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An @AJArabic news crew was harassed in #London on Monday while covering the aftermath of an arson attack outside a #synagogue in Golders Green, with crowds shouting “Go back to #Qatar", and "No one wants Al Jazeera here.” One individual accused Al Jazeera of reporting “to potential terrorists”, claiming to feel “threatened” by the broadcaster. The video showed a police officer urging the crowd to allow the journalists to work. “They’re reporting the news,” the officer said.

Ramadan Abu Jazar, a Palestinian child evacuated from #Gaza to #Qatar, paid respect to the family of Captain (Pilot) Saeed Nasser Smeikh, who was martyred in Sunday's helicopter crash. In a video uploaded on his Instagram account early Wednesday, Ramadan expressed his gratitude to Qatar for its support to #Palestinians, particularly those in #Gaza, and said it was important for him to stand with his Qatari brothers in their time of grief.

.@AJArabic crew was harassed on Monday as they covered an attack on four ambulances near a #synagogue in Golders Green in #London. The attack was claimed by a group calling itself the Islamic Movement of the People of the ​Right Hand, though police said that while they are aware of the claim, they are still verifying its accuracy. In a video shared by Mohammed El Madhoun, Al Jazeera Arabic’s correspondent in London on his Instagram account, it shows a man shouting at the crew: “Go take your briefcase, go take your Al Jazeera equipment and go. No one wants Al Jazeera here.” One individual accused Al Jazeera of reporting “to potential terrorists”, claiming to feel “threatened” by the broadcaster. Another told a crew member to “go back to #Qatar”. Al Jazeera has not commented on the incident. dohanews.co/go-back-to-qat…

The Ministry of Interior (@MOI_Qatar) has urged students, staff, and visitors at educational institutions to stop all activities immediately and remain calm when national warning system alerts sound or during any emergency. The ministry, in a video shared on X, said those present should follow the instructions of school administrations and safety officers, evacuate calmly if the danger is internal, or shelter in designated safe areas if the threat is external.

QatarEnergy on Tuesday declared force majeure on some liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts after Iranian attacks damaged facilities and reduced the country’s export capacity. The move affects shipments to Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China following strikes on Ras Laffan. @qatarenergy CEO and Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Al-Kaabi said the attacks had cut about 17 percent of #Qatar’s LNG export capacity. He added that two of the country’s 14 LNG trains were damaged, affecting around 12.8 million tonnes of annual output and causing an estimated $20 billion in annual losses. dohanews.co/qatarenergy-de…

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates helped secure the release of American academic Dennis Coyle from #Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government on Tuesday after more than a year in detention, U.S. Secretary of State @SecRubio announced on X. Rubio thanked #Qatar and the #UAE for their support, describing the move as “a positive step towards ending the practice of hostage diplomacy”. Hamad Al-Muftah, Deputy Chief of Mission at Qatar’s embassy in Washington, DC, welcomed Coyle’s release in a post on X, saying it underscored “the value of sustained diplomacy and mediation”.

#Qatar’s @MofaQatar_EN spokesperson @majedalansari warned during a press briefing in #Doha on Tuesday that Iranian strikes on energy facilities have caused “catastrophic” economic damage. The attacks damaged key LNG infrastructure in Ras Laffan, contributing to a significant hit to export capacity and raising risks for global gas supply. dohanews.co/al-ansari-says…

Hassad Food strengthens #Qatar’s food security with alternative supply routes, real-time monitoring and emergency imports amid regional disruptions caused by U.S.-Israel-Iran war. dohanews.co/hassad-food-ro…

#Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday that Iran's attacks on #Qatari infrastructure have had catastrophic consequences for the country's economy. Speaking at a press briefing, Al Ansari said that despite a strategic partnership with the United States aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran war, Qatar was not involved in any reported talks between #Washington and #Tehran, adding that #Doha was focused on diplomacy and protecting the #Gulf state's interests and security.⁠

.@qatarenergy has declared force majeure on some of its long-term LNG supply contracts, affecting customers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China, according to Reuters.

Official spokesperson for #Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majed Al Ansari told reporters on Tuesday that despite #Iran’s attacks on the #Gulf state’s territory, #Tehran and #Doha must find a way to continue being neighbors.

#Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson @majedalansari says the war has stretched the Gulf’s security system, as #Iran continues its aerial campaign against neighbouring countries. He described the breakdown of the regional security framework as the war’s most significant outcome, adding that #Gulf states now need a post-war reassessment of how a shared security system should function.

#Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson @majedalansari says #Gulf states and Iran will have to find ways to live alongside each other, stressing that “total annihilation is not an option” given the region’s deep-rooted ties.

Italy turns to Algeria for gas as Qatar supplies remain disrupted after Iranian regional strikes. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to head to Algiers on Wednesday seeking new energy guarantees. dohanews.co/italy-seeks-al…

A #Colombian military C-130 aircraft carrying 125 people crashed shortly after takeoff in the country's southern #Amazon region, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens more. The plane went down near Puerto Leguízamo, close to the borders with #Ecuador and #Peru. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

#Qatar continued to receive rain on Tuesday, with the Meteorology Department forecasting occasional #thunderstorms and advising the public to take care. Some areas also reported #hail, as unstable conditions persisted. Skies are expected to remain hazy to cloudy, with scattered showers and periods of stronger winds. More than 200mm of #rainfall was recorded across several areas on Monday, the department said.

#Qatar's Meteorology Department released footage early Tuesday showing lightning, heavy #rain, and strong winds battering the north of the country.⁠

Mohammed bin Faleh Al Hajri, Acting President of the @CAAQATAR, said the country’s air transport sector remains under “full operational control” despite Iranian attacks and increased risks to airspace safety, in an interview with Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish). dohanews.co/qatar-maintain…

Qatar’s @MOI_Qatar issued a set of guidelines urging all workplaces to follow official alerts and notifications and implement precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of employees.

United States President Donald Trump said his country has been negotiating with #Iran “for a long time”, adding that both sides have had “very good discussions” to determine whether a broader agreement can be reached, echoing his earlier statement on Truth Social on the matter. Speaking on Monday at the Memphis Air National Guard Base in Tennessee, Trump also said he had directed the Department of War to temporarily postpone planned strikes against major energy and electricity targets in Iran, based on said preliminary conversations over the past two days. Iranian media and officials, however, denied that any direct discussions with the U.S. had taken place.