Qatar, US nearing defence deal after Israel's attack in Doha, Rubio says

Qatar and the United States are on the verge of finalising an enhanced defence cooperation agreement, top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, after Israel's attack on Hamas political leaders in Qatar last week drew widespread condemnation. The attack in Doha was especially sensitive as Qatar is a close U.S. ally and home to the biggest U.S. military base in the Middle East.