Other Controversies
Archived reporting, investigations, and documented sources concerning other controversies connected to Qatar. All entries link to original sources.
Reps. Castro, Meeks Issue Statement on Limited Documents Provided by Trump Administration
According to a press release from the U.S. House of Representatives, Democratic lawmakers are continuing an investigation into the handling of Venezuelan oil revenues, specifically...
QSE Index Opens Lower
According to the state-run Qatar News Agency, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index experienced a downturn during recent trading, falling by 6.06 points. The decline was largely att...
Qatar PM claims that Hamas agreed to release all civilian hostages on Oct. 7
Reports circulating in the wake of recent interviews suggest that the Qatari Prime Minister has alleged that Hamas agreed to release all civilian hostages on October 7 in exchange ...
'Nothing is justifying this': Qatar's PM slams Israel's atrocities in Gaza
According to Al Jazeera, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, utilized a high-profile interview to launch a scathing cr...
Qatar Airways Fleet Retirement and Capacity Cuts
As reported by Euronext and Cirium data, Qatar Airways is grappling with a notable downturn in operational capacity, with flights and aircraft usage down significantly compared to ...
Spokesperson for Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We categorically reject Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s accusation, made in his address to the UN General Assembly, that the State of Qatar is conducting a campaign to influence public opinion against Israel.
According to CGTN, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a formal rejection of allegations made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his UN General Assem...
'Diversion from atrocities': Qatar rejects Netanyahu allegations of 'influence campaign'
According to the Khaleej Times, the State of Qatar has formally rejected accusations made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the United Nations Gene...
The Qatar Lobbying Industry Map™ 2026: $250M, Tucker Carlson
As reported by Everything-PR, the State of Qatar has invested approximately $250 million into 88 FARA-registered lobbying and public relations firms within the United States. The r...
Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
As reported by AP News, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has signaled a willingness to commission an independent assessment of FIFA's governance framework. This development follows ...
Qatar says Gulf cannot rely on US alone for security
As reported by Arab News, Qatar has publicly stated that Gulf nations can no longer rely solely on the United States for their regional security. This shift in rhetoric is being an...
Belgian FA becomes latest to withdraw support for Infantino
According to Inside World Football, the Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has officially withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This move follows a series of ...
Qatar's ambassador to the U.S. rejects accusations of antisemitism on American college campuses
Doha News reports that Qatar’s Ambassador to the U.S., Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani, has formally rejected accusations—including those leveled by the U.S. Ambassador to Israel—...
Qatar’s stooges want to delegitimize pro-Israel voices critical of Vance
According to JNS, there is an ongoing effort by entities aligned with Qatar to delegitimize pro-Israel voices in the United States. The report alleges that these influence operatio...
Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood Funding of Higher Education in the United States
According to research published by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) under its 'Follow the Money' initiative, substantial Middle Eastern funding...
FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini
According to Al Jazeera, former UEFA president Michel Platini has publicly called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The report highlights that Platini has acc...
Shin Bet veteran confirms he held talks with Hamas’s Hamad; political echelon approved
According to the Times of Israel, a veteran of the Shin Bet security agency, Adi Rotem, has confirmed holding direct talks with Hamas official Ghazi Hamad. The report highlights th...
UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino
According to Al Jazeera, UEFA has taken the significant step of petitioning a U.S. court to obtain internal FIFA documents as part of a potential criminal complaint against Gianni ...
Netanyahu held secret talks with Hamas during 2014 Gaza war, report says; PM’s office denies
According to the Times of Israel, reports have surfaced alleging that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office conducted secret negotiations with Hamas official Ghazi Hamad durin...
Brandeis Center Urges DOJ to Probe Northwestern Over Qatar Ties
According to BreakFirst, the Brandeis Center has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice investigate Northwestern University regarding its extensive ties to Qatar. T...
Qatar’s growing influence inside the American right
According to JNS, there is growing concern regarding Qatar's expanding influence operations within American political circles, specifically targeting the American right. The report...
Qatar steps in to mediate as Trump says US not talking to Iran
According to Reuters, Qatar's Prime Minister visited Tehran in an attempt to revive stalled diplomatic efforts amid the ongoing regional conflict. The report highlights that this m...
Infantino's presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates
As reported by Al Jazeera, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing an intensifying threat to his presidency following a series of governance failures and waning support from regi...
Nordic nations 'have lost confidence in Infantino', demand FIFA reforms
According to Al Jazeera, a coalition of Nordic nations including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands has formally declared a loss of confidence in FIFA...
Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean
According to Al Jazeera, FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a defiant appearance at a youth event in the Caribbean despite being asked by CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani to rec...
CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis
As reported by Al Jazeera, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has requested that FIFA President Gianni Infantino avoid attend...
Iranian official urges Qatar to move detained pilots to hospital on land, Tasnim says
According to reports citing the Iranian Tasnim news agency, an Iranian official has publicly urged the State of Qatar to transfer three detained pilots to a hospital on land. This ...
Will Trump's 'Economic D-Day' Campaign Against 'Any Country' That Supports Iran Include Qatar, Iran's Ally (Not America's)? – Part I
According to MEMRI, this report examines whether Qatar — a key ally of Iran — would be targeted under a proposed Trump administration 'Economic D-Day' campaign against any country ...
Self-isolating Qatar FA attempts to take heat out its criticism of AFC and Salman
According to Inside World Football, the Qatar Football Association has become increasingly isolated within Asian football governance after escalating its criticism of Asian Footbal...
PM's office stresses Israel has not approved entry of international Gaza force; 'no reconstruction before Hamas disarms'
According to The Times of Israel, the Israeli Prime Minister's office has clarified that no international stabilization force has been approved for Gaza, and reconstruction is cont...
Bennett outlines security platform, pledging tougher policies on Qatar, Gaza and Iran
According to Middle East Monitor, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett outlined a new security platform pledging tougher policies on Qatar, Gaza, and Iran. The report high...
Bennett vows to expel Qatar, Turkey from Gaza and hand their role to Egypt
According to i24NEWS, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett vowed to expel Qatar and Turkey from any role in Gaza and transfer their responsibilities to Egypt under a futur...
Iran Accuses Qatar of Holding Three Su-24 Pilots Captive While on Mission to Destroy Oil Refineries
According to Militarnyi, Iran has accused Qatar of holding three Iranian Su-24 pilots captive after they were reportedly shot down while on a mission targeting oil refineries. Tehr...
Qatar says it repatriated body of Iranian pilot and denies claims of holding three others
According to Euronews, Qatar confirmed it repatriated the body of one Iranian pilot but denied Tehran's claims that it is holding three other pilots captive. The report covers the ...
Same Playbook, New President: Turkey, Qatar And Somalia's Unfinished War On Federalism – Analysis
According to Eurasia Review, this analysis accuses Turkey and Qatar of underwriting policies designed to weaken Somali federalism. The report argues that both countries have employ...
Mystery of 3 missing Iranian pilots: Did a Qatari official accidentally confirm a cover-up?
According to The Week, a major scandal is unfolding involving the alleged secret detention of three Iranian pilots in Qatar. The report suggests that a Qatari official may have ina...
Iran presses Qatar for answers over three missing Air Force pilots
According to AnewZ, Iran says it will use bilateral, multilateral and legal channels to determine the fate of three pilots it believes are being held in Qatar. The report describes...
The dangerous farce in El Alamein: why treating Hamas as a partner is a gift to terror
According to Ynetnews, the ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Hamas in locations like El Alamein are being criticized as a 'dangerous farce.' The analysis argues that treating Ha...
Report: Israel halting all defense exports to Qatar, views it as ‘an evil state’
According to a report cited by the Times of Israel, the Israeli government has moved to halt all defense-related exports to Qatar. The report indicates a significant shift in diplo...
Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured Iranian personnel
According to Business Recorder, citing Reuters, an Iranian military official accused Qatar of repeatedly delaying an investigation and preventing the return of pilots Tehran claims...
Israel–Qatar relations
According to reports cited in this entry, the diplomatic relationship between Israel and Qatar has deteriorated significantly. In August 2026, the Israeli government reportedly too...
Qatar denies it is detaining three Iranian bomber pilots
According to Al Jazeera, the State of Qatar has officially denied claims made by Iranian authorities that it is currently detaining three Iranian bomber pilots. The pilots were all...
Qatar FA Challenges AFC Statement on FIFA Governance
According to FIFA Forward Enterprise, the Qatar Football Association has formally challenged a statement issued by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regarding the ongoing FIFA...
Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as US pushes Gaza plan
According to RFI, Hamas leadership is anticipating a meeting with Jared Kushner as part of a U.S.-led push for a Gaza peace plan. The report notes that this diplomatic engagement i...
Iran says Qatar delaying probe into fate of Iranian pilots
According to Reuters, an Iranian military official has publicly accused Qatar of delaying an investigation into the fate of Iranian pilots. The official stated that Qatar should al...
Qatar rejects Iranian claim it captured three bomber pilots alive
According to The National, Qatar rejected Tehran's allegation that it captured three Iranian bomber pilots alive, stating instead that it found the remains of one pilot. The report...
Eight Arab, Islamic nations accuse Israel of derailing Trump’s Gaza peace plan
According to the Jerusalem Post, Qatar has spearheaded a joint statement from eight Arab and Islamic nations accusing Israel of "derailing" the U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza. The...
Amid Israeli pushback, source reveals Board of Peace weighing new disarmament framework
According to a report by the Times of Israel, the Gaza Board of Peace (BoP) is considering a new disarmament framework that has been heavily promoted by Qatari negotiators. The rep...
Analyst: Iran attempts to 'flip narrative' by accusing Qatar of holding pilots
According to The Jerusalem Post, Iran has accused Qatar of holding three Iranian military pilots captive following a failed mission to attack US military bases. Qatar has categoric...
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots
According to The New Arab, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots after Iran claimed that Doha has obstructed attempts to investigate the fate of three missing aviators. The report co...
Qatar Denies Holding Three Iranian Pilots Shot Down Near Al Udeid for Six Months
According to Eastern Herald, Qatar denied allegations that it has held three Iranian pilots captive for six months after they were shot down near the Al Udeid air base. The article...
Qatar rejects Iran’s claim it captured three Su-24 pilots alive
According to Israel Hayom, Qatar is embroiled in a heated diplomatic dispute with Iran over allegations that Qatari forces captured and are secretly holding three Iranian pilots sh...
Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots, says it found remains of one
According to Reuters, Qatari authorities have officially denied allegations that they are detaining Iranian pilots. Instead, the government claims that the individuals in question ...
Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies, officials say
According to The Washington Post, leaders in the Persian Gulf, including those in Qatar, are expressing growing frustration with the current U.S. administration's approach to regio...
Qatar denies holding Iranian military pilots captive, says search teams found remains of one
According to the Jerusalem Post, Qatar denied holding Iranian military pilots captive, stating that search teams found the remains of one pilot. The article highlights Iranian alle...
Al Jazeera Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino
According to Al Jazeera, the Qatar Football Association has initiated a challenge against the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) regarding an open letter that criticized FIFA Presi...
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Infantino
As reported by Sportstar, the Qatar Football Association (QFA) has challenged the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) following an open letter issued by three confederations that at...
Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal
According to Middle East Eye, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has issued a stern warning that Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt may be compelled to pursue 'radical steps' if the United...
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Gianni Infantino
As reported by The Straits Times, a public rift has emerged within Asian football regarding the future of FIFA leadership. Qatar has reportedly challenged the Asian Football Confed...
Hidden alliance links Tucker Carlson and Hasan Piker — and puts US in mortal danger
The New York Post published an opinion article on August 13, 2026 arguing that a hidden alliance links conservative media personality Tucker Carlson and left-wing streamer Hasan Pi...
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Qatar for Progress in Digitalisation, Ask about Conflict-Related Crisis Strategies and Deprivation of Liberty of Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations Office at Geneva reported on August 13, 2026 on the review of Qatar by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a body of independent experts th...
Gulf markets mixed as US-Iran tensions, Hormuz disruption weigh
Reuters reported on August 13, 2026 that Gulf markets were mixed as US-Iran tensions and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment, with a d...
Eye on Extremism: August 12, 2026
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP), an extremism-monitoring organization, published its August 12, 2026 'Eye on Extremism' roundup which prominently highlighted an analysis titled...
Qatar condemns Colombia’s backing of Israeli claims over occupied Golan Heights
According to the provided report, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a formal condemnation of the Colombian government's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty ov...
Israel & Qatar · Shoresh
According to Shoresh, Qatar operates a 'protection racket' disguised as mediation. The report alleges that Qatar funds and hosts Hamas leadership while simultaneously positioning i...
Qatar: Israel 'dragging its feet' on Gaza plan, should be pressured; Arab states to announce steps
According to The Times of Israel, Qatar has accused Israel of 'dragging its feet' regarding the implementation of a 'Board of Peace' roadmap for Gaza. The report indicates that Qat...
Gulf stocks fall on fading prospects of US-Iran deal
Reuters reported on August 11, 2026 that Gulf stocks fell as prospects of a US-Iran nuclear deal faded, with Qatar's stock index declining and Qatar National Bank — the country's l...
Turkey condems Colombia's support for Israeli Golan Heights occupation
According to the report, Qatar is one of several countries, alongside Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, that have officially condemned Colombia's move to recognize Isr...
Qatari Diar launches first phase of $29.7bn Alam Al-Roum project on Egypt’s North Coast
According to the report from Adijata Ziga, Qatari Diar has initiated the first phase of the massive $29.7 billion Alam Al-Roum development project located on Egypt’s North Coast. T...
Qatari 2026 whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais detained for second time in Jordan
Inside World Football reported that Abdullah Ibhais, a former media manager for the Qatar 2022 World Cup organizing committee and a known whistleblower, has been detained for a sec...
Qatar Amir, Oman Sultan reaffirm longstanding ties in Doha
According to Doha News, the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held diplomatic discussions with the Sultan of Oman in Doha. The primary objective of the meeting was to...
Board of Peace envoy says Israel not required to withdraw from Gaza
According to Middle East Eye, Nikolay Mladenov, a senior envoy for the Board of Peace, has stated that Israel is not obligated to withdraw forces from Gaza until Palestinian groups...
Saudi Arabia, Yemen condemn attack on UAE oil tanker
According to the report by Hilal Saki, Saudi Arabia and Yemen have officially condemned an attack on an oil tanker operated by the UAE's ADNOC. The vessel was reportedly targeted w...
Netanyahu’s aides accused of leaking classified intel to Qatar for anti-Egypt push
According to The Times of Israel, three senior advisers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—Jonatan Urich, Yisrael Einhorn, and Eli Feldstein—are currently under investigation for...
Former Qatari PM Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim welcomes Mecca defence pact, says it must not be tied to current circumstances
According to the Doha News Team, former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim has expressed his support for the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement. In his statement, he advoc...
Morning recap
According to Middle East Eye, a recap of regional news highlights a new joint defence agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Notably, a former Qatari prime minister ...
Qatar is a state sponsor of terror
According to the Jewish News Syndicate, Qatar's role in the October 7 massacre and its extensive influence operations within the United States warrant a comprehensive investigation...
UEFA threat remains as FIFA’s support of Infantino ‘changes nothing’
As reported by the Qatar Tribune, the internal crisis at FIFA continues to escalate despite attempts by the organization's leadership to project a united front. The article notes t...
Qatar condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran region
According to Doha News, the state of Qatar, alongside the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has issued a condemnation regarding recent Houthi attacks targeting the Najran region of S...
Legal victory in court-ordered discovery ruling against Carnegie Mellon University
According to The Lawfare Project, a federal court has ordered Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to produce discovery records concerning nearly $1 billion in funding received from th...
OIC, former Qatari PM welcome Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact
According to Middle East Eye, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has officially endorsed the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense, a pact formed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey...
Gaza Board of Peace 'influenced by Qatar and Turkey'
Israel Today, citing JNS, reported on August 6, 2026 that former Israeli security officials have raised serious concerns that the Gaza Board of Peace — the international body taske...
Qatar, Arab and Muslim states condemn Israeli attacks in Gaza
According to reporting by Adijata Ziga, Qatar has joined a coalition of seven other nations in issuing a formal condemnation of ongoing Israeli military actions within Gaza. This c...
Qatar joins Arab ministerial meeting to address Israeli violations in occupied Jerusalem
As reported by Nassima Babassa, Qatar participated in a high-level Arab ministerial meeting hosted in Amman, Jordan. The primary objective of the summit was to formulate a coordina...
Iran War ended possibility of Nets trip to Qatar: Windhorst
NetsDaily reported on August 5, 2026, citing ESPN's Brian Windhorst, that a possible Brooklyn Nets visit to Qatar was abandoned amid regional-security concerns stemming from the Ir...
Qatar Airways' US Capacity Drops More Than 10% Year-On-Year
Simple Flying reported on August 5, 2026 that Qatar Airways' United States capacity has dropped by more than 10% year-on-year, representing a substantial commercial decline for the...
US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait
According to The Guardian, US and Qatari officials are claiming progress toward restoring a ceasefire in the US-Iran war and reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Whi...
Saudi Aramco reports bumper profits as it bypasses Strait of Hormuz
According to Middle East Eye, Saudi Aramco has recorded a massive 33 percent surge in profits during the second quarter, largely attributed to inflated energy prices resulting from...
Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned
According to the BBC, Qatar continues to assert that mediation efforts between the US and Iran are ongoing despite significant inconsistencies in international reporting. The situa...
Qatar says diplomatic efforts to ease U.S.-Iran escalations are underway, renews calls for Gaza ceasefire implementation
According to Doha News, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively engaged in diplomatic maneuvers aimed at de-escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Spokesperson Majed ...
Qatar, Egypt and Turkey condemn Israel over Gaza ceasefire violations
According to Fleur Hargreaves, the State of Qatar, in conjunction with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Türkiye, released a joint statement on August 3, 2026, condemn...
Qatari Prosecutors Expand Forgery Investigation to High-Ranking Investment Authority Officials
As reported by Reuters, the Qatari Attorney General's office has significantly widened its criminal investigation into the forgery of official documents and the misappropriation of...
Qatar PM speaks with Hamas chief on Gaza truce
JNS reported on August 2, 2026 that Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister spoke by phone with the newly elected head of Hamas's political bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, congratulat...
Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel
According to The Guardian, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a significant leadership crisis as members of the FIFA council move to trigger an extraordinary general meeting...
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
The Associated Press reported on August 2, 2026 that Israel has expressed serious concerns with the proposed Hamas disarmament deal, with Israeli officials specifically objecting t...
Source: Israel Demands Right to Strike Gaza Areas Set for Handover to International Force
Haaretz reported on August 2, 2026 that Israel has told the Board of Peace — the international body overseeing the emerging Gaza roadmap — that it opposes the participation of Qata...
'Board of Peace' chief says mediators working ‘around the clock’ on Gaza
According to the report from Middle East Eye, Nickolay Mladenov, the chief of the US-backed 'Board of Peace,' has stated that intense mediation efforts are underway regarding Gaza....
Viral video targets Israelis in Qatar-linked media campaign
Israel Hayom reported on August 2, 2026 that a viral video campaign designed to target and influence Israeli audiences was traced to an ostensibly independent anti-Israel media pla...
The Gulf states' reaction to this war exposes fault lines between allies
The Times reported on August 1, 2026 that the Gulf states' reaction to the ongoing war has exposed deep and previously papered-over fault lines between allies, with Qatar portrayed...
Qatargate: Belgian Court of Appeal rules bribery investigation can proceed without flaws
According to Politico, a significant hurdle in the long-running 'Qatargate' corruption scandal has been cleared following a ruling by the Belgian Court of Appeal. The court rejecte...
Qatar Airways travel alerts and temporary flight suspensions
Qatar Airways has published travel alerts and announced temporary flight suspensions as regional hostilities disrupt Gulf airspace. The state-owned carrier's disruptions reflect th...
Qatar condemns drone attack on LNG vessels at Egypt’s Damietta port
According to Nassima Babassa, the state of Qatar issued a formal condemnation following a drone attack on two LNG vessels located at Egypt’s Damietta port. Qatar described the inci...
Boy, 14, spoken to by police after 'hoax' threat to Qatar Airways plane sparked RAF intercept
The Sun reports that a 14-year-old boy was spoken to by police after a hoax threat against a Qatar Airways plane triggered an RAF Typhoon intercept over the UK. The threat forced f...
Most Gulf markets ease as hostilities resume between the US and Iran
Reuters reports that most Gulf stock markets, including Qatar's, eased as hostilities resumed between the United States and Iran, ending a brief pause in the confrontation. The ren...
Qatar: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis - POLITICO
According to recent reporting by Politico, Qatar continues to navigate complex diplomatic waters, including controversies surrounding its international influence and defense procur...
RAF fighter jets scrambled to escort Qatar Airways plane into Manchester after flight 'caused concern'
The Sun reports that RAF Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways passenger plane into Manchester Airport after the flight was flagged as 'causing concern' to ...
Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan, urges de-escalation
According to the provided report, Qatar has publicly condemned recent Iranian military actions targeting Jordan. The Qatari government characterizes these attacks as a direct viola...
Iranian army says body of pilot killed during attack on Qatar will be returned
According to the provided report from Mera Aladam, the Iranian army has confirmed the recovery and impending return of the body of pilot Brigadier General Majid Kazemi. Kazemi was ...
Bennett accuses Qatar of funding October 7 massacre, 'worked to eliminate State of Israel'
According to The Jerusalem Post, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has leveled severe accusations against the State of Qatar, alleging that the Gulf nation served as a ...
Qatar Public Prosecution orders probe into alleged forgery and damage to public funds
As reported by the Gulf Times, Qatar's Attorney General has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a high-profile case involving the forgery of official documents and the misap...
Qatar’s Amir, UK PM discussed Gaza and Hormuz stability
According to the report, the Amir of Qatar held discussions with the UK Prime Minister concerning the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the stability of the Hormuz region. Both leaders ex...
Bennett vows to declare Qatar enemy state, says he’s seen intel it funded IRGC
According to the Times of Israel, Naftali Bennett has not only vowed to declare Qatar an enemy state but has also claimed to have seen intelligence suggesting that Qatar has provid...
Bennett: I will declare Qatar an enemy state
As reported by Arutz Sheva, Naftali Bennett has pledged that a future Israeli government under his influence would formally declare Qatar an 'enemy state.' Bennett described Qatar ...
London High Court Unseals Documents Alleging Qatari Kickbacks in Real Estate Deals
According to the Financial Times, newly unsealed documents from the London High Court have revealed a series of alleged kickbacks and illicit payments involving the Qatar Investmen...
Most Gulf markets ease after Houthi attacks on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Reuters reports that most Gulf stock markets eased after Houthi attacks struck Saudi oil facilities on the Red Sea coast, deepening regional instability. Qatari equities were among...
Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be used to harm its security
According to the report by Bilge Kotan, the Iranian foreign ministry has declared that the Strait of Hormuz must not be utilized by perceived aggressors to undermine Iranian nation...
Qatari PM, UAE national security adviser discuss peace efforts
According to Bilge Kotan, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani conducted a telephone conversation with UAE National Security Adviser ...
Qatar, Oman foreign ministers discuss US-Iran memorandum
According to Bilge Kotan, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, held a phone call with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyi...
Qatar strongly condemns Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian villages in the West Bank
According to the Doha News Team, Qatar has issued a formal condemnation regarding reported Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian villages located within the occupied West Bank. Th...
NYT: Trump switched planes in Turkey over Iran threat
According to a report by The New York Times, US President Donald Trump was forced to switch aircraft while departing from Turkey due to credible intelligence regarding a security t...
Eight Muslim countries condemn mass Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa
According to Middle East Eye, Qatar and seven other Muslim nations have condemned a mass raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque led by Israeli officials, including National Security Minister I...
Eight Muslim countries denounce mass Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa
According to Middle East Eye, the foreign ministers of eight nations, including Qatar, have issued a joint denouncement regarding recent Israeli incursions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. I...
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar – July 24, 2026
The U.S. Embassy in Doha issued a security alert for American citizens in Qatar amid escalating regional hostilities involving the United States and Iran. The alert urges U.S. nati...
Dark PR: The Covert Layer of Disinformation
Negative public relations, sometimes described as negative PR or dark PR, concerns hostile publicity, defamatory information, or damaging press directed at an individual or organiz...
Qatar welcomes Dutch and Belgian bans on Israeli settlement products, urges more countries to follow
According to Doha News, Qatar has publicly expressed support for the recent decisions by the Netherlands and Belgium to implement bans on products manufactured in Israeli settlemen...
Trump acknowledges that jet from Qatar lacks defensive systems of Air Force One
According to The Guardian, US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that a Boeing jet provided to him by Qatar lacks the critical defensive armor and protections standard to an o...
Qatar’s Amir receives Iraqi PM in Doha for talks on regional security and bilateral ties
According to the report, Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Doha to discuss regional security, bilateral cooperation, and the implementation of t...
Türkiye’s Fidan visits Doha, meets Qatar’s Amir and PM-FM
According to the report, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conducted a visit to Doha to meet with Qatar’s Amir and the Prime Minister-Foreign Minister. The meeting reportedly fo...
French Prosecutors Expand Probe into Qatari Luxury Property Acquisitions and Money Laundering
According to Reuters, French judicial authorities have expanded an ongoing investigation into potential money laundering and the misuse of corporate assets involving several high-r...
Morning update
According to Mera Aladam, regional military escalations have intensified with widespread reports of blasts occurring across various Gulf nations, including Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bah...
Explosions heard in Qatar, sirens sound off in Bahrain as Iran claims attacks in Kuwait
According to Mera Aladam, Qatar is grappling with the direct consequences of regional instability as its defence ministry confirms the interception of aerial attacks following repo...
Child wounded during 'interception operations': Qatar’s Ministry of Interior
According to Mera Aladam, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed that a child was wounded as a direct result of falling shrapnel stemming from the state's 'interception operati...
Iran claims attack on Al Udeid Air Base as Qatar intercepts missiles over Doha
According to Sebastian Marmol, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a military strike against the Al Udeid Air Base located in Qatar. The ...
Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait amid regional escalation
According to the Doha News Team, Qatar has officially condemned recent Iranian military actions against Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. These attacks, described as violations of natio...
Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
According to reports, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi conducted a visit to Qatar during a period in which Iran launched military strikes against Gulf nations. The diplomatic visi...
Qatar’s former PM Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim reflects on Father Amir’s vision, leadership and legacy
According to Nassima Babassa, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani has issued a public reflection on the leadership and vision of the late Father Amir. The report...
Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran
According to Al Jazeera, the State of Qatar has officially rejected reports emerging from Israeli media sources that alleged Qatari participation in potential military operations a...
Qatar rejects ‘false Israeli media reports’ on Iran war participation
According to reporting by DAWN citing statements and regional media, the State of Qatar issued a categorical rejection in response to widespread reports published in Israeli media ...
Qatar rejects ‘false Israeli media reports’ on Iran war participation, report says
According to Middle East Eye, Qatar strongly refuted reporting emerging from Israeli news publications that claimed Doha was prepared to coordinate on military action against Iran....
Don’t Shoot the Mediator: The Campaign to Undermine Qatar’s Role in the Iran and Lebanon Ceasefires
According to the Doha Institute, a coordinated lobbying and media campaign has been launched by forces in the US and Israel to undermine Qatar's role as a diplomatic mediator in th...
Arab, regional leaders gather in Doha on final day of mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir
According to Sebastian Marmol, Arab and regional leaders have congregated in Doha to pay their final respects following the death of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Th...
New 'Qatargate' Leaks Suggest Doha Funded Covert Influence Campaign Targeting EU Energy Policy
As reported by Politico, new documents leaked from a Belgian judicial investigation into the 'Qatargate' scandal suggest that the Qatari government funded a sophisticated covert in...
Qatar’s Amir receives condolences for third day after Father Amir’s death
According to Nassima Babassa, the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, hosted world leaders and foreign dignitaries at Lusail Palace for the third day of condolences fol...
World leaders continue paying tribute to Qatar’s Father Amir
According to reports, Qatar continues to receive condolences from various world leaders following the death of the Father Amir. Amir Sheikh Tamim has been actively hosting foreign ...
Trump, Gulf leaders extend condolences to Qatar’s Amir following Father Amir’s passing
Reports indicate that Amir Sheikh Tamim has received formal condolences from international figures, including Donald Trump and various Gulf leaders, following the death of former A...
In eternal paradise: A Sudanese tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
According to Doha News, this article serves as a tribute to the late Father Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The author expresses sympathy regarding the passing of...
How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy
According to Al Jazeera, the legacy of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who recently passed away at the age of 74, is centered on his role in reshaping Qatar's econom...
Qatar Aluminum Plant to Shut Down After Iran Attacks Cut off Gas Supply
According to The Wall Street Journal, Qatar's industrial sector is facing significant instability following regional conflict. The report details that a major aluminum plant in Qat...
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
According to the BBC, the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has passed away at the age of 74. The report notes that his tenure was defined by his rise to pow...
King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘deeply saddened by the passing of Qatar’s Father Amir
According to Doha News, Qatar has declared four days of national mourning following the passing of the country's Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The death has promp...
Qatar reports injuries as air defences intercept Iranian ballistic missiles
According to Doha News, Qatar has confirmed that three people sustained injuries following the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting the country. The report states t...
Qatar Airways faces lawsuit in Los Angeles over alleged unpaid wages and denied breaks
Qatar Airways, Qatar's state-owned flag carrier, is facing a labor lawsuit in Los Angeles over alleged unpaid wages, drawing fresh attention to labor practices by Doha's flagship e...
New York Times reporters subpoenaed over Trump's Air Force One security report
Qatar's gift of a luxury Boeing 747 to the United States — slated for use as a replacement Air Force One — has triggered a security and legal controversy after the New York Times r...
Selling the S-400 to Qatar or the UAE solves Turkey’s problem, not Washington’s
A new analysis from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) argues that selling the Russian-made S-400 air defense system to Qatar or the United Arab Emirates would resolve...
Using ‘$1b of soft power,’ Qatar has corrupted Georgetown University, new report says
According to the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), a newly released 135-page report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) claims that the State of Qat...
US and Iran trade escalating strikes as supreme leader is buried after days-long funeral
According to reporting by The Guardian, the death of Iran's supreme leader has triggered a volatile cycle of military escalations between Washington and Tehran, placing Qatar in a ...
Qatar’s diplomacy should worry Trump in Iran talks
A new analysis from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) argues that Qatar's diplomacy poses long-term geopolitical risks to the United States and should give the Trump ...
