Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensions
Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Russian cash helped Essar, the firm behind the steel factory, manage major debts. Now the group is investing in the US.

The US and Iran are talking through mediators, but there are major differences over what a deal should look like.
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Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia’s Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington as world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump’s annexation threats have prompted Carney to examine even remote risks to Canada’s sovereignty.
Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi.
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.
The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.
Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.