Gulf
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
The moves, reported since late Friday, came as US officials and regional militaries coordinated on contingency planning for possible Iranian retaliation.
Quiet after gunfire targeting unidentified drones heard near Yemen's presidential palace
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
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.
On Abraham Accords anniversary, Iran pushes Gulf ties - analysis
The Houthis attacked Israel on September 15 on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords, and at 6:32am, symbolically almost the same time as the October 7 attack.
UAE looks to China’s ‘Belt and Road’ initiative for future endeavors - analysis
The UAE, like many countries, has trade with China – but that isn’t a zero-sum game in terms of ties to the West.
Bahrain, Kuwait are investigating thousands of citizenship fraud cases
The countries’ generous benefits for their citizens, along with access to unrestricted movement, have inspired thousands to fraudulently obtain citizenship in Bahrain or Kuwait
UAE denounces Netanyahu statement on inviting it to participate in Gaza's civil administration
The UAE has frequently criticized Israel over the war and the high civilian death toll, though it has asserted that diplomatic ties have allowed it to get aid into the Gaza Strip.
Biden on Israel: What’s good for Arab voters in Michigan, bad for Arab rulers in Gulf - analysis
What necessarily fits the Arab voters in the US isn't necessarily what is suitable for Arabian Gulf states.
Red Sea ship hit by drone off coast of Yemen's Aden
The UKMTO said in an advisory note that a ship had been attacked 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden.
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.
