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Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - report

Bahrain and Kuwait secretly carried out airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile sites earlier this month, marking their first direct retaliation against Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Kuwaiti Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft fly over during an airshow commemorating Kuwait's 65th Independence Day in Kuwait City on February 25, 2026.
The New York Times logo is seen on the building's facade in New York City on January 22, 2026. US President Donald Trump announced today he will sue The New York Times over an unfavorable opinion poll and suggested that what he called "fake" surveys should criminalized.

Justice Department asks judge to uphold NYT subpoenas in Air Force One leak probe

Taliban personnel detain a woman in Herat, Afghanistan, for allegedly violating the dress code.

Female Afghan Christian convert flees Taliban, only to risk deportation in Qatar

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

Iran secretly submitted proposal for 10-day ceasefire while under intense US strikes - exclusive


Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility kills 13, injures 66

An incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City resulted in an explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening, QatarEnergy said in a statement.

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar March 2, 2026.

US-Iran talks focused on elements of nuclear deal, enforcement of Lebanon ceasefire - report

A US diplomat told Axios that "all four parties seem pleased with how the talks went today," after the conclusion of the first day of US-Iran talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks standing between US Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar in Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

VW's Qatari investors push back against Iron Dome plant deal talks with Rafael, sources say

The QIA is Volkswagen's third-largest shareholder after the Porsche SE investment vehicle of the family owners and the state of Lower Saxony. It has two seats on the carmaker's supervisory board.

Israel's Iron Dome aerial defence system intercepts a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip, controlled by the Palestinian Hamas movement, above the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.

The problem with foreign money in US universities that congress knows and still has not fixed

The Senate has a record of bipartisan support in the House and a broad coalition of academic and civil society organizations urging action. What remains is the decision to act. Now is the time.

Qatari riyal money bills in pile. Big amount of Qatar QAR currency cash close up.

First day of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland concludes amicably after rocky start

Both Iran and the US have agreed to establish a High-Level Committee for political oversight during future talks, said the joint statement. 

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, June 21, 2026.

US-Iran MoU gives Tehran time, money, and opportunity to outlast its enemies - editorial

Time and money are exactly what Iran's Islamic regime needs to regroup, rebuild, and continue financing its web of terrorist proxies that stretch across the Middle East.

Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite armed groups burn an image of US President Donald Trump during a rally in solidarity with Iran's government in Tehran, outside the Iranian consulate in Basra, Iraq, January 13, 2026.

US, Qatar plan to unfreeze billions in Iranian funds for purchase of humanitarian goods - report

The deal would allow Iran to begin by accessing $6 billion currently held in Qatar, specifically for purchases of food, medicine, and other humanitarian goods.

US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.

Trump unveils Qatari 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet

The US government's acceptance of the luxury 747 from Qatar raised questions about whether it was an inappropriately expensive gift.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he tours the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026.

Canada makes history, routs Qatar for first World Cup victory

"Obviously, we know that what we've done today is historical for the country, our first one in the World Cup, and to do it in that fashion is really amazing," leading goalscorer Jonathan David said.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar - Fans gather in Vancouver - Vancouver, Canada - June 18, 2026 Canada fans react as they watch the match at the fanzone at the Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards.

Qatar to host US-Iran talks in Doha as behind-the-scenes diplomacy secures peace accord - report

According to a Qatari report, the talk of an approaching agreement between Washington and Tehran was accompanied by a media campaign against Qatar.

Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attend a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East during the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.