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World’s Safest & Dangerous Cities: 2026 Ranking
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland end with 60-day roadmap and regional de-escalation mechanisms
In a joint statement released on Sunday, the mediating parties said the summit had taken place in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and had produced progress towards future negotiations.
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Trump reveals near-final US-Iran agreement following high-level Middle East talks
In a post on social media on Saturday, Trump said discussions had involved leaders from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, alongside talks relating to the Iran crisis and a proposed “Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE”.
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Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
Alia - whose name has been changed for her safety - is among a group of more than 1,100 people evacuated from Afghanistan by the US who are now stuck in limbo in Camp As-Sayliyah (CAS) in Doha.
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Qatar, Gulf States, US condemn Iran over regional missile and drone attacks
More than 200 people have been killed since the attacks began, according to Iranian leaders, and at least 31 people were killed and 149 wounded in retaliatory strikes in Lebanon.
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DR Congo and M23 agree to new framework for peace deal
The DRC government said in a statement the new framework "aims to create, in the shortest time possible, the conditions for a real and measurable change for the people."
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President Ruto calls for global action to end inequality and boost justice
The President acknowledged that progress has been made in areas such as poverty reduction, education, and health, but warned that “persistent and widening inequality within and among nations continues to erode these very gains.”
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Ruto departs to Qatar for investment, UN social development summit
President Ruto’s visit will focus on advancing Kenya’s trade, investment, and development ties with Qatar while pursuing new opportunities in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and technology.
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Qatar to launch F-15 training base in Idaho as US ties strengthen
Details about the number of F-15 jets and the base’s operational timeline remain undisclosed. Last month, President Trump signed an executive order pledging full support, including military intervention if necessary, to protect Qatar. The agreement represents a rare security commitment, with features that resemble those of NATO alliances.
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Qatar searches for missing after Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha
The Qatari interior ministry confirmed on Wednesday evening that the bodies of Humam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, his office director Jihad Labad, bodyguards Moamen Hassouna and Abdullah Abdul Wahid, and Qatari security officer Corporal Badr al-Humaidi had been identified.
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AU condemns Israeli strike on Qatar, warns against escalation in Middle East
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ambassador Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expressed “deep concern” over the strike.
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Israel heads to truce talks in Qatar despite rejecting Hamas amendments
The move comes after Hamas indicated on Friday its willingness to enter “immediate and serious” negotiations and submitted its official response to a U.S.-backed truce proposal mediated by Qatar.