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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
World : Qatar Temporarily Suspends All Maritime Activities Amid US-Iran Escalation
ISTANBUL, July 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Qatar on Sunday advised owners and users of maritime vessels to temporarily suspend sailing and all forms of maritime activities until further notice amid an outburst of fighting between the United States (US) and Iran, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
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Al Arabiya English
· 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
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar says no Iran, US high-level talks to take place
TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday that no high-level meeting between the United States and Iran is scheduled to happen in Qatar.
Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
No plans for direct talks between U.S. and Iran planned in Doha, says Qatar’s foreign ministry
Aspokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that there are no plans for high-level meetings or direct talks between the U.S. and Iran in Qatar. The statement contradicts a social media post on Monday from President Donald Trump, who said that Iran had requested a meeting in Doha. Iranian and U.S. negotiators are planning []...Click to read more
Daily News Egypt
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar denies hosting US-Iran talks as diplomacy enters technical phase
Qatar on Tuesday denied hosting a new round of high-level talks between the United States and Iran, despite conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran, as regional and international efforts continued to preserve momentum behind the fragile ceasefire and broader diplomatic process. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said no senior-level US-Iran meeting was scheduled [] The post Qatar denies hosting US-Iran talks as diplomacy enters technical phase first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
Sky News Australia
· 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.”
teleSUR English
· 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 []
Vatican News
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar rules out direct US–Iran talks amid widening regional strain
Qatar has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials. Read all
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Qatar condemns attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomacy
Doha, July 9 (SANA) Qatar on Thursday condemned attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and called on all parties to remain committed to dialogue and diplomacy amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman []
Middle East Eye
· 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.
ABNA English
· Jun 22, 2026
Qatar's Effort to Contain Fire in Region; Doha's Warning About Destructive Elements in Tehran-Washington Negotiations
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister, while emphasizing the need to protect the path of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, warned that groups are seeking to undermine the dialogue process. He also stressed that Qatar's primary priority is extinguishing the fire of tensions and achieving stability in the Middle East.
Times of India
· 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.
TRT World
· 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.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran-Qatar talks today will cover US deal and frozen assets, Iranian official says
Iran-Qatar talks today will cover the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as its frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tuesday. Baghaei said that what will “probably take place in Doha” today is a “discussion with the Qatari side on the implementation of some provisions of the memorandum of The post Iran-Qatar talks today will cover US deal and frozen assets, Iranian official says appeared first on Egypt Independent.
China Global Television Network
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar says US envoys in Doha, no direct talks with Iran planned
Qatar confirmed on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials.
BRICS News
· Jun 30, 2026
JUST IN: 🇶🇦🇺🇸 Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iran [...]
JUST IN: Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iranian officials.@BRICSNews
Doha News
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar confirms no high-level U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, clarifies status of $6bn frozen funds
Qatar says no direct U.S.-Iran talks are taking place in Doha and confirms the 6bn in frozen Iranian funds remains subject to a 2023 agreement. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The post Qatar confirms no high-level U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, clarifies status of 6bn frozen funds is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
Officials from the United States and Iran will meet in Qatar this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after agreeing to “halt strikes” following a weekend of intermittent fighting between the two countries. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, will be held to allow the two sides “to work out their dispute over []
MS NOW
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump says Iran sought meeting to preserve interim deal; Iran says no talks scheduled
Conflicting messages on potential negotiations in Qatar on Tuesday come after the U.S. launched attacks in the Persian Gulf over the weekend. The post Trump says Iran sought meeting to preserve interim deal; Iran says no talks scheduled appeared first on MS NOW.
Al Jazeera English
· 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
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation
PM, Amir of Qatar discuss regional situation
Drudge Retort
· Jul 1, 2026
Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Axios: US and Iran agree to halt fighting, hold Qatar talks Tuesday
WASHINGTON, June 29 (YPA) – The United States and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and meet in Qatar on Tuesday for talks aimed at resolving their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Sunday, citing senior US officials. The development comes after the United States launched fresh strikes on sites inside Iran []
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 12, 2026
Qatar Suspends Maritime Activities Amid Gulf Security Escalation
Qatar has suspended all maritime activities until further notice as a precautionary measure, according to the Ministry of Transport.
BBC News
· Jun 30, 2026
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
Iran Herald
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar says U.S. envoys in Doha, no direct talks with Iran planned
DOHA, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Qatar confirmed on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials.Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said at the weekly press briefing that the U.S. delegation would instead meet with mediators to discuss progress in implementing the recently signed memorandu
Toronto Sun
· Jul 1, 2026
IRAN WAR: Indirect talks between U.S., Iran being held in Qatar
Here's the latest on the Iran war on Wednesday
Legit.ng
· Jul 9, 2026
Planning to visit Qatar? See the 6 items authorities say you must not bring into the country in 2026
Qatar has published an official list of six items that travellers are strictly prohibited from bringing into the country in 2026. Check the full list here.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 30, 2026
US Iran deal prospects clouded by uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy
Uncertainty surrounding planned diplomatic engagements in Qatar has cast doubt over efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement between the United States and Iran, despite an interim accord designed to end months of conflict. While senior US envoys are expected in Doha and technical delegations from Iran are also present, conflicting statements from both sides [] The post US Iran deal prospects clouded by uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
The New American
· Jun 29, 2026
Trump Says U.S.-Iran to Meet in Doha. Iran Says It Will Not Meet With U.S. Negotiators
The United States says its delegation will meet with Iranian negotiators in Doha to discuss the cease fire. Iran says not so. ... The post Trump Says U.S.-Iran to Meet in Doha. Iran Says It Will Not Meet With U.S. Negotiators appeared first on The New American.
Disclose.tv
· 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.
Tehran Times
· 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.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
AS-Iran setuju henti serangan, bertemu di Qatar
DOHA: Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Iran bersetuju untuk menghentikan serangan antara satu sama lain serta akan mengadakan rundingan di Qatar pada Selasa bagi menyelesaikan pertikaian mengenai Selat Hormuz. Menurut laporan media AS yang memetik pegawai kanan negara itu, persetujuan tersebut dicapai selepas kedua-dua pihak saling melancarkan serangan sejak beberapa hari lalu, walaupun memorandum persefahaman yang ... Read more The post AS-Iran setuju henti serangan, bertemu di Qatar appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Israel braces for possible US demand to withdraw from southern Lebanon: Report
US-approved ceasefire monitoring mechanism involves Iran and Qatar without Israeli participation, broadcaster says
USA TODAY
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran not meeting for talks with US's Kushner, Witkoff during Qatar visit, official says
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Qatar, but won't be meeting with Iran, according to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 5, 2026
Resumption of Maritime Trade Movement Between Iran, Qatar After Five-Month Suspension
Resumption of Maritime Trade Movement Between Iran, Qatar After Five-Month Suspension
Yen.com.gh
· Jul 10, 2026
Qatar releases list of countries eligible for visa-free travel
Qatar confirms visa-free entry for GCC nationals from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, enhancing regional integration across the Arabian Gulf.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Qatar Condemns Iran's Repeated Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
DOHA, July 8: Qatar has strongly condemned what it described as Iran's repeated attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, calling them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of both Gulf sta...
The Tribune
· Jun 29, 2026
US, Iran halt strikes; likely to hold talks in Doha over way forward
The United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other and are expected to hold high-level talks at Doha in Qatar on Tuesday after tit-for-tat weekend strikes threatened to derail their fragile peace accord. Although US President Donald Trump announced that a meeting will take place in Qatar, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem []
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 21, 2026
US, Iran, Qatar begin talks on Lebanon truce, frozen assets
Iranian state television reported on Sunday that delegations from Iran, Qatar, and the United States were meeting in Switzerland to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon as well as Iran’s frozen funds. According to state broadcaster IRIB, “A three-way meeting between Iran, the United States, and Qatar on a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s blocked [] The post US, Iran, Qatar begin talks on Lebanon truce, frozen assets appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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