While speaking to American troops at a military base in Qatar, US President Donald Trump claimed that the US had helped settle the problem between India and Pakistan. Trump said, “I don’t wanna say I did, but I sure as hell helped settle the problem between Pakistan and India last week.” He also added how trade was one of the talking points for reaching a ceasefire. “Let’s do trade instead of war. And we talked to them about trade. Let’s do trade instead of war. And Pakistan was very happy with that and India was very happy with that, and I think they are on the way,” he said. On the day the ceasefire was announced, Trump claimed credit for it in a social media post: “India and Pakistan agreed for a ceasefire after long nights of talks mediated by the US,” he had tweeted.
15 May,2025 08:32 PM IST
On May 14, Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani traveled to Doha, Qatar, to attend a state dinner hosted by Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The dinner took place at Lusail Palace and was attended by several prominent figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a four-day tour of the Gulf region. His trip began in Saudi Arabia and will end in the United Arab Emirates. Other notable guests at the dinner included Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, Elon Musk, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Ambani had the opportunity to meet President Trump during the grand event. Watch the video.
15 May,2025 12:32 PM IST
On May 13, former U.S. President Donald Trump visited the historic Diriyah At-Turaif site in Saudi Arabia. He was welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a U.S. delegation. The visit included traditional music performances and a tour of the site's visitor centre. At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds significant historical value as the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Watch the video for more details.
14 May,2025 11:42 AM IST
Former President Donald Trump announced that the United States will temporarily use a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by Qatar until new aircraft from Boeing are delivered. He stated that accepting the jet would save the country hundreds of millions of dollars, funds that could be redirected to support domestic improvements. Trump added that rejecting such a gift would be "foolish." In a post on Truth Social, he clarified that the aircraft is being provided to the US Air Force and the Department of Defense—not to him personally. Watch the video for more details.
14 May,2025 11:02 AM IST
President Donald Trump justified his decision to accept a private jet from the Qatari royal family, citing Boeing's delays in delivering a new Air Force One. He said the current aircraft is 40 years old and outdated compared to jets used by Gulf nations. Trump called the gift a gesture of goodwill, highlighting that the U.S. has helped keep countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE safe. He emphasized that the plane would not be used for personal travel after his presidency and suggested it could eventually be displayed in his presidential library. Trump compared the situation to how retired Air Force One jets are preserved in museums honoring former presidents.
13 May,2025 11:58 AM IST
On February 18, 2025, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in Delhi. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Qatar. A delegation-level talk was held with officials from both countries, resulting in the exchange of multiple agreements. The agreements covered a wide range of sectors, including trade, energy, technology, food security, and people-to-people exchanges. The partnership was elevated to a "strategic" level, enhancing cooperation on global and regional issues. Both leaders emphasized mutual growth, with India-Qatar bilateral trade standing at $15 billion. The visit marked a significant step in solidifying their long-standing friendship and expanding collaboration across diverse fields.
18 February,2025 05:15 PM IST
In a big blow to Israel-Hamas ceasefire attempts, Qatar has backed down from its ceasefire mediation in Gaza. Qatar said that it will stall efforts to mediate a ceasefire until Israel & Hamas show "willingness and seriousness" to resume talks. However, there was no official response from Hamas or Israel to the statement given by the Qatar Foreign Ministry. The latest round of talks in mid-October failed to produce a deal, with Hamas rejecting a short-term ceasefire proposal. Israel on several occasions rejected ceasefire or temporary ceasefire proposals for a longer truce. Notably, the Gulf country has been working alongside the US, and Egypt for months on fruitless talks between the warring sides in Gaza. Notably, Qatar has hosted Hamas political leaders since 2012 as part of a deal with the US, and the group's presence there has facilitated the progress of talks. The country hosts the largest US airbase in the Middle East but also allows Hamas and Afghanistan's Taliban to operate offices in Doha. It is unclear how many Hamas officials live in Doha, but they include several possible replacements for killed Hamas Chief Sinwar. The group's previous leader Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran in July was also based in Doha and his body was flown to Qatar for burial.
10 November,2024 06:08 PM IST
The body of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Doha, Qatar on August 1 ahead of his funeral and burial. Hamas members, including Khaled Meshaal, received the mortal remains of Haniyeh at Doha International Airport. Ismail Haniyeh, who was usually based in Qatar, was killed in Tehran, Iran on July 31 morning in Airstrike. He was in Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian. Although the strike on Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel. Amid the Israel-Hamas Conflict, PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government did not claim responsibility and said it would not comment on the killing. Hamas in a statement said that Haniyeh's killing would "take the battle to new dimensions and have major repercussions". Hamas Chief Haniyeh was tough-talking face of Palestinian group's international diplomacy as war raged back in Gaza. He had a major hand in building up Hamas' fighting capacity, partly by nurturing ties with Shi'ite Muslim Iran. He will be buried at a cemetery in Lusail, north of the Qatari capital on August 02, following funeral prayers.
02 August,2024 11:58 AM IST
While emphasising the importance of the Chabahar Port agreement inked between New Delhi and Tehran, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar expressed gratitude to late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, the two leaders who died in a plane crash, for their interest and initiative with the project. The EAM was interacting with the first-time voters at Delhi Tamil Association School in the national capital on May 20. Watch video for more
21 May,2024 11:46 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community and the people of Qatar in Doha. ‘Modi, Modi’ chants were echoed by the Indian community. Notably, PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Qatar. Upon his arrival in Qatar, PM Modi held bilateral talks with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha. PM Modi Qatar visit will also see him meeting the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and conduct meetings on bilateral as well as regional and global issues on February 15. This visit assumes significance as it comes days after a diplomatic victory for India following the release of eight ex-Indian Navy personnel who were detained in Qatar for nearly 18 months since August 2022.
15 February,2024 11:24 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
