By 07:58 GMT on 2 July, Brent had fallen by 0.92% to $70.91/bbl, while WTI had dropped by 0.86% to $67.99/bbl.

President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar, despite the two sides trading attacks in the Gulf over the weekend. Iran did not confirm whether it will participate.

Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a senior fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, analyzes the ongoing U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar, emphasizing the quiet, serious diplomacy led by figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The US president flies to North Dakota on first trip aboard Qatar-gifted 747-8, as critics raise corruption concerns

Qatar appears to be sending a liquefied natural gas tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the first visible passage in about a week, as the major exporter eyes a rapid restart to output.

Qatar overhauled its labor laws, adding provisions that allow for part-time and freelance work to be regulated, and others that make it harder to launch strikes.

As Qatar continues to host prestigious global events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022 and Expo 2023 Doha, alongside ongoing economic forums and high-profile sports events like the Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024,