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Qatar's former emir, who lifted the small emirate onto the world stage (Al Jazeera, gas, mediations) before abdicating in 2013, has died. Six viewpoints — from regional mourning to geopolitical reckoning — on a reign that reshaped the Gulf.
Israel warned the United States of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Trump replied that US missiles were 'locked and loaded' and aimed at Iran, and said he had left instructions for a massive retaliatory strike should he be killed.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane flying from Sharjah to Karachi crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan with five crew aboard. Rescuers located the wreckage and are still searching for the missing crew.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Donald Trump criticized allies over their stance on the Iran conflict and clashed publicly with Giorgia Meloni. The transatlantic tensions reignited debates over defense spending and the cohesion of the Alliance.
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in the Gulf drew sharply divided reactions, from Western backing to condemnation and calls for de-escalation.
Iran opens a week of national mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during the war. Millions pour into Tehran amid an unresolved succession question and warnings against any U.S. or Israeli strike.
Indirect technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran wrapped up in Doha, focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Mediator Qatar cites positive progress and talks will continue. Six countries read the same diplomatic handshake — very differently.
Donald Trump announced in late June 2026 a meeting with Iran in Doha, framed as a diplomatic breakthrough. Tehran promptly denied holding any direct negotiations with Washington, exposing two contradictory accounts of where talks actually stand.
Pakistan says it killed 29 militants in security operations on the Afghan border, reviving regional tensions.
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed near Ras Tanura, killing 14 and striking a central player in the global oil industry.
Australia is doubling fines for tech firms that fail to enforce its ban on social media for minors.
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