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US Criticizes Iran Presence at Qatar Defense Showcase

The US State Department warned of possible sanctions after Iranian military officials attended a defense show in Qatar.

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Afghan Rivals to Meet Again After Inconclusive Doha Talks

The latest talks between the Afghan government and Taliban in Doha ended without significant progress even after the insurgents' supreme leader said he "strenuously favors" a political settlement to the conflict.

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NATO Asks Qatar for Base to Train Afghan Forces Post Withdrawal

NATO officials have approached Qatar regarding the possible use of a base where Afghan special forces could be trained following the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan by September 1.

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Bomb Kills Deputy Governor in Afghan Capital

A deputy governor of Kabul province and his aide were killed by a bomb in the Afghan capital, the latest in a wave of targeted killings in the country.

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Hamas and Israel Strike Deal to End Gaza Escalation

Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have reached a Qatari-mediated deal with Israel to end more than three weeks of cross-border attacks.

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Egypt’s Sisi Says Turkey/Qatar-Backed Assault on Libya’s Sirte Is ‘Red Line’

Egypt’s president warned Saturday that advances by Turkey-backed Libyan forces on the Libyan city of Sirte could prompt an Egyptian military intervention in the neighboring country in support of Cairo’s ally Khalifa Haftar.  Meanwhile, Ankara has urged forces led by the eastern-based Haftar to withdraw from the strategic city for a ceasefire agreement to be reached. The UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli has made major military gains against Haftar’s forces recently thanks to increased support from its backer Turkey. The key city of Sirte, which lies some 280 miles east of the capital, is under the control of Haftar’s forces, who last year launched a recently aborted attempt to seize control of western Libya. In a televised address, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Sirte is a “red line” for Egypt, citing the need to protect its porous border as grounds for “direct intervention” in Libya. “If the Libyan people asked us to intervene, it is a signal to the world that Egypt and Libya share … common interests, security and stability,” Sisi said on Saturday. The GNA denounced Sisi’s warning, saying any intervention would be a threat to Libya’s security. “We strongly reject what was said …

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US awards Boeing $1.4 billion to support foreign AH-64 Apache helicopter fleets

The US Defense Department awarded Boeing a $1,461,384,102 contract to support foreign military sales of the Apache AH-64D/E

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US Afghanistan envoy Khalilzad to restart talks with the Taliban in Doha

The US negotiator on Afghanistan will resume talks with the Taliban, the State Department said three months after President Donald Trump halted negotiations

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Boeing awarded $500 million Qatar F-15 support contract

The US Defense Department awarded Boeing a $500 million contract to train maintenance and aircrew teams for Qatar's fleet of 36 F-15QAs

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Afghanistan peace talks end without Taliban ceasefire agreement

Talks between Afghan government representatives and Taliban insurgents – concluded with a "roadmap" for a peace deal but no ceasefire

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