- 4d ago
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former emir who transformed Qatar into global LNG power, dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and oversaw its transformation into the world's largest LNG exporter, died on Sunday at age 74. The royal court announced a four-day mourning period; funeral prayers were held at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in Doha.
- Jul 8
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over after US strikes, Iran retaliates
President Trump declared the June ceasefire with Iran 'over' at the NATO summit in Ankara, following a night of US airstrikes that killed eight Iranian military personnel and an Iranian retaliatory barrage against American bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
- Jul 7
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over after US strikes 80 targets and Iran retaliates; oil surges 6%
President Trump declared the Iran ceasefire dead at the NATO summit in Ankara, hours after US forces struck over 80 targets in Iran and Tehran retaliated against American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Jul 5
US strikes Iranian command centers, disables tanker as Tehran threatens regional infrastructure
American forces struck Iranian command centers and air defenses, disabled a tanker trying to reach Kharg Island, and reimposed a naval blockade, while Tehran threatened to crush regional infrastructure if its own is targeted.
- Jul 5
Sinner overcomes Struff to reach Wimbledon semifinals, sets up potential Djokovic clash
Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets to advance to his third Wimbledon semifinal, where he could face Novak Djokovic.
- Jul 4
Pedro Martins extends Al Gharafa contract until 2028 after second straight Emir Cup
Portuguese manager Pedro Martins has signed a two-year contract extension with Qatari club Al Gharafa, keeping him at the helm until 2028 after four seasons and two consecutive Emir Cup titles.
- Jul 4
US warned Iran of Israeli plot to kill negotiators during peace talks, officials say
Washington feared Israel would target Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, derailing the fragile ceasefire negotiations that began in April.
- Jul 1
Qatar and Pakistan report 'positive progress' in US-Iran talks, next round delayed to July 18 for Khamenei funeral
Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan say separate meetings with US and Iranian negotiators produced 'positive progress' on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, but the next round will now start on 18 July after the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, while both sides trade strikes and threats over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jun 30
Iran warns it is 'ready for war' if US diplomacy fails, demands compliance with June ceasefire
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran prioritises dialogue but will not wait forever, accusing Washington of violating the June 17 memorandum of understanding.
- Jun 30
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold indirect talks with Iran in Qatar after weekend attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Doha on Tuesday for indirect negotiations with Iran, mediated by Qatar, after a weekend of crossfire in the Persian Gulf threatened efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jun 30
Trump claims Doha talks with Iran set for Tuesday as Tehran denies any meeting scheduled
President Trump says a meeting requested by Iran will take place Tuesday in Doha, while Tehran insists no talks are scheduled this week and technical discussions will resume only when conditions are met.
- Jun 29
US and Iran send envoys to Doha despite conflicting accounts of talks, as Iraq presses for larger OPEC quota amid war fallout
Conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran over high-level meetings in Qatar this week have thrown fresh uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as Iraq demands a bigger OPEC production quota to offset war-driven economic losses.
- Jun 29
Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon as Beirut rejects US-brokered framework deal
The Israeli military detonated a 200-metre Hezbollah tunnel near Majdal Zoun on Sunday, hours after Lebanese officials and the militant group rejected a US-brokered security agreement signed two days earlier.
- Jun 24
Heatwave eases but Paris death toll hits 109 in 24 hours as drownings surge across France
French authorities reported a dramatic spike in mortality on 26 June, with 109 deaths recorded by emergency services in Paris in a single day, compared to a seasonal average of 7, while 74 drownings have been logged nationwide since the heatwave began on 18 June.
- Jun 24
Berlusconi heirs sell Villa Certosa to Qatar's Al Thani family for €350 million
Silvio Berlusconi's heirs have sold the former Italian prime minister's iconic Sardinian retreat, Villa Certosa, to a company linked to Qatar's ruling Al Thani family for €350 million, ending years of speculation about the property's fate.
- Jun 22
Thirteen killed, 66 injured as explosion hits Qatar's Barzan gas plant during restart after Iran war shutdown
An explosion at the Barzan gas facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan complex on Sunday night killed 13 Indian and Pakistani workers and injured 66 others as the plant resumed operations after months of maintenance and a shutdown caused by Iranian attacks.
- Jun 22
U.S. waives Iran sanctions, peace roadmap agreed in Swiss talks; Starmer steps down, Greenspan dies
The United States granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver after talks in Switzerland produced a roadmap toward a permanent peace deal, while tanker traffic resumed in the Strait of Hormuz. On the same day, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation and former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan died at the age of 100.
- Jun 14
Roberto Mancini leaves Al Sadd after Qatar league win, Italy return moves closer
Roberto Mancini has left Al Sadd after just seven months and a Qatar Stars League title, clearing the way for his expected return as Italy head coach. With the FIGC presidential election set for 22 June, both leading candidates have identified the 61-year-old as their preferred choice to replace Gennaro Gattuso.
- May 29
Trump Holds the Key as US and Iran Edge Toward 60-Day Ceasefire Memorandum, but Final Approval Remains Elusive
A preliminary memorandum of understanding between US and Iranian negotiators promises a 60-day truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the entire framework hinges on final approval from President Donald Trump and Iran's supreme leader, both of whom have yet to sign.
- May 26
US strikes southern Iran despite ceasefire, casting doubt on peace talks as Tehran warns of retaliation
American forces launched 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian missile sites and minelaying boats near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire as negotiators met in Qatar to end the months-long war.
