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
Houthi drone strike kills two in Bahrain, ceasefire violations continue
The incident represented a major escalation after more than a year of relative calm in Yemen as peace efforts gained momentum.
Abraham Accords opened Israel to the Middle East's 'most dynamic trading hub'
Dorian Barak discusses the third anniversary of the Accords and how trade has been normalized and blossomed with countries in the region and globally.
US, Saudi Arabia, India discuss possible Middle East rail, port deal
If Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize ties, Israel could be linked into the rail deal.
US hopes F-35s, ships will deter Iran in Gulf region as Iran threats grow - analysis
The US has sent the amphibious warship USS Bataan to the region as well as part of the force deployment necessary to deter Iran.
Red Sea warming 2.5x faster than global average, report finds
Threats to Eilat's coral reef include ocean warming, severe storms, and the emergence of harmful diseases.
Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands
Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.
As Turkey's leader tours the Gulf, the region is showcasing its global influence - analysis
While the countries in question may have issues between each other, the overall sense of these visits with the GCC and Turkey, is how united the region is.
Saudi Arabia buys Turkish drones during Erdogan's visit
Erdogan arrived in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah on Monday for the first stop of a Gulf tour.
Turkey’s Erdogan in historic three-country Gulf trip - analysis
Ankara’s diplomatic offensive is part of a wider diplomatic era in the region in which the Syrian regime is returning to the Arab League and Iran is doing more outreach.
Iran tested suicide drone in Gulf, US official says
The one-way drone was launched on Wednesday from the Jask area of Iran against a practice barge, the official said.
