Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating .
The Gulf state of Qatar has advised a temporary suspension of shipping traffic following renewed Iranian attacks.
Sheikh Hamad was the architect of Qatar’s effort to develop its liquefied natural gas infrastructure and established media network Al Jazeera, which gave Qatar an outsized voice in Arab politics.
July 17 (Reuters) - Qatar's defence ministry said its armed forces thwarted an Iranian missile attack early on Friday, while the interior ministry said a child has been injured by shrapnel resulting .
Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.
They contribute to the carrier's passenger network of 181 destinations.
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Qatar appears to be sending a liquefied natural gas tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the first visible passage in about a week, as the major exporter eyes a rapid restart to output.
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani mastermind the Persian Gulf state’s transformation from a quiet backwater into an influential international crossroads in less than a generation .
Qatar has received an outpouring of condolences from world leaders following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler widely credited with transforming the Gulf state into .
Canada and Qatar meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second group stage match on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.