Trump signs order to ‘guarantee’ Qatar’s security after Israel strikes

New executive order appeared to go beyond existing US agreements with other Gulf states, enjoining Washington to take “all lawful and appropriate measures” — to include military action — to defend Qatar from external attack.

Qatar

Hamas faces red line in Trump's take-it-or-leave-it Gaza plan

The clock is ticking for Hamas to respond to a deal that would require its disarmament in exchange for an end to the war.

Palestine

Analysis

Trump offers Netanyahu cover as Israel's far right recoils at Gaza peace plan

The latest peace plan for Gaza offers something previous ones lacked: a way for the Israeli prime minister to save face.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Trump family further expands Gulf business with $1B Jeddah plaza project

It will be the second Trump-branded development in the kingdom after the launch of Trump Tower Jeddah last December.

Saudi Arabia

Interview

Qatar says 'ambitious' Gaza plan hinges on Trump applying Israel leverage

Qatari spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said security assurances are needed following the Israeli strike on Qatari soil, adding that Israel’s “unhinged” prime minister must “be put on a leash.”

Majed al-Ansari

Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledge $89M for Syrian public sector: What to know

The new Syrian government has struggled to pay public workers sufficiently and is implementing a plan aimed at rooting out “ghost employees" who do not show up to work.

Syria

Pentagon had no warning Israel planned to strike Qatar, US general says

The top US Air Force commander for the Middle East said early warning systems did not determine that Israeli warplanes had launched ballistic missiles towards Qatar, a US ally, until it was too late, following fresh concerns about the Pentagon's ambitions to build an air defense umbrella for the region.

United States

Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

Doha puts mental well-being centrestage

Also this week: Phoenix Games, Zinatha Fashion and Coldplay by Candlelight.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Middle East debt issuance near $200B record amid September borrowing surge

A borrowing boom driven by Saudi Arabia and Turkey arrives amid a broader wave of issuances in 2025, underlining the Middle East’s status as one of the busiest and most resilient players in international debt markets.

Saudi Arabia

Newsletter: City Pulse Doha

Doha’s couture meets 12th-century tales

From couture to comedy: Doha welcomes Sahar Alanaqa fashion showcase, John Achkar stand-up and more.

By Reve Chaaban

In Doha reporting on culture

Hamas leader gives first TV interview since Israel’s Doha attack: What to know

Ghazi Hamad is the first member of the Palestinian group who was present when Israel bombed their compound to appear in public.

Qatar

Rubio pushes mediation in Qatar as Israel launches Gaza City assault

The top US diplomat arrived in Doha to meet with Qatari leaders as the country reels from the recent Israeli strike on its soil.

Qatar