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Middle Eastern monarchies in Sudan’s war: what’s driving their interests

The civil war in Sudan that began in April 2023 involves several external actors. The conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in a quest for political and economic power. The situation has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Various foreign states have…

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Saudi Arabia’s role as Ukraine war mediator advances Gulf nation’s diplomatic rehabilitation − and boosts its chances of a seat at the table should Iran-US talks resume

Saudi Arabia is 2,000 miles from Ukraine and even more politically distant, so at first glance it might seem like it has nothing to do with the ongoing war there. But the Gulf state has emerged as a key intermediary in the most serious ceasefire negotiations since Russia invaded its…

The Conversation

Iraq Says Seeking Alternatives To Iran Gas

Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour.

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Wizz Air eyes ultra low-cost flights from London to Dubai in major Gulf expansion

The budget carrier’s new Airbus A321XLR long-range aircraft aims to take off for popular cities in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Dockworkers Approve Six-Year Contract, Averting Strike Threat

Dockworkers on U.S. East and Gulf coasts secure a six-year contract with a significant pay raise, addressing automation concerns and ensuring labor peace.

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US dockworkers approve 6-year contract, averting a strike

Dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts have overwhelmingly approved a six-year contract, averting the threat of a strike that could have crippled the economy

The Independent UK

Where Modi goes, Adani follows: Inside the billionaire’s latest deal in Qatar

Days before the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hammad Thani, arrived in India to a warm welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an Adani company and a Qatar company signed a joint venture that increases Gautam Adani’s footprint in maritime operations in the Gulf region – a morale booster for…

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President Trump Restricts AP From White House Over Gulf Dispute

President Trump imposes restrictions on Associated Press over 'Gulf of America' term dispute.

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Legal Experts Weigh In on Mexico's Threats Against Google Over 'Gulf of Mexico': 'Tech Behemoths Don't Scare Easily'

President Sheinbaum said on Monday that the Gulf's renaming violates Mexican sovereignty since the U.S. controls only 46% of the Gulf, while Mexico holds 49%

Latin Times

Mexico waits for Google response before filing lawsuit over Gulf dispute

Mexico has objected to Google changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to the ‘Gulf of America’ for users in the US.

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Mexico Awaits Google Response On Gulf Of Mexico Naming Dispute

Mexico awaits Google's response on Gulf of Mexico name restoration, sparking tensions with the U.S. over sovereignty and jurisdiction.

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Mexico awaits new response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name before filing lawsuit

Mexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit

The Independent UK

"It Is a Fact That the Body of Water … Is Called the Gulf of America"?

Place names in American English are defined by what American English speakers call them, not what the President tells us to call them.

Reason

AP Banned From Oval Office And Air Force One

The Trump White House bans The Associated Press from Oval Office and Air Force One over Gulf of Mexico naming dispute.

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Offshore worker Robbie Robson was bludgeoned to death on an oil rig. Was it a random attack or does the industry have questions to answer?

When the contractor started a two-month job in the Persian Gulf, he said it was his final lengthy posting. Six weeks later, he was dead, and a co-worker charged with his murder. What happened?

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White House bars Associated Press from Oval Office indefinitely over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ row

Amid the escalating standoff between the Donald Trump administration and The Associated Press over Gulf of Mexico’s name, the White House on Friday said that it has indefinitely banned the news wire agency from accessing the Oval Office and Air Force One, CNN reported.

Latin Times

Mexico Threatens To Sue Google Over 'Gulf Of America' Name Change

"We do have a dispute with Google at the moment," President Claudia Sheinbaum said at her morning news conference. "And if necessary, we will file a civil suit."

The Independent UK

Mexico’s president threatens Google lawsuit over ‘wrong’ Gulf of America name change

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says Donald Trump has no right to change that name of the Gulf of Mexico, and Google maps should not enable him.

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International Business Times

Mexico Threatens To Sue Google Over 'Gulf Of America' Name Change

Mexico on Thursday threatened to sue Google over its changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" for Maps users in the United States to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order.

The Independent UK

The White House says it's a 'fact' that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed. Is that right?

For more than four centuries, the body of water stretching from Florida through Texas and into Mexico has been known as the Gulf of Mexico

International Business Times UK

Search For 'How To Report An Error On Google Maps' Spikes After Trump Renames Gulf Of Mexico

Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America has caused the name to vary on Google Maps, causing confusion and outrage amongst users.

Reason

Trump Bans A.P. From Oval Office for Not Saying 'Gulf of America'

A dust-up over geographical nomenclature is silly, but it signals the Trump administration's hostility to the First Amendment and freedom of the press.

Evening Standard

Reporter blocked from Oval Office by Donald Trump for using the term 'Gulf of Mexico'

White House has demanded that Associated Press change its wording to ‘Gulf of America’

TechRadar

Google Maps and Apple Maps rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, and I am so confused

Not every map agrees what to call the Gulf of Mexico.

International Business Times

Trump Declares Feb. 9 'Gulf of America Day'

Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico is part of his broader effort to "restore names that celebrate American greatness."

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