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Israel-Hamas war escalation puts Qatar’s clout to the test

It took just a few hours after Hamas’s assault on Israel for Qatar’s prime minister to assemble a team at an undisclosed location in the capital, Doha. As the images emerged of missile attacks, gun men on motorbikes and hostages seized across the border from Gaza, the Gulf state’s leadership…

The Times of India

Four tracts of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico are designated for wind power development

The Biden administration has designated four tracts of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas and Louisiana coasts for development of wind energy

The Independent UK

Are the Gulf states overtaking Las Vegas as the world’s fight capital?

As Las Vegas shifts its attention to more reputable sports frontiers, the Gulf states are ready to seize the opportunity and claim their place as the new epicenter of boxing and MMA

The Guardian - US

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Gulf oil lease sale postponed by court amid litigation over endangered whale protections

A sale of federal Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases that had been scheduled for Nov. 8 is being delayed pending court arguments that focus on protections for an endangered whale species

The Independent UK

UAE to investigate recruitment of Filipina domestic worker who died

Inquiry follows Guardian report on Vergie Tamfungan, whose death in the Gulf country has shone a spotlight on ‘cross-country’ employment practices

The Guardian - UK

Qatar announces 27-year gas deal with Italy's Eni

Qatar has agreed to supply Italian firm Eni with natural gas for 27 years, the Gulf emirate's state-owned energy company announced Monday. The deal comes after similar contracts with France and the UK.

Radio France Internationale

Western leaders look to Qatar to get their citizens home

The Gulf state’s role in the release of two American hostages by Hamas has burnished its reputation as a global mediator

The Guardian - UK

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Emma Hayes addresses potential Women's World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Gulf State could host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2035 but concerns remain around LGBTQ+ rights.

Evening Standard

Migrant workers toil in perilous heat to prepare for Cop28 climate talks in UAE

Report highlights evidence of workers from Africa and Asia labouring in 42C heat in Dubai to build conference facilities

The Guardian - US

Lured to the UAE by bonuses and big money, what happened to Vergie Tamfungan?

Promised a well-paid job in Dubai, the Filipina migrant worker now lies dead in a mortuary far from home. Her distraught family are desperate for answers

The Guardian - UK

Gold rush: Punjab grapples with soaring smuggling operations from Gulf

AMRITSAR: The lure of significant returns and the high demand for gold have resulted in a nearly twofold increase in gold smuggling from Gulf countries to Punjab even as the smuggling kingpins have now begun recruiting couriers or low-wage workers including women from these countries to smuggle the yellow metal…

The Times of India

That's the Spirit - making a sea change

The ship that's changed 80,000 lives, the Spirit of New Zealand is now on a course to enhance the health of the Hauraki Gulf, with the help of its young crew and partners ashore.

Newsroom.co.nz

Saltwater threat to Louisiana drinking water to grow across US, experts warn

Louisiana residents face crisis as seawater penetrates low-lying Mississippi but scientists say other coastal cities likely to be affected over time

The Guardian - US

Nepal’s migrant workers suffering ‘alarming’ rate of fertility problems

Doctors say high stress, heat and harsh living conditions may be the cause of low sperm counts in men returning from the Gulf

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The Independent UK

Muscat city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Oman’s enchanting capital

CITY GUIDES: Between the Hajar mountains and gem-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman, this ancient city combines a striking setting with a wonderful balance of traditional and modern – Hazel Plush shares how to get the best out of a trip

The Independent UK

The twin tensions which explain Newcastle and PSG’s very modern rivalry

Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain have never played a competitive fixture, but instead, this first meeting in the Champions League is framed by geopolitical tensions between Gulf states Saudi Arabia and Qatar

The Hindu

Idukki dam security breach: probe handed over to State crime branch

Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb orders Idukki dam security breach case to State Crime Branch. Lookout notice issued against accused, who is in a Gulf country. Red corner notice to be issued. Breach occurred on July 22 when Palakkad resident placed locks and poured liquid on dam shutters. KSEB dam…

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Biden calls for up to 3 offshore oil leases in Gulf of Mexico, upsetting both sides

The administration's proposal seeks to strike a balance between energy companies seeking greater oil and gas production and environmental activists who want Biden to shut down new offshore drilling.

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The Independent UK

Biden calls for up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, disappointing all sides

President Joe Biden's administration has proposed up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years but none in Alaska

Salon

Can seaweed clean up the Gulf of Mexico?

The mouth of the Mississippi is a "dead zone" where life struggles to survive. Seaweed could instill new life there

The Texas Tribune

Toxic red tide algae, last seen in 2018, returns to Texas coast

Areas of the Texas Gulf Coast are seeing blooms of the algae, which can make people sick and kill fish.

The Hindu

Civil Supplies Minister raises concern over eKYC updation, writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Minister Kamalakar appeals to Union Minister Goyal to reconsider KYC regulations from humanitarian perspective, as it poses significant hurdle for Telangana residents, Gulf countries, and those working in cities like Mumbai. Majlis Bachao Tehreek leader Khan and Right to Food Campaign member Masood express concerns that exercise could lead to…

AAP

Qatar airs anger at Qantas over flights-bid 'lobbying'

Qantas has been accused of drumming up negative messaging over Qatar Airways' bid for more flights into Australia by the Gulf state's aviation authority.

The Independent UK

Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week’s scheduled sale of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres

The Conversation

Khartoum's burning tower: architects on the destruction of a city – and what it'll take to rebuild

There has been a continued escalation in fighting between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The destruction of the capital Khartoum continues – physically, economically, socially and culturally – as buildings are bombarded and homes looted. One of the city’s landmark skyscrapers, the Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company…

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