![Arab states blacklist Islamist groups, individuals in Qatar boycott Arab states blacklist Islamist groups, individuals in Qatar boycott](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/61511400835_Algeria.jpg)
Arab states blacklist Islamist groups, individuals in Qatar boycott
The lists now include the Qatar-based International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) which was formed in 2004 mostly by clerics belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Wed Nov 22 2017
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Top US diplomat begins tough Gulf talks on easing Qatar row
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson began talks with four Arab states on Wednesday in efforts to ease a boycott of Qatar.
Wed Jul 12 2017
![Arab states seek to step up pressure on Qatar over 2013 accord Arab states seek to step up pressure on Qatar over 2013 accord](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71496744191_DohaQatarcrisis.jpg)
Arab states seek to step up pressure on Qatar over 2013 accord
The text of the agreement, whose existence was known but whose contents have never before been made public, was first published by CNN on Monday and later released on social media by Saudi officials.
Tue Jul 11 2017
![Arab states rap 'negative' Qatari reply to demands but no new sanctions Arab states rap 'negative' Qatari reply to demands but no new sanctions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51499305770_EgyptSaudiArabia.jpg)
Arab states rap 'negative' Qatari reply to demands but no new sanctions
Four Arab states refrained on Wednesday from slapping further sanctions on Qatar but voiced disappointment at its "negative" response to their demands and said their boycott would continue.
Thu Jul 06 2017
![Qatar says Arab states' demands 'made to be rejected', says open to talks Qatar says Arab states' demands 'made to be rejected', says open to talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81498956909_QatariForeignMinis.jpg)
Qatar says Arab states' demands 'made to be rejected', says open to talks
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said Doha was still ready to sit down and discuss the grievances raised by its Arab neighbours.
Sun Jul 02 2017
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US urges Arab states to reach resolution in dispute
"A productive next step would be for each of the countries to sit together and continue this conversation," Tillerson said in a statement.
Sun Jun 25 2017
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Arab states issue ultimatum to Qatar - close Jazeera, curb ties with Iran
A Qatari government spokesman said Doha was reviewing the list of demands and that a formal response would be made by the foreign ministry.
Sat Jun 24 2017
![Arab states send Qatar 13 demands to end crisis, official says Arab states send Qatar 13 demands to end crisis, official says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496969309_DohaskylineQatar.jpg)
Arab states send Qatar 13 demands to end crisis, official says
The demands aimed at ending the worst Gulf Arab crisis in years appear designed to quash a two decade-old foreign policy in which Qatar has punched well above its weight.
Fri Jun 23 2017
![Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as U.S., Kuwait seek solution Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as U.S., Kuwait seek solution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496969309_DohaskylineQatar.jpg)
Qatar vows no surrender in Gulf crisis as U.S., Kuwait seek solution
Qatar vowed to ride out the isolation imposed on it by fellow Arab states over its alleged support for terrorism and said it would not compromise its sovereignty.
Fri Jun 09 2017
![Maldives follows Saudi Arabia, Egypt in severing ties with Qatar Maldives follows Saudi Arabia, Egypt in severing ties with Qatar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51496647204_Qatar.jpg)
Maldives follows Saudi Arabia, Egypt in severing ties with Qatar
Gulf Arab states and Egypt have long resented Qatar's support for militants, especially the Muslim Brotherhood which they regard as a dangerous political enemy.
Mon Jun 05 2017
![Qatar crisis: What we know so far Qatar crisis: What we know so far](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51496647792_Qatarmap.jpg)
Qatar crisis: What we know so far
Several Arab states and Egypt severed their ties with Qatar on Monday in a dispute over Doha's support for militant groups.
Mon Jun 05 2017
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Unjust to alienate countries allegedly supporting extremists - Expert
The Arab states should bring this issue to a roundtable discussion to persuade Qatar to refuse the ideology of terrorism as a whole.
Mon Jun 05 2017
![Iranian official says severing ties with Qatar not a solution for regional crisis Iranian official says severing ties with Qatar not a solution for regional crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51496647204_Qatar.jpg)
Iranian official says severing ties with Qatar not a solution for regional crisis
A senior Iranian official said on Monday the decision by some Gulf Arab states and Egypt to sever diplomatic ties with Qatar would not help end the crisis in the Middle East.
Mon Jun 05 2017
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US, 'partners' launch air strikes on IS jihadists in Syria
Five Arab states took part in the Tuesday air raids as part of a new international coalition formed to attack the Islamic State group.
Tue Sep 23 2014
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Arab world rallies behind US against Islamic State
Ten Arab states including Saudi Arabia "agreed to do their share in the comprehensive fight" against Islamic State.
Fri Sep 12 2014