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Jun- 2019 -29 JuneMiddle East
US deploys first F-22 fighter jets to Qatar, adding to Gulf buildup
The US has deployed F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time, adding to a buildup of US forces in the Gulf amid tensions with Iran
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20 JuneAsia Pacific
Germany and Qatar push for Afghanistan-Taliban peace talks
Germany and Qatar are working to organize an "inter-Afghan dialogue," in an effort to start formal talks between the government and Taliban
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May- 2019 -10 MayBusiness
Qatar cleared for $3 billion purchase of 24 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters
The US approved the sale of 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Qatar at an estimated cost of $3 billion, the DSCA said
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Apr- 2019 -2 AprilCommentary
S-400: A symbol of disobedience in the Middle East
Russia's S-400 defense system undermines US authority as ties between America and its Middle East partners get weaker
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Feb- 2019 -28 FebruaryAsia Pacific
US and Taliban negotiators pause ‘productive’ Afghanistan peace talks in Doha
The US and Taliban paused negotiations in Doha, with the diplomatic push aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan set to restart over the weekend
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25 FebruaryAsia Pacific
US envoy and Taliban leader Baradar meet ahead of Afghanistan peace talks
US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad met the Taliban's top political leader in Doha in what is believed to be the highest level engagement between the US and the Taliban
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Nov- 2018 -28 NovemberBusiness
Qatar purchase of Raytheon NASAMS air defense system moves forward
The US State Department approved the $215 million sale to Qatar of equipment and services in support of the purchase of the NASAMS air defense system
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19 NovemberAsia Pacific
Taliban and US hold more talks on ending Afghanistan conflict
Taliban and US officials held talks on ending the Afghan conflict, the militants confirmed, but said no agreement was reached on "any issue."
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Oct- 2018 -30 OctoberMiddle East
Turkey’s Cavusoglu rejects demands to close Qatar military base
Turkey dismissed as "unrealistic" demands to close a military base in Qatar as sought by a Saudi-led bloc caught up in a row with the emirate
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13 OctoberAsia Pacific
Taliban confirms talks with US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in Qatar
A Taliban delegation met with US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad in Qatar to discuss ending the Afghan conflict
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