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Here are the latest news stories from Al Jazeera English, focusing on Qatar:

Top Stories

  1. Qatar's Amir meets with US Secretary of State: Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC, discussing bilateral relations, regional issues, and the ongoing crisis in Yemen.
  2. Qatar's economy grows despite blockade: Despite the ongoing blockade by several Arab countries, Qatar's economy has shown resilience, with the country's GDP growing by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2023.
  3. Qatar's World Cup preparations on track: With just over a year to go before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar's preparations are reportedly on track, with the country's infrastructure and stadiums nearing completion.

Regional News

  1. Saudi Arabia and Qatar hold talks on prisoner swap: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have held talks on a potential prisoner swap, with reports suggesting that the two countries are close to reaching an agreement.
  2. Yemen's Houthi rebels claim drone attack on Saudi oil facility: Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Saudi oil facility, which was reportedly damaged in the attack.
  3. Iran and Qatar discuss regional issues: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, discussing regional issues and the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

International News

  1. Qatar and Turkey strengthen military ties: Qatar and Turkey have signed a military cooperation agreement, aimed at strengthening their military ties and enhancing regional security.
  2. Qatar's foreign minister meets with EU officials: Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with EU officials in Brussels, discussing regional issues and the ongoing crisis in Yemen.
  3. Qatar's Amir meets with Russian President Putin: Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussing bilateral relations and regional issues.

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Al Jazeera English, focusing on Qatar.