Qatar-Gaza Aid Response: Qatar’s International Media Office rejected Israeli media claims about the destination of Qatar-provided humanitarian aid, saying Qatar never funds Hamas and that assistance to civilians moved via UN mechanisms coordinated with Israeli authorities. US-Iran Escalation: Trump told Axios he faces a “big decision” on whether to launch renewed large-scale attacks on Iran, with a Gulf leaders meeting on the UN General Assembly sidelines expected to shape the choice. War Cost Watch: A new US estimate puts the Iran war’s price tag at $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, with Pentagon figures citing rising munitions and broader damage to US bases across West Asia. Maritime Safety: Qatar joined an IMO meeting in London to discuss safer shipping and rules for alternative marine fuels, including methanol and ethanol, plus cargo securing. Legal Integration: Qatar deposited its instrument of acceptance to join the Hague Conference on Private International Law, aiming to deepen cross-border civil, commercial and family legal cooperation. Media & Ownership: The FCC approved Paramount’s request allowing sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE to hold indirect stakes in the Paramount-Warner deal, without voting rights—prompting fresh criticism over potential influence. Aviation Accolades: Qatar Airways won four Skytrax World Airline Awards and kept its 5-star rating, including a first-ever win for onboard Wi‑Fi. Canada Work Permits: Canada published detailed rules for work permits at ports of entry, including two permit types and five refusal grounds. INTERPOL Counter-Terror: INTERPOL said an AI-assisted operation identified 126 foreign terrorist suspects from jihadist online material, with Qatar among participating countries.