of Mediator in Israel-Gaza War & What Has it Achieved

News 18  

Israel has intensified its attacks on Gaza on Sunday as the war entered its 23rd day killing more than 8,000 Palestinians. Qatar, having good relations with both Western nations and Hamas, has emerged as the key power in efforts to release the hostages seized by the Palestinian militant group from Israel. Qatar, which has hosted Hamas’s political office for more …

Qatar’s mediator role critical as fate of Israeli hostages hangs in the balance
1 year, 2 months ago

Qatar’s mediator role critical as fate of Israeli hostages hangs in the balance

The Hindu  

The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of some 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel, once again putting the small Arabian Peninsula country in the spotlight. The U.S. sanctioned Mashaal in 2003 for being “responsible for supervising assassination operations, bombings and the killing of Israeli settlers.” Washington sanctioned …

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance
1 year, 2 months ago

Qatar becomes a key intermediary in Israel-Hamas war as fate of hostages hangs in the balance

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The gas-rich nation of Qatar has become a key intermediary over the fate of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas militants after their unprecedented attack on Israel, once again putting the small Arabian Peninsula country in the spotlight. The U.S. sanctioned Mashaal in 2003 for being “responsible for supervising assassination operations, bombings and the killing of Israeli …

Israeli official attacks Qatari aid for Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israeli official attacks Qatari aid for Gaza

The Telegraph  

The Hamas attack that killed 1,400 people may never have happened without Qatar hosting the terrorist group’s leaders and sending funds into Gaza, a senior Israeli official has claimed. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described Qatar as “a terrible country”, saying that its support has allowed Hamas to thrive. The remarks suggest significant discomfort among some senior Israeli …

U.S. allies in the Middle East try to stake out a middle ground
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. allies in the Middle East try to stake out a middle ground

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks to members of the media before leaving Cairo on Oct. 15, 2023, en route to Jordan. empowers extremist voices, with Palestinian civilians paying the hefty price.” Several Arab governments in recent years have given little more than lip service to the importance of the Palestinian fight for independence and have allowed it …

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties

Al Jazeera  

The two regional powers announce the key development in a joint statement after months of high-level talks. Mensur Akgun, a professor of international relations at Istanbul’s Kultur University, said ties between two key regional players have been exceedingly poor since the 2013 coup in particular because of Ankara’s unbending stance against the government of el-Sisi, who became president in 2014. …

UN holds crucial Afghanistan talks in Qatar, without Taliban
1 year, 7 months ago

UN holds crucial Afghanistan talks in Qatar, without Taliban

Al Jazeera  

Talks will include diplomatic envoys and aid donors as the UN plans to press the Taliban to ease restrictions on women. Doha, Qatar – The Taliban has not been invited to a United Nations-organised conference on Afghanistan in Doha, with the Afghan group governing the South Asian country saying that the two-day meeting would be “ineffective” without its participation. “Any …

Saudi readies Arab talks on Syria as Mideast diplomacy shifts
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi readies Arab talks on Syria as Mideast diplomacy shifts

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia was preparing on April 13 to host an Arab regional meeting on ending Syria's isolation at a time of dizzying diplomatic shifts following its deal to resume relations with rival Iran. On April 14, ministers and top officials from the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — …

Bahrain and Qatar to restore diplomatic ties after fallout over blockade
1 year, 8 months ago

Bahrain and Qatar to restore diplomatic ties after fallout over blockade

Firstpost  

The Gulf nations of Bahrain and Qatar agreed to restore diplomatic ties late on Wednesday. The blockade was lifted at the start of 2021, and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have restored ties with Qatar since then, with top leaders paying official visits in recent months. Bahrain and Qatar each issued official statements announcing the decision to …

Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders in Yemen
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders in Yemen

Al Jazeera  

The visit displays progress in the Oman-mediated dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Saudi and Omani delegations have held talks with Houthi officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as part of international efforts to find a settlement to Yemen’s nine-year conflict, Houthi-run media reported. The envoys, who landed late on Saturday, met with the head of the Houthi …

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters
1 year, 9 months ago

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters

NPR  

Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran restore ties, with China's help. Here's why it matters Enlarge this image toggle caption Nournews via AP Nournews via AP Regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran announced on Friday they are restoring full diplomatic relations in a deal brokered by China, a move that could reduce tensions in the region and asserts China's growing influence …

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties: World reacts
1 year, 9 months ago

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties: World reacts

Al Jazeera  

A roundup of international reaction to the diplomatic rapprochement between the two regional powers after seven years of tensions. China The restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia is “major good news” in the current turbulent world and a “victory” for dialogue and peace, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited top diplomat Wang Yi as saying. United States …

Qatar boosts influence in Lebanon amid multiple crises
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatar boosts influence in Lebanon amid multiple crises

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Most wealthy Gulf Arab nations followed Saudi Arabia’s lead in recent years and ostracized crisis-hit Lebanon because of the growing influence of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. And on Monday, Qatar will for the first time join a meeting in Paris along with officials from France, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. for discussions focusing on Lebanon’s political and …

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years ago

Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success

The Hindu  

Qatar fought a “culture war”, corruption claims and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the FIFA World Cup but experts say the Gulf state has reinforced its image everywhere except parts of Europe. “Qatar has been able to use the World Cup effectively to establish its brand, especially in the Global South,” said Krieg. The World Cup “gave Qatar a …

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