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The foreign ministries of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announce that they will restore diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies in Doha and Abu Dhabi, after relations were suspended six years ago during the Qatar diplomatic crisis.
2023-06-19

Hong Kong announces the suspension of all flights from India, the Philippines, and Pakistan beginning tomorrow after an unspecified variant was detected in the city.
2021-04-19

Saudi Arabia suspends any dialogue with Qatar, accusing it of “distorting facts” in its reporting of yesterday's phone call between the leaders of both countries which suggested a breakthrough in the Gulf dispute was possible.
2017-09-9

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabian, Emirati, and Qatari leaders emphasizing that unity among Arab partners is essential for regional stability and for countering Iran's threat.
2017-09-8

The Bahrain News Agency publishes an official list of the demands from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt towards Qatar. Turkey says the demands on Qatar are unlawful.
2017-06-25

Dana Shell Smith announces she is resigning as United States Ambassador to Qatar amid regional tensions over Qatar's alleged support for terrorist groups.
2017-06-13

Iran sends five 90-tonne air cargo payloads of perishable food to Qatar. More shipments by air and sea are underway.
2017-06-11

The Saudi Arabia-led bloc against Qatar issues a "terror list" against the peninsula.
2017-06-8

The Philippines temporarily suspends sending workers to Qatar.
2017-06-6

Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, the Maldives, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the internationally recognized government of Yemen sever diplomatic ties with Qatar, ordering Qatari citizens in those countries to be expelled as well as cutting all land, air and sea connections. "National security," "media incitement" and Qatar's support of Iran are variously cited.
2017-06-5