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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday hailed the "vital role" played by Qatar in winning the release of a British couple held by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan.He welcomed the release of Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife, Barbie, 76, who had been arrested in February, saying: "This long-awaited news will come as a huge relief to them and their family.""I want to pay tribute to the vital role played by Qatar," including His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, "in securing their freedom", Starmer added in a statement.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, along with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a video call with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, and Prime Minister of Canada Dr Mark Carney.The call discussed regional and international developments, particularly the treacherous Israeli attack, in addition to a number of topics of common interest.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Doha, warning that such actions risk further escalating tensions in the region.In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Starmer stated:" I condemn Israel's strikes on Doha, which violate Qatar's sovereignty and risk further escalation across the region".He emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation, adding:" The priority must be an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and a huge surge in aid into Gaza. This is the only solution towards long-lasting peace".