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How the Middle East Can Hedge Against a Biden Presidency
Immediate peace with Israel would pay dividends for the Sunni Gulf states.
The Gulf Should Normalize Ties With Israeli-Arabs
A clever way for the thawing relations between Israel and the Sunni Gulf states to seep out into the open.
Coronavirus Leaves Foreign Workers in the Gulf Stranded, Advocates Warn
Human rights groups have warned that poor workers in the Gulf cannot properly practise social distancing due to their poor living and working conditions.
Twitter Purges Bot Account Network that Used Coronavirus in its Propaganda
The social network took action yesterday after multiple researchers flagged over 9,000 profiles that appeared to be spreading content promoting the political interests of the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Pentagon Failed to Collect Payment for $1bn in Supplies to Allies: Report
The Government Accountability Office said outstanding bills included those for fuel and bombs provided to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for the war in Yemen.
Yemenis Demand U.S. Arrest American Mercenaries Accused of War Crimes
Two victims of alleged UAE-directed military operations in Yemen have submitted evidence of alleged war crimes to the U.S., U.K. and Turkey.
Trump's New UAE Ambassador is a GOP Megadonor With No Diplomatic Experience
Rakolta is the first non-career diplomat to become United States ambassador to the United Arab Emirates since the U.S. got diplomatic recognition in 1972.
Mysterious 'Anomaly' Causes Vega Rocket Carrying UAE Satellite to Fail
The latest launch was the fifteenth for the Vega rocket since it began operations seven years ago, but the first time one has failed.
Gulf States Are Pushing U.S. And Iran Towards War, Russia Warns
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said a military conflict between Washington and Tehran would be an "international crisis."
Israel Will 'Absolutely' Work With Arab Countries Against Iran
"You have other bad leaders in the world, but they don't finance terrorism. They're not involved in terrorism," UN Ambassador Danny Danon said.
Who Are America's Allies Against Iran? Saudi Arabia, UAE Prepare for Action
President Donald Trump's administration has created a potent anti-Iranian alliance in the Middle East.
John Bolton Says Iran 'Almost Certainly' Bombed Oil Tankers Off UAE
The president's national security adviser also suggested Iran is still seeking a nuclear arsenal despite its adherence to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Saudi Arabia Says Tanker Attack Threatens World Oil Supply
Iran has claimed innocence as regional tensions rise between Washington, its allies and Tehran.
Woman 'Wakes Up' from Coma after 28 Years? The Story Behind the Headlines
Munira Abdulla had been in a "minimally conscious" state since a car crash in 1991.
Iran: Bolton, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE Want Conflict
"They have all shown an interest in dragging the United States into a conflict," Javad Zarif told Fox News Sunday. "I do not believe that President Trump wants to do that. I believe that President Trump ran on a campaign promise of not bringing the United States into another war."
Saudi Arabia 'Made a Mockery' of the U.S., Author Says
"Let's start with the fact that instead of solving Middle East peace, Jared nearly put us into a war in the region," Vicky Ward, author of "Kushner, Inc.," alleged.
U.S. Bombs Killed Hundreds of Yemeni Civilians: Report
American-made weapons were likely used in at least 25 unlawful attacks on civilians between April 2015 and April 2018, according to a new report by human rights groups.
Warren Asks: Is Saudi Giving U.S. Weapons to Al-Qaeda?
The U.S. has been accused alongside Saudi Arabia of violating end user agreements to illicitly transfer weapons to insurgents in Syria.
Venezuela Selling Gold Reserves to UAE for Cash: Report
By the end of February, a total of 29 tons of gold reserves will have been sent to the Middle East nation, according to a Reuters source.
Another 4-Star General Resigned From Trump's Government
Anthony Zinni's decision makes him the latest four-star general to depart from the Trump administration, following close behind the December announcement of General James Mattis, who served as secretary of defense.
'Runaway' Dubai Princess Seen Alive Again After Absence
Sheikha Latifa, daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, was seen in new photos after being allegedly captured an attempt to flee the UAE in February.
Turkey Trolls U.S. With Malcolm X Embassy Street Name
Ankara has previously renamed streets in order to make a political point against its rivals.
Woman Allegedly Killed and Cooked Her Lover
The woman reportedly confessed to using a blender to mince her lover's flesh after she killed him.
Will Gulf Arab States Normalize Ties With Israel?
Although progress appears unlikely to many experts, a successful peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians could have widespread ramifications throughout the region.
Saudi-Led Coalition Hired American Mercenaries in Yemen
"There was a targeted assassination program in Yemen," Spear founder Abraham Golan confirmed to BuzzFeed News. "I was running it. We did it. It was sanctioned by the UAE within the coalition."
Did Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman Con the West?
Mohammed bin Salman's bold declarations of modernization have won over the West. Has he snowed us all?
Which Countries Do Business With Iran?
"If EU companies abide by U.S. secondary sanctions they will, in turn, be sanctioned by the EU," Nathalie Tocci, an aide to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, warned.
Driver Racks Up $47,000 in Traffic Fines in Four Hours
The man caught the attention of "every" traffic camera along Dubai's well-known Sheikh Zayed road, as he blew past at speeds nearly reaching 150 mph.
Emirates Sea Power Spreads From Persian Gulf to Africa
The UAE is becoming a major power-broker, putting the control of ports and maritime trade routes at the center of its strategy.
Pivotal Yemen Port Battle Threatens to Choke Houthis
Hodeidah is a vital access point for humanitarian and military aid for the Houthi rebels.