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 The Palestinian armed group Hamas has said five of its members were killed in an Israeli air strike in Qatar's capital, but claimed that an attempt to assassinate its negotiating team "failed". Hamas said the negotiating team was meeting to discuss the latest US proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip at a residential compound in Doha when it was badly damaged by a series of explosions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike was "fully justified" because it targeted senior Hamas leaders who organised the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, which triggered the Gaza war. Qatar condemned the Israeli attack, calling it "cowardly" and a "flagrant violation of international law". The Gulf state's interior ministry said one member of its Internal Security Force was killed and others were injured, without mentioning any Hamas casualties. The White House said US President Donald Trump believed the incident was "unfortunate...

 His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has Received a phone call from President of the friendly United States of America HE Donald Trump. Trump and Sheik Tamim bin Hamad During the call, the US president affirmed his solidarity with the State of Qatar and his strong condemnation of the attack on its sovereignty, pointing out that diplomatic solutions are capable of resolving the outstanding issues in the region. The US president praised the tireless mediation efforts made by HH the Amir and the State of Qatar, stressing that their role is essential in establishing peace in the region. He also stressed that the State of Qatar is a reliable strategic ally of the United States of America, calling on HH the Amir to continue Qatar's mediation efforts to end the war in the Gaza Strip. For his part, His Highness the Amir affirmed that the State of Qatar condemns and denounces in the strongest terms this reckless criminal attack, considering it a flagr...

In a major trade policy move, the Trump administration has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from India. This action has been described as a "strategic shock" to the Indian economy, as the U.S. is India's largest export market.   Here is a full breakdown of the news: The Tariffs and the Rationale Tariff Rate: The new 50% tariff came into effect on August 27, 2025. This rate is a combination of an existing 25% tariff and an additional 25% duty that was imposed as a penalty for India's continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil. The Trump Administration's Stance:The White House has argued that India's oil purchases are indirectly funding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The administration also seeks to gain greater access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors, which India has resisted opening to cheaper U.S. imports.  Impact on India's Economy Targeted Sectors:The tariffs are expected to affect about $48.2 bill...