Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump arrives in China with Iran war looming over talks Tehran will closely watch whether Beijing seeks to restrain Washington or quietly aligns with US pressure on Iran’s oil exports and regional role. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Kuwait unveils Iran IRGC infiltration plot, arrests 4: What to know According to Kuwaiti authorities, four suspects arrested earlier this month after attempting to enter the country illegally via the sea confessed to belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and planning attacks against Kuwait. Kuwait
Turkey hosts Kuwaiti FM as UAE's OAPEC exit fuels Gulf rift Kuwait's top diplomat visited Turkey as the Gulf rift deepens following the UAE’s exit from OPEC and its affiliated alliances, forcing Ankara to balance ties between Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. Turkey
Kuwait acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after 7 weeks in detention The American-Kuwaiti journalist is expected to be released after 52 days in custody over posts about wartime damage. Kuwait
Analysis How fast can Gulf energy production rebound after US-Iran ceasefire? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis What role will Middle East play in Ukraine's post-war reconstruction? Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, there has been a raft of commitments from Western allies to help rebuild the war-torn state, but few from the Middle East. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Oil spill hits Kuwait but production unaffected Oil production was unaffected but some people were injured, according to the state-owned oil firm. Kuwait
Russia to add Gulf countries to visa-free travel list Russia stated that it was preparing visa-free travel agreements with a total of 17 countries, which include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Syria. Legacy: Gulf
'We are in a very dangerous situation,' Kuwait's five sisters plead for help to stay in Turkey Five Kuwaiti sisters, including two minors, say they escaped domestic violence and sexual abuse, and are now beseeching Turkish authorities and civic groups for a safe life. Turkey
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia deny supporting OPEC oil production increase Oil prices dropped after news broke of a potential production increase but have since rebounded. Legacy: Gulf
Gulf banks raise interest rates in response to the Fed, Kuwait stays put Saudi Arabia could be in store for a liquidity crunch, according to a leading credit rating agency. Kuwait has a history of not following the trend on interest rates. Legacy: Gulf
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
