SHOCKING: 28 - What They Never Told You

Kuwait and Bahrain targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US

Iran attacks American bases in Gulf states after Washington shoots down drones and strikes Iranian radar sites

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Major Setback for US: Saudi Arabia and UAE Block American Strikes on Iran

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have blocked US strikes on Iran, forcing a strategic rethink. This decision underscores the diplomatic leverage Gulf states hold over US military planning

International Business Times UK · Jun 5

Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes

The Japanese yen is nearing a critical 160 per dollar level, prompting warnings of decisive action from Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar is strengthening due to safe-haven demand amid escalating Gulf tensions. Markets await U.S. jobs data, with the yen facing its fourth weekly decline despite signs of rising real…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

OECD warns of 'scarring effects,' recession scenarios—but finds 'no signs of widespread labour displacement' from AI

The real problem for AI adoption, the global body says: "a lack of workers with digital skills emerging as a barrier to the adoption of AI technologies."

Fortune · Jun 3

Cooper defends UK-France’s Strait of Hormuz plan amid Rubio ‘catch-22’ claim

The narrow Gulf channel has become a flashpoint in the conflict, now in its fourth month

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.

AAP · Jun 3

Gulf expat reactions to Iran war show us how countries like UAE instil loyalty in western migrants

When the US and Israel launched their strikes on Iran on February 28 and Iran retaliated by targeting the Gulf Arab states, I was closely monitoring social media accounts from the region. I research Middle East politics, with a focus on the Gulf, and the social media platforms I use…

The Conversation · Jun 3

Iran and the US trade strikes in the Persian Gulf, further testing the ceasefire

Kuwait briefly shut the country's main airport after Iranian drones heavily damaged it and killed one person

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

CAIRO/WASHINGTON - Gulf hostilities flared again on ​Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near ‌the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

US military says it has 'defeated' Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

US forces repelled Iranian missile and drone assaults in the Gulf. Self-defense strikes targeted Qeshm Island. Iran's claims of hitting US Navy bases were denied. Kuwait reported intercepting hostile attacks. US also downed drones aimed at civilian ships. A ceasefire remains in place, but talks for a permanent end to…

The Economic Times · Jun 3