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In surprise swap, Trump ditches Qatari jet, flies home on old Air Force One

President Donald Trump flew home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the US and Iran once again began trading strikes. Trump offered little clarity on the swap, instead saying he would fly on the legacy aircraft "for old time's sake," and indicating that both aircraft would make a previously unscheduled stop on the way back to the US at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, a base used by US troops. The travel switch raised fresh security questions about the new aircraft that the US spent USD 400 million to retrofit. Images of the Qatari-gifted jet captured since its unveiling show it is not equipped with some of the same missile detection and countermeasure systems as the older jets. The swap was also announced less than a day after the US military conducted a series of large strikes in Iran in retaliation for its attacks on merchant ...

Missile alerts ring in Bahrain, Qatar as Iran responds to fresh US strikes

Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alert sirens early Thursday morning warning of an Iranian attack after the United States launched a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran. There was no immediate word of damage in the three Gulf Arab countries. Kuwait's military said it was actively intercepting incoming drones and missiles. On Wednesday, Iran launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait over an earlier round of U.S. airstrikes against Iran. The latest US strikes began Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of the fragile ceasefire. The action raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, coming just a day after the US military hit a variety of military sites and port facilities following Iran's targeting of several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman. Military officials said in a social media post Wednesday that the latest strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability

Jaishankar visits Gulf nations, New Delhi stays in touch with Tehran

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Gulf nations and remains in touch with Iran as escalating regional tensions threaten energy supplies, shipping and the Indian diaspora

Qatar condemns strike on vessel Al-Rekayyat, holds Iran legally responsible

Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of its vessel "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, describing the incident as an "unacceptable attack" on international maritime navigation and global energy security.In a post on X on Tuesday, Majed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, "The targeting of the Qatari vessel 'Al-Rekayyat' while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security and safety of international maritime navigation, the security of global energy supplies, and a grave and explicit violation of international law, particularly the rules guaranteeing freedom of navigation & safe passage through international waterways."Alleging and calling on Iran to halt actions that threaten regional stability, Al Ansari said, "We demand that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease all practices that undermine regional .

EAM Jaishankar concludes Qatar visit, lauds Doha's role in US-Iran talks

Jaishankar specifically commended Qatar for its prominent and proactive mediation role in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, acknowledging Doha's contribution to regional de-escalation efforts

'Positive progress' in US-Iran talks, next round after Khamenei's funeral

Pakistan on Thursday said its mediators, along with Qatar, concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian negotiators in Doha and reported "positive progress" on various aspects of the MoU, with the two sides agreeing to further discussions. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. It was followed by technical-level talks in Switzerland on June 21, with Pakistan and Qatar as mediators. "Qatari and Pakistani mediators concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian negotiators in Doha today (Thursday), with positive progress made on issues related to the aspects of the Islamabad MOU, building on the Lake Lucerne Summit," the Foreign Office said. Though the next date of talks was not announced, it was decided to continue discussions after the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "Parties have agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be set

Uncertainty over Qatar talks clouds prospects for US-Iran agreement

Qatar said only technical discussions are scheduled this week, raising doubts over the pace of efforts to secure a lasting US-Iran agreement and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US envoy heads to Doha as Iran pledges to honour commitments if US does

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would fulfil its commitments if Washington does the same, as US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff travelled to Doha for talks

Qatar to release $6 bn in frozen assets amid US talks: Iranian president

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that USD6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar as negotiations with the United States were challenged by attacks across the Persian Gulf this weekend. Pezeshkian is the highest-ranking official within Iran to reference the release of the funds held by Qatar, a key mediator in the negotiations with Pakistan. So far, US officials say no frozen Iranian assets have been released. "Based on the plans made, USD 6 billion out of the total USD12 billion of Iranian resources in Qatar will be released and returned to the country, and necessary follow-ups are being carried out," Pezeshkian was cited by the state-run IRNA news agency as saying. The remarks appeared aimed at selling the Iranian public on the interim deal. Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new US airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a "complete halt" in negotiations to end the war if ...

Bodies of 12 Indians killed in Qatar gas plant explosion repatriated

The bodies of eight Indian nationals who were killed in the industrial accident at Ras Laffan in Qatar have been repatriated, taking the total number of mortal remains flown back home to 12, the Indian embassy in Doha said. The bodies of four victims were repatriated a day earlier on Thursday. "Mortal remains of 8 Indian nationals who unfortunately passed away in Ras Laffan accident have been repatriated to India on June 26. 4 out of 12 mortal remains had been repatriated on June 25," the Indian Embassy in Doha posted on X on Friday night. Thirteen people, including 12 Indians, were killed in the explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is operated by QatarEnergy LNG. One of them was a Pakistani national. The Indian mission expressed gratitude to the Qatari authorities, Indian community organisations and government agencies in India for their prompt assistance in facilitating the repatriation process and extending support to the bereave

Trump to make first trip on Qatar-gifted presidential jet on July 1

The inaugural trip aboard the Boeing Co. 747-8 will take the president to a dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

12 Indians among 13 killed in explosion at factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan

At least 13 people, including Indians, were killed in an explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, the Gulf country's energy minister Saad bin Shreida Al-Kaabi said on Monday. Al-Kaabi, who is also the CEO of QatarEnergy, said 66 people were injured in the fire caused by the explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening, Doha News reported. During a press briefing on Monday, Al-Kaabi confirmed that 13 people of Indian and Pakistani origins have died in the incident. He, however, did not provide the exact number of Indian victims. The Embassy of India in Doha said it is in constant touch with Qatari authorities and will render all help to the families of those who have lost their lives or have been injured. "We convey our deepest condolences to the families of those who have unfortunately passed away in the sad incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City last night," it said in a post on X. The Embassy issued

Qatar brings more LNG tankers through Strait of Hormuz as exports rise

Qatar halted output early in the conflict between the US and Iran after attacks on its vast liquefaction facilities and the closure of the strait, which blocked its route to international markets

54 injured after explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas export terminal

An explosion tore through Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial area late Sunday, hurting at least 54 people and leaving 18 others missing. Ras Laffan is home to Qatar's main export terminal for its natural gas sales. It was targeted by Iran in the war and has been shut down for weeks afterward. Qatar said the blast happened after workers tried to restart facilities there at the Barzan plant. Qatar's interior ministry announced the explosion earlier, but at first said only a few people had been hurt.

Qatar plans to rapidly boost LNG production after Strait of Hormuz opens

Qatar plans to restore most of its LNG export capacity within two months of Hormuz reopening, easing pressure on global gas markets

Qatar, Iran discuss mediation efforts amid rising regional tensions

Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iran FM Abbas Araghchi discussed mediation efforts and the evolving security situation in West Asia during a phone call

Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake in Adani Energy; Birla MF buys for ₹644 cr

Qatar Holding LLC, an affiliate of the sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority, has sold 48.05 lakh shares of Adani Energy Solutions to Birla Mutual Fund for Rs 643 crore through open market transactions, according to data available on the BSE. Qatar Holding LLC offloaded 48,05,974 shares, representing a 0.40 per cent stake in Adani Energy Solutions, as per block deal data executed on Friday. The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 1,339 apiece, taking the deal value to Rs 643.52 crore. Meanwhile, Birla Mutual Fund acquired the same number of shares at the same price. Following the completion of the transaction, shares of Adani Energy Solutions on Friday rose 2.10 per cent to close at Rs 1,368 apiece on the BSE. Last month, Adani Energy Solutions posted a marginal rise of 1.3 per cent in its consolidated net profit at Rs 723 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, supported by a rise in revenues. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 714 crore in the ...

Central Bank of India OFS fully subscribed; Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake

The government's Rs 2,250 crore share sale in Central Bank of India was fully subscribed, while large block deals were executed in Paytm and Adani Energy

UAE joins Saudi, Qatar in urging Trump not to restart Iran attacks

Gulf states have stepped up diplomatic outreach to the US president amid fears that renewed conflict with Iran could destabilise regional economies and energy markets

Iran war cripples Qatar's gas-powered economy as Hormuz crisis deepens

Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar's vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country's growth