The destruction of Iranian drones last year was an early example of a new regional military project that President Biden is trying to shore up during his Middle East visit.
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The Maldives may not be the Sri Lankan leader’s last stop.
For deposed leaders, the choice of where to hole up after being ousted can be determined by a number of factors, including historical and political ties between the countries, and, for some, extradition treaties.
Saudi Arabia Bankrolls a Challenge to the PGA
Saudi Arabia is investing in sporting events, like an upstart golf tour, as part of a yearslong drive to turn the country into a hot spot for business and tourism and to blunt criticism of its human rights record.
For Saudi Arabia, Golf Is Seen as an Image Sanitizer
Saudi Arabia is investing in sporting events, like an upstart golf tour, as part of a yearslong drive to turn the country into a hot spot for business and tourism and to blunt criticism of its human rights record.
U.A.E. Bans ‘Lightyear,’ Disney Film with Same-Sex Kiss
The United Arab Emirates banned the animated film, an offshoot of the “Toy Story” movies, from its cinemas. Censors in Indonesia and Malaysia are also considering restrictions.
Naftali Bennett, Israel’s Prime Minister, Visits U.A.E.
The trip by Naftali Bennett, the Israeli leader, burnishes his foreign policy credentials and provides some distraction from his domestic political troubles.
Mohammed Bin Zayed Becomes U.A.E. President
Sheikh Mohammed has used his small country’s oil wealth to exert great influence across the Middle East and in Washington.
Sheikh Khalifa, U.A.E. Ruler, Is Dead at 73
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan oversaw vast economic growth and built his country’s partnership with the United States in his 18 years as head of state.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Plead Guilty to Illegal Lobbying and Hiding Gifts
Richard Olson lobbied for the government of Qatar soon after retiring and took gifts from a businessman while serving as ambassador to Pakistan, according to prosecutors.
Your Thursday Briefing: Russia Cuts Gas Supplies
Also, Shanghai residents express anger and Singapore executes an intellectually disabled man.