US authorizes millions of dollars in funding to the so-called White Helmets

The US State Department said that President Donald Trump agreed to authorize USD 6.6 million in funding to the so-called “White Helmets” organization which is linked to the terrorist organizations.

Qatari FM Dismisses Reported Saudi Threats over S-400 Deal

Qatar's foreign minister dismissed reports of threats of military action by Saudi Arabia over Doha's plans to acquire the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, saying Qatar's decision to buy weapons is a "sovereign" one.

Saudi Arabia threatens ‘military action’ if Qatar purchases Russian S-400 systems – report

Saudi Arabia has reportedly threatened “military action” against Qatar should its neighbor acquire Russian S-400 missile defense systems, according to Le Monde, citing a letter from King Salman to the French presidency.

Qatari FM Denounces Saudi Calls to Send Troops to Syria

The Saudi Foreign Minister had announced on April 23 that Riyadh was willing to send troops to Syria as part of a wider international coalition if it receives an invitation to do so.

Saudi FM Jubeir: Qatar has to pay for US presence in Syria

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday that Qatar should pay for the presence of US military forces in Syria.

Gulf States Reportedly Reach Blackwater to Discuss US 'Arab Force' Plan in Syria

The Wall Street Journal reported, citing American officials, that the Trump Administration has mulled assembling an Arab force that would replace US troops in Syria.

Saudi Arabia Suspends Any Dialogue with Qatar

Saudi Arabia on Saturday suspended any dialogue with Qatar, accusing it of “distorting facts”, just after a report of a phone call between the leaders of both countries suggested a breakthrough in the Persian Gulf dispute.

Iran welcomes Qatar's decision to return ambassador

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed Doha's decision to return its ambassador to Tehran to continue its diplomatic mission.

EU top diplomat to visit Kuwait as part of mediation efforts to end Gulf crisis

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will visit Kuwait on Sunday as part of the intensified mediation efforts to end the Gulf standoff, the official news agency KUNA reported Monday.

France calls for lifting of sanctions on Qatar citizens

France has called for a swift lifting of sanctions that target Qatari nationals in an effort to ease a month-long rift between the Gulf country and a Saudi Arabia-led group.

US Secretary of State ends Qatar rift talks

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson left Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after talks with foreign ministers of the four anti-Qatar countries on the month-long dispute among Gulf states, with no announcement released so far.

Turquie: après le coup, un bras-de-fer permanent avec l'Occident

La Turquie s'attendait à un soutien sans faille de l'Occident après le putsch manqué de juillet dernier, mais les purges qui ont suivi et les charges du président Recep Tayyip Erdogan ont au contraire rendu leur rapports acrimonieux.

La razón real tras la presencia de tropas turcas en Catar

La presencia de soldados otomanos en Catar no tiene nada que ver con la crisis actual, aseguró el politólogo Muhamed Musafir en una entrevista con Sputnik.

Qatari Airplanes Allowed to Fly over Iran

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has granted the Qatari airplanes permission to fly over the Islamic Republic as the planes are banned from Saudi, Egyptian and UAE airspaces after a diplomatic row between Qatar and the Arab countries.

Qatar says demands by blockade states not 'reasonable'

Qatar said Saturday a list of demands by Saudi Arabia and its allies to end their blockade was not "reasonable" and "actionable".

Turkey Rejects Call to Shut Military Base in Qatar

Turkey rejected a call from four Arab states on Friday to shut down its military base in Qatar, saying the base was a guarantor of security in the Persian Gulf and demands for its closure represented interference in its ties with Doha.

No sooner end to Qatar crisis as rivaling parties hold own ground

The ongoing crisis between Qatar and several Arab countries seems to have no sooner solution as the rivaling parties hold their unyielding ground.

U.S. sells $12 billion fighter jets to Qatar despite terrorism accusations

Despite President Donald Trump's accusations against the government of Qatar for supporting terrorism, the Pentagon approved a deal to sell $12 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets to the country.

Israel, Saudi, UAE team up in anti-Qatar lobbying move

US legislation threatening to sanction Qatar for its support of "Palestinian terror" was sponsored by 10 lawmakers who received more than $1m over the last 18 months from lobbyists and groups linked to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Qatari brothers: Turkey's Erdogan urges lifting of blockade against Qatar

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday evening called for lifting the blockade against Qatar, reaffirming Turkey's support for the Arab country.