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
Explainer: Oman may follow as most Gulf central banks raise rates Inflation in the Gulf has not been as severe as in other parts of the region. Saudi Arabia
Kuwait, Egypt explore railway to Sudan The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has also started projects in Iraq and Yemen. Sudan
Kuwait detects first case of omicron variant Kuwait's announcement follows the detection of cases in Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Kuwait
Kuwait's aging ruler hands some duties to crown prince No reason was given for 84-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah temporarily relinquishing his duties. Kuwait
Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from traveling overseas Exceptions to the travel ban will be made for children under 16, pregnant women and certain adults with prior approval. Kuwait
Kuwait to allow vaccinated travelers entry beginning August 1 The Gulf country also loosened travel restrictions on Kuwaiti citizens. Kuwait
Murder in Kuwait stirs outrage over violence against women Farah Akbar was killed this week by a man who was arrested but released on bail after threatening to kill her. Kuwait
Breakthrough in domestic workers' return to Kuwait Kuwaitis are eager to welcome back domestic workers as some coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Kuwait
Kuwait’s new government takes charge following latest showdown with parliament A new Cabinet is sworn in to address economic and COVID-related challenges. Kuwait
GCC states race for foreign investment Despite the Saudi-led effort to bury the hatchet with Qatar, unified economic policies are coming up against by GCC countries’ needs to win foreign investment post-COVID. Saudi Arabia
Kuwait's prime minister submits Cabinet's resignation Ministers handed in their resignations Tuesday amid a standoff with parliament. Kuwait
Gulf unity deal further isolates Iran Healing the Gulf Cooperation Council rift is a parting gift for Trump and a welcome gift for Biden in dealing with the Islamic Republic. Legacy: Gulf
