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(MENAFN) Qatar and Saudi Arabia have discussed efforts to reduce regional tensions and strengthen stability amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, according to reports on Sunday.
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(MENAFN) Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has called on all involved parties to engage with Pakistan-led mediation efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing US–Iran conflict, according to the Qatari Foreign Ministry....
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(MENAFN) Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held urgent telephone consultations Sunday, coordinating efforts to ease regional tensions and shore...
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(MENAFN) Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has thrown his country's full diplomatic weight behind Pakistani-led mediation efforts aimed at forging a lasting resolution to the US-Iran conflict, underscoring growing...
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(MENAFN) Kuwait has reported intercepting multiple hostile drones that penetrated its airspace Sunday, raising alarm across an already volatile Gulf region still navigating the diplomatic aftermath of the US-Iran conflict.
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(MENAFN) Kuwait’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that several “hostile drones” were detected in its airspace, as regional tensions between Iran and the United States continue to intensify.
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(MENAFN) Bahraini authorities have detained 41 individuals suspected of ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the kingdom's Interior Ministry announced Saturday, according to a state news agency.
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(MENAFN) Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call on Sunday to discuss regional developments as tensions continue across the Middle East, according to Qatar’s...
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(MENAFN) Bahraini authorities have announced the arrest of 41 individuals accused of belonging to a group allegedly connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to reports.
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(MENAFN) Qatar announced that a commercial cargo vessel was struck by a drone inside its territorial waters on Sunday morning, describing the incident as “a blatant violation of freedom of navigation and international law.” In a statement shared...
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(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates’ reported decision to leave OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance marks a notable change in its energy strategy, potentially giving Abu Dhabi more autonomy over its oil production policy, according to analysis cited...
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(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates, France and India have discussed launching a structured mechanism for trilateral cooperation focused on strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, space, and semiconductor technologies,...
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(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and neutralized two drones originating from Iran, as regional tensions continue to rise.
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(MENAFN) The UAE Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that the country's air defense systems had successfully shot down two drones launched from Iran, with no casualties reported from the latest intercepts.
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(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sat down with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Saturday, with discussions centering on American backing for Qatar's defense and joint efforts to advance...
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(MENAFN) A commercial cargo vessel operating within Qatar's territorial waters came under drone attack on Sunday, the Qatar Ministry of Defense confirmed, marking a fresh escalation in regional maritime tensions.
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(MENAFN) Canada moved swiftly Sunday night to denounce a drone strike on a commercial cargo ship operating within Qatari territorial waters, calling on all parties to uphold international law and shield civilian infrastructure from attack. "Canada...
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(MENAFN) Canada has issued a condemnation following a reported drone attack on a commercial vessel operating in Qatari territorial waters, calling for protection of civilians and adherence to international maritime law. In a statement posted on X,...
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(MENAFN) Canada has strongly criticized an attack targeting a commercial vessel in the territorial waters of Qatar, stressing the need to safeguard civilians, civilian infrastructure, and international maritime rules following rising tensions in...
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(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Saturday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss defense cooperation between Washington and Doha, as well as broader efforts to maintain...
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