Qatar and Italy urge urgent steps to defuse escalating conflict

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Doha to address the growing risks from the ongoing war. Both leaders underscored the pressing need for de-escalation, citing the conflict’s ripple effects across global energy and supply chains. They stressed safeguarding regional energy security as a critical priority amidst mounting instability. This reflects heightened international concerns about the broader fallout and the urgency to stabilize the