The United States and Qatar inked economic deals worth more than $243.5, laying the groundwork for a bigger $1.2 trillion package of expanded investment and trade, the White House said.
Category: 3. Middle East
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US, Qatar's $243.5B deal includes sale of up to 210 Boeing jets: What to know
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Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday Qatar Airways had placed a “record” order for 160 planes from Boeing, as he signed a raft of deals in Doha alongside Qatar’s emir.
The order, which the White House said was Boeing’s largest ever for…
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Maldives parliament removes two Supreme Court judges | Politics News
The Parliament of the Maldives has impeached two judges of the country’s Supreme Court, deepening a political crisis triggered by President Mohamed Muizzu’s push to amend the constitution and strip legislators of their seats if they switch…
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US court hits Israeli spyware firm NSO with $167m fine over Pegasus abuses – Middle East Monitor
A federal jury in California has ordered Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group to pay Meta $167 million in punitive damages, marking the first time a court has imposed financial liability on a spyware vendor for abuses…
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Work underway with other leaders to ‘urgently’ ensure rapid flow of aid into Gaza, says UK PM – Middle East Monitor
The British prime minister said today they are working with other leaders to bring about a rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, where the situation amid an Israeli aid blockade lasting over two…
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Trump says expects Iran diplomacy will ‘work out’
US President Donald Trump voiced hope on Wednesday that diplomatic efforts would succeed on Iran’s nuclear programme, even as he vowed rigorous enforcement of sanctions.
Trump, on his first visit to the Middle East since returning to the White…
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Turkey eyes legal steps after Kurdish militant group PKK disbands
After the decision by the Kurdish militant group PKK to disband, Turkey was eyeing Wednesday a raft of legal and technical measures to ensure its full implementation and finally end a four-decade insurgency.
Monday’s announcement sought to draw a…
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Putin invited to visit Iran, but dates have yet to be set, Kremlin says – Middle East Monitor
Russian President Vladimir Putin has an invitation to visit Iran, but the dates have not yet been agreed, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today according to Reuters.
Iran’s government spokesman Fatemeh Mohajerani was quoted yesterday by…
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Libya fighting calms after truce announced – Middle East Monitor
The worst fighting in Libya’s capital for years calmed today an hour after the government announced a ceasefire, Tripoli residents said, with no immediate statement from authorities on how many people had been…
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Even Egyptian ships are not exempt from transit fees – Middle East Monitor
The Suez Canal Authority has responded to a reported request by US President Donald Trump to allow American vessels to pass through the canal free of charge, stating that no ship is exempt from paying transit fees —…
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