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Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords - analysis
Gulf countries tend to be cautious, and they care about protocol, respect, and ceremony - they don’t want to be seen as being used. They want to feel like partners.
Trump demands Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
Iran demands access to $12b. assets frozen in Qatar as precondition to advancing talks - report
Gulf states couldn't bear cost of another war, pressure Trump to avoid attacking Iran - analysis
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
The Qatari gift has drawn criticism from Democrats and advocates of good government, who warned it was a conflict of interest that could influence presidential decisions.
US organizations urge Congress to pass act targeting undisclosed foreign funding in universities
Qatar was revealed to be the largest foreign source of gifts and contracts to American universities in 2025, worth more than $1.1 billion.
US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies
The State Department said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined that an emergency existed that required immediate sales to those countries and waived the congressional review requirements.
My Word: Bibi, Bennett, blocs, and blocks - opinion
New party, old reality: Israel’s elections still revolve around blocs and the question of Netanyahu.
Gulf states reject Iran’s proposal to share custodianship of Hormuz - report
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi flew to Oman, one of the multiple Gulf states attacked by Iran, to discuss the deal.
Qatar’s alleged influence over ICC prosecutor raises concerns about legal neutrality - editorial
Allegations of Qatar’s influence over the ICC prosecutor raise serious concerns about the impartiality and fairness of the global legal system, threatening its integrity and objectivity.
Recording reveals Qatar promised to 'look after' ICC prosecutor Khan if he pursued Netanyahu - WSJ
According to the WSJ report, which cited a witness and an audio recording, Qatar ordered an investigation to discredit the sexual assault allegations brought against Khan.
Strait of Hormuz should not reopen on Tehran’s terms - opinion
Washington should define success not as traffic resumed, but as Tehran stripped of the practical ability to use the strait as a recurring instrument of leverage.
Syrian President al-Sharaa positions country for regional role in Gulf, EU meetings
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the Gulf last week as part of his efforts to shore up support for Damascus across the Middle East and Europe amid rising regional tensions.
Israeli 'violations' of Temple Mount spark backlash from Muslim, Arab states
In a joint statement, eight Arab countries condemned Israel's actions at Jerusalem's holy sites, calling them "provocations" and violations of international law.
