Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar During Ceasefire Talks

Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar During Ceasefire Talks

On September 9, 2025, Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas political leaders amid ongoing discussions over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. The strike unfolded at a residential compound in the Leqtaifiya district, destroying a heavily guarded Hamas political bureau location as top officials met to weigh the deal. While key leaders survived, six […]

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Miss Peace Deal Deadline in Doha

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Miss Peace Deal Deadline in Doha

Missed August 18 deadline sparks fears of renewed fighting in eastern DRC despite Qatari-led mediation Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group failed to produce a final agreement by Monday’s self-imposed deadline, raising fears that fragile progress toward ending hostilities in the eastern region could unravel. The […]

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

After nearly 23 months of conflict, Hamas has accepted a new 60‑day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and backed by the United States. Under the agreement, half of the Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza would be released in exchange for a temporary halt to hostilities and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire […]

Jordan to Host U.S.-Syria Talks as Damascus Signs Major Reconstruction Deals

Jordan to Host U.S.-Syria Talks as Damascus Signs Major Reconstruction Deals

Jordan will host high level talks on Tuesday between U.S. and Syrian officials aimed at discussing international support for Syria’s post war reconstruction, following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad late last year. The meeting, announced by Jordan’s foreign ministry on Sunday, will bring together Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and U.S. envoy to […]

Qatar and Boeing Sign Historic $200 Billion Jet Deal

In a landmark aviation and trade agreement, Qatar has signed a $200 billion deal with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing to purchase 160 new jets for Qatar Airways, making it the largest aircraft order in Boeing’s history. The deal was formally signed during U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to Doha, in a high-profile ceremony attended […]

Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Launch High-Stakes Middle East Tour

Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Launch High-Stakes Middle East Tour

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh to begin his first major international trip of his second term, aiming to bolster ties with key Middle Eastern allies and project strength as a global dealmaker. Greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the capital’s royal airport, Trump’s arrival signals the start of a […]

President Trump Defends Possible $400M Jet Gift from Qatar as 'For the Country'

President Trump Defends Possible $400M Jet Gift from Qatar as ‘For the Country’

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended a controversial potential gift from Qatar a Boeing 747 worth an estimated $400 million—clarifying that the aircraft would be a donation to the U.S. government, not for his personal use. Speaking to reporters during a White House press briefing, Trump described the offer as “a gesture of goodwill” from […]