Gulf
As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - analysis
"This war will be remembered as Trump's grave strategic miscalculation. One whose consequences reshaped the region in unintended ways," Middle East scholar Fawaz Gerges told Reuters.
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters
Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion
China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz
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.
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.
