Qatar

Qatar is a sovereign state in the Middle East, known for its significant natural gas reserves and its role as a global hub for finance and air travel through Qatar Airways.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to escalating diplomatic tensions with Iran over the capture and fate of Iranian pilots.

Latest on Qatar

• Qatar still not satisfied with Asia chief over Infantino letter
• Mable Chan uses Qatar Airways cargo office opening to drop Central Asia route reveal
• Asia chief hits out at Qatar over pushback on letter attacking Infantino
• Iran accuses Qatar of thwarting probe into fate of pilots
• Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
• Iran demands release of downed pilots as Qatar denies holding them
• they would target oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, along with gas fields in Qatar and Israel, if the United States launches fresh attacks on Iranian territory
• Sheikh Hamad presided over one of the most consequential periods in Qatar's history, driving a rapid transformation of the tiny desert state that reshaped its economy, global profile and political ambition.
• was the architect of energy-rich Qatar's stunning ambitions that turned it from a backwater
• who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment
• Jetstar plane narrowly avoids crashing into Qatar Airways flight at Sydney airport
• Iran threatens to strike other nations' energy fields if US launches fresh attacks

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