The story: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet with US President Joe Biden on Jan. 31. The Emir becomes the first Gulf Arab leader to visit Washington since Biden took office last year. The two leaders will explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation—especially regarding global energy security amid a Russian-Ukrainian crisis that threatens Europe’s energy supply.

The coverage: The White House released a statement on Jan. 25, which confirmed the Emir’s meeting with Biden on Jan. 31. The following day, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) posted a similarly-worded statement confirming the Emir’s arrival in Washington...