The gas-rich country, which has long used its tremendous wealth to punch above its weight, is having a moment in the world spotlight
A Qatari flight takes off from the Kabul airport on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Since the Taliban takeover, Qatar has sent tons of aid to Kabul and worked to re-open the airport; Image: Victor J. Blue/The New York Times
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