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UN Rights Chief Slams Israeli Strike on Qatar

(MENAFN) The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday strongly denounced Israel’s assault on Hamas envoys in Doha, labeling it "a shocking breach of international law, an assault on regional peace and stability, and a blow against the...

Arab Leaders Convene in Qatar for Emergency Summit

(MENAFN) Arab dignitaries began arriving in Qatar on Sunday to participate in an urgent Arab-Islamic summit following an Israeli assault on Doha. According to a Qatari state news agency, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould El-Ghazaouani landed at...

Princes of Kuwait, Jordan express complete backing for Qatar following Israel’s strike

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani gathered with princes from Kuwait and Jordan, who expressed their complete support for Doha after the attack from Israel on the capital. A news agency stated that the Kuwaiti...

Arab leaders gather in Qatar for emergency Arab-Islamic summit

(MENAFN) Reports indicate that Arab leaders began arriving in Qatar on Sunday to participate in an urgent Arab-Islamic summit following an Israeli attack on Doha. Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould El-Ghazaouani landed at Hamad International...

Egypt Launches Diplomatic Engagements Ahead of Summit

(MENAFN) Egypt on Saturday declared the beginning of extensive diplomatic communications with Arab, Islamic, and regional leaders in preparation for the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit that Qatar is set to host on Monday. The gathering will...

Qatar Gears Up for Arab-Islamic Summit in Response to Israeli Strike

(MENAFN) Qatar confirmed on Saturday that it will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on September 15, addressing the Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders on Qatari soil. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, adviser to the prime minister and...

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Lands in Israel for Key Talks

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Israel on Sunday for a critical official visit, following a recent Israeli missile strike that targeted Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, media reported. Rubio's trip comes at a time of...

Netanyahu Meets Rubio in Jerusalem

(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem on Monday, just days after an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, that targeted senior Hamas officials who had been meeting to...

ARrC to Appear as Guest Performers on Vietnam’s Highly Anticipated Survival Program, Show It All

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multinational K-pop group ARrC has been officially invited as guest performers on Vietnam’s major audition program, Show It All. The program is produced by Vietnam’s largest...

France, Germany, UK Denounce Israeli Airstrikes on Qatar

(MENAFN) The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom strongly denounced Israeli airstrikes in Doha earlier this week, calling them a violation of Qatar's sovereignty and a destabilizing act for the broader region. In a joint...

Hamas Denies Receiving New Gaza Ceasefire Offer

(MENAFN) The Palestinian resistance organization Hamas declared on Sunday that it has not been presented with any fresh ceasefire proposals for Gaza from mediators. The group emphasized its willingness to consider any suggestions that might come...

Kuwait, Jordan back Qatar after Israeli’s attack

(MENAFN) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks on Wednesday with the crown princes of Kuwait and Jordan, who voiced their strong support for Doha after an Israeli airstrike hit the Qatari capital. Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh...

Gulf, Jordanian Leaders Express Support to Qatar

(MENAFN) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Wednesday with the crown princes of Kuwait and Jordan, who voiced their unwavering backing for Doha in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on the Qatari capital. Kuwaiti Crown Prince...

Kuwait, Jordan Rally Behind Qatar After Israeli Airstrike

(MENAFN) Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met on Wednesday with the crown princes of Kuwait and Jordan, who voiced unwavering support for Doha following an Israeli airstrike on its capital. Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled...

Qatar Describes Netanyahu’s Remarks as “Shameful Attempt”

(MENAFN) Qatar on Wednesday firmly criticized “reckless statements” made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about its hosting of the Palestinian faction Hamas’ political bureau, labeling them a “shameful attempt” to rationalize Israel’s...

European governments strongly denounce Israeli attack on Qatar

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital Doha triggered strong international backlash, with European leaders cautioning that it breached Qatar's authority and endangered delicate attempts to reach a Gaza truce. The FM of Spain...

UK PM Denounces Israel’s Airstrike on Qatar

(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Downing Street on Wednesday, where he sharply denounced Israel’s recent airstrike in Doha, Qatar, calling it "completely unacceptable," according to a Downing...

War and Peace in the Middle East: A View from Qatar

In this special bonus episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East, host Brian Katulis sits down with Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, adviser to the Prime Minister of Qatar and spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Al-Ansari offers...

Erdogan Describes Gaza Meeting with Trump as Productive

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that his discussion on Gaza with US President Donald Trump and regional officials was "very productive and positive," voicing his contentment with the gathering. “We have just...

Heathrow Reigns as World’s Most Connected Airport in OAG Megahubs Tenth Anniversary Ranking

Heathrow (LHR) is top ranked for a third consecutive year. Istanbul (IST) climbs six places from 2024 to second ranked Megahub in 2025. Asia dominates low-cost with Kuala Lumpur (KUL) top for low-cost connections. LONDON, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE...