Mediators Begin 14-Day Process to Finalise Implementation U.S. President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached what he described as a “historic” agreement with Hamas and other Palestinian armed factions on a framework for phased disarmament in the Gaza Strip. The proposed agreement establishes a 14 day negotiation period to finalise implementation details. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]