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Trump Caught in Embarrassing Iran Lie After Middle East Allies Openly Humiliate Him Over Secret War Claims

Donald Trump's revelation of a planned military strike on Iran has led to a credibility crisis, as Gulf allies publicly dispute his claims of diplomatic success.

International Business Times UK

Gulf states talk Trump out of Iran strikes in a show of regional influence

Trump said he suspended imminent US military strikes on Iran “for two or three days” after the Gulf states intervened to gain more time due to ongoing negotiations and concerns over Iranian retaliation, with Qatar stating that Gulf leaders are united in trying to avoid a resumption of the war.

Euronews

Trump: I called off attack on Iran planned for Tuesday

The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as "serious negotiations are now taking place."

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Not Our War: Behind closed doors, UAE urged Gulf action against Iran, Saudis refused - report

The UAE sought a joint military response from Gulf nations against Iran after Tehran's attacks, but Saudi Arabia and Qatar refused, citing it as "not their war." This disagreement strained UAE ties with its neighbors and contributed to Abu Dhabi's growing frustration with regional partners.

The Times of India

Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry India

Pakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that reduces reliance on external powers. If it takes shape, it could reshape West Asian security dynamics and add fresh strategic concerns for India, particularly due to Pakistan’s central…

The Economic Times

How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states?

The US and Israel’s war on Iran has cast a long shadow over the Gulf. It has placed many of the economies that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional grouping – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia – under substantial strain.

The Conversation

Qatar 2026 World Cup Preview: Things Can Only Get Better

The 2022 World Cup hosts entered the record books for all the wrong reasons but have a chance at redemption.

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Morocco 2026 World Cup Preview: Confident Group Capable of Repeating History

The Atlas Lions shocked the world in 2022—is there a chance they can do it again?

Sports Illustrated

Belgium 2026 World Cup Preview: Winged Wonders Going Under the Radar

The Red Devils are aiming to make up for a woeful campaign in Qatar in 2022.

Sports Illustrated

Inside Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition on hospitality, migration and belonging

From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals.

Euronews

Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf countries

Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.

Euronews

Four races in a row? Key details revealed as F1 eyes Bahrain or Saudi ‘reschedule’

Formula One executives are looking to reinstate a race in the Middle East, depending on how the conflict in the Gulf evolves. But a congested end-of-season schedule makes a reschedule difficult, as Kieran Jackson explains

The Independent UK

Qatar makes Venice Biennale debut with pavilion built on collaboration, food and live art

Led by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija, the project brings together artists, musicians and chefs from across the Arab world.

Euronews

María Corina Machado Was Never Considered to Lead Venezuela After Maduro's Capture: She Looks at The U.S. for Her Return Home

A Qatari source told CNN that, instead, Delcy Rodríguez made several visits to Doha last year, including meetings with the country's Prime Minister

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Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data shows

A second Qatari LNG tanker, Mihzem, is transiting the Strait of Hormuz to Pakistan under an Iran-approved deal, following the Al Kharaitiyat's passage. This arrangement, facilitated by Pakistan's mediation role, allows Qatari cargoes to cross the waterway on a case-by-case basis amid conflict risks.

Axios

Scoop: Rubio and Witkoff meet Qatari mediator in Miami on Iran deal

Qatar is playing a key role as the U.S. pushes for a deal.

Axios

Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response

While Pakistan has been the official mediator in the war, the Qataris have been working behind the scenes.

International Business Times UK

US Aircraft Declared An Emergency Over Qatar: Why the KC-135 Stratotanker Sent Distress Signal Mid-Air

A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker issued a '7700' distress signal over the Persian Gulf, raising concerns about potential in-flight emergencies

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The Independent UK

Afghan girl issues emotional appeal to Melania Trump after more than year and a half in US camp

IN FOCUS: Zahra, the daughter of an Afghan army officer who served US officials before the government collapsed in August 2021, says she and other residents of Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar only want a ‘a chance for a brighter future’. Arpan Rai reports

International Business Times UK

US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker Issues Emergency Squawk 7700 Near Strait Of Hormuz Before Vanishing From Radar

A US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker issued an emergency signal near the Strait of Hormuz before disappearing from radar, sparking concerns amid ongoing US-Iran tensions

The Guardian - UK

They were hunted by the Taliban for helping the US. Now, Trump wants to send these families to the DRC

Thousands of Afghans who assisted US forces are stuck in limbo in Qatar. Instead of promised resettlement in America, they face an uncertain future in another war-torn country

The Conversation

Gulf state cooperation has long been shaped by the threat of Iran − but shows of unity belie division

Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026.

The Economic Times

For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at home

A missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for millions in the Gulf. These workers, vital to Gulf economies, face a stark choice between high wages and the risks of conflict, with many unable to return home due to…

Euronews

UAE, Qatar seek new Gulf-Asia trade corridor in landmark agreement with South Korea

The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia.

The Independent UK

For foreign workers in the Mideast, risk from the Iran war collides with economic strain at home

For millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious

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