Gianni Infantino says he expects the diplomatic situation to revert back to normal by the time the tournament is played.
Morocco, a close ally of the Gulf countries, says it will remain neutral and offers to facilitate dialogue.
The new president's party is expected to hold a majority in parliament, as many French voters abstain from the poll.
Interior ministry's decision comes as Qatar insists it will not retaliate to Saudi-Emirati blockade with such measures.
The movement sees its military capability as its only deterrent against Israeli aggression and expansion.
In raucous meeting, lawmakers discuss controversial government plan to hand over two strategic islands to Saudi Arabia.
PM Abadi refutes UAE and Saudi media claims that Qatar paid ransom money to Shia groups to free kidnapped hunters.
Flotilla will head to Oman before starting mission in international waters near Yemen, the country's navy says.
Rights group calls hotline set up by Saudi, UAE and Bahrain to help mixed-citizenship families a 'face-saving' exercise.
Spaniard bags unprecedented 10th crown at Roland Garros and will rise to number two in the rankings.
Raqqa is the capital of ISIL's so-called caliphate, and it's probably where the group will make its last stand.
Defence minister says first half of 2017 has seen most illegal expansion since before "Oslo peace process" began.
US Secretary of State and Russian FM offer to mediate between Gulf Arab states as blockade on Qatar enters seventh day.
Qatari FM envoy on counterterrorism says Qatar 'was facilitating talks between the US, Taliban and Afghans'.
Kuwaiti FM says Qatar is willing to hold dialogue with Arab states that have cut diplomatic ties with Doha.
Social media fires back following recent statements by Saudi FM characterising Hamas as a 'terrorist organisation'.
A blood feud keeps Beta and her sister trapped at home, hoping their father's bid for asylum can provide an escape.
Voters choosing between independence, US statehood or maintaining territorial standing but some decry non-binding poll.
Asylum-seeking minors with relatives in other EU countries are entitled to be reunited with them, but it rarely happens.
Slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son has been released following nearly six-years of detention.
After Saudi Arabia and other GCC nations cut ties with Qatar, a series of surreal decisions were taken against it.
Insight into the pension problems caused by the positive trend of increased longevity.
Millions head to polls to choose National Assembly members, with President Macron hoping to cash in on recent victory.
The CEO of Qatar Finance and Business Academy discusses the Qatar-Gulf crisis and its economic impact.
The Olympic gold medalist and world record holder will retire in August after the world championships in London.
