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PGA tour adds Saudi wealth fund to lawsuit against LIV Golf
PGA accused LIV of encouraging several players to breach their contracts with multi-million dollar deals
Jan 25, 2023
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IRGC Navy holds military drills in Persian Gulf
The IRGC tested various classes of its naval missiles, smart subsurface unmanned systems, bomber drones, and it's helicopter weaponry
Jan 18, 2023
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Half of Israelis believe Jews should have more rights than Arabs: Survey
49 percent of the 20,000 respondents believe that Jewish Israelis are entitled to special accommodations over Arabs
Jan 16, 2023
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Saudi-funded LIV Golf accused of exploiting lawsuit to acquire data on 9/11 victims
The kingdom has previously used its resources to spy on US citizens and bolster its narratives via non-political entities
Jan 06, 2023
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Suspected ISIS attack on oilfield in eastern Syria kills ten workers
This came just one day after the start of a Kurdish-led offensive against the extremist group
Dec 30, 2022
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Lebanese migrants responsible for over half of Lebanon’s GDP
Lebanon has become the most remittance-dependent country in the world thanks to decades of systemic corruption and mismanagement in the financial sector
Dec 20, 2022
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Large explosions rock Syria’s Al-Omar oilfield in latest attack on US base
According to local sources, the explosions were heard by residents in every village of the area, suggesting that the attack may have been larger than usual
Dec 18, 2022
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Less than half of US citizens trust the military establishment: Poll
As trust for the US army continues to erode at home, only 50 percent of citizens say they have confidence in the army's ability to defend their country
Dec 05, 2022
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SDF chief says US has ‘moral duty’ to fulfill promises made to Kurdish militias
Historically, the US has had no qualms about abandoning its allies to their fate, as Henry Kissinger once remarked about the Kurds: 'covert action is not missionary work'
Nov 24, 2022
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US to deploy 100 unmanned vessels in Persian Gulf
The US Forces Central Command chief called the development of “adversary drones” the greatest technological threat to regional security
Nov 19, 2022
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US-occupied oilfield targeted by missiles in northeast Syria
Attacks against US bases in Syria have become commonplace as Washington’s illegal presence in the country continues to provoke contempt
Nov 18, 2022
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IRGC calls on Iraqi government, IKR to fulfill commitments on border security
The IRGC launched missile and drone strikes against several targets in Erbil province in the IKR earlier today
Nov 14, 2022
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Syria in control of only one oilfield in US-occupied Deir Ezzor: Official
US occupation troops plunder at least 80 percent of Syria's daily oil production, as Washington has established over two dozen illegal military bases in the resource-rich northeast
Nov 12, 2022
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Sweden reaffirms decision to distance itself from Kurdish militants
Turkey has rejected Sweden and Finland's request to join NATO over their alleged ties to the PKK and YPG militant groups
Nov 06, 2022
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The Gray Wolf returns to Central Asia: Turkey’s ambitions for the region
As a proponent of Pan-Turkism, Ankara is keen on expanding its influence across Central Asia, yet this foreign policy shift is likely to be checked by much bigger regional powers like China, Russia, and Iran.
Nov 01, 2022
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Biden turns to emergency oil reserves after latest snub from Gulf partners
The SPR has shrunk to its lowest levels in nearly four decades, as Washington continues to use the emergency reserves to keep fuel prices down
Oct 18, 2022
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War of words escalates as Washington says Riyadh ‘coerced’ Gulf nations to cut oil production
Despite the recent US posturing, officials in Washington say the White House has no plans to cut military cooperation with Saudi Arabia, fearing this would foster its bonds with Russia and China
Oct 14, 2022
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Iran warns UAE over ‘baseless claims’ to Persian Gulf islands
Emirati officials have continuously referred to Iran’s presence on the islands as an “occupation”
Sep 29, 2022
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German chancellor visits Gulf, signs energy security deal with UAE
Scholz's tour is part of Germany's latest efforts to diversify its energy supply amidst a looming energy crisis
Sep 25, 2022
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UAE renews claim over disputed Persian Gulf islands, demands Iran cease ‘occupation’
The islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa were reportedly sold to the Shah of Iran in 1971 by the Emirati ruler of the Ras al-Khaimah emirate
Sep 25, 2022
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Under half of Saudis think good relations with US ‘somewhat’ important
While Saudi citizens favor better relations with Russia over the US, three-quarters of the population oppose the war in Ukraine and blame the Russian military action for higher food prices
Sep 24, 2022
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CF agrees to early elections in Iraq to fulfill Sadr’s demands
Iraqi political factions have failed for nearly a year to form a government
Sep 24, 2022
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes foreign ship in Persian Gulf
The IRGC have captured several ships smuggling fuel in the Persian Gulf in the past few months
Sep 11, 2022
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Iran achieves self-sufficiency in drone technology
The US believes some of the drones produced in Iran will soon be used by the Russian Federation in Ukraine, but Iran reiterated that it does not intend to help either side in the conflict
Sep 09, 2022
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Iran and the Persian Gulf monarchies: Diplomacy remains their only option
Reconciliation between Iran and the GCC will reap vast mutual benefits, while conflict only serves those outside the Persian Gulf
Sep 07, 2022
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US and Iran at odds once more over drone fleet operating in Gulf waters
The US and its regional allies have deployed a drone fleet in Gulf waters to carry out 'anti-Iran' operations
Sep 03, 2022
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Syria downed nearly half of Israeli projectiles: Russian official
Russia has deployed the Pantsir S-1 to Syria since 2013 amid the country's conflict to defend Syria's airspace
Aug 27, 2022
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Iran achieved self-sufficiency in defense armaments: Official
Iran is set to begin country-wide military drills involving various army units
Aug 24, 2022
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Foreign forces in Gulf of Aden are direct threat to Yemen: Sanaa official
Al-Ezzi remarks come after the NSG expressed concern over “suspicious” activity by US and French troops stationed south of Yemen
Aug 22, 2022
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US will press on with talks to return half of Afghanistan’s reserves: Report
US officials will reluctantly restart talks with the Taliban to return $3.5bln of Afghanistan's reserves
Aug 22, 2022
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