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Iran confirms 120 deportees from US will return within two days
Iran's foreign ministry confirms 120 nationals will return from US within two days via Qatar, pledging consular support whilst emphasising respect for international migrant rights.
France and European states recognise Palestine at UN two-state summit
France has joined a growing list of Western countries formally recognising the State of Palestine, in a move President Emmanuel Macron described as “the only path to peace.”
GCC's Defence Council approves measures to strengthen defence integration following Israeli attack
Gulf Defence Council condemns Israeli attack on Qatar, approves enhanced intelligence sharing and joint military exercises to strengthen regional defence integration mechanisms.
Arab-Islamic Summit to target Israel after strikes on Doha
Arab-Islamic leaders convene emergency Doha summit to address Israeli attack on Qatar with condemnation expected but limited concrete action anticipated.
Israeli strike in Qatari Doha targets Hamas leaders, sparks regional condemnation
The Israeli military says explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital, Doha, are the result of an assassination attempt against Hamas leaders.
Qatar backs AI firm Anthropic in $13bn Series F, doubling valuation to $183bn
Qatar Investment Authority joins $13bn funding round for AI company Anthropic, supporting the Claude developer's rapid revenue growth and international expansion plans.
Xi pitches an equitable “multipolar” world order leveraging Global South “mega-markets power” at SCO summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Global South leaders to leverage their "mega-scale market" and strive for a new equalitarian multipolar world order at the SCO summit in China.
Watchdog condemns Israel's targeting of journalists in Gaza
CPJ condemns Israel's killing of five journalists in Gaza, including Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif, saying pattern of labelling journalists as militants without evidence raises press freedom concerns.
Syria signs $14bn investment deals with international companies
Syria signed investment memorandums of understanding for 12 strategic projects worth $14bn with international companies in Damascus on August 6.
US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy to conclude Gaza ceasefire agreement
White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet senior Israeli and Qatari officials in Italy on July 24 in a push to finalise a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage-release agreement concerning Gaza, diplomatic sources have confirmed.
Qatar confirms talks with IOC on hosting 2036 Olympics
If successful in its bid, Qatar would become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa region to host the Olympics.
Egypt, other Arab states condemn Israeli airstrikes on Syria
Several Arab countries have strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, which targeted key sites linked to Syria’s Interior and Defence Ministries.
Trump to meet Qataris to negotiate Gaza ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdel Rahman Al Thani on July 16 to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and Iran.
COMMENT: Bogotá summit marks Global South’s legal break with the West over Gaza
At the Bogotá summit, the Global South takes charge – no longer waiting for Western permission to enforce international law. From South Africa’s ICJ case to Colombia cutting ties with Israel, countries are defying US pressure over Gaza.
Gulf states prepare unified tourist visa to boost regional tourism
Gulf Cooperation Council countries are working to launch a unified tourist visa allowing holders to travel to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait with a single visa
US, Israel, and Qatar make Gaza ceasefire progress in secret meeting, reports claim
An undisclosed White House meeting between Qatari, US and Israeli negotiators to resolve the final area of disagreement after three of four contentious issues were reportedly settled in recent days.