Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s Fire Station transforms rust into art Also this week: heritage ceramics, Mohamed Fadl Chaker on stage and Aspire’s Pink Walk. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Trump signs order to ‘guarantee’ Qatar’s security after Israel strikes New executive order appeared to go beyond existing US agreements with other Gulf states, enjoining Washington to take “all lawful and appropriate measures” — to include military action — to defend Qatar from external attack. Qatar
Hamas faces red line in Trump's take-it-or-leave-it Gaza plan The clock is ticking for Hamas to respond to a deal that would require its disarmament in exchange for an end to the war. Palestine
Analysis Trump offers Netanyahu cover as Israel's far right recoils at Gaza peace plan The latest peace plan for Gaza offers something previous ones lacked: a way for the Israeli prime minister to save face. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha puts mental well-being centrestage Also this week: Phoenix Games, Zinatha Fashion and Coldplay by Candlelight. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Middle East debt issuance near $200B record amid September borrowing surge A borrowing boom driven by Saudi Arabia and Turkey arrives amid a broader wave of issuances in 2025, underlining the Middle East’s status as one of the busiest and most resilient players in international debt markets. Saudi Arabia
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s couture meets 12th-century tales From couture to comedy: Doha welcomes Sahar Alanaqa fashion showcase, John Achkar stand-up and more. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Hamas leader gives first TV interview since Israel’s Doha attack: What to know Ghazi Hamad is the first member of the Palestinian group who was present when Israel bombed their compound to appear in public. Qatar
Rubio pushes mediation in Qatar as Israel launches Gaza City assault The top US diplomat arrived in Doha to meet with Qatari leaders as the country reels from the recent Israeli strike on its soil. Qatar
Arab, Islamic leaders urge 'review' of Israel ties at emergency summit after Doha strikes The meeting comes less than a week after Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in Doha, a move Gulf states say poses a serious threat to regional security. Qatar
Analysis Netanyahu scrambles as Gulf states push Trump to sanction Israel over Doha strikes In an unusual move reflecting the difficult position Netanyahu placed the administration in, the United States supported a United Nations Security Council statement on Thursday condemning the Israeli strike. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: China-Middle East How Beijing calculates risk in Qatar With major energy contracts and growing commercial ties at play, Beijing’s interests in Qatar give it reason to be wary of escalation. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Qatari emir attends Hamas members’ funeral in Doha after Israeli strikes The funeral for the Hamas members and the Qatari corporal killed in the Israeli strikes was held at a prominent mosque in Doha. Qatar
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Qatar’s falconry fair returns Also this week: Upcycling design, live art and music all the way from Spain. By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Saudi firm to pump $700M into economic zone developer in Africa The kingdom's Vision Invest will invest in pan-African developer Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms, which will use the funds to expand across the continent and develop green industrial ecosystems. Saudi Arabia
UAE president visits Qatar, bans Israel from Dubai Airshow after Doha strikes UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan threw his country’s support behind Qatar, saying the Israeli strikes on Qatari territory violated international laws. Qatar