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Qatari official meets US envoy for Afghanistan in Washington

The Gulf state has served as a diplomatic bridge between the Taliban-led Afghan administration and the international community. Qatar’s special envoy for counter-terrorism Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani held…

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US praises Qatar’s ‘robust’ de-escalation efforts in Gaza as truce comes into effect

At least 33 Palestinians in Gaza were killed during the latest Israeli attacks. The United States has welcomed Qatar’s de-escalation efforts in Gaza following a five-day brutal Israeli aggression that…

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Qatar ‘mediating’ in US, Iran prisoner exchange talks: reports

The Gulf state has mediated the release of prisoners in numerous countries over the past years. Qatar and the United Kingdom are reportedly mediating indirect talks between the United States…

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US envoy to visit Qatar to discuss counterterrorism strategy

The visit comes days after Doha’s foreign minister travelled to Washington. The US Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg is travelling to Qatar and Saudi Arabia this week, Washington’s state…

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US praises Qatar’s ‘incredible generosity’ in assisting earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria

Turkey recorded at least 24,617 deaths as more than 4,500 casualties were reported in Syria. The United States has praised Qatar’s “incredible generosity” in providing much-needed aid to Turkey and…

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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 host six-party meeting on Somalia in coming months

Parties at the Washington meeting have agreed to reconvene in Doha “within the next three months for ongoing discussions and to take stock of progress.” Qatar has renewed its commitment…

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Qatar vows to ‘spare no effort’ in resolving Libya’s political turmoil

The latest meeting comes amid concerns over Libya’s situation, which have only soared since last year. Qatar said it will “spare no effort” to help resolve Libya’s political turmoil amid…

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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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