Preparations underway for Qatari jet that will be used as Air Force One

Earlier this year, President Trump confirmed that the Qatari royal family was donating a Boeing 747-8 for his use.

• Jul 28, 2025

Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar, no injuries reported

President Trump has indicated that the U.S. was given prior warning of the Iranian strike. U.S. and Qatari authorities said the missiles were intercepted.

• Jun 24, 2025

Qatar closes airspace, U.S. Embassy tells Americans to shelter in place

"Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice," the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, said Monday amid concerns about retaliation from Iran.

• Jun 23, 2025

Pentagon says it accepted Boeing jet from Qatar to be used for Trump

The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet​ from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.

• May 21, 2025

Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Trump's exclusive use as a presidential plane

On Monday, President Trump said Qatar is "giving us a gift" and "I could be a stupid person and say, oh no, we don't want a free plane."

• May 12, 2025

CIA boss meets Israeli spy chief in renewed bid to free Gaza hostages

CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.

• Dec 18, 2023

Mexico soccer federation condemns weekend stabbing at Levi's Stadium

The Mexican Soccer Federation issued a statement Tuesday condemning violence among fans after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a Sunday match at Levi's Stadium.

• Jul 4, 2023

Argentina wins World Cup final against France in penalty shootout

Argentina scored four of the penalty kicks to France's two.

• Dec 18, 2022

Grant Wahl's wife reveals cause of death in first interview since he died

Wahl died on Friday at the age of 49 while covering the World Cup in Qatar.

• Dec 14, 2022

Grant Wahl, renowned soccer journalist, dies at age 49 at Qatar World Cup

A prolific journalist, Wahl wrote for multiple outlets and was a CBS Sports contributor.

• Dec 10, 2022

World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar

"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.

• Dec 5, 2022

Qatar acknowledges over 400 workers died preparing for World Cup

The comment by a top Qatari official marks a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.

• Nov 29, 2022

U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iranian flag in World Cup posts

The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.

• Nov 27, 2022

World Cup: U.S., England play to a scoreless draw

England is still waiting for its first win in three World Cup matches against the U.S. after a 1-1 draw in South Africa in 2010.

• Nov 25, 2022

Budweiser will send unsold World Cup beer to winning country

With Qatar banning beer sales at the tournament, Anheuser-Busch plans to donate the suds to victorious nation's fans.

• Nov 23, 2022

FIFA chief delivers bizarre tirade on eve of World Cup

Qatar has faced a litany of criticism since 2010, when it was controversially chosen by FIFA to host the biggest soccer tournament in the world.

• Nov 19, 2022

Beer sales banned at all World Cup venues in Qatar

Non-alcoholic beer will still be available, but the ban on alcohol just 2 days before games may be an issue for sponsor Budweiser.

• Nov 18, 2022