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
Qatar officially becomes US strategic partner in Gulf
Biden administration sees Qatar as helpful for backdoor diplomacy, and as a solution to the growing European gas crisis.
Association of Gulf Jewish Communities celebrates one year anniversary
The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities marks its first anniversary, after a year of connecting and supporting Jewish communities in the Gulf.
Biden intends to designate Qatar as 'major non-NATO ally'
The president informed Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar about his intention during a White House meeting on Monday.
Voices from the Arab Press: A likely change in Turkish intentions
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Gulf summit aims to signal solidarity amid Iran tension
The Arab Gulf states want to show cooperation after a deep division.
Iran seized foreign ship in Gulf for 'smuggling diesel'
The ship's nationality was not revealed, nor when the event had transpired.
The Great Gulf Citizenship Competition -analysis
In a quest to advance their economies, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have begun to offer citizenship to a few select foreigners.
Will Israeli policy shift in Syria as US delegations arrive? - analysis
There are major tectonic shifts taking place in the region. But what does this have to do with Syria?
Misguided energy policy affects the Middle East and the world - opinion
If the West is true to its word, it will need to have a massive transfer of wealth to poorer nations to help them eventually curtail their use of fossil fuels.
Iraqis vote in general election with a low turnout reflecting the nation's apathy
For the first time since the US invasion in 2003, Iraqis are voting in a general election. Many have pledged to boycott, having lost faith in the democratic system.
