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Seven bodies found dumped at Mexico tourist area

Corpses had ‘this is what happened to me for working with the Gulf’ written on them

The Independent UK

Explained: Why Modi's friends in the Gulf matter

The BJP found itself in hot water this week after its national spokesperson and the media head of its Delhi unit made certain comments against the Prophet. While there was pushback within India, the BJP only took notice when the comments received backlash from Gulf countries, spurring the party to…

Newslaundry

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Prophet comments: Why the diplomatic storm should bother India

In this episode of Worldview, we discuss whether the protests in the Islamic world over comments in India will impact India’s ties with the Gulf region and beyond.

The Hindu

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Western media usually misrepresents the Middle East. Not 'Real Housewives of Dubai'

Here's a couple things I've learned while watching "The Real Housewives of Dubai": bad bitches can throw shade anywhere, even in the desert, and the dumbest show ever is not entirely stupid in its representation of the Gulf.

Los Angeles Times

GCC Bank Profits Surge to $11 Billion

The first quarter of 2022 proved to be the best quarters for banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council as they raked in $10.9 billion in aggregate profits, a Kamco Invest report showed. This is one of the highest quarterly levels on record. Five out of six Gulf countries saw their…

Asharq Al-Awsat

FBI investigates former US general over Qatar lobbying role

According to FBI probe, Allen had financial incentives for helping Qatar and maintained strong ties to its top leaders.

Al Jazeera

FBI seizes retired general's data related to Qatar lobbying

The FBI has seized the electronic data of a retired four-star general who authorities say made false statements and withheld incriminating documents about his role in an illegal foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of Qatar

The Independent UK

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India acted under pressure from Gulf governments: Awami League leader on Prophet controversy

Khandakar Golam Maula Nakshbandi of Bangladesh Awami League said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has zero tolerance for religious extremists and has acted quickly in the recent past

The Hindu

Saudi Govt Hails Kingdom's Mediation Efforts to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully

The Saudi government lauded on Tuesday the Kingdom's efforts in mediating between countries to resolve conflicts through peaceful means. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The cabinet stressed the Kingdom's support for dialogue aimed at reaching conditions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Data | Hate remarks against the Prophet: Why does the Gulf matter?

India sources close to 40% of its fuel needs from the Gulf countries and Iran. About 90 lakh Indians reside in the region and they account for over 55% of India’s remittance inflows

The Hindu

India's trade with GCC nations increasing at rapid pace

NEW DELHI: India's trade with Gulf nations has come into prominence after a diplomatic row over derogatory comments made by the ruling BJP's spokespersons against Prophet Muhammad.

The Times of India

Owaisi demands BJP national spokesperson be arrested immediately

AIMIM chief asks who will be responsible if hate violence builds up against Indians in Gulf countries

The Hindu

Prophet Muhammad comments by officials from India’s ruling party spark Gulf backlash

Indian ambassadors have been called in by Gulf countries to explain the comments

The Independent UK

Qatar, other Muslim nations condemn India over anti-Islam remarks

Doha says it expects a ‘public apology’ from New Delhi over comments made by two BJP members against Prophet Muhammad.

Al Jazeera

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The Guardian - UK

Prophet Muhammad remarks embroil India in row with Gulf states

‘Insulting’ comments by spokespeople for ruling Bharatiya Janata party met with anger in Middle East

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Offensive Statements against Prophet Mohammed

Gulf countries condemned on Sunday offensive statements by a spokesperson of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that were deemed offensive to the Prophet Mohammed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its vehement condemnation of the statements, stressing its constant rejection of insults to symbols of Islam and symbols and figures of…

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Gulf countries protest statement by BJP leaders, demand public apology from government; 25 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand, and more

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Tribune News Service

South Florida under Tropical Storm Warning as storm system likely to become Tropical Storm Alex approaches

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida remains under a tropical storm warning Friday morning as the region braces for a system to arrive from the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Friday afternoon or night, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Apocalyptic skies’: the dust storms devastating Gulf states and Syria

Rising frequency of storms due to climate crisis is causing more loss of life and more destruction, say experts

Tribune News Service

Potential tropical storm likely to form and bring heavy rains to South Florida, hurricane center says

It’ll be a wet weekend in South Florida as a low pressure system that could become a tropical depression or the Atlantic’s first named storm of 2022 approaches the state from the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.

Al Jazeera

‘Vicious cycle’: Storms intensify in the Gulf as climate changes

Recent ecologically disastrous conditions in the Gulf are latest sign of climate danger to the MENA region.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gulf States Underline Unified Stance on Russian-Ukrainian Crisis

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that the unity of the stances of the Gulf States towards international issues and crises has consolidated the Cooperation Council as one of the effective and influential international forces. He pointed to two separate Gulf meetings on Wednesday; the first…

The Independent UK

As natural gas expands in Gulf, residents fear rising damage

There are neighborhoods in Southwest Louisiana that have endured seven federally declared disasters in just two years

Tribune News Service

Potential tropical storm’s biggest threat to South Florida is rain

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’ll be a wet weekend in South Florida as a disturbance that could become the Atlantic’s first named storm of 2022 approaches the state from the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.

Reuters

Biden planning Gulf visit, could meet crown prince - sources

U.S. officials are planning a trip for President Joe Biden to the Middle East later this month to meet Gulf allies, which could put him in the same room with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, sources said on Wednesday.

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