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Qatar says Saudi-led demands not 'reasonable'

Saudi Arabia and its allies have put enormous pressure on Qatar to meet their demands.
 

Jun 24, 2017, 17:04 PM IST

UAE's Anwar Gargash says alternative to Qatar demands is "not escalation but parting ways"

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash told reporters that diplomacy, however, was still a priority.

 

Jun 24, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

UAE warns Qatar to take neighbours` demands `seriously`

The demands have not been officially unveiled but Doha-based Al-Jazeera news channel said overnight Thursday they were handed to Qatar by Kuwait, which is mediating in the crisis.
 

Jun 23, 2017, 17:41 PM IST

Iran sends 1,100 tonnes of food to Qatar daily

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain are among several countries which announced on June 5 the suspension of all ties to Qatar over what they say is its support for extremist groups and its political proximity to Iran.
 

Jun 22, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

Qatar says it will not negotiate unless neighbours lift ''blockade''

Qatar has denied accusations by its neighbours that it funds terrorism, foments regional instability or has cosied up to their enemy Iran. 
 

Jun 20, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

Turkish Finance Minister holds talks in Kuwait over Gulf crisis

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of supporting "terrorism".

Jun 15, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Qatar Airways says service 'unaffected' by Gulf ban

Qatar Airways said on Wednesday that it was largely unaffected by the decision of several Arab countries to ban the Doha-based carrier from using their airspace.

Jun 14, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Iran urges Gulf peace mechanism, says Saudi Arabia backing militants

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain broke off relations with Qatar on June 5, accusing the small but oil-rich emirate of supporting "terrorism". 

Jun 13, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

Businessman plans to airlift 4,000 cows to Qatar, says 'this is the time to work for country'

To meet the dairy products demand in his country, a Qatari business man has decided to airlift 4,000 cows from Australia and the US to the Gulf desert.

Jun 13, 2017, 15:13 PM IST

Qatar crisis issue may turn to global problem: Turkish PM Binali Yildirim

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has said that the Qatar issue might soon turn into a global problem if the tension in the gulf region increases

Jun 11, 2017, 13:29 PM IST

Russia calls for dialogue in Qatar crisis

"We cannot be happy in a situation when the relations between our partners are worsening. We are in favour of resolving any disagreements through dialogue." said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Jun 10, 2017, 18:30 PM IST

India asks Gulf countries to solve Qatar crisis through constructive talks

With over eight million Indian expatriates living and working in these countries, we have vital stakes in the regional peace and stability: External Affairs Ministry

Jun 10, 2017, 17:53 PM IST

Saudi Arabia and allies hail Donald Trump's warning to Qatar

Qatar`s neighbours have given its citizens 14 days to leave, banned Qatari flights from their airspace and closed its only land border.

Jun 10, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

Gulf crisis grows as Saudi, allies place Qataris on `terror list`

Qatar`s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said Doha would not "surrender" and rejected any interference in its foreign policy.

Jun 09, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Germany calls for diplomacy to resolve Qatar crisis, end blockade

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain cut ties with Qatar this week over its alleged support of terrorism, a charge Qatar dismissed on Friday as baseless.
 

Jun 09, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif may visit Qatar, Kuwait to ease diplomatic tension

Pakistan shares "good" ties with all Gulf countries and has been asked by the country's parliament to stay neutral in the crisis, while trying to resolve it.

Jun 09, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

Qatar slams Saudi Arabia, allies terrorism list as 'baseless'

Qatar on Friday dismissed as "baseless" a terrorism blacklist published by Saudi Arabia and its allies which linked individuals and organisations in Doha to support for Islamist militant groups.

Jun 09, 2017, 12:31 PM IST

Bahrain says it too will jail Qatar sympathisers

The UAE yesterday announced a similar decision, warning that offenders could face between three and 15 years in prison and a fine of 500,000 dirhams. 

Jun 08, 2017, 19:41 PM IST

Gulf states squeeze Qatar as US, Kuwait probe for solution to row

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and several other countries cut their diplomatic and transport ties with Doha on Monday, accusing it of supporting Islamist militants and their arch-foe Iran.

Jun 08, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Qatar says state news agency was first hacked in April

 Qatari investigators have said that a cyber attack which saw the publication of explosive fake news last month that helped trigger a crisis with Gulf neighbours was prepared in April.

Jun 08, 2017, 15:41 PM IST