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US Congress to boost security cooperation with Qatar

Analysts believe the development is a natural consequence to Qatar’s diplomatic efforts in pursuing peace and security in Afghanistan. The US Congress issued a statement on Tuesday calling legislators to…

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Iran Nuclear talks resume on ‘positive note’ despite ongoing tension

The latest round are focusing on the lifting of sanctions. Talks aimed at restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear accord resumed in Vienna on Monday for an eighth round after a…

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Qatar, Turkey and UAE vie to operate Kabul airport

Technical teams from Doha and Ankara were able to help resume civilian operations at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport following the collapse of the previous Afghan government. Qatar, Turkey and…

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Sheikh Tamim invites Jordan’s crown prince to visit Qatar

The two countries have been strengthening bilateral ties in recent years. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani invited Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to visit…

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US, Qatar and GCC call for restoration of JCPOA amid concerns over ‘nuclear crisis’

Washington reportedly suggested an interim agreement with Tehran to buy time for negotiations over a long term deal. The US and the Gulf Cooperation Council [GCC] called for the restoration…

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Qatari delegation to head to Washington for US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue

Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will be in Washington for the fourth annual dialogue on Friday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will welcome a delegation…

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Saudi crown prince sends message to Qatari amir as ties warm

Relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia have improved following the signing of the Al Ula declaration in January. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message…

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Top Iranian official Bagheri meets Qatar’s FM in first visit to Doha

Germany said it would reject any Iranian demands for the US to release its frozen assets. Iran’s newly-appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani met with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh…

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Iran, Saudi Arabia double down on Baghdad talks to ease tensions

The meetings between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Baghdad aim to ease tensions between the two regional powers. Delegations from Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Baghdad for a fourth…

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