The story: Lebanon and Qatar are continuing their engagement, with Beirut seeking Doha’s assistance with a variety of issues—including the repairing of ties with Riyadh and other Gulf capitals. In this vein, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun while attending the FIFA Arab Cup in Doha. During the meeting, the Emir offered vital financial support to ease Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis. On his part, Aoun requested that the Emir mediate Lebanon’s ongoing diplomatic crisis with most Gulf Arab states. The contention erupted over the previous Lebanese information minister’s criticism of the Saudi-led war in Yemen...