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June 10, 2026
Even as they exchange blows, Washington and Tehran are trying to keep talks alive and avoid a broader war
US officials say the aircraft went down after colliding with an Iranian drone. Investigators are still working to determine whether the incident was accidental or deliberate
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June 09, 2026
India–Oman CEPA: A pragmatic step in India’s Gulf economic strategy
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) marks an important milestone in India's regionalism strategy in the Gulf region, strengthening economic ties, energy security, and maritime connectivity
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June 06, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Iran hopes to battle it out in knockouts, but will war play spoilsport?
On paper, Iran are best placed of all the Middle Eastern sides to advance to the knockout stages, but the squad will need to overcome the impact of the war that has hampered their preparation
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May 30, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Jordan and Iraq set to fight for group-stage survival
Drawn into tough groups, Jordan and Iraq aim for one result and the football community’s respect
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May 30, 2026
Can Washington and Tehran find a peace deal? Three powerful factions standing in the way of the US-Iran deal
Despite indications that negotiators had largely settled the framework of a deal, Trump left the two-hour meeting without giving his approval, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the diplomatic effort
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May 23, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Saudi Arabia, Qatar will hope to do more than just make up the numbers
In 2026, the 2022 hosts are vying to prove it belongs at this stage; the 2034 host looks to bolster its ‘spirited underdog’ credentials
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May 22, 2026
Congress vs. White House: The Iran war powers showdown looms
The US House Republican leadership postponed a vote on a War Powers Resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran, exposing deep party divisions over President Trump's handling of the conflict
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May 20, 2026
US, Israel reportedly saw Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the unlikely face of post-Khamenei Iran
US officials believed Ahmadinejad might be capable of managing Iran’s unstable political environment in the event of regime collapse
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May 16, 2026
Why PM Modi’s UAE visit signals a new strategic axis in the Middle East
India was largely seen as an economic partner rather than a security actor in the Middle East. Its importance to the Gulf was tied to energy trade, commerce and the Indian diaspora. That equation is now changing
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May 16, 2026
How Kuwait is struggling to resolve its long-standing Bidoon crisis
If Kuwait is paying international agencies millions of dollars to benefit refugees worldwide, why can't they handle their own refugees?
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May 13, 2026
How UAE’s OPEC exit reshapes power, oil and security in West Asia
The UAE's exit from OPEC marks a significant shift in the global oil market, signaling the loosening of a decades-old system of collective restraint and leading to increased volatility and geopolitical competition
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January 11, 2026
The Yemen rift: How Saudi-UAE tensions are reshaping Gulf politics
The Saudi-UAE rift in Yemen marks a critical fracture within the anti-Houthi coalition, revealing competing strategic visions and rivalries
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