Russia urges dialogue in Qatar-Gulf dispute
DUBAI: Russia on Saturday (Jun 10) called for dialogue to resolve a dispute between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours, as Riyadh and its allies welcomed US President Donald Trump's demand that Doha stop funding extremist groups.
Rights group Amnesty International warned of "heartbreak and fear"...
Tillerson urges Saudi-led coalition to end Qatar blockade
US secretary of state Rex Tillerson called for an end to the blockade by Saudi Arabia and its allies against Qatar on Friday, saying the “troubling situation” was imposing hardship and hindering US military efforts in the campaign against Isis.
“We call on the kingdom...
Somaliland Supports Saudi-led Coalitions cut ties to Qatar
Horndiplomat-The Government of Somaliland supports Coalitions led by Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, that formally say they are severing diplomatic relations with Qatar.
The government of Somaliland released press statement that stated Somaliland stand with Saudi- led coalition that against Qatar and also Somaliland not...
Eritrea rejects cutting ties with Qatar
By Enes Kanli
African nation says it has strong ties ‘with brother Doha’
ASMARA, Eritrea-Eritrea on Friday declined a rewquest by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.
The African nation’s foreign ministry said in a written statement it "rejected" the...
Turkey:Erdogan vows to stand by ‘Qatari brothers’ amid crisis
Turkish president urges Saudi Arabia to act like the 'Custodian of the Two Holy Places' in Gulf diplomatic row.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has requested the full removal of a Saudi-led blockade of Qatar after approving the deployment of Turkish troops there, saying Riyadh needed...
Al Jazeera media platforms under cyberattack
Website and digital platforms of entire Doha-based network undergoing 'systematic and continual hacking attempts'
The websites and digital platforms of Al Jazeera Media Network are undergoing systematic and continual hacking attempts.
These attempts are gaining intensity and taking various forms. However, the platforms have not been...
Djibouti reduces diplomatic status with Qatar; Senegal recalls Doha envoy
Staff writer, Al Arabiya EnglishWednesday, 7 June 2017
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Djibouti on Wednesday has reduced its diplomatic status with Qatar, Al Arabiya News Channel reported.
Senegal also said on Wednesday it would recall its ambassador in Qatar and expressed its “active solidarity” with Saudi...
Turkish parliament approves troop deployment in Qatar
Turkish parliament approves legislation allowing Turkish troops to be deployed in Qatar.
Turkey's parliament has approved a legislation allowing its troops to be deployed to a Turkish military base in Qatar.
The bill, first drafted in May, passed with 240 votes in favour, largely with support...
Kuwait’s Emir arrives in Qatar over GCC diplomatic rift
Seeking to mediate a solution to the Gulf crisis, Sheikh Sabah arrives in Doha after trips to Saudi Arabia and UAE.
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah has arrived in Qatar after visits to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed...
Op-Ed: Why the Saudi-Qatar rift could actually be about … Israel
Saudi Arabia and Israel have been cooperating seriously since at least 2013.
The Saudis cut off Qatar just days after demanding it stop funding Hamas.
Hurting Hamas helps Israel the most.
On the surface, it's perfectly accurate to say the stunning rift between Saudi...