HOME
QATAR
INTERNATIONAL
REGION
BUSINESS
SPORT
OPINION
COMMUNITY
MEDIA
EPAPER
CLASSIFIEDS
Supplements
Saturday, May 09, 2026
Sign In
Subscribe
International
In solidarity with Gaza
August 04, 2024 | 12:31 AM
People attend a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in London, Britain.
Related Story
US Treasury Sanctions companies accused of aiding Iran's weapons sector
German Chancellor highlights economic damage of blockading Strait of Hormuz
August 04, 2024 | 12:31 AM
RELATED ARTICLES
UN Secretary-General calls for avoiding escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called today for restraint to avoid further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, expressing concern over the exchange of fire between Iran and the United States in the strait.During a press conference, the spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United NationsStephane Dujarric said that the Secretary-General considers this a critical moment for de-escalation and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation.Dujarric added that Guterres called on all sides to refrain from any action that could reignite tensions or undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts. The United States and Iran exchanged limited fire yesterday, Friday, in the Strait of Hormuz before a fragile calm returned between the two sides.
ASEAN countries adopt emergency plan mitigating Middle-East war impact
Saturday, May 09, 2026
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Friday, May 08, 2026
Trump releases previously classified UFO files
Friday, May 08, 2026
US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports
Friday, May 08, 2026
British MPs to visit China for first time in seven years, sources say
Friday, May 08, 2026
UK PM Starmer 'takes responsibility' for Labour election losses
Friday, May 08, 2026