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Qatar
Qatar Plans to Buy a 25 Percent Stake in Virgin Australia, New Doha Flights
The deal is subject to Foreign Investment Review Board and other regulatory approvals.
Qatar Playing Significant Role Securing Gaza Ceasefire: Australia Foreign Minister
Qatar, along with the United States and Egypt, are negotiating a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
‘Horrific, Unacceptable’: Australian Foreign Minister Calls for Ceasefire in Rafah
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned as Israeli strike in Rafah which led to an ‘unexpected’ fire and civilian deaths.
Israel Approves Rafah Operation, Says Hamas Proposal Is ‘Far From Israel’s Necessary Requirements’
Israel’s war cabinet unanimously decided to continue its military operation in Hamas stronghold Rafah.
Israel Military Rescues 2 Hostages From Gaza in Overnight Mission
IDF says Israeli forces relied on ‘highly sensitive and valuable intelligence’ to carry out the ‘complex rescue operation.’
Texas A&M to Shut Down Qatar Campus Amid National Security Concerns
The decision comes as a report raised concerns about the potential risk in the university’s partnership with Qatari government.
Hamas Responds to Qatar Proposal on Israeli Hostage Swap
President Biden says Hamas’ response appears ‘a little over the top.’
How a Tiny Gulf Nation Is Waging a Massive Information War on the West: Jonathan Schanzer
Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is Senior Vice President at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and author of several books on Islamic extremism.
Humanitarian Aid for Palestinians and Israeli Hostages Arrives in Gaza; Fighting Rages
Qatar and France have brokered a deal that will see more than 1,900 tons of food, medicines and other humanitarian aid enter Gaza.
‘Our Protests Will Continue’: Pro-Palestinian Activists Plan More Aussie Rallies Despite Israel-Hamas Deal
A truce has been arranged in the Middle East for a temporary pause in fighting in exchange for the release of hostages.
Despite Conflict of Interest, Qatar Is Vital to Israel–Hamas Negotiations, Hostage Release: Experts
A home away from home for Hamas leaders, the tiny oil-rich nation plays a unique role in negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
After Hamas Pogrom, Qatar Must Finally Pay for Its Sponsorship of Terrorism
Qatar manages to evade Western scrutiny for its sundry malign activities via a multifaceted strategy.
