In Singapore, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stresses backing for 2001 Arab Peace Initiative to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, touts Doha's role as regional mediator

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomes Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani's appointment as head of new government in gas-rich Gulf nation

US presses host country for commitment to labor reforms and human rights beyond the contest itself; labor minister insists reform coming

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian insists all claims in talks are part of 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, says Iranians need US guarantees on economic advantages

Al-Thani says his country will maintain 'working relationship' with Jerusalem to aid Palestinians, but agreement unlikely with no 'commitment' to two-state solution

The Gulf state, a key backer of the Strip's Hamas rulers, pledges money following recent fighting in the enclave

Foreign Minister al-Thani visits Baghdad, says his country has made international contacts and consultations with 'brotherly and sisterly countries'

PM tried to arrange confab at US-led Warsaw conference in February, was told timing not right, according to Israeli TV report

Kushner tells Netanyahu that Washington waiting for additional replies from Arab countries, particularly Jordan and Egypt, before moving forward

Abbas Araghchi meets with his Qatari counterpart in Doha, expresses readiness for talks on stability and security of the region