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President Donald Trump is facing scrutiny after confirming plans to accept a Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) manufactured 747-8 from Qatar to serve as Air Force One. The decision has raised significant security and ethical concerns among lawmakers and experts. What Happened: Trump confirmed plans to accept a...

The Trump administration is preparing to receive a luxurious Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family. What Happened: This aircraft is set to become the new Air Force One for President Donald Trump until the conclusion of his term, reported ABC News. The Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA)-...

The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA) and Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) jointly announced the launch of a new framework that establishes legal and regulatory foundations for digital assets. The QFC Digital Assets Framework 2024 covers crucial aspects such as tokenization...

Hamas leaders were, on Friday, reported to be considering a ceasefire and hostage release proposal drafted earlier this week by intelligence officials from the U.S., Egypt, Qatar and Israel. According to Reuters, an official from Qatar — which has been among the chief negotiators between the...

Israel is preparing to broaden its military offensive to Rafah, a city situated near the Egyptian border, while Hamas, the ruling authority in Gaza, deliberates on a ceasefire proposal. What Happened: Following the alleged dismantling of Hamas’ stronghold in Khan Younis, Israel is set to...

On Thursday, the Biden administration took a significant step by imposing sanctions on four Israeli individuals, alleging their involvement in settler-related violence in the West Bank. An executive order, enacted by the U.S. administration, seeks to apply penalties to Israeli settlers operating...

The intelligence chiefs of the United States and Israel are set to meet with Qatari officials to discuss a potential second hostage deal in Gaza, according to sources. What Happened: William Burns, the Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and his Israeli counterpart David Barnea...

The United States has renegotiated terms to extend its military base presence in Qatar for another ten years, according to an anonymous source. What Happened: The newly struck deal pertains to the Al Udeid Air Base, situated in the desert region southwest of Doha, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday...

In what appears to be a major development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a potential ceasefire and significant hostage release are reportedly close to being finalized on Tuesday. This breakthrough could mark a pivotal moment in the hostilities that have lasted for more than a month. Here...

China’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are enhancing their trading desks in London and Singapore to manage their growing supply portfolios in the volatile global market, Reuters reports. This move positions them against global giants like Shell, BP (NYSE:BP), and TotalEnergies (NYSE:...

We are reading reports in Qatari media that Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) has been acquired by our preferred bidder, Sheikh Jassim. The reports are being printed in Qatari state media, which Jassim’s father owns a stake in. British media has started cautiously reporting on the news, too; as...

Despite substantial progress in the combat against money laundering and terrorism financing, Qatar is being urged to improve its criminal justice response, especially in relation to terrorist financing, said the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Gulf state, known for its wealth and...

Billionaire Elon Musk made sports headlines in August 2022 with a tweet that he was buying English Premier League team Manchester United. Musk said the tweet was a joke, but new reports indicate that he may be taking a closer look at the team. Here’s the latest on the potential sale...

English Premier League team Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) could be getting closer to an announcement of the sale of the team or a partial stake. Here’s the latest for investors to know. What Happened: The Glazer family, which owns Manchester United, announced in November that it was...

Elon Musk was spotted with former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Soccer World Cup Final in Qatar on Sunday. What Happened: Musk was seen standing with his arms crossed next to Kushner during the final match between Argentina and France. Elon Musk and former US...