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Bangladesh Former PM Khaleda Zia's Medical Evacuation to UK Postponed for Third Time Due to Air Ambulance Issues
Dec 09, 2025 01:40 am CST
The medical evacuation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to London has been postponed for the third time after the German air ambulance arranged by Qatar canceled its landing slot in Dhaka. The 80-year-old BNP chairperson, who has been hospitalized since November with multiple ailments, remains too unwell for the long-haul journey according to her medical team.
Afghanistan and Pakistan Extend Border Ceasefire Following Diplomatic Negotiations in Turkey
Oct 31, 2025 10:10 am CST
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire after five days of negotiations in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The talks, held from October 25-30, resulted in plans for a monitoring mechanism and follow-up meetings on November 6. Both nations expressed commitment to diplomatic resolution while the fragile peace along their volatile border continues to hold.
Trump Hosts Qatar Leadership on Air Force One to Discuss Critical Role in Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 26, 2025 10:29 am CST
During a refueling stop at Al Udeid Air Base, President Trump met with Qatar's emir and prime minister aboard Air Force One to acknowledge their crucial role in securing the Gaza ceasefire. The high-level diplomatic engagement highlighted Qatar's ongoing mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, with Trump referring to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani as his "friend to the world" for contributions to Middle East peace initiatives.
Arab States' Secret Military Cooperation with Israel Amid Public Gaza War Condemnation Revealed in Leaked Documents
Oct 12, 2025 07:39 pm CST
Leaked US military documents reveal that key Arab nations were secretly strengthening military ties with Israel while publicly condemning its Gaza war. These covert arrangements, part of a "Regional Security Construct" including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, may now be crucial for implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement despite being disrupted by Israel's strike on Qatar.
Trump Reveals How Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Could Have Derailed Gaza Peace Agreement
Oct 10, 2025 12:07 am CST
US President Donald Trump disclosed in a Fox News interview that Iran was merely months away from developing nuclear weapons, which would have made the recent Gaza peace deal impossible. The President highlighted how military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this year were crucial for maintaining regional stability and enabling successful peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Trump Forces Netanyahu to Apologize to Qatar Over Controversial Hamas Strike: Inside the Diplomatic Maneuver
Oct 02, 2025 02:44 am CST
A striking diplomatic moment unfolded in the Oval Office as President Trump facilitated a critical apology from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Qatar over a controversial airstrike. The carefully choreographed call, captured in an iconic black-and-white photograph, shows Trump maintaining oversight while Netanyahu reads what appears to be a scripted apology for violating Qatari sovereignty during a September 9 operation targeting Hamas officials. The incident highlights shifting power dynamics in Middle Eastern diplomacy and Trump's strategic move to reinstate Qatar as a ceasefire mediator while strengthening US-Qatar security commitments.
Netanyahu Apologizes to Qatar for Doha Attack During White House Meeting with Trump
Sep 30, 2025 02:41 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally apologized to Qatar's leader for an Israeli attack in Doha during a three-way call facilitated by US President Donald Trump at the White House. The conversation addressed Gaza war peace proposals and emphasized improved relations between the countries as Netanyahu committed to respecting Qatari sovereignty in the future.
UPI Now Accepted In Qatar, Qatar Duty Free Becomes First Merchant
Sep 24, 2025 09:10 pm CST
NPCI International Payments Ltd, in partnership with Qatar National Bank, has enabled the acceptance of QR code-based Unified Payments Interface across Qatar via point-of-sale terminals for merchants acquired by QNB
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Trump In US. The Meeting Lasts 36 Seconds
Sep 24, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US President Donald Trump on Wednesday on the sidelines of the high-level 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
"Feared Being Executed": British Couple Released By Taliban
Sep 21, 2025 03:53 pm CST
An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday, telling the press that they feared "we would never be released".