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War and Peace in the Middle East: A View from Qatar

In this special bonus episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East, host Brian Katulis sits down with Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, adviser to the Prime Minister of Qatar and spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Al-Ansari offers...

Press Statement by the Global Governance Group (3G) on its Eighteenth Ministerial Meeting on 24 September 2025

1 The Global Governance Group (3G)[1] held its 18th Ministerial Meeting in New York on 24 September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 3G welcomed the participation of South Africa and...

Ministerial Statements by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann on the Situation in the Middle East, 22 September 2025

MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN'S MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST Mr Speaker Sir, 1 I wish to make a Ministerial Statement on the situation in the Middle East. Senior Minister of State Ms Sim Ann and...

Supplementary Questions for Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan following the Ministerial Statement on the Situation in the Middle East, 22 September 2025

Question 1 MP Vikram Nair: Thank you for your clarification on Singapore’s position on recognition of Palestine. I think one of the reasons some of the other countries have changed their position is because they believe some of the actions Israel...

Qatar Pushes for Revised Defense Deal with US

(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that last week’s Israeli bombardment on Doha underscores the urgency for a renewed strategic defense accord with the United States. “Yes, this attack accelerates the need for an updated strategic defense agreement...

Mangorock International Expands Global Reach with Custom Faux Rock Displays and Waterfalls

Pending contracts in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia highlight global demand for U.S.-made lightweight faux rock innovations. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mangorock International, a U.S.-based leader...

Malaysia Calls Israeli Airstrikes on Doha “Grave Breach of International Law”

(MENAFN) Malaysia condemned Israel’s recent airstrike targeting a Hamas negotiation team in Doha, Qatar, calling it a severe violation of international law. “Malaysia condemns in the strongest possible terms the Israeli airstrikes on Doha,” wrote...

Russia Rebukes Israeli Airstrike on Doha as "Violation of International Law"

(MENAFN) Russia on Wednesday issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent attack on Qatar’s capital, Doha, calling it a "gross violation of international law and the UN Charter" and an assault on the sovereignty of an independent state. In an...

Qatar Gears Up for Arab-Islamic Summit in Response to Israeli Strike

(MENAFN) Qatar confirmed on Saturday that it will host an emergency Arab-Islamic summit on September 15, addressing the Israeli airstrike that targeted Hamas leaders on Qatari soil. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, adviser to the prime minister and...

International Relations and Cooperation condemns Israeli attack on Qatari territory

The South African Government unequivocally condemns the illegal and unprovoked attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar, which targeted a civilian building in a residential area, which purportedly housed members of the...

Qatar Describes Netanyahu’s Remarks as “Shameful Attempt”

(MENAFN) Qatar on Wednesday firmly criticized “reckless statements” made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about its hosting of the Palestinian faction Hamas’ political bureau, labeling them a “shameful attempt” to rationalize Israel’s...

Qatar Pursues Legal Action Against Israel Following Airstrike

(MENAFN) Qatar announced Thursday it has initiated legal proceedings in response to what it described as an Israeli assault on its territory, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the Gulf state and Tel Aviv. Addressing...

Crossing Red Lines: Israel's Doha Strike and What Comes Next

Israel’s strike on Hamas officials in Qatar frustrated Washington, outraged Arab partners, and underscored Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s choice to prioritize destroying Hamas over carrying on hostage talks. MEI Senior Fellow Natan Sachs...

Qatar’s Emir Pledges Full Measures to Safeguard Sovereignty

(MENAFN) Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, pledged on Wednesday to take every action necessary to defend his nation’s sovereignty following an Israeli strike on Doha. During a phone conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo...

Qatar Vows It “Will Not Stand Idle” After Wanton Israeli Airstrike

(MENAFN) Qatar issued a stern warning on Wednesday, vowing it “will not stand idle” following what it called a “reckless” Israeli airstrike that targeted senior Hamas leaders in the heart of its capital, Doha. In an official message to UN...

Qatar Seeks U.S. Intervention to Prevent Future Israeli Attacks

(MENAFN) Qatar has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Doha, calling it a clear violation of its sovereignty and international law. The Gulf nation stated that it is collaborating with the United States to prevent any recurrence of such...

Qatar: The Strategic Launchpad for GCC AI and Digital Transformation

From our vantage point as a leading digital innovator, we see Qatar as the ideal hub to build and scale the products that are defining the future of the region. DOHA, QATAR, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As organisations across the GCC...

QNB Group, Standard Chartered and DMZ Finance Launch Dubai International Financial Centre’s First Tokenized Money Market Fund

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QNB Group , Standard Chartered and DMZ Finance jointly announced that the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) first regulated tokenized money market fund, the QCD Money...

ACGME-I Announces Recipients of the 2026 ACGME International Awards

Chicago, Illinois, US, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACGME International (ACGME-I) proudly announces the winners of the 2026 ACGME International Awards. These awards celebrate individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to graduate...

U.S., Qatar Approach Finalizing Defense Cooperation Agreement

(MENAFN) The United States and Qatar are approaching the final stages of a significantly upgraded defense cooperation agreement, confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday. Before leaving Tel Aviv en route to Doha, Rubio told...