Qatar's emir spoke with Trump by phone Tuesday on U.S.-Iran negotiations, the Amiri Diwan said. Doha said mediation is underway, with draft proposals still being exchanged.

Qatar accuses Israel of obstructing Gaza peace plan implementation, with spokesperson Majed Al Ansari blaming 'the Israeli side.' Statement follows Trump's claim Hamas agreed to disarm.

Qatar publicly accused Israel of delaying implementation of a Gaza peace plan, with foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari saying 'the full responsibility lies on the Israeli side.' The statement follows Donald Trump's claim that Hamas had agreed to disarm, amid Israel's refusal to leave the territory.

Iran and Oman are negotiating new shipping arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, with competing proposals on navigation routes and maritime security through the vital energy chokepoint.

Iran and Oman are negotiating new shipping arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, with competing proposals on navigation routes, sovereignty and maritime security through the vital energy chokepoint.

Syrian Airlines resumes Damascus–Moscow flights August 16, carrier says on X. Bookings open via airline's website and mobile app.

Syrian Airlines is resuming flights from Damascus to Moscow starting August 16, according to a statement on its X page. Tickets can be booked on the official website or mobile app.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan heads to Amman for Wednesday's ministerial meeting on Jerusalem, joining officials from Türkiye, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and others to discuss two-state solution efforts.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a ministerial meeting on Jerusalem in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday, with senior officials from Türkiye, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries expected to discuss the city's status, the situation in occupied Palestinian territories and efforts to advance a two-state solution.