The Latest Breaking News from Gulf

Gulf states’ scepticism over alleged US-Iran talks signals a distrust of Trump

Reluctance to cheerlead alleged US ceasefire efforts reflects suspicion talk of peace could be another foil for escalation

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26

The Latest: Trump says Iran is eager to make deal after Tehran dismisses his ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal to end the Iran war is near, after Tehran dismissed his 15-point ceasefire plan and issued its own sweeping demands to stop fighting as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries

The Independent UK · Mar 26

CBSE introduces new grading system in Gulf countries: What UAE students and parents must know

With the escalating regional tensions across the Middle East, Class X and XII students have been surrounded by a consistent air of confusion about their academic future. Parents and children have been worried about the cancelled exams and most importantly the grading system, since the marksheet would affect their entrances…

The Times of India · Mar 26

Saudi Arabia’s high-stakes Iran gamble is starting to unravel

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The Times of India · Mar 25

What we know and do not know about the Iran war negotiations

Trump touts progress in secret Iran talks as missile strikes, US troop buildups and threats over the Strait of Hormuz fuel fears of a wider regional war: here is what we know so far.

Euronews · Mar 25

First Thing: US reportedly poised to send airborne troops to Middle East

Iran has targeted Israel and Gulf states while denying Trump’s claims that any negotiations are taking place. Plus, Democrats flip seat in district that includes Mar-a-Lago

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos

The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itself

The Guardian - US · Mar 25

Over 50% of GCC’s population are expats, with Indians leading at 9.1 million and Bangladeshis at 5 million

A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of…

The Times of India · Mar 25

What we know about Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Iran war

Iran announced on Wednesday it has received a proposal to end the war from the US via Pakistan

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Closure of American bases in Gulf, reparation for attacks: What Iran is demanding in potential truce deal with US

Escalating Middle East tensions see Iran setting high demands for a ceasefire with the US, including base closures and reparations. The US, meanwhile, has proposed a 15-point plan via Pakistan, focusing on nuclear and missile programs, with a potential one-month ceasefire and sanctions relief.

The Times of India · Mar 25