The Gulf state played a major role in the American airlift, the latest evidence of the small but gas-rich country punching above its weight on the world stage.
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How News Organizations Got Colleagues Out of Kabul, Afghanistan
The evacuation of those who worked for outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post came after a global rescue effort stretching from the Pentagon to Qatar.
How News Organizations Got Afghan Colleagues Out of Kabul
The evacuation of those who worked for outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post came after a global rescue effort stretching from the Pentagon to Qatar.
Tunisia’s President Holds Forth on Freedoms After Seizing Power
“‘Why do you think that, at 67, I would start a career as a dictator?’” President Kais Saied said in a meeting with The New York Times, quoting Charles de Gaulle. He vowed to preserve hard-fought rights.
Israeli Companies Aided Saudi Spying Despite Khashoggi Killing
Ignoring concerns that Saudi Arabia was abusing Israeli spyware to crush dissent at home and abroad, Israel encouraged its companies to work with the kingdom.
Israel’s Strike on Media Building in Gaza Provokes Outrage
Media groups demand explanations after Israeli forces destroyed the high-rise that housed the offices of The Associated Press and other news outlets.
Israel Strikes Gaza Building With A.P. and Other News Outlets
President Biden spoke to the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians. Hamas militants aimed another round of rockets at Tel Aviv and protests spread to the West Bank.
Conflict Spirals Across Israel and the Palestinian Territories
An American envoy landed in Israel for cease-fire talks with Palestinians and Israelis. But as of Saturday evening, there was no sign of a letup in fighting and a media center in Gaza was destroyed.
‘We’d Had a Few Drinks,’ Australian Party Official Says About Gun Lobby Tape
An official from Australia’s One Nation party was recorded saying a $20 million donation from the American gun lobby would improve his party’s standing in Parliament.
That Punishing Blockade? ‘We’ve Moved On,’ Qatar Says
After its larger neighbors began a blockade of the tiny Gulf state, Qatar retooled its economy, beefed up its military and adjusted to the new reality.