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Iran authorities seize vessel carrying smuggled fuel- IRNA

Iranian authorities have seized a vessel carrying 90,000 litres of smuggled fuel in the waters around Kish Island in the Gulf, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Kuwait opposition lawmakers stage sit-in to press for new government

Several Kuwait lawmakers are staging an open ended sit-in inside the parliament complex to press the Gulf state's crown prince to appoint a new government after a caretaker administration resigned over two months ago in a standoff with parliament.

Reuters

First Thing: More than 100m Americans urged to stay indoors amid extreme heat

Heatwave expected to stretch from Gulf coast to Carolinas, reaching 100F in some cities. Plus, the 67-year-old crowd surfer

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UAE to Suspend Exports of Indian Wheat for Four Months

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered a four-month suspension in exports and re-exports of wheat and wheat flour originating from India, the world's second biggest producer of the grain, state news agency WAM said on Wednesday. The Gulf nation's economy ministry cited interruptions to global trade flows as the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Earthquakes Strike Off Iranian Coast; No Damage Reported

Three earthquakes struck off Iran’s southern Kish Island on Wednesday, rattling Dubai and other areas across the Gulf. The US Geological Survey said two magnitude 4.7 temblors struck, followed by a 5.3 off the island near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported that authorities deployed rescue teams…

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Oil vs human rights: Biden’s controversial mission to Saudi Arabia

The president’s trip to Riyadh next month is a remarkable U-turn that was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times

How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials cause a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world.

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GCC Calls on Int'l Community to Shoulder Responsibility towards Palestinian People

Member states of the Riyadh-based Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility towards the Palestinian people against Israeli violations, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. They urged it to exert more efforts to revive the peace process and negotiations between the Palestinian and…

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QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies to Collaborate on North Field East Project

QatarEnergy signed a partnership deal with France's TotalEnergies on Sunday for the North Field East expansion of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. QatarEnergy's chief executive said more partners would be announced in the coming days. The Gulf state is partnering with international energy companies in the first…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Seven bodies found dumped at Mexico tourist area

Corpses had ‘this is what happened to me for working with the Gulf’ written on them

The Independent UK

Explained: Why Modi's friends in the Gulf matter

The BJP found itself in hot water this week after its national spokesperson and the media head of its Delhi unit made certain comments against the Prophet. While there was pushback within India, the BJP only took notice when the comments received backlash from Gulf countries, spurring the party to…

Newslaundry

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Prophet comments: Why the diplomatic storm should bother India

In this episode of Worldview, we discuss whether the protests in the Islamic world over comments in India will impact India’s ties with the Gulf region and beyond.

The Hindu

Western media usually misrepresents the Middle East. Not 'Real Housewives of Dubai'

Here's a couple things I've learned while watching "The Real Housewives of Dubai": bad bitches can throw shade anywhere, even in the desert, and the dumbest show ever is not entirely stupid in its representation of the Gulf.

Los Angeles Times

GCC Bank Profits Surge to $11 Billion

The first quarter of 2022 proved to be the best quarters for banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council as they raked in $10.9 billion in aggregate profits, a Kamco Invest report showed. This is one of the highest quarterly levels on record. Five out of six Gulf countries saw their…

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Al Jazeera

FBI investigates former US general over Qatar lobbying role

According to FBI probe, Allen had financial incentives for helping Qatar and maintained strong ties to its top leaders.

The Independent UK

FBI seizes retired general's data related to Qatar lobbying

The FBI has seized the electronic data of a retired four-star general who authorities say made false statements and withheld incriminating documents about his role in an illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of Qatar

The Hindu

India acted under pressure from Gulf governments: Awami League leader on Prophet controversy

Khandakar Golam Maula Nakshbandi of Bangladesh Awami League said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has zero tolerance for religious extremists and has acted quickly in the recent past

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Saudi Govt Hails Kingdom's Mediation Efforts to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully

The Saudi government lauded on Tuesday the Kingdom's efforts in mediating between countries to resolve conflicts through peaceful means. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The cabinet stressed the Kingdom's support for dialogue aimed at reaching conditions…

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Data | Hate remarks against the Prophet: Why does the Gulf matter?

India sources close to 40% of its fuel needs from the Gulf countries and Iran. About 90 lakh Indians reside in the region and they account for over 55% of India’s remittance inflows

The Hindu

Owaisi demands BJP national spokesperson be arrested immediately

AIMIM chief asks who will be responsible if hate violence builds up against Indians in Gulf countries

The Independent UK

Prophet Muhammad comments by officials from India’s ruling party spark Gulf backlash

Indian ambassadors have been called in by Gulf countries to explain the comments

Al Jazeera

Qatar, other Muslim nations condemn India over anti-Islam remarks

Doha says it expects a ‘public apology’ from New Delhi over comments made by two BJP members against Prophet Muhammad.

The Guardian - UK

Prophet Muhammad remarks embroil India in row with Gulf states

‘Insulting’ comments by spokespeople for ruling Bharatiya Janata party met with anger in Middle East

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Offensive Statements against Prophet Mohammed

Gulf countries condemned on Sunday offensive statements by a spokesperson of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that were deemed offensive to the Prophet Mohammed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its vehement condemnation of the statements, stressing its constant rejection of insults to symbols of Islam and symbols and figures of…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Gulf countries protest statement by BJP leaders, demand public apology from government; 25 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand, and more

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