Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump says Iran will 'pay the price’ for dragging out talks US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran had waited too long to reach a deal after the largest direct exchange of fire between the two countries since an April ceasefire. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran’s Araghchi says US bases in region legitimate targets Iran warns US bases could be targeted as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues and Washington moves to reassure Kuwait after a deadly airport attack. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
In aftermath of Iran attack, Rubio hosts Kuwait FM: What to know The meeting came a day after an Iranian strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and wounded more than 60 others. Kuwait
Newsletter: Gulf Kuwait’s Iran dilemma is getting harder to ignore Kuwait has long sought to position itself as one of the Gulf’s most cautious and diplomatic actors. This week, however, the country found itself at the center of a conflict it has consistently tried to avoid. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran says no progress in US talks as Khamenei warns of foreign plots By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump arrives in China with Iran war looming over talks By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Chipotle opens restaurant in Kuwait, its first in Middle East The Mexican-style food chain’s entry into the Middle East comes as Western brands in the region deal with the effects of Gaza war-related boycotts. Kuwait
US firm mulls stake in Starbucks Middle East franchise as local competition heats up Apollo Asset Management's reported interest comes after the coffee chain said boycotts related to the Gaza war had hurt its regional business. Saudi Arabia
Culture Kuwait holds annual camel race as sport regains regional traction Camel racing is popular throughout the region, even as other sports grow. Legacy: Gulf
Kuwait emir travels to Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit Relations with Saudi Arabia are a priority for Kuwait's new emir. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, UAE’s Emirates among Fortune Arabia top 10 The list of 500 companies from 22 Arab countries posted around $1.6 trillion in revenues in 2022, yielding a net profit of $343 billion. Saudi Arabia
Syria’s Assad and Kuwaiti crown prince in China signing cooperation deals Syrian President Bashar al-Assad participated in a bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the eastern city of Hangzhou, reported SANA, Syria’s official news outlet. Syria
Culture From Egypt to Iran, heatwave compounds Middle East electricity problems, climate change burdens Countries like Iraq are particularly susceptible to climate change, as recurring blackouts make it harder to stay cool indoors. Kuwait
Kuwait to begin drilling in disputed gas field with Iran Kuwait and Saudi Arabia’s dispute with Iran over the Durra gas field is coming amid improved ties between Iran and the Gulf. Legacy: Gulf
Kuwait prohibits all cryptocurrency use in new virtual assets ban Users of cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets in Kuwait would be subject to Kuwait’s 2013 money laundering and terrorist financing laws. Kuwait
Popular Mexican food chain Chipotle coming to UAE, Kuwait The fast-food giant that specializes in Mexican food is one of the biggest in the United States. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Arabia outranks US for expat life, Kuwait ranks worst Saudi Arabia was found to be the 28th best country to live in as an expatriate while the United States ranked 30th, according to a Tuesday report. Saudi Arabia
UAE, after Kuwait, releases Iranian prisoners The moves come as Iran works to restore its ties with Gulf countries following years of estrangement and tension. United Arab Emirates
