Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have signaled they may allow some Qataris to stay in their countries amid a diplomatic rift with the Gulf nation. The three Gulf nations said early today that officials would consider "humanitarian cases" as a deadline looms for Qataris to return home. On June 5, the countries cut diplomatic ties to Qatar and ordered all Qataris out within 14 days.<br/>Arab nations have tried to isolate Qatar over its alleged support of militant groups and ties to Iran.<br/><br/>

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have signaled they may allow some Qataris to stay in their countries amid a diplomatic rift with the Gulf nation. The three Gulf nations said early today that officials would consider "humanitarian cases" as a deadline looms for Qataris to return home. On June 5, the countries cut diplomatic ties to Qatar and ordered all Qataris out within 14 days.<br/>Arab nations have tried to isolate Qatar over its alleged support of militant groups and ties to Iran.<br/><br/>