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July 6, 2026 10:10 AM

Jaishankar, Qatar PM discuss energy, trade and regional security in Doha

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar concluded his visit to Qatar on July 5, reaffirming the strategic partnership between India and Qatar through wide-ranging discussions on bilateral cooperation and regional developments. During the visit, Dr. Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, with a focus on energy security, trade, in...

June 23, 2026 11:14 PM

PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir, discusses welfare of Indian nationals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a telephone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, who expressed condolences over the loss of Indian lives in an accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar on June 21. The Qatari leader conveyed his sympathies to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. Prime Minister Modi thanked the Amir for his message of support and appreciated the prompt medical assistance extended...

June 23, 2026 11:29 AM

12 Indian nationals killed in Qatar gas facility explosion; EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences

Twelve Indian nationals were killed in a devastating explosion at a gas processing facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the deadliest accidents in the global gas industry in more than two decades. Confirming the casualties, the Embassy of India in Doha said Qatari authorities had informed it that 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in the incident, which occurred on Sunday night. The embassy expressed condolences to the bereaved families and said efforts were underway to assi...

May 2, 2026 12:34 PM

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has bypassed congressional review to approve military sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The State Department announcements on Friday came as the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire came into effect. The State Department said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that an emergency...

April 28, 2026 3:36 PM

EXPLAINER-The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about potential attacks on critical infrastructure. The narrow waterway, already a chokepoint for global oil shipments, is equally vital for the digital world. Several fibre-optic cables snake across the seabed of the strait, connecting countries from India and Southeast Asia to Europe via the Gulf states and Egypt. WHAT MAKES UNDERSEA CABLES IMPORTANT?...

March 29, 2026 12:03 PM

Ukraine and Qatar sign defence cooperation agreement during Zelenskiy visit

Ukraine and Qatar have signed a defence cooperation agreement during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit to Doha, as both countries discussed regional tensions and ways to strengthen bilateral ties. Zelenskiy met Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace on Saturday, where the two leaders reviewed regional and international developments, including escalating tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Qatar’s Defence Ministry said the agreem...

March 25, 2026 2:41 PM

QatarEnergy declares force majeure after missile strikes

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on several long-term liquefied natural gas supply contracts following Iranian missile strikes on key facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City. The disruption is expected to affect buyers in South Korea, China, Italy and Belgium. Iranian missiles struck Ras Laffan on March 18 and 19, damaging two LNG production trains and a gas-to-liquids facility. The attacks triggered fires and knocked out about 17 % of Qatar’s LNG export capacity ,roughly 12.8 million ...

March 20, 2026 11:56 AM

Global oil prices fall up to 3% as US signals possible easing of Iran sanctions

Global oil prices declined on Friday after the United States signalled a potential easing of sanctions on Iranian crude, amid efforts to stabilise supplies and ensure smooth shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent Crude futures fell as much as 3.39 per cent to an intra-day low of $104.96 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 3.22 per cent to $92.47, also touching an intra-day low. The drop in oil prices followed remarks by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who ...

March 20, 2026 10:28 AM

EU leaders call for moratorium on strikes against energy and water facilities in Middle East

European Union leaders called on Thursday for a moratorium on military strikes on energy and water facilities in the Middle East, amid growing concerns about the impact of the Iran war on the global economy. "The European Council calls for de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure and full respect of international law by all parties," the leaders of the EU's 27 countries said in written conclusions of a summit in Brussels. "In this regard, it ...

March 20, 2026 10:17 AM

Trump calls for Japan, NATO to ‘step up’ on Iran as oil prices bite

President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to "step up" as he pressed allies for more support over the war with Iran and rising oil prices, while defending the secrecy of the campaign by invoking Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Trump, who greeted Takaichi with hugs at the White House, heaped praise on the leader of Washington's closest ally in East Asia during an Oval Office meeting where the expected topics of discussion included tense relations ...