Middle East Diplomacy stories

Sep 29, 2026

Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' denies funding Hamas military operations

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and rejected claims that Qatar funded Hamas's military operations. He also alleged that Israel has conducted a campaign to undermine Qatar's role as a mediator in ceasefire negotiations.

Sep 29, 20265 sources

Sep 25, 2026

US proposes trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia in UAE, Zelensky says

The United States has proposed that the United Arab Emirates host a trilateral meeting between the US, Ukraine, and Russia to discuss efforts to end the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Friday. The date, format, and agenda of the proposed technical-level talks have yet to be finalized.

Sep 25, 20265 sources