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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 939, Leo VII, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 982, Abu'l-Qasim, Kalbid emir of Sicily passed away. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2008, Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932) passed away. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Egypt steps up Qatar, Saudi coordination on regional security

Egyptian Gazette

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June 28, 2026

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Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdel-Aati held separate phone calls late on Saturday with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, which discussed regional developments and boost coordination on issues of mutual interest. The calls were part [] The post Egypt steps up Qatar, Saudi coordination on regional security appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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Trend News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Qatar, Egypt discuss regional developments and de-escalation efforts

Doha, July 10 (SANA) Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed on Friday the latest regional developments, with a focus on diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to de-escalate tensions and enhance regional security and stability. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al []

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Qatar confirms launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland Mediator Qatar has confirmed that talks between the US and Iran have started in Switzerland. In a statement Qatar's foreign ministry announced the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the high-level committee with the participation of representatives from the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the two mediating states, the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Doha added it hoped the meetings would lead to a comprehensive and lasting agreement addressing all aspects covered by the Memorandum of Understanding, referring to an accord signed by the US and Iran earlier this week. Iranian state television also confirmed on Sunday that delegations from Iran, Qatar and the US were holding a meeting in Switzerland to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran's frozen assets. A tripartite meeting involving Iran, the United States and Qatar on the subjects of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran's blocked assets is currently being held at the negotiation venue, state broadcaster Irib said in a report.

TASS

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· Jul 10, 2026

Turkey sells Russian-made S-400 systems to Gulf nation — newspaper

According to the report, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have been mentioned in this regard, but it is better to wait for an official announcement

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat

DOHA: Kerajaan Qatar pada Ahad mengumumkan kemangkatan bekas pemerintah negara itu, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, yang memimpin Qatar dari 1995 hingga 2013. “Dengan hati yang reda menerima ketentuan dan takdir Allah, Pejabat Emir meratapi kehilangan besar buat negara atas pemergian Almarhum. Semoga Allah merahmatinya,” menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh Pejabat Emir menerusi media ... Read more The post Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

In Doha, Iran tends to frozen funds as US claims talks that are not happening

TEHRAN — Iran’s senior negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi is currently in Qatar to oversee the implementation of existing financial agreements, and contrary to repeated American claims, no direct or indirect talks with the United States are taking place, a well-informed political source close to the Iranian negotiating team confirmed to the Tehran Times.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 10, 2026

PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation

PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation

Ariana News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Qatar embassy holds roundtable on Afghanistan’s relations with international community

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Kabul held a roundtable discussion on Afghanistan’s relations with the international community, bringing together representatives from the United Nations and Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was attended by Georgette Gagnon, Acting Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Deputy Special Representative [] The post Qatar embassy holds roundtable on Afghanistan’s relations with international community first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

OAPEC Expresses Solidarity With Qatar Following Factory Explosion in Ras Laffan

Kuwait, June 23 (QNA) - The Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC)آ has expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar following an explosion incident at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City due to a technical malfunction during operation, which caused a number of casualties.

TRT World

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· Jul 1, 2026

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal

US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump administration officials head to Qatar for Iran talks

Trump administration officials are in Qatar for peace talks with Iran after the U.S. and Tehran agreed to “stand down for now” in the Strait of Hormuz. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were headed to Doha Monday morning after Iran requested a meeting this week, White House press secretary Karoline []...Click to read more

DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: Iran Launches Missiles at US Bases in Gulf | IRGC Targets Bahrain & Kuwait | Iranian TV Airs

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched missiles targeting US military bases in the Gulf, including locations in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Iranian state television. The reported strikes come amid rapidly escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #unitedstates #bahrain #kuwait #middleeast #breakingnews #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Baqai: Quadrilateral Meeting Between Iran, US, Qatar, Pakistan in Switzerland

Baqai: Quadrilateral Meeting Between Iran, US, Qatar, Pakistan in Switzerland

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, Qatar Discuss Hormuz Crisis as Pakistan and UK Urge De-Escalation

DOHA/ISLAMABAD/ANKARA, July 8: Iran and Qatar held high-level talks on Wednesday to address the escalating security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistan and the United...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha

Mediator Qatar says that no high-level meetings or direct talks between the United States and Iran are planned in Doha after Washington said it had sent a top delegation for negotiations. #Qatar #US #Iran

Independent Online

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· Jul 1, 2026

Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far

Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar says no direct or high-level US-Iran meetings in Doha

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, Majed Al Ansari, says US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha, but that there are no meetings currently scheduled with Iranian officials. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Times of India

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· Jun 30, 2026

'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations

In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing a memorandum of understanding, which includes addressing the release of Iran's frozen assets.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 30, 2026

US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran

DUBAI (AP) — Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said. The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, comes after a weekend of crossfire in the Persian [] The post US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Al-Zadma and the Qatari ambassador discuss supporting development projects and enhancing stability in southern Libya

Al-Zadma / Qatari Ambassador / Discuss / Supporting / Development Projects / Enhancing Stability / Southern Libya

Doha News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool

Qatar’s Al-Khulaifi says mediation is a constitutional commitment, highlighting Doha’s role in diplomacy, dialogue and conflict resolution. Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz (The post Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool is from Doha News | Qatar.)

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 1, 2026

US, Iran brace for talks

Dubai, July,1: Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initi...

Saudi Gazette

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· Jun 24, 2026

Saudi, Qatari panel discusses joint security and military initiatives

RIYADH — The sixth meeting of the Security and Military Committee Working Group under the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council discussed joint initiatives in the security and military fields, as well as ways to further enhance cooperation and coordination between the two sides. Saudi Assistant Interior Minister Dr. Hisham Al-Faleh and Qatar’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Abdullah bin Khalaf Al-Kaabi co-chaired the meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. Several officials from the Saudi and Qatari sides attended the meeting.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

World : Qatar, Pakistan Announce 'Encouraging Progress' In US-Iran Talks At Switzerland Summit

WASHINGTON, June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Qatar and Pakistan announced significant progress early Monday in ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States (US) and Iran following the conclusion of the first round of high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

CNN: US and Iran not set for high-level meetings; confusion remains

CNN reporter Kristen Holmes reported that, according to Qatari diplomats, no high-level discussions are expected between the US and Iran. “Everything we’ve heard from the Qatari diplomats at this point says no high-level discussions are going to happen,” Ms Holmes told Sky News Australia. “Steve Whitkoff, as well as Jared Kushner, met with those Qatari officials, and tomorrow the Iranians are going to be meeting with those Qatari officials. “It seems as though nobody was on the same page.”

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 10, 2026

Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says

July 10 (Reuters) - A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.Tasnim said the visit followed what it described as Qatari accusations against Iran over an alleged incident in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent U.S. attacks on Iranian military and civilian targets.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Qatari mediators visit Iran to ease tensions

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Qatari mediators travelled to Iran with U.S. coordination to meet Iranian officials and work toward de-escalation and a return to negotiations.

Disclose.tv

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· Jun 30, 2026

[Media] JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S.

JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared ​Kushner will meet Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, there will be no meeting with Iran, and states that Qatar has not sent Iran 6 billion of Iranian frozen funds.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/khfhn7ra9n/@disclosetvDisclose.tvUS envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with IranBreaking news from around the world.

Assahifa

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· Jun 30, 2026

US and Iran to Send Delegations to Qatar Amid Confusion Over Direct Talks

The United States and Iran announced separately on Monday that they would send delegations to Qatar this week, although Tehran insisted that no direct talks with Washington had been scheduled following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had requested a meeting with American officials and that ...

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

GCC, US reaffirm strategic partnership, discuss regional de-escalation efforts

MANAMA: Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah headed Kuwait’s delegation to the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United...

teleSUR English

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· Jun 30, 2026

White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with Mediators Between U.S. and Iran

Qatar denies that there will be a high-level, direct meeting between the U.S. and Iran. On Tuesday, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari confirmed the arrival in Doha of White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. RELATED: Iran Denies Technical Talks Planned This Week in Doha “Witkoff and Kushner are in Doha []

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat

Indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, between officials from the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war have started, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks said on Wednesday. The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive talks, confirmed negotiations were under way after they earlier said the US and Iran were to hold “indirect technical talks on Wednesday in Doha with Qatari and Pakistani mediators”. The Doha talks are based “on the memorandum of...

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