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National security adviser Jake Sullivan says negotiators in Paris reached ‘understanding’ on basics of agreement
Gulf state’s liquefied natural gas production capacity to rise nearly 85% before end of decade
Release of former naval officers follows major LNG deal between Doha and New Delhi
Israeli prime minister called Doha a ‘problematic’ intermediary in leaked recording of meeting with hostage relatives
Agreement will send supplies into Gaza as part of deal to provide medicine to Israeli hostages
Also in this week’s newsletter, Jon Rahm defects to LIV, disappointment for John Textor and Arctos buy PSG stake
Temporary ceasefire to expire on Friday unless agreement is reached between Israel and Palestinian militant group
Gulf state PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani says more than 40 Israelis are held by others in Gaza
Group including 13 Israelis, 10 Thais and one Filipino freed, says Qatar
Some captives held in Gaza to be freed in exchange for a four-day truce and release of Palestinian prisoners
Agreement would free some held in Gaza in return for Palestinian women and children in Israel prisons
Any breakthrough is expected to lead to a multi-day pause in Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Qatar-led negotiations felt to have been close to breakthrough last week but ground offensive set efforts back
New Delhi expresses ‘shock’ over fate of ex-naval officers at a time when Gulf state is mediating in Israel-Hamas war
Gulf state takes plaudits for work in release of hostages that also draws attention to its relations with the Islamist group
Requirement for electronic authorisation will act as deterrent for up to 1mn visitors a year, it is feared
Four children to be reunited with families are first since international mediators began negotiating with Moscow
In Doha, Alia Rachid is building a design hub that she hopes will one day rival Milan
Group turns to carbon-emitting fuel to boost Europe’s energy security in one of the longest ever supply agreements
Plus, Qatar bets on India’s Ambani and Turkey is enjoying an IPO renaissance
French luxury group has option to purchase full control of Italian fashion house within 5 years
QIA considers investing in Reliance as Indian conglomerate looks to expand consumer businesses
Kremlin proposal would involve both Qatar and Turkey but neither has agreed to the idea
Belgian investigators alleged Maria Arena was part of a ‘criminal organisation’ taking bribes for political favours
For 12 years the tournament dominated Doha’s agenda. Now the gas-rich Gulf state is seeking to build on its legacy
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