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Trump was in his element as a guest of the Gulf’s autocratic monarchs. So what did the trip actually achieve?

ANALYSIS: The four-day trip let Trump play dealmaker to the tune of trillions of dollars — but his eagerness to please the oil-rich Gulf states could help Beijing gain access to American AI tech, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

Trump mocks France over World War II victory celebrations in Qatar army speech

Trump lamented the US's lack of WWII victory celebrations, praised its role in the war, and asked Qatar for help with Iran during his Middle East visit.

Euronews

Qatar’s emir holds talks with Iran’s supreme leader in Tehran

Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says regional challenges ‘necessitate coordination’.

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Syria, Qatar Discuss Reconstruction During Emir's Visit

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said discussions with a Qatari delegation in Damascus Thursday included reconstruction in the war-torn country, during the first visit by a head of state since Bashar al-Assad's ouster.

International Business Times

King Charles III To Host Emir Of Qatar On UK State Visit

Qatar's emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday begins a two-day state visit to Britain hosted by King Charles III as the UK aims to seal a trade deal with the oil-rich Gulf states.

International Business Times

Netanyahu remarks could damage Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say

They are concerned the Israeli prime minister's remarks could sabotage the "constructive ambiguity" negotiators used to draft a proposed deal.

Axios

Gaza Ceasefire Efforts At Heart Of Qatar Emir's France Visit

Attempts to organise an Israel-Hamas ceasefire to allow the release of hostages held in Gaza dominated the first day of a state visit to France by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

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Middle East crisis: Biden comments on ceasefire are ‘premature’, says Hamas – as it happened

Official tells media still ‘big gaps that need to be bridged’ after US president said ‘my hope is by next Monday we’ll have a ceasefire’

The Guardian - AU

Qatar Frees Indian Navy Officers Sentenced for Alleged Spying

Qatar frees eight Indian navy officers whose death sentences were commuted last year for alleged spying, says India's Foreign Ministry.

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Talks on Israel-Hamas hostage deal ‘constructive’ but meaningful gaps remain

US, Qatari, Israeli and Egyptian officials met in Paris and will continue to discuss optionsMiddle East crisis – live updates

The Guardian - UK

Qatar is playing peacemaker in the Middle East – but it’s treading a dangerous line over Gaza

The emirate likes to bring enemies to the negotiating table. But it may find hosting Hamas’ political leaders backfires, says Mohamad Bazzi, director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies

The Guardian - UK

Israeli troops ‘in heart’ of Gaza’s second city as it intensifies aerial bombardment

The Israeli military says it has faced most intense day of fighting of ground offensive as it surrounds Khan Younis – and the UN warns an 'even more hellish scenario is about to unfold' for residents

The Independent UK

IDF says it regrets killing of Lebanese soldier – as it happened

This blog has now closed. Read our full report on the latest developments in Gaza here and our report on a UN meeting to hear accounts of sexual violence committed by Hamas on 7 October here.

The Guardian - AU

Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar's influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained

Qatar, a U.S. ally, is the regional power best positioned to both influence Hamas and play a mediating role with Israel. Here's what to know.

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Al Jazeera

Sudan’s army chief al-Burhan meets Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim in diplomatic push

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Qatar’s emir as Sudan conflict rages, pledges ‘defeat of the rebellion’.

Reuters

Qatar's Emir congratulates Turkey's Erdogan before final election result

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani congratulated Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on his presidential win on Sunday, before the final results of the Turkish election was announced.

Bangkok Post

Beaming Assad welcomed back to Arab League

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Every handshake would count, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had plenty of them at Friday’s Arab League summit — along with hugs and kisses — from his onetime foes in the region.

Reuters

Syria's Assad shakes hands, kisses cheeks with onetime foes at Arab League summit

Every handshake would count, and Syria's President Bashar al-Assad had plenty of them at Friday's Arab League Summit - along with hugs and kisses - from his onetime foes in the region.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Emir of Qatar Appoints New Prime Minister

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani as the country’s new prime minister. The new Premier has served as foreign minister since 2016. He replaced Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, who had served as prime minister and interior minister…

Al Jazeera

Qatar’s emir criticises aid delay to Syria earthquake victims

Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim said it was wrong to abuse humanitarian aid for political purposes in Syria.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian PM Visits Qatar for 1st Time in Decade

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held talks in Doha on Monday with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. It was the first visit by an Egyptian premier to Qatar in nearly a decade. Sheikh Tamim and Madbouly reviewed cooperation relations between their countries and ways to develop them.…

The Guardian - UK

Sheikh Jassim: Manchester United suitor and ‘the elite of the elite’

One US academic argues it would not be wrong to suspect links between the sheikh and Qatar’s emir in the takeover bid

Daily Mirror

UEFA make decision on Man Utd takeover bid as Emir of Qatar spotted

A Qatari takeover bid for Manchester United is expected to be lodged ahead of Friday’s soft deadline with UEFA coming to a decision on a deal despite initial doubts

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe's Instagram post when translated to English is flummoxing Man Utd fans

Part of the PSG hierarchy are believed to be involved Manchester United's takeover saga and an Instagram post from Kylian Mbappe appears to have added fuel to the fire by connecting the two clubs

Daily Mirror

Man Utd takeover: Emir of Qatar's PSG decision as immediate plan for Red Devils emerges

The deadline for interested parties to express their intent to lodge a bid for Man Utd is approaching and the emir of Qatar has now made a decision over French club Paris Saint-Germain

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