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US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran.

The Conversation

UK unlikely to join a US attack on Iran – but may help Gulf states if Tehran retaliates

Deployment of RAF Typhoon squadron to Qatar signals willingness to protect country from a counterattack

The Guardian - UK

Why it would be a big mistake for the US to go to war with Iran

Reports of a growing US naval presence in the Gulf have prompted speculation that the US could be preparing for another Middle East war, this time with Iran.

The Conversation

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Explained: Visa’s dual-hub strategy in Dubai and Riyadh as Saudi Arabia tightens the rules

Global payments giant Visa is restructuring its Middle East operations, creating dual hubs in Dubai and Riyadh. This strategic shift acknowledges Saudi Arabia's new 'regional headquarters' policy, which mandates local HQs for government contracts. The move reflects intensifying competition among Gulf states for foreign investment and economic influence, with Riyadh…

The Times of India

US hands Gulf the world’s most powerful AI chips: Clears exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia

America is now sending advanced computer chips to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This move supports their big plans for artificial intelligence. These nations are becoming key players in global technology. This partnership strengthens US influence and helps Gulf countries diversify their economies beyond oil. It marks a…

The Times of India

Donald Trump Warns Iran 'Time Is Running Out' As Massive US Armada Reaches Gulf

Donald Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' as a massive US naval armada led by the USS Abraham Lincoln approaches the Persian Gulf, demanding Tehran abandon its nuclear programme or face military strikes far worse than June 2025's Operation Midnight Hammer.

International Business Times UK

The art of resistance: Iranian photographer Ayna Moazzen on identity and building cultural bridges

Iranian contemporary artist Ayna Moazzen, lives between Italy, Azerbaijan and Gulf countries and seeks to turn her transnational experience into a form of cultural dialogue and resistance.

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Middle East on edge: Lufthansa, Air France and others cancel flights amid rising US–Iran tensions

Escalating US-Iran tensions have triggered a wave of flight cancellations across the Middle East, impacting major airlines like Air France and Lufthansa. Carriers are suspending or scaling back services to Israel and Gulf hubs due to security concerns.

The Times of India

A new airline, first-class apartments and built-in speakers — welcome to a new golden age of luxury travel

This year, even economy is getting the jet-set treatment. The sky’s the limit for airlines now, reports John Arlidge

Evening Standard

Gulf states and Turkey warned Trump strikes on Iran could lead to major conflict

US allies’ lobbying appears to have helped persuade president to hold off for now on military assault

The Guardian - UK

Trump is sending funds from Venezuela oil to a bank in Qatar: report

Senior officials claim Gulf state provides neutral location to store proceeds from which they can be moved safely and without risk of seizure

The Independent UK

Iran closes airspace for hours as Trump claims executions halted

The airspace closure came as some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate. The US embassy in Kuwait ordered its personnel to "temporarily halt" going to multiple military bases in the Gulf nation.

Euronews

Saudi-UAE bust-up over Yemen was only a matter of time − and reflects wider rift over vision for the region

Years of simmering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates exploded into the open on Dec. 30, 2025.

The Conversation

Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Pipeline safety regulators have imposed their largest fine ever on the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast in 2023

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The Guardian - UK

Dense, sticky and heavy: why Venezuelan crude oil appeals to US refineries

South American nation’s tar-like oil is what many Gulf coast facilities were built for but ramping up production to 3m barrels a day will be a long game

Roll Call

Congress inches toward reclaiming war powers with AUMF repeals - Roll Call

After several fits and starts, lawmakers have finally repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations.

Radio France Internationale

Macron in United Arab Emirates for bilateral talks, Christmas with French troops

France will ⁠build a new aircraft carrier to boost its ‍capacities as a maritime power, President Emmanuel Macron has told French troops gathered at a military ‍base in Abu Dhabi, where he will also discuss bilateral ties with the Gulf state, notably co-operation on combatting drug trafficking. The UAE is…

The Guardian - UK

Europe has lost all credibility in the Middle East. The way to regain it lies in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon

Sidelined by Trump, preoccupied with Ukraine and damaged by its immoral stance on Gaza, Europe can still help stabilise its eastern Mediterranean neighbours , says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

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International Business Times UK

Qatar AI Push Relies on Low-Cost Electricity as Long-Term Economic Risks Mount

Qatar is banking on cheap power and its $526bn sovereign fund to challenge Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the Gulf's AI race.

Texas Observer

Peering Into the Rio Grande Valley’s Fossil Fuel Future

As deep South Texas prepares for its first gas export facility, communities along the Gulf Coast offer cautionary tales.

The Guardian - US

As Sudan burns, the NBA’s embrace of the UAE shows how sport enables atrocity

The NBA’s growing ties with the UAE come as the Gulf state faces mounting evidence of complicity in atrocities in Sudan – and silence from sport

The Independent UK

Companies offer $279 million for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights in first of 30 planned oil sales

Oil companies have offered $279 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in the first offshore lease sale in the region since 2023

Latin Times

U.S. Fighter Jets Conduct Closest Fly-By Yet Near Venezuelan Coast

The U.S. military flew two Navy F/A-18 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, marking what appears to be the closest approach to Venezuelan territory since the Trump administration launched its regional pressure campaign against the Maduro regime.

The Guardian - US

Two US fighter jets circle Gulf of Venezuela in escalation of hostilities

Trump had further said Nicolás Maduro’s ‘days are numbered’ as military has targeted alleged drug boats

The Independent UK

US fighter jets fly over Gulf of Venezuela in closest approach since Trump’s pressure campaign

An official confirmed the “routine training flight”

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