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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that it has found the seventh missing person, following the completion of the search and rescue operations after a helicopter crash in the state’s territorial waters.
Saudi Arabia declared several Iranian embassy staff as persona non grata ordering them to leave the country within 24 hours.
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5:00pm Doha Time
Jordan extends condolences to Qatar and Turkiye following helicopter crash in territorial waters
Jordan has expressed its deepest condolences to the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye following a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters that claimed the lives of seven people from both countries. Read more
4:57pm Doha Time
Kuwait extends condolences to Qatar and Turkiye following helicopter crash in territorial waters
The State of Kuwait expressed its sympathy and solidarity with the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye over a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters, which led to the martyrdom of seven individuals from both countries.Read more
4:54pm Doha Time
Egypt extends condolences to Qatar and Turkiye following helicopter crash in territorial waters
Egypt has extended its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye over a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters, which resulted in the martyrdom of seven individuals from both countries. Read more
4:30pm Doha Time
Kuwait submits protest to ICAO over airspace disruptions caused by Iranian attacks
Kuwait has filed a complaint before the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding dangerous airspace disruptions caused by Iranian attacks, the country’s Civil Aviation says.
“Iran’s attacks are a blatant violation of international conventions, as they exposed passenger safety to serious risks,” it said.
4:16pm Doha Time
Slovenians face fuel caps as shortages close petrol stations and spark long queues
Slovenia temporarily limited petrol purchases to tackle shortages at the pump caused in part by cross-border fuelling and stockpiling due to the war.
Fuelling at individual service stations is limited to 50 litres (13.2 gallons) per day for private vehicles and 200 litres (52.8 gallons) for legal entities and private businessmen, such as farmers. The restrictions will stay in force until further notice.
Prime Minister Robert Golob said the problem lay in the transportation of fuel to petrol stations, and that the army would use tankers to help retailers move supplies.
Petrol, the largest Slovenian oil distribution company, has suffered fuel shortages, causing long queues at its refill stations in recent days.
Many petrol stations across Slovenia were closed on Sunday. Those belonging to Hungarian oil group MOL have remained open but had already limited purchases to 30 litres (7.9 gallons) for individuals and 200 litres (52.8 gallons) for legal entities.
4:05pm Doha Time
UAE extends condolences to Qatar and Turkiye following helicopter crash in territorial waters
The United Arab Emirates has extended its deepest condolences to the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye over a helicopter crash accident in Qatari territorial waters, which led to the deaths of seven individuals from both countries. Read more
3:10pm Doha Time
Qatar Airways cautions delays in refunds due to operational challenges
Qatar Airways has said it is working to process and resolve refund requests as quickly as possible, while signalling that some cases may take longer than usual due to the current operational challenges facing the airline.
In a social media post, the airline noted that customers with confirmed bookings and a travel date between February 28 and April 30 2026 are eligible for a refund or date change.
It further explained that the refunds requested to the original payment method may take up to 28 working days and travellers should check their email after submitting refund request to track its status. Read more
2:50pm Doha Time
Qatar confirms martyrdom of all seven in Qatar helicopter crash
Qatar's interior ministry has confirmed that all seven people on board a helicopter that crashed into the country's territorial waters have been found, with all confirmed martyred.
In a statement posted on its official account on X on Sunday, the ministry said the seventh and final missing victim was recovered as search and rescue operations concluded.
Earlier in the day, authorities had announced that six of the seven personnel on board had been found, confirming their martyrdom. The recovery of the final individual brings the total number of those martyred in the crash to seven.
The ministry extended its "deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the families of the martyrs", praying the deceased be granted "vast mercy" and their loved ones be given "patience and solace". Read more
12:55pm Doha Time
British Maritime Trade Operations reports cargo ship targeted off Sharjah Coast
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported receiving a notification of an incident 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates.
According to the statement, the master of a cargo ship reported an explosion caused by an unknown projectile near the vessel.
The authority confirmed that all crew members are safe, while local authorities are investigating the incident. It advised ships to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
Ships in or near the Strait of Hormuz have been under attack since Iran closed this vital waterway in response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28.
12:10pm Doha Time
Bahrain says it intercepts 145 missiles, 246 drones since start of Iranian aggression
Bahrain’s defence forces say they have intercepted and destroyed 145 missiles and 246 drones since the Iranian aggression began.
In a statement, the Bahrain Defence Force said its air defence systems were continuing to counter “successive waves” of attacks, which it attributed to Iran.
It said the interceptions had taken place since the start of what it described as an ongoing escalation.
The statement urged the public to exercise caution, avoid damaged areas or suspicious objects, and refrain from filming military operations or impact sites.
It added that the use of “ballistic missiles and drones to target civilian infrastructure and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law”.
11:15am Doha Time
UAE air defenses responding to missile, drone attacks from Iran
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that its air defenses are responding to missile and drone attacks coming from Iran.
The ministry said in a statement that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of intercepts by both ballistic missile defense systems and fighter jets targeting drones and missiles.
11am Doha Time
Saudi Defense Ministry announces detection of 3 ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced Sunday that three ballistic missiles were detected heading toward the Riyadh region, noting that one missile was intercepted, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area.
This was stated by Major General Turki Al Maliki, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense.
11am Doha Time
Six dead, one missing after Qatar helicopter crash: Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of Interior announced that within the framework of the ongoing search and rescue operations for the missing persons following the helicopter crash in the state's territorial waters, search efforts have resulted in finding six out of seven who were on board.
"The death of those who were found has been confirmed, while specialized teams continue their intensive operations to find the last missing person," it added.
This comes after a search and rescue operation began after a Qatari helicopter that had technical malfunction during a routine duty crashed in the regional waters of the State.
9am Doha Time
Trump says will 'obliterate' Iran power plants unless Hormuz opens within 48 hours
US President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure.
"If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
