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The 20th Asian Games closed Oct. 4, 2026 in Nagoya as Qatar received the OCA flag; the Philippines won 29 medals, its biggest haul since 1966.
Microsoft plans more than $10 billion in Gulf cloud and AI investment by 2030 and is adding to spending amid the Iran conflict, Brad Smith told Reuters.
Qatar LNG export capacity fell roughly 17% after March Ras Laffan strikes. Gastech deals hit ~$60B as buyers diversify; net global loss is only ~5 mt.
Kushner said Israel's failed Sept. 9, 2025 Doha strike isolated it, letting the U.S. push a Gaza deal that freed 48 hostages; Israel rejects that account.
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Netanyahu’s Government Reportedly Urged Qatar To Keep Money Flowing To Hamas-Run Gaza
Israeli officials reportedly urged Qatar for years to keep sending money into Hamas-controlled Gaza.
Oct 18, 2026
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QatarEnergy Seeks US LNG After Ras Laffan Output Losses
Sep 13, 2026
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Jul 1, 2026
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‘You Should Be Embarrassed’: Trump Snaps At Reporter Confronting Him On Accepting Gift From Qatar
Jul 1, 2026
‘A Little Bit Problematic’: Brit Hume Breaks Down Why Qatar’s Gift Possibly More Toxic Than Trump Realizes
Jul 1, 2026
