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‘No criminal charges’: US drops probe into former Brookings chief over Qatar lobbying claims

The chief resigned from the think-tank shortly after the case was leaked to the public. The United States Justice Department has closed an investigation into former Brookings chief John R.…

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Qatar’s amir, US congressmen discuss ‘strategic cooperation’

Last year, Washington named Qatar as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA), a move that analysts said reflected the strengthening ties between the two countries. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…

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Qatar to attend ‘Lebanon roadmap’ meeting: reports

Qatari authorities have yet to comment on the reported meeting. Qatar is reportedly set to attend a quadripartite meeting that will attempt to outline a roadmap to tackle Lebanon’s multifaceted…

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US hails ‘steadfast partner’ Qatar for securing release of Americans from Afghanistan

While no further details on the release were made public, reports have confirmed the identity of one of the Americans released. Washington has pointed towards Qatar for helping secure the…

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News

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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