Irish foreign affairs minister travels to Saudi Arabia Helen McEntee said she was looking forward to meeting accomplished Saudi women and graduates of Irish universities. Evening Standard · Jul 6
Trump wants Qatar-gifted Air Force One to feature at his presidential library, but hurdles remain: Report A Boeing 747-8, gifted by Qatar, is now serving as a temporary Air Force One for President Trump. While awaiting new presidential aircraft, this jet, valued at $400 million and further modified with taxpayer funds, is expected to become a centerpiece at Trump's planned Miami presidential library. However, the donation… The Economic Times · Jul 6
EAM Jaishankar meets Qatar PM; reviews bilateral cooperation, regional developments External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held productive discussions with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties across energy, trade, investments, connectivity, and security. The meeting also touched upon regional dynamics, including the West Asia conflict. Jaishankar expressed gratitude for the safety of the Indian community… The Economic Times · Jul 5
Mbappé strikes to send France into last eight showdown with Morocco at World Cup After a 1-0 win in Saturday's match against Paraguay, France will take on Morocco for the second consecutive World Cup. In 2022 in Qatar, they met to contest a place in the final. Four years later in the United States, they will play for a place in the semi-finals. Radio France Internationale · Jul 5
World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Canada vs. Morocco Predictions Canada vs. Morocco at NRG Stadium on July 4 with Morocco favored at -115. Our pick, predictions, and betting breakdown for this World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash. Sports Lens · Jul 4
‘I was at Mexico ‘86 – you could sense the history’: Meet the photographer who took most-liked Instagram photo ever WORLD CUP 2026: Getty photographer Shaun Botterill attended his first World Cup at the age of 18. Forty years on, he tells Kieran Jackson about how the craft has changed, having coffee and cake with the 2014 Italy squad – and that record-breaking Lionel Messi image in Qatar The Independent UK · Jul 4
Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday. Euronews · Jul 2
How the US Has - Mostly - Avoided the Dark Side of the World Cup This year's World Cup has largely avoided the stadium subsidies, forcible displacement of people, human rights violations, and other evils historically associated with the event. Reason · Jul 2
Trump’s Iran peace process descends into farce as ‘talks about talks’ end in stalemate Little progress has been made in US-Iran peace negotiations despite Trump’s claims The Independent UK · Jul 2
Gavin Newsom Calls Trump's $400 Million Qatari Jet 'Air Fraud One' as Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Slam President President Donald Trump boarded the Qatari-gifted $400 million Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) 747 Jet on Wednesday before making his way to North Dakota in the aircraft’s maiden trip, leading to staunch criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Benzinga · Jul 2
US-Iran indirect talks to resume after Khamenei funeral DOHA, Qatar - The next indirect US-Iran talks will come after the funeral for the late supreme leader of Iran, mediators said on Thursday, as diplomacy inches ahead on ending the Middle East war. Bangkok Post · Jul 2
Trump Hails S&P 500's Best Quarter Since 2020 as US-Iran Indirect Talks Wrap Up The U.S. stock market has closed out its most profitable quarter in six years, a milestone celebrated by President Donald Trump as indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran wrapped up in Qatar, easing global energy supply fears. Benzinga · Jul 2
Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Ayatollah Khamenei funeral Iran said any attacks would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’ The Independent UK · Jul 2
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of Khamenei’s funeral Iran on Thursday warned the US and Israel against any attack against the country as it prepares for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strikes on the first day of the war. Funeral commemorations begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on… France 24 · Jul 2
Euronews · Jul 2 US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.
The Economic Times · Jul 2 Oil falls after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha Oil prices dipped as Qatar reported positive progress in indirect Iran-U.S. talks concerning the vital Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent exchanges, tanker traffic is recovering, with U.S. officials noting a return to pre-war levels. This, coupled with anticipated OPEC+ output hikes and a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude inventories, is…
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 Trump's Air Force One Gift From Qatar Stirs Controversy and Believed to Rewrite the Rules of Power Donald Trump's new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, has sparked debate over constitutional boundaries and foreign influence, highlighting concerns about presidential power and ethics.
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Trump ruthlessly mocked for fake ‘library’ books on his new Qatar-gifted Air Force One Members of the Trump administration showed off the lavish interior of the new plane for the first time as the president headed to North Dakota
The Economic Times · Jul 1 Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold indirect talks in Qatar US President Donald Trump hailed the progress on Wednesday of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar, as the sides aimed to push forward negotiations and quell tensions following exchanges of fire. The exchanges of fire appear to have calmed in the days leading up to the…
The Guardian - US · Jul 1 Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid criticism The US president flies to North Dakota on first trip aboard Qatar-gifted 747-8, as critics raise corruption concerns
The Economic Times · Jul 1 Trump defends earning more than $1 billion on crypto US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended earning around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities last year, saying "everybody's profiting" from his time in power. "You know why I'm profiting, because the stock market's going up, everybody's profiting," Trump told reporters as he prepared to take his first flight…
The Economic Times · Jul 1 Donald Trump flies in new Air Force One, gift from Qatar President Trump has taken his inaugural flight on the newly refurbished Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8i gifted by Qatar. Sporting a fresh red, white, and navy blue livery, this luxury jet replaces the aging presidential aircraft. Trump expressed excitement over the advanced security features and the plane's capabilities, calling…
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One
International Business Times · Jul 1 Iran Faced The Blockade Of Its Ports During The War. Now It Says It Is Selling Oil Much Higher Than Before. Iran said it is selling oil at prices that are roughly 20% higher than before the war.
International Business Times · Jul 1 The Trump Admin Continues Holding Talks With Iran. But The President Reportedly Discussed a Return To War. President Donald Trump has held conversations with top officials about returning to an all-out war with Iran, according to a new report.