Tehran, March 12, 2026 (CBS News) Iran’s state-run media on Thursday released the first public statement attributed to the country’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The elder Khamenei was killed on February 28 during the opening phase of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, an...

Anadolu News, 11 March 2026 The international community is closely watching the rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, where diplomatic efforts, military operations, and humanitarian concerns are unfolding simultaneously. Recent developments at the United Nations, statements from world leaders, and ongoing military actions highlight the complexity and urgency of the situation. The United Nations...

Doha, 10 March 2026 (Qatar Tribune) By Ashraf Siddiqui ADVISOR to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari  has affirmed the State of Qatar’s support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and ensuring the stability of the region. Speaking during the ministry’s weekly...

Tehran, 09 March 2026 Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei, in joint United States–Israeli strikes that triggered a wider regional war. The decision was announced by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts, which is responsible for appointing the nation’s highest religious and political...

TRNC, 09 March 2026 (Public Information Office) Hakan Fidan, the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, spoke to the press after the Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), highlighting regional developments and reiterating Ankara’s position on the Cyprus issue. Fidan said recent developments in the Middle East have...

Doha, 07 March 2026 Iran’s president has publicly rejected a demand from the United States for unconditional surrender while simultaneously apologizing for Iranian strikes on neighbouring countries, as the regional conflict continues to intensify and spread across multiple fronts. In a prerecorded address broadcast on state television, President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed Washington’s call for Iran...

Doha, 05 March 2026 (QNA) Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani took part on Thursday in an emergency virtual ministerial meeting bringing together the Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU). The meeting was also attended by...

Doha, 03 March 2026 During his weekly media briefing, Dr. Majed Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and official spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that Qatar had successfully thwarted missile and drone attacks targeting the country, providing an update on the recent incidents. He explained...

Doha, Qatar • 03 March 2026 (QNA) Due to military attacks on QatarEnergy’s operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City in the State of Qatar, QatarEnergy has ceased production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and associated products. QatarEnergy values its relationships with all of its stakeholders and will continue to communicate...

Doha, 01 March 2026 On the occasion of the International Day of Social Justice, the National Human Rights Committee renewed its call for a just digital transition grounded in human rights principles, stressing that technological progress must serve humanity and not deepen existing inequalities. The Committee co-organized a regional virtual symposium titled “Artificial Intelligence, Social...