Gulf States
Trump lays out new Middle East vision, from ceasefires to regional partners - analysis
President Trump’s evolving Middle East policy, highlighting a strategic shift from traditional Western intervention toward fostering regional partnerships, diplomacy, and sustainable peace.
Senate Democrats warn against AI chip deals with Gulf states
Israel is at risk of being outbid in Trump’s Middle East marketplace - analysis
Trump, not Arab leaders, pulling the strings in Saudi visit, expert says
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.
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.
Qatar to vote on cancelling elections ‘in name of democracy and social cohesion’
Qatar votes on a referendum to cancel elections, ending Shura Council voting rights.
Stop Israel from bombing Iran's oil sites, Gulf states urge US
To avoid getting caught in the crossfire, some Gulf states are lobbying Washington to stop Israel from attacking oil sites.
Tehran warns Gulf states: Aiding Israel against Iran will provoke response
An Iranian official told Reuters that "Iran made it clear that any action by a Persian Gulf country against Tehran" would be responded to accordingly.
Voices from the Arab press: Hamas is Terrorizing Gaza
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
It's past time for Israel to administer a new civilian entity in Gaza - opinion
We have wasted enough time. The Israeli government should have decided on its day after plans six months ago.
Gulf Cooperation Council meets in Doha, discuss Houthi attacks
The meeting was chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Gulf states, vulnerable but influential, seek to stop new Iran-Israel war
Recent events highlight Gulf states' vulnerability, from Iran's seizure of a cargo ship to Yemen's Houthi attacks, impacting regional dynamics and Saudi-Iranian relations.
Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, including life sentences, in major pardon
Despite facing international scrutiny from entities like the United Nations for its trial and detention practices, Bahrain insists that its judicial proceedings adhere to international law standards.
