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Wreck of only sunken Gulf whaler discovered 190 years later

Researchers say they've found what's believed to be the wreck of the only whaling ship known to sink in the Gulf of Mexico

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Iran's Revolutionary Guards tout missile prowess at Doha exhibition

Commanders of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) drank tea, nibbled dates and displayed models of Iranian missiles at a defence show in Qatar, a Gulf Arab state that is home to the largest U.S. military base in the region.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2022

US Welcomes Trilateral Summit between Egypt, UAE, Israel

The US State Department said it welcomed the trilateral summit on Tuesday between the leaders of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Israel, who met in Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on the economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the growing influence of Iran in the region. State Department…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022

Yemen Condemns Houthi Escalation, Welcomes GCC Invitation for Talks

The Houthi militias' stepping up their aggression against Saudi civilian and economic targets just before the start of Gulf-sponsored intra-Yemeni talks has drawn wide condemnation from Yemeni government officials, politicians, and lawmakers. The attacks not only threaten regional stability, but also protract the war waged by Iran-backed Houthis.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022

Gulf Official: Yemeni Talks to Include Individuals from All Governorates, Including Sanaa

Intra-Yemeni talks slotted for the end of March will include new individuals and figures from all northern and southern governorates, including Sanaa, a Gulf official told Asharq Al-Awsat. Last week, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced that it will host Gulf-sponsored Yemeni consultations at the headquarters of its General Secretariat…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022

The Middle East Is on the Brink Again

The Risks of an Unstable Authoritarian Order

Foreign Affairs · Mar 22, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war shows cracks in US ties to Middle East allies

UAE and Saudi Arabia are pursuing their own interests, analysts say, as US urges united front against Russia’s Putin.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2022

Ukraine’s Poroshenko urges Gulf countries to increase oil output

Former president tells Al Jazeera that Arab oil producers can prevent a global food crisis.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2022

German economy minister urges Arab states not to benefit from Russia sanctions

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, visiting Gulf states to discuss long-term energy supplies, said on Monday they should not profit from global sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

German economy minister to discuss recent visit of Syria's Assad to UAE

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Monday, during a trip to the United Arab Emirates, that he would discuss Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's recent visit to the Gulf state.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022