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January 24, 2024

Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years as kingdom further liberalizes

The liberal move in the conservative kingdom comes as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to improve the nation's image and boost international tourism and business.

January 10, 2024

Germany softens stance on arms exports by approving air-defense missiles for Saudi Arabia

Germany has approved the export of 150 air-to-air missiles for the Iris-T air defense system to Saudi Arabia, marking a shift from the previous ban on arms exports.

January 4, 2024

The Houthi are a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and here's what Biden-Blinken team should do about it

In February 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delisted the Yemeni Houthi as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Three years later, it’s obvious this was a huge mistake.

December 22, 2023

How tensions in the Middle East could impact global shipping

The Oct. 7 attacks against Israel and resulting warfare have sent the price of oil on a rollercoaster. A steep decline may affect shipping worldwide.

December 22, 2023

Widow of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi granted political asylum in US: report

Hanan Elatr, the widow of murdered Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi has been granted political asylum in the U.S. Khashoggi was killed by Saudi officials in 2018.

December 16, 2023

Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, ruler of oil-rich Kuwait, dead at 86

Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the ruling Emir of Kuwait, has died aged, 86 just over three years after assuming power. Kuwait has the seventh largest oil reserves in the world.

November 28, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh chosen to host the 2030 World Expo

Riyadh bested Rome and Busan, winning 119 out of 165 votes, and will host the 2030 World Expo.

November 15, 2023

Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour Policy Board amid ongoing negotiations with LIV Golf backer

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced Tuesday that Rory McIlroy has resigned from his position as player director of the PGA Tour Policy Board.

November 14, 2023

Did China just kill peace in the Middle East?

Chinas sees Russia in Ukraine and Iran in Israel creating challenging obligations and headaches for the U.S., making any pivot to Asia ever more difficult.

November 13, 2023

Iran doubles down on terror but it holds a losing hand

Iran’s military options are limited, the economy is a shambles, and a lot of governments in the region want to contain Iran. The aftermath of the Gaza crisis will leave Iran worse off than before.