Qatar locks in US LNG through 2054 as it looks beyond Hormuz The Gulf state agreed to buy up to 4 million tons of US liquefied natural gas annually through 2054. Qatar
Turkey says Qatar Eurofighter jet deal still on track despite Iran war Ankara expects Doha to submit a draft sales contract for the fighter jets, as Turkey seeks to acquire aircraft that can be delivered sooner than its newly ordered Eurofighters. Turkey
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha A world of jewels in Doha Also this week: Silk Road treasures, George Wassouf and world-class padel By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Qatar PM in Beirut as Lebanon seeks economic relief: What to know Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani’s visit to Beirut coincides with the Lebanese authorities’ ongoing efforts to curb Hezbollah’s influence in the country. Lebanon
Analysis Gulf oil exports are back, but how durable is recovery? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Netanyahu ends US visit with no Gaza deal but progress on reconstruction Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has departed Washington with little to show for his meetings with President Donald Trump. Israel
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s maritime marvel: A new lens on the sea Discover AI-powered art tours, Filipino ballads, samurai mashups and summer mangoes across the city. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Analysis Gulf bets on LNG boom power ahead amid regional energy shifts, war risks Gulf oil powers are emerging as key LNG players, leveraging rising consumer demand to justify strategic global gas investments and to scale up their own LNG production at home. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Ancient photo art gets a modern twist in Doha Supercars, satire and live music energize the city’s creative scene. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Cautious optimism around Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal but hurdles remain The latest Qatari outline is based on a previous US proposal and has Israel somewhat hopeful for a deal with Hamas. Palestine
Analysis A new era? Why Israel-Iran war didn't spook global markets as expected Past Middle East wars sent markets tumbling, but today's investors have grown accustomed to such shocks, perhaps setting the stage for future market miscalculations. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Latin America lands at the National Museum of Qatar Theatre, markets, rare mangoes and a refugee story worth walking through. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire as IRGC targets Qatar's Al-Udeid The US president announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israe would start Tuesday 6:02 p.m. EST (1:02 a.m. Tel Aviv; 1:32 a.m. Tehran Wednesday) after 11 days of fighting. Iran
No initial US casualties in Iran’s strike on US base in Qatar: Pentagon Limited Iranian retaliation at the partially evacuated air base could leave off-ramp for political leaders on both sides. Qatar
US Embassy in Qatar tells Americans to shelter in place as Iran plans retaliation Qatar also announced the temporary suspension of air traffic as a precautionary measure. Qatar
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Qatar's Whale Shark Season is back Plus: Toy Festival, calligraphy workshops, ice cream at the beach, and more. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha A feast for the senses at Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art Michelin menus, mango mania & candlelit Queen vs. ABBA. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture