http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:07:22 +0200 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:07:22 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/uae-qatar-seek-new-gulf-asia-trade-corridor-in-landmark-agreement-with-south-korea http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/uae-qatar-seek-new-gulf-asia-trade-corridor-in-landmark-agreement-with-south-korea Mon, 04 May 2026 08:15:14 +0200 The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/03/qatar-launches-2026-year-of-culture-with-canada-and-mexico-through-winter-sports-push http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/03/qatar-launches-2026-year-of-culture-with-canada-and-mexico-through-winter-sports-push Sun, 03 May 2026 15:32:27 +0200 From curling to ice hockey, Doha is embracing winter sports as Qatar launches its 2026 Year of Culture with Canada and Mexico, blending cultural exchange with deeper diplomatic ties. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/football-fever-returns-to-qatar-after-fifa-confirms-u-17-world-cup-dates http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/30/football-fever-returns-to-qatar-after-fifa-confirms-u-17-world-cup-dates Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:09:58 +0200 Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/qatar-rolls-out-business-relief-measures-amid-iran-war-and-regional-crisis http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/qatar-rolls-out-business-relief-measures-amid-iran-war-and-regional-crisis Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:12:26 +0200 Qatar has introduced new measures to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence as regional tensions weigh on economic sentiment. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/qatar-warns-iran-it-will-not-be-used-as-political-punching-bag http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/qatar-warns-iran-it-will-not-be-used-as-political-punching-bag Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:36:37 +0200 Qatar warned Iran on Tuesday it will not be used as a “political punching bag,” calling for a "comprehensive deal" that would secure the Gulf. In response to Euronews, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said "we applaud our partners in Europe for taking the lead" in the Strait of Hormuz crisis. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:13:16 +0200 Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:33:09 +0200 QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/syrias-president-arrives-in-qatar-for-talks-after-saudi-arabia-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/22/syrias-president-arrives-in-qatar-for-talks-after-saudi-arabia-visit Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:17:34 +0200 Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Doha on Wednesday for talks with Qatar’s emir on economic cooperation, investment and post-al-Assad regional reintegration. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/qatar-backs-ceasefire-as-uncertainty-surrounds-us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/qatar-backs-ceasefire-as-uncertainty-surrounds-us-iran-peace-talks-in-islamabad Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:03:22 +0200 Qatar has urged diplomacy on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks, warning prolonged tensions risk wider global fallout, particularly if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects energy flows and markets. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/20/foreign-airlines-to-gradually-resume-flight-operations-at-qatars-hamad-international-airpo http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/20/foreign-airlines-to-gradually-resume-flight-operations-at-qatars-hamad-international-airpo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:48:06 +0200 Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:59:26 +0200 “The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/eu-pursues-deeper-and-stronger-partnerships-with-gulf-states-costa-tells-euronews-in-doha http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/15/eu-pursues-deeper-and-stronger-partnerships-with-gulf-states-costa-tells-euronews-in-doha Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:42:48 +0200 In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/qatar-rejects-claims-of-side-deals-with-iran-and-calls-for-regional-solution-to-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/qatar-rejects-claims-of-side-deals-with-iran-and-calls-for-regional-solution-to-war Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:41:17 +0200 The fallout from the war is disrupting shipping and energy flows, pushing Gulf states to work more closely together and support diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and stabilise the region. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/iranian-attacks-continue-in-the-gulf-raising-questions-about-ceasefire http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/iranian-attacks-continue-in-the-gulf-raising-questions-about-ceasefire Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:14:24 +0200 Euronews journalists in Dubai and Doha are reporting new attacks across the Gulf, rattling the short-lived relief about the US-Iran ceasefire announcement. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/qatar-warns-iran-war-could-now-spiral-out-of-control http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/qatar-warns-iran-war-could-now-spiral-out-of-control Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:21:07 +0200 In a series of direct warnings and as the US deadline for Iran approached later on Tuesday, Qatar’s foreign ministry called for “a way of ending the war before it spirals out of control”, adding that there was still time for diplomacy to prevail, “before it escalates beyond anyone’s control”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/04/meloni-in-the-gulf-harmony-on-gas-and-defence-with-qatar-the-emirates-and-saudi-arabia Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:44:05 +0200 The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/iran-strikes-tanker-off-qatar-coast-as-tehrans-attacks-on-gulf-states-persist http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/01/iran-strikes-tanker-off-qatar-coast-as-tehrans-attacks-on-gulf-states-persist Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:17:10 +0200 Qatar said it had intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles, while a third struck a fuel tanker off its coast. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or environmental damage reported. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/european-cruises-cancelled-due-to-ships-being-stuck-in-gulf-ports http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/31/european-cruises-cancelled-due-to-ships-being-stuck-in-gulf-ports Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:52:42 +0200 The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, while MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys revise winter 2026-2027 schedules. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/zelenskyy-arrives-in-qatar-as-gulf-tour-shapes-new-partnerships-for-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/28/zelenskyy-arrives-in-qatar-as-gulf-tour-shapes-new-partnerships-for-ukraine Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:35:36 +0100 Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/eu-calls-for-black-sea-grain-model-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz-eu-envoy-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/27/eu-calls-for-black-sea-grain-model-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz-eu-envoy-tells-euronews Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:33:59 +0100 Brussels has urged a Black Sea-style grain deal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, while backing GCC self-defence and deepening security ties amid the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/25/helium-supply-crunch-puts-mri-services-at-risk-amid-qatar-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/25/helium-supply-crunch-puts-mri-services-at-risk-amid-qatar-disruptions Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:16:17 +0100 Iran's strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas hub have disrupted helium production, showing how the conflict is rippling beyond energy markets to hit industries from technology to healthcare. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/qatar-says-it-is-not-mediating-as-it-remains-in-the-eye-of-the-storm http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/24/qatar-says-it-is-not-mediating-as-it-remains-in-the-eye-of-the-storm Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:38:02 +0100 Missile and drone attacks on Qatar have eased in recent days with no alerts issued, but officials say the country remains vigilant and reserves the right to respond, as indirect talks continue in the region. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/middle-east-flights-emirates-aiming-to-be-back-at-100-capacity-in-coming-days http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/middle-east-flights-emirates-aiming-to-be-back-at-100-capacity-in-coming-days Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:49:07 +0100 Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/23/how-teruel-airport-in-spain-became-a-global-hub-for-grounded-aircraft http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/23/how-teruel-airport-in-spain-became-a-global-hub-for-grounded-aircraft Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:46:39 +0100 Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/qatar-pm-after-gulf-energy-attacks-this-war-must-be-stopped-immediately http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/qatar-pm-after-gulf-energy-attacks-this-war-must-be-stopped-immediately Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:04:41 +0100 Qatar’s prime minister has called for an immediate end to the conflict after missile strikes hit energy facilities across the Gulf, including the country’s key Ras Laffan hub. Doha is demanding Iran halt the attacks, as gas prices surge and international pressure grows for de-escalation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/major-gulf-airlines-change-loyalty-requirements-as-iran-war-impacts-flights http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/19/major-gulf-airlines-change-loyalty-requirements-as-iran-war-impacts-flights Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:28:07 +0100 Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/trump-threatens-to-entirely-blow-up-irans-largest-gas-field-if-it-attacks-qatars-lng-again http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/trump-threatens-to-entirely-blow-up-irans-largest-gas-field-if-it-attacks-qatars-lng-again Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:48:40 +0100 Trump has vowed to “blow up the entirety” of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israeli attack on its gas field, struck Qatar’s largest Ras Laffan facility, sparking global outrage. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/16/qatar-rejects-irans-denial-of-civilian-targets-as-attacks-continue http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/16/qatar-rejects-irans-denial-of-civilian-targets-as-attacks-continue Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:27:02 +0100 Qatar said no conflict mediation was under way as Iranian attacks continued, with almost all threats intercepted so far. Doha hailed Europe's defence support, calling for "important increase in our defence and security partnerships with Europe." http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:35:31 +0100 Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/qatar-repels-overnight-iran-raid-as-evacuations-announced-officials-outline-supply-readine http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/qatar-repels-overnight-iran-raid-as-evacuations-announced-officials-outline-supply-readine Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:50:37 +0100 Missile interceptions and precautionary evacuations in Doha highlight rising regional tensions as Qatar activates emergency preparedness plans and reassures residents about supply chains. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/iran-must-not-be-allowed-to-hold-global-economy-hostage-uae-minister-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/iran-must-not-be-allowed-to-hold-global-economy-hostage-uae-minister-tells-euronews Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:25:29 +0100 In an interview with Euronews, UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh appealed to the world that Iran’s "rogue state behaviour" must not be allowed to hold the global economy hostage. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/irans-un-ambassador-denies-tehran-attacked-civilian-sites-in-the-gulf-region-despite-evide http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/13/irans-un-ambassador-denies-tehran-attacked-civilian-sites-in-the-gulf-region-despite-evide Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:19:09 +0100 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denied that his country struck civilian targets in the Gulf region despite existing evidence, and in turn accused the US and Israel of the attacks, saying Tehran only goes after military targets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/iran-unleashes-intense-waves-of-strikes-across-gulf-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/iran-unleashes-intense-waves-of-strikes-across-gulf-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:10:05 +0100 Iran intensifies missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, hitting near Dubai and Qatar as air defences respond, defying US President Trump’s claims that the war is winding down. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/qatar-warns-the-world-iran-war-could-yield-catastrophic-results http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/qatar-warns-the-world-iran-war-could-yield-catastrophic-results Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:35:17 +0100 “This is the biggest I told you so in the history of I told you sos in the world,” Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Dr Majed Al-Ansari told the media in a striking statement directed to all active combat forces in the Iran war just as a new wave of Iranian attacks triggered air raid alerts in Doha. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/09/bapco-declares-force-majeure-as-iran-sets-bahrains-only-refinery-ablaze http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/09/bapco-declares-force-majeure-as-iran-sets-bahrains-only-refinery-ablaze Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:19:50 +0100 Bapco Energies invoked force majeure on Monday after a strike set the Al-Ma'ameer facility ablaze, joining Qatar and Kuwait in suspending shipments as Iran escalates its attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/explainer-how-air-raid-sirens-and-alerts-shape-daily-lives-across-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/explainer-how-air-raid-sirens-and-alerts-shape-daily-lives-across-middle-east Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:15:29 +0100 Residents across the Gulf region now live in the harrowing reality of thunderous explosions overhead. As the Iran war shows no sign of slowing down, the authorities are helping educate people on what to do and how to handle this new reality. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/06/oil-prices-jump-after-qatar-warns-disruption-could-push-crude-to-150 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/06/oil-prices-jump-after-qatar-warns-disruption-could-push-crude-to-150 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:05:58 +0100 Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days". http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/06/uae-intercepts-over-1000-drones-since-start-of-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/06/uae-intercepts-over-1000-drones-since-start-of-iran-war Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:59:24 +0100 Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/uk-says-it-will-send-fighter-additional-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-qatar-and-helicopters-to-c http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/05/uk-says-it-will-send-fighter-additional-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-qatar-and-helicopters-to-c Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:56:37 +0100 British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/05/qatar-airways-to-operate-relief-flights-from-muscat-and-riyadh http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/05/qatar-airways-to-operate-relief-flights-from-muscat-and-riyadh Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:06:16 +0100 While Qatar’s airspace remains closed, the airline is set to begin operations in nearby cities to help those who are stranded due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/04/qatarenergy-declares-force-majeure-as-attacks-halt-liquid-natural-gas-production http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/04/qatarenergy-declares-force-majeure-as-attacks-halt-liquid-natural-gas-production Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:11:48 +0100 As Doha intercepts further attacks from Tehran, authorities have also arrested 10 individuals suspected of being sleeper cells linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/irans-attack-will-not-go-unanswered-qatars-foreign-ministry-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/03/irans-attack-will-not-go-unanswered-qatars-foreign-ministry-says Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:52:27 +0100 Qatar's Foreign Ministry said Iran's attacks have crossed "every red line" and condemned the strikes which targeted civilian areas and facilities. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/03/how-do-flight-tracking-websites-work http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/03/how-do-flight-tracking-websites-work Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:16:11 +0100 With airspaces closed across the Middle East due to the Israel-Iran conflict, we explain the data behind real-time tracking of the world’s aviation industry. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/middle-east-travellers-warned-about-scammers-impersonating-airline-support-accounts http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/middle-east-travellers-warned-about-scammers-impersonating-airline-support-accounts Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:39:04 +0100 Passengers requesting information about scheduled flights from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad are being approached by users asking for their contact details. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/why-you-could-face-legal-consequences-for-posting-strike-footage-in-the-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/why-you-could-face-legal-consequences-for-posting-strike-footage-in-the-middle-east Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:58:30 +0100 Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/qatar-intercepts-iranian-missile-waves-on-day-two-of-retaliation-as-doha-fire-contained http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/qatar-intercepts-iranian-missile-waves-on-day-two-of-retaliation-as-doha-fire-contained Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:16:19 +0100 On day two after US strikes on Iran, Tehran continued to launch missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including Qatar, raising regional tensions and prompting authorities to advise residents to stay vigilant. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/01/how-europeans-can-register-with-their-embassy-after-attack-on-iran http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/01/how-europeans-can-register-with-their-embassy-after-attack-on-iran Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:55:05 +0100 Residents and visitors to the Middle East are being urged to register their presence to receive updates. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/qatar-says-situation-secure-after-iranian-attacks-foiled-urges-vigilance-on-rumours http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/01/qatar-says-situation-secure-after-iranian-attacks-foiled-urges-vigilance-on-rumours Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:30:10 +0100 Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases across the Gulf including in Qatar after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets on February 28, sharply escalating regional tensions and prompting civil defence measures. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/qatar-reserves-right-to-respond-as-third-wave-of-iranian-missiles-intercepted-over-doha http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/qatar-reserves-right-to-respond-as-third-wave-of-iranian-missiles-intercepted-over-doha Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:26:41 +0100 Qatar strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory calling them a blatant violation of sovereignty. Air defences intercepted multiple waves over Doha, as authorities urged calm. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/26/european-chip-research-giant-imec-opens-qatar-hub-in-middle-east-push http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/26/european-chip-research-giant-imec-opens-qatar-hub-in-middle-east-push Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:20:01 +0100 Semiconductor and research hubs like imec are training talent and supporting startups in computing, AI and life sciences.