
doha-news1h ago
Araghchi says U.S. drone identical to Iran’s ‘Shahed’ is striking Arab countries
He also addressed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway is not completely closed but barred to American and allied ships, while others are allowed to pass. Iran’s Foreign…
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doha-news1d ago
Fitch keeps Qatar at ‘AA’, says strong economy can absorb Iran war shock
Fitch affirmed Qatar’s AA credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong financial buffers despite temporary disruptions to energy exports caused by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and the closure…
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doha-news2d ago
Situation stable, food and water reserves secured: Qatar’s Minister of Interior assures residents
Qatar’s health sector has handled more than 26 injuries since the beginning of Iran’s attacks on the country, Sheikh Khalifa confirmed. Qatar’s security situation has remained stable despite Iran’s attacks…
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doha-news3d ago
Qatar Airways delivers nearly 300 tonnes of essential cargo to Qatar
Airline maintains cargo operations and supply chains despite ongoing airspace restrictions Qatar Airways has continued operating cargo flights into Doha since the closure of Qatari airspace on 28 February, making…
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doha-news3d ago
LIVE: Qatar’s armed forces intercept missile attack
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly amid the developments in Qatar in light of Iran’s attacks on the country amid the war with Israel and the United States.…
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doha-news4d ago
Ukraine to send military experts to Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia
Ukraine, Zelenskyy noted, has extensive battlefield experience with Iranian-made Shahed drones, which Russia has deployed throughout its four-year war on the country. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will send military experts…
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doha-news6d ago
LIVE: Missiles intercepted in Qatar on Monday morning
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly as developments unfold in Qatar following Iranian attacks on the country amid the ongoing war with Israel and the United States. Updates…
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doha-news7d ago
Qatar Airways announces limited flights for March 9–11 amid airspace closure
Limited flights to and from Doha have been confirmed by Qatar Airways for March 9, 10 and 11 amid the temporary airspace closure. Qatar Airways has announced a limited flight…
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doha-news8d ago
‘Our gesture of de-escalation in the region killed by Trump,’ says Araghchi
Araghchi said responsibility for any escalation resulting from Iran’s “exercise of its right to self-defence would lie squarely with the U.S. administration.” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday…
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doha-news8d ago
Qatar’s PM-FM, Egypt’s FM discuss regional de-escalation as U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters second week
As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran intensifies, Qatar and Egypt have called for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin…
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doha-news9d ago
Qatar energy minister warns Iran war could ‘bring down economies of the world’
Qatar’s energy minister Saad Al Kaabi warns that the Iran war could halt Gulf energy exports within weeks and “bring down the economies of the world.” Qatar’s energy minister Saad…
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doha-news10d ago
France condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar, vows support for Doha
France condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on Qatar, reaffirming its defence commitments and “unwavering solidarity” with Doha. France has strongly condemned the recent Iranian missile and drone attacks on…
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doha-news10d ago
Singapore launches evacuation flights to bring citizens home amid Middle East crisis
Singapore’s MFA begins repatriation flights this weekend to bring citizens home from Oman and the UAE, with plans for assisted trips from Bahrain and Qatar in the coming days. Singapore…
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doha-news10d ago
U.S. Air Force test launches Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base
The U.S. Air Force launched a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in a scheduled test of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The United States Air Force…
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doha-news11d ago
Joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iranian school likely deliberate: Al Jazeera probe
Satellite imagery, particularly of the smoke rising from the targeted sites, found that the strike hit the military base and the school. The joint Israel-United States attack on the girls’…
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doha-news11d ago
LIVE: Qatar intercepts 10 Iranian drones and 2 cruise missiles at dawn
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly amid the developments in Qatar in light of Iran’s attacks on the country amid the war with Israel and the U.S. Updates…
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doha-news12d ago
President of Uzbekistan sends message of solidarity to Qatar’s Amir amid regional tensions
In his message, President Mirziyoyev said that Uzbekistan “stands firmly alongside Qatar and its people during these challenging and sensitive circumstances.” Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent a message to Qatar’s…
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doha-news12d ago
Global markets plunge as Middle East tensions escalate and QatarEnergy halts LNG production
Escalating war fears in the Middle East and disruption to key energy routes shook investor confidence, driving a global market sell-off and heightened volatility across oil and equities. Global stock…
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doha-news13d ago
Qatar Tourism to cover extended hotel stays for travellers until airspace reopens
Qatar Tourism has directed hotels across the country to extend the stays of travellers unable to depart due to ongoing travel restrictions, confirming it will cover the additional costs. Qatar…
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doha-news13d ago
Ali Larijani: ‘Donald Trump dragged the region into chaos’, no negotiations with the United States
Ali Larijani has ruled out negotiations with the United States, saying President Donald Trump has plunged the region into chaos with “delusional fantasies”. Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme…
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doha-news6h ago
Qatar ambassador joins launch of urgent humanitarian appeal for Lebanon
Qatar’s ambassador joined the launch of a UN-backed $308 million humanitarian appeal in Beirut to support Lebanon as the war and Israeli strikes drive rising casualties and displacement. Qatar’s ambassador…
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doha-news1d ago
Hamas condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran, urges Tehran not to target neighbouring states
Hamas condemned U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, backed Tehran’s right to respond, and urged it to avoid targeting neighbouring countries. Hamas has strongly condemned U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran, calling it a…
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doha-news2d ago
Qatari diplomat slams Israeli analyst for ‘blatant disinformation’ over LNG shutdown
A Qatari diplomat has rejected an Israeli analyst’s claim that Qatar halted LNG production as part of a plan with Iran, calling the allegation “blatant disinformation” and saying the shutdown…
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doha-news3d ago
TotalEnergies halts Qatar output as war disrupts Middle East energy flows
TotalEnergies announced shutdowns for Qatar, Iraq and offshore UAE productions, cutting 15 percent of the company’s global output. French energy major TotalEnergies said it has shut down, or is in…
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doha-news4d ago
LIVE: Armed forces intercept missile attack on Qatar
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly as developments unfold in Qatar following Iranian attacks on the country amid the ongoing war with Israel and the United States. Updates…
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doha-news5d ago
Qatar says Iran must halt attacks before talks, warns of global economic fallout
Qatar says Iran must stop attacks before talks, warning strikes on energy infrastructure risk global economic consequences. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari has stressed that Iran must halt its…
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doha-news6d ago
In crisis, information helps save lives: lessons from Qatar
People often rely on trusted community networks during crises: local organisations, neighbourhood groups, religious leaders, and other community figures. In discussions about conflict and civilian protection, attention usually focuses on physical security: shelters, air defence…
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doha-news7d ago
Gulf states’ water supplies under fire as U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalates
The Gulf’s dependence on desalinated water makes the targeting of this infrastructure particularly consequential. As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran spreads across the Gulf, strikes on water and energy infrastructure…
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doha-news8d ago
Iran destroys U.S.-made radar systems in the Middle East
Damaging the radar does not make the THAAD system completely inoperable, experts say, as there are other assets and configurations, but it certainly degrades its capability and flexibility. New satellite…
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doha-news9d ago
How pet owners in Qatar can keep their animals safe amid regional tensions
Veterinarians and relocation experts urge pet owners in Qatar to plan ahead and avoid rushed travel decisions as regional tensions raise concerns about pet stress and possible abandonment. With regional…
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doha-news9d ago
Qatar says its naval personnel safe after Iranian strikes hit buildings in Bahrain
Iranian attacks hit buildings in Bahrain housing the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces. Qatar says personnel are safe and warns the strikes threaten Gulf security. Qatar condemned Iranian attacks that targeted…
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doha-news10d ago
UAE billionaire tears into Trump for dragging Gulf into Iran war
UAE businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor slammed U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran war, warning that Gulf states were paying the price for a conflict they did not choose. Emirati…
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doha-news10d ago
LIVE: security threat eliminated in Qatar by early afternoon after attacks
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly as developments unfold in Qatar following Iranian attacks on the country amid the ongoing war with Israel and the United States. Updates…
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doha-news10d ago
‘Atrocity at sea’: Iran blasts U.S. after frigate IRIS Dena struck in international waters
In a Pentagon briefing on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth acknowledged the submarine strike, describing it as evidence of America’s global reach in its conflict with Iran. Iranian…
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doha-news11d ago
QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG shipments
QatarEnergy declared force majeure after an Iranian missile targeted an energy facility in Ras Laffan, prompting a halt in liquified natural gas production. QatarEnergy has officially declared force majeure on…
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doha-news11d ago
Former Qatari PM: Iran has ‘lost friends’ in Gulf after striking civilian targets
Former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani has warned that Iran’s strikes on Gulf states were a strategic miscalculation that has cost Tehran its regional friendships and…
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doha-news12d ago
UN calls for investigation into attack on girls’ school in Iran
The OHCHR called on the forces responsible for the attack to carry out the investigation, emphasizing that the burden of accountability lies with the perpetrators. The United Nations on Tuesday…
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doha-news12d ago
LIVE: More Iranian missiles intercepted over Qatar
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly amid the developments in Qatar in light of Iran’s attacks on the country amid the war with Israel and the U.S. Updates…
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doha-news13d ago
QatarEnergy halts LNG production as Iran strikes energy sites
Following Iranian drone strikes on energy facilities in Qatar on Monday, QatarEnergy announced it would cease LNG production. QatarEnergy has ceased production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related products…
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doha-news13d ago
Oil prices soar, stock markets fall amid regional conflict
Crude oil prices have risen sharply, while stocks are down, as investors weigh the fallout of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Oil prices surged on Monday as the fallout from…
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doha-news12h ago
MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix to November amid U.S.-Israel’s war on Iran
MotoGP has postponed the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail to November 8 due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.The MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix scheduled to take place at Lusail International…
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doha-news1d ago
Meta pauses major Gulf cable project due to regional escalation
Meta paused work on part of a major subsea cable project designed to expand internet connectivity across Africa, as the war in the Middle East disrupts activity in the region. …
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doha-news2d ago
Qatari official debunks Israeli analyst claims gas shutdown was scheme to pressure U.S. to end war
A Qatari official rejected claims by Israeli analyst Amit Segal that Qatar coordinated with Iran to halt gas production to pressure the United States to end the war, saying the…
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doha-news3d ago
talabat Qatar introduces ‘Hero Meals’ in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society
Talabat has partnered with the Qatar Red Crescent Society to launch “Hero Meals”, allowing customers to donate meals to delivery riders through the app during Ramadan.talabat, the leading on-demand delivery…
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doha-news4d ago
Qatar’s Minister of State urges ‘pathway of peace’ and return to talks as U.S.–Israel war on Iran engulfs region
Al-Khulaifi says the widening conflict risks destabilising global markets and energy supplies. Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that Doha…
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doha-news5d ago
LIVE: Calm Tuesday morning in Qatar as repatriation flights continue
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly as developments unfold in Qatar following Iranian attacks on the country amid the ongoing war with Israel and the United States. Updates…
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doha-news7d ago
Al-Khater calls for end of ‘destructive agendas’ on International Women’s Day
Al-Khater also called for the need to “stop igniting wars so that weapons’ companies can make more money”. Lolwah Al-Khater, Qatar’s Minister of Education and Higher Education, gave the world…
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doha-news7d ago
LIVE: All six Doha-bound flights land safely as repatriation efforts for stranded foreigners continue
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly as developments unfold in Qatar following Iranian attacks on the country amid the ongoing war with Israel and the United States. Updates…
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doha-news8d ago
LIVE: Qatar intercepts missile attacks, partially reopens airspace
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly as developments unfold in Qatar following Iranian attacks on the country amid the ongoing war with Israel and the United States. Updates…
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doha-news9d ago
U.S. spent $3.7bn in first 100 hours of Iran war, think tank says
A new analysis says the U.S. spent about $3.7bn in the first 100 hours of its war on Iran, driven largely by the cost of munitions and missile strikes. A…
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doha-news9d ago
Cancelled flights, closed airspaces: Middle East Travel
While Qatar’s airspace remains closed, the airline is set to begin operations in nearby cities to help those who are stranded due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict. The U.S.…
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doha-news10d ago
Italy considers sending air defence systems to Gulf amid Iranian strikes
Italy is considering deploying air defence systems to Gulf countries after Iranian strikes, as Rome weighs military support requests from regional partners. Italy is preparing to provide military aid, including…
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doha-news10d ago
Qatar condemns attempted attacks on Türkiye, Azerbaijan
Qatar has denounced the missile and drone attacks on Türkiye and Azerbaijan, urging Iran to stop the escalation, while affirming its solidarity with both nations. Qatar has strongly condemned attempts…
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doha-news11d ago
Qatar PM-FM, Iranian FM hold first phone call since before Iran attacks
Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister held his first call with Iran’s foreign minister since Tehran launched retaliatory strikes on Gulf states following the U.S.-Israeli offensive. Qatar’s Prime Minister and…
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doha-news11d ago
Iran FM: Trump ‘betrayed diplomacy’ in nuclear talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused U.S. President Donald Trump of having “betrayed diplomacy” by launching strikes that derailed nuclear negotiations, insisting that “war was imposed on Iran” and declaring…
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doha-news11d ago
Qatar’s State Security arrest two cells affiliated with IRGC
Residents are urged to remain vigilant, exercise caution and report any suspicious activities to the competent authorities. Qatar’s State Security arrested two cells operating on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…
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doha-news12d ago
Singaporean embassy explores land evacuation route for Qatar-based citizens
The Singaporean embassy in Doha is exploring land-evacuations from Qatar to Saudi Arabia for its citizens in the Gulf state. Singapore’s embassy in Qatar is exploring land evacuation routes for…
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doha-news12d ago
Qatar says Patriot missile stockpile remains well-stocked, calls Bloomberg report “irresponsible”
Qatar’s International Media Office has issued a statement denying a Bloomberg report that suggested the Gulf state’s interceptor missile stockpile were depleting. Qatar has issued a firm rebuttal to a…
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doha-news13d ago
LIVE: Iran’s attacks continue in Qatar, rest of Gulf region
The Doha News live blog is updated regularly amid the developments in Qatar in light of Iran’s attacks on the country amid the war with Israel and the U.S. Updates…
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doha-news13d ago
Qatar, six Arab and Gulf states join U.S. in condemning Iran strikes across region
The United States and six Arab states published a joint statement condemning Iran’s missile and drone attacks on their countries and reaffirmed their right to self-defence. Qatar has joined the…
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