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Pentagon green-lights potential $1 billion anti-drone system sale to Qatar

The Pentagon said the possible sale “will not alter the basic military balance in the region.” The United States has approved the potential sale of an anti-drone system to Qatar,…

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US cancels meeting with GCC amid Saudi oil tensions: reports

The move by OPEC+ to decrease oil production was met with outrage in Washington. The US has reportedly cancelled a meeting with Saudi Arabia and the GCC that was scheduled…

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Former US official testifies in UAE spying case against Tom Barrack

Prosecutors allege that Barrack used his “unique access” to Trump to influence him in order to further the interests of the UAE in the GCC crisis. US Secretary of State…

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OPEC decision ‘should not be politicised’: Qatar’s energy minister

Qatar formally withdrew from the oil bloc in 2019. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) decision to reduce oil production is based on “commercial” foundations, Qatar’s minister of…

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Qatar warns citizens in US as ‘Storm Ian’ transforms into hurricane

Storm Ian may intensify and turn into a high-end Category 4 storm this week. Qatar’s embassy in Washington, DC, issued a statement advising Qataris to exercise extreme caution in the…

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US armed forces to support Qatar defence during World Cup

The Gulf state has partnered with other countries in an effort to secure the sporting event. Qatar and the US’ defence ministries are set to cooperate on technical arrangements during…

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How the UAE’s support to Haqqani network is undermining stability in Afghanistan

Analysts believe the Haqqani network is playing a major role in reversing the Taliban’s promises of a more lenient rule as well as progress made by Qatar to bring stability…

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Afghan whose family was killed in US drone strike lands in Qatar ahead of US travel

The US invasion of Afghanistan cost $2 trillion and an exorbitant humanitarian cost, where foreign forces killed at least 71,000 civilians. Aimal Ahmadi, whose family was killed in last year’s…

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Death toll rises as Iraq faces worst political unrest in years following Sadr retirement

Social media users online are expressing their solidarity with the people of Iraq. Tensions have soared in Iraq after influential Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr stepped down from political activities, leading…

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