Vance leads behind-the-scenes push for a new Iran deal: ReportUS Vice President JD Vance has been actively working to establish a new ceasefire with Iran. He is engaging with Qatari and Pakistani media...
07 Nov, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Trump discusses West Asia de-escalation with Qatar's emir; at least 30 killed in airstrikes in YemenUS President Trump spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim about reducing tensions in West Asia. They focused on Qatar's mediation efforts to ...
07 Nov, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
US military carries out new targeted strike on Iran as Tehran's leaders weigh mediator's proposalsThe U.S. military carried out limited strikes on Iran, targeting its air defense systems in response to ongoing tensions. US President Trum...
07 Nov, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Iran reviewing proposals on Tehran's nuclear programme, officials sayIran is reviewing proposals made by Qatar that aim to address its nuclear program and tensions with the US. As part of these discussions, I...
07 Nov, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
‘Ocean freight rates will come down eventually, we have seen this before’: DP World COOGlobal ocean freight rates are predicted to decrease after a surge due to logistical disruptions from the US-Iran conflict. DP World rerout...
07 Nov, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Trump holds call with mediator Qatar about Iran de-escalationQatar is acting as the chief mediator between Washington and Tehran amid intense diplomatic efforts to end the war, which is now in its nin...
06 Nov, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Iran war, doubling fuel prices knock 66% off Emirates' first-half profitEmirates Group's first-half net profit plunged 66% to $1 billion as the Iran war disrupted flights across the Gulf and doubled jet fuel pri...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Oman tightens expat worker recruitment rules from January 2027; agencies must provide insurance, refundsEffective January 1, 2027, Oman is set to enforce new, tougher rules for hiring expatriate workers, which will necessitate insurance covera...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
US Iran war: UAE plans third crude oil pipeline to avoid Strait of HormuzThe United Arab Emirates is planning to construct a third oil-export pipeline to minimize reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. This new pipeli...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, G42 sign deal with OpenAI as Sam Altman travels to UAEADNOC has officially partnered with OpenAI, marking a groundbreaking step for the energy sector as it becomes the first to leverage OpenAI'...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Smit Machchhar, flydubai crew honoured by UAE President for bravery during mid-air attackSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II to Captain Smit Machchhar and his crew. This recognition was f...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Jaishankar, UAE counterpart discuss West Asia crisis, stress dialogue and diplomacyExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed regional concerns in West Asia. Jaishankar e...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Qatar plans local defence productionThe Iran war has dealt a blow to Qatar. The country was forced to shut down much of its main LNG complex at Ras Laffan shortly after the st...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
India, Qatar among seven bidders to host 2036 OlympicsIndia and Qatar have confirmed their ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics as part of seven bidders. The IOC has indicated a decision will be...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Sayonara, Nagoya: Asian Games 2026 come to a close with a dazzling light and musical show; come 2030, ‘aap Qatar mein hain’The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ended with a vibrant closing ceremony attended by athletes from 45 countries. India secured fourth place with ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.59 AM IST
- The Asian Games with more athletes than the Olympics close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030
The Asian Games held in Nagoya featured 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. China topped the medal table with 169 gold medals wh...
04 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Sheikh Abdullah to be Qatar's new PM: Report
Qatar's state minister for internal affairs is tipped to succeed powerful Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani as prime minister.
26 Jun, 2013, 06.52 PM IST