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AU urges ‘restraint’ amid Djibouti-Eritrea tension
Jun 17, 2017 08:09The African Union on Saturday urged “restraint” as tensions intensified between Djibouti and Eritrea over a disputed border territory after the withdrawal of Qatari peacekeepers from a buffer zone.
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Eritrea occupies disputed territory after Qataris’ exit, Djibouti files complaint
Jun 17, 2017 01:35Djibouti has accused neighboring Eritrea of occupying a disputed territory along the two neighboring countries' borderline.
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‘Iran can supply food to 10 states like Qatar’
Jun 16, 2017 14:48A top Iranian official says the country stands fully ready to answer the food requirements of Qatar much beyond its current needs.
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Qatar, US conduct joint naval exercises in Persian Gulf
Jun 16, 2017 14:35The Qatari and US naval forces have concluded a three-day joint military exercise in the Persian Gulf in the wake of a recent move by a number of Arab countries to sever their diplomatic relations with Doha, and close their borders and airspace with the gas-rich kingdom.
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Qatar crisis causing ‘logistical headaches’
Jun 15, 2017 09:16The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the increasing diplomatic tension between Qatar and its Arab neighbors is already leading to operational problems in the region, specifically with regards to the trade of crude oil as well as its related products.
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US, Qatar sign $12bn fighter jet deal amid Persian Gulf row
Jun 15, 2017 08:45The US has signed a $12-billion deal to sell F-15 fighter jets to Qatar amid a dispute engulfing the Persian Gulf region, which saw President Donald Trump siding with a Saudi-led bloc of nations facing off against Doha.
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US deploys 2 warships to Doha for joint drills with Qatari navy
Jun 15, 2017 08:44Two US navy vessels have arrived in Doha to take part in joint military drills with the Qatari navy amid escalating tensions between Arab Persian Gulf states.
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Iran sends first ship with fruits, veggies to Qatar
Jun 14, 2017 08:23Iran has increased shipments of food supplies to embattled Qatar. The country has announced that it has sent a ship with 180 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to the Persian Gulf emirate – the first such shipment after Doha was caught in a diplomatic row with its Arab neighbors.
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Iran sends first ship with fruits, veggies to Qatar
Jun 14, 2017 03:44Iran appears to have already intensified shipments of food supplies to embattled Qatar.
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US should increase pressure on Qatar: Emirati ambassador
Jun 14, 2017 00:56The Emirati ambassador to the US has called on Washington to consider the relocation of its airbase in Qatar and to pressure Doha over its alleged support of terrorism.