Gulf
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
A journey to the biblical Red Sea crossing
Gulf states on edge as US-Iran talks in Islamabad end without deal - analysis
Houthis are expanding force of Iran, and global threat - opinion
Ignoring the Houthis invites their expansion beyond Yemen’s borders, destabilizing the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and international markets.
Trump heads to Middle East amid Iran nuclear standoff and Gulf investment drive
Gulf officials have pressed the admin to ease export controls on advanced semiconductor chips and AI tech to accelerate high‑tech goals.
Why Trump’s Saudi trip matters for the Trump doctrine - analysis
Gulf countries trust the US administration under US President Donald Trump a bit more than what they saw under Biden and Obama.
Immediate death Gulf of Aqaba underwater brine pools may explain origin of life on Earth
The brine pools in the Gulf of Aqaba are up to ten times saltier than seawater and lack oxygen, causing marine creatures that enter to be anesthetized or die.
Google to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s executive action
President Trump issued an order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on January 20, fulfilling a campaign promise.
Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users
"As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America," the Interior Department said in a statement last week.
Lessons for today: how the Gulf War shaped Israel's defense strategy – analysis
How the 1991 Gulf War reshaped Israel’s defense strategy and the Middle East’s modern military landscape.
Trump preparing to intensify activity against Houthis once sworn in, sources say
Trump and other officials in the incoming administration are interested in increasing the activity against the Houthis, including airstrikes.
The key takeaways from Israel’s strikes on Iran - analysis
Iran now feels it can launch ballistic missiles at Israel whenever it wants.
Home Front Command extends education institutions safety directives until Monday
Education system in Israel's north will operate online, with no physical learning in schools.
