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Earthquakes Strike Off Iranian Coast; No Damage Reported

Three earthquakes struck off Iran’s southern Kish Island on Wednesday, rattling Dubai and other areas across the Gulf. The US Geological Survey said two magnitude 4.7 temblors struck, followed by a 5.3 off the island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported that authorities deployed rescue teams…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022

Oil vs human rights: Biden’s controversial mission to Saudi Arabia

The president’s trip to Riyadh next month is a remarkable U-turn that was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times · Jun 15, 2022

How can an individual’s remark be Indian govt’s view? Union minister MA Naqvi on Nupur Sharma’s Prophet row

Several parts of India witnessed violent protests on June 10 over controversial remarks made by former BJP functionaries Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal last month. The remarks also invited severe criticism from some Gulf countries. The situation in several parts of the country remains tense and fluid. Union minority…

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2022

Explained: Why Modi's friends in the Gulf matter

The BJP found itself in hot water this week after its national spokesperson and the media head of its Delhi unit made certain comments against the Prophet. While there was pushback within India, the BJP only took notice when the comments received backlash from Gulf countries, spurring the party to…

Newslaundry · Jun 11, 2022

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Prophet comments: Why the diplomatic storm should bother India

In this episode of Worldview, we discuss whether the protests in the Islamic world over comments in India will impact India’s ties with the Gulf region and beyond.

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022

Western media usually misrepresents the Middle East. Not 'Real Housewives of Dubai'

Here's a couple things I've learned while watching "The Real Housewives of Dubai": bad bitches can throw shade anywhere, even in the desert, and the dumbest show ever is not entirely stupid in its representation of the Gulf.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022

GCC Bank Profits Surge to $11 Billion

The first quarter of 2022 proved to be the best quarters for banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council as they raked in $10.9 billion in aggregate profits, a Kamco Invest report showed. This is one of the highest quarterly levels on record. Five out of six Gulf countries saw their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 9, 2022

FBI investigates former US general over Qatar lobbying role

According to FBI probe, Allen had financial incentives for helping Qatar and maintained strong ties to its top leaders.

Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2022

FBI seizes retired general's data related to Qatar lobbying

The FBI has seized the electronic data of a retired four-star general who authorities say made false statements and withheld incriminating documents about his role in an illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of Qatar

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

India acted under pressure from Gulf governments: Awami League leader on Prophet controversy

Khandakar Golam Maula Nakshbandi of Bangladesh Awami League said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has zero tolerance for religious extremists and has acted quickly in the recent past

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2022