Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order
The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
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Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria
The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran diminishes.
Conquering Soccer and Arming Warlords
The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of Manchester City, a top English soccer team. Behind the scenes, he has been described as the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars.
‘We don’t want to go’: Australian couple told to pay $3,500 to postpone flights amid Middle East volatility
Experts say consumers are unlikely to have any legal rights to defer flights unless the airline’s fine print allows itGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSharon Latour and her husband are scheduled to fly through Abu Dhabi on an …
Ministers refuse to name companies that lobbied them over foreign ownership of UK newspapers
Revealed: Crossbench peers scrutinising proposed law change say they were told not to share companies involvedUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are refusing to name the media companies that lobbied them over laws restricting foreign state owne…
Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States
The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.
Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
European leaders at G7 trying to bring Iran back to negotiating table
UK prime minister and French president among those pressing for de-escalation of conflict with IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS politics live – latest updatesEuropean leaders at the G7 summit in Canada are trying to engineer an Iranian return …
Trump and special envoy Witkoff stand to reap rewards from official business
Crypto venture with Abu Dhabi could enrich pair with millions – and Democrats say ethics conflict is ‘plain as day’President Trump received plenty of attention this month when he happily accepted a $400m Boeing 747 from the Persian Gulf emirate of Qata…