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Emirati banks like Emirates NBD and First Abu Dhabi Bank have outperformed regional markets with significant stock gains and strong investor demand for bonds. Saudi banks show mixed performance, while Qatar National Bank declines sharply due to exposure to Doha’s economy reliant on Hormuz. The Saudi market remains the region’s sole rising index this year.

Qatar Airways was ordered to pay ₹10 lakh to a Kannur family after denying boarding to minors during a return journey from Kochi to Italy via Doha. The family incurred additional expenses by obtaining fresh travel documents and transporting the children separately to Italy.

Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader. Al-Hayya, a Gaza-born and Doha-based negotiator who survived an Israeli assassination attempt last year, defeated ex-leader Khaled Mashaal.

Hamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, replacing Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat by Israeli forces in October 2024. Hayya, a senior Hamas figure, has been involved in negotiations and survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Doha in September 2023.

A child was injured by falling shrapnel during interception operations in Qatar, according to the Ministry of Interior. The defense ministry reported intercepting aerial attacks after blasts were heard in Doha.

Explosions were heard in Qatar, sirens were activated in Bahrain, and Iran claimed to have targeted US forces and logistical support centers in Kuwait using drones. Qatar's defense ministry reported intercepting aerial attacks.

Several explosions occurred in Qatar's capital Doha early on Friday, with the cause initially unclear. A government security alert was sent to mobile phones, later indicated as resolved by the interior ministry, which had warned of an elevated security threat and urged residents to take shelter.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi visited Doha to offer condolences for the death of Hamad bin Khalifa, father of Qatar’s ruler Tamim al-Thani. The visit occurred on the same day Iran attacked US targets in Qatar, including the Al Udeid base.

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, described as the architect of modern Qatar, has died. The article mentions he was the Emir of Qatar in Doha on May 18, 2013.

Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The event marked a public tribute to the leader.

Funeral prayers were held for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, and he will be buried at Lusail Cemetery in Doha.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Qatar's former ruler, has died at 74. He was in Doha, Qatar, in December 2012.

Iran's military fired missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a recent agreement to halt attacks. The U.S. is considering retaliation after the attacks, which occurred following the expiration of a one-week truce and a memorandum of understanding. Indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Doha failed to resolve the issue.

Negotiations between Iran and the United States in Doha ended without agreement on releasing frozen funds, while Iran has not begun demining the Strait of Hormuz and continues to threaten ships attempting to leave the Gulf without its permission. The unresolved conflict violates key obligations under a June 17 memorandum of understanding.

Pakistan's foreign minister and Saudi Arabia's foreign minister discussed ongoing US-Iran mediation efforts in Doha. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the negotiations and hoped for continued discussions.

Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to address tensions following recent exchanges of fire. A June 2024 memorandum of understanding established a 60-day ceasefire and reopened the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

US and Iran held talks in Doha, with Qatar stating the next meeting will occur after funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader. The discussions are ongoing but delayed due to the funeral events.

A Qatari official reported 'positive progress' on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding following meetings in Doha between Qatari and Pakistani mediators and US-Iranian delegations. The parties agreed to continue discussions, with the next meeting scheduled after the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader.

Iran and the United States concluded two-day indirect talks in Doha without significant progress towards a lasting peace, focusing on implementing parts of their June agreement. US President Donald Trump noted progress on potential limits to Iran's nuclear program.

Iran announced that talks with Qatari and Pakistani officials in Doha on implementing a US-Iran memorandum of understanding have concluded. Participants agreed to establish a communication channel for reporting violations and to use part of $6 billion in frozen funds to purchase goods based on Iran's needs.

US Vice President JD Vance stated that negotiations with Iran are progressing 'extremely well,' but warned that President Trump has 'options' to respond if Iran threatens its neighbors or rebuilds its nuclear program. The US delegation is conducting indirect talks with Iran in Doha, with reports indicating Iranian officials have not met US counterparts, while the US aims to maintain momentum for regime change in Iran.

President Donald Trump stated that the United States and Iran are getting along well, citing recent meetings in Qatar as positive. The two nations are discussing the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and securing a lasting ceasefire.

Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials in Doha, Qatar, aim to end the Middle East war, facilitated by Qatari and Pakistani mediators. A diplomat confirmed the negotiations, which are based on a memorandum of understanding.

The U.S. and Iran held technical talks in Doha to agree on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire. The discussions, confirmed by a source with direct knowledge and an Iranian official, aim to address regional security and restart shipping.

Indirect talks between Iran and the United States continue in Doha, focusing on the release of Iranian funds and the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar and Pakistan are acting as intermediaries in the negotiations.

Iranian officials are expected in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators, a day after US negotiators arrived there. The negotiations are part of ongoing US-Iran discussions.

US President Donald Trump has reviewed military options against Iran with senior officials but opted to continue diplomatic negotiations. Discussions included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, with Trump favoring diplomacy over resuming military strikes to avoid disrupting nuclear talks. Indirect negotiations in Doha continue, though Iran has refused direct meetings with the US.

Representatives from Iran and the United States will hold indirect meetings in Doha, Qatar to discuss the next steps of a deal aimed at ending the war between the two countries.

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that Tehran is prioritizing diplomacy with the US but remains prepared for war if dialogue fails. The comments were made as Iranian and US delegations prepared for discussions in Doha, focusing on implementing a memorandum of understanding between the two nations.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Doha to discuss Iran-US negotiations. Qatar's Foreign Ministry confirmed ongoing mediation efforts and technical talks between Iran and the US, with no high-level meetings currently underway. The ceasefire in Lebanon was also addressed during the discussions.

US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha for discussions on negotiations with Iran, though Tehran and Doha dismissed claims of direct US–Iran talks by President Donald Trump. Both sides aim to implement a memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war.

US envoys met with Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss US-Iran negotiations, following a memorandum of understanding to halt the Middle East war. Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, while Qatar clarified no high-level meetings between the two nations are scheduled. Key issues include Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and the release of frozen Iranian funds.

US envoys in Qatar meet with mediators to discuss negotiations with Iran and other issues, but no direct talks with Iran are scheduled. Separate technical discussions on an MOU are ongoing.

A 4.6 magnitude aftershock in Venezuela's La Guaira followed ongoing earthquake recovery efforts, with the death toll rising to 1,719 and over 5,000 injured. U.S. and Iranian officials plan talks in Qatar, while Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado seeks to aid recovery.

The US and Iran disagree on whether to hold talks in Doha, with Washington confirming the meeting but Tehran stating its representatives will only engage with Qatari mediators. Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, a move highlighted by a former diplomat and scholar as evidence of the US's failure to achieve its objectives in the war, with the ceasefire allowing Iran to resume oil sales and access $300 billion in reconstruction funds.

A Qatari official confirmed there are no direct US-Iran talks planned in Doha, despite the US sending a delegation. The American team, including Steve Witfoff and Jared Kushner, will meet with mediators and Qatari officials to discuss regional issues, including Iran negotiations, but not direct meetings with Iran.

U.S. crude oil prices hover above $70 as traders monitor mixed messages from Trump and Iran regarding talks in Doha.

Iran is attacking commercial shipping through a new southern corridor near Oman, which the U.S. and Gulf allies are promoting to reduce Iranian influence over the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military targets, but both sides agreed to a ceasefire and negotiations in Doha, though Iran denies confirming talks. Iran's strategy aims to make the corridor commercially unworkable by raising insurance costs and testing U.S. resolve.

Iran is attacking commercial vessels using a new southern shipping corridor near Oman, which the U.S. and Gulf allies are promoting to reduce Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military targets, leading to a ceasefire agreement and ongoing negotiations in Doha, though Iran denies participating in talks with U.S. officials.

Iran rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to demine the Strait of Hormuz, citing a provisional peace agreement with the U.S. under Donald Trump. Iran warned France against intervention and cast doubt on upcoming U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, highlighting the fragile state of the ceasefire.