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Regional and International Relations
Gulf States Are Right to Fear Iran Deal Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi analyzes the economic and political implication of the nuclear deal with Iran for the Gulf states.
Why Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Neocons Hate the Iran Deal Fred Kaplan argues that the regional and international opposition to the Iran deal “has nothing to do with the deal.”
Losing Leverage on Bahrain Sayed Alwadaei examines the US State Department’s decision to resume its “security assistance” to Bahrain.
Saudi king holds rare talks with Hamas leader Meshaal Khalid Meshaal meets with the Saudi king during his trip to the kingdom.
Australian woman arrested in Abu Dhabi to be deported soon, says Julie Bishop Emirati authorities arrest an Australian woman for “writing bad words on social media.”
Jailed US YouTuber seeks UAE pardon A US national jailed in Dubai is seeking a royal pardon.
Reports and Opinions
Saudi long-serving foreign minister Saud al-Faisal dies A news report on the death of Saud al-Faisal.
Prince Saud al-Faisal obituary Madawi al-Rasheed writes an obituary of Saud al-Faisal, emphasizing his dedication to promoting Saudi Arabia’s foreign interests.
Saud al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia, Quiet Force in Middle East, Dies at 75 Ben Hubbard reflects on al-Faisal’s legacy as a foreign minister.
Senior Saudi prince accuses cousin over alleged drugging and abduction Prince Sultan bin Turki files a criminal complaint in Switzerland against his cousin Prince Abdulaziz bin Fahd.
Car bomb explodes in Saudi capital Riyadh A car bomb exploded at a security checkpoint in Riyadh, killing the driver and wounding two policemen.
IS suspects held over 'plot' to attack Saudi mosques Saudi security forces arrest more than four hundred suspected members of the Islamic State.
UAE executes woman for killing American teacher Emirati authorities execute a woman accused of killing a US teacher.
Repression in Bahrain
Bahrain re-arrests prominent opposition leader The Bahraini interior ministry re-arrests Ibrahim Sharif.
Bahrain rights campaigner Nabeel Rajab freed from jail The Bahraini king pardons Nabeel Rajab after serving three months of a six-month jail sentence.
Crisis in Yemen
Today’s Civilian Victims in Yemen Will be Ignored Because U.S. and its Allies Are Responsible Glenn Greenwald examines the US role in the Saudi war on Yemen.
Yemen crisis: UN says humanitarian pause to start on Friday A news report on a humanitarian ceasefire to take effect until the last day of Ramadan.
Yemen crisis: Fighting breaks new UN ceasefire Saudi Arabia resumes its airstrikes on Yemen a few hours after the ceasefire took effect.
Jihadis likely winners of Saudi Arabia's futile war on Yemen's Houthi rebels Kareem Shaheen argues that Jihadi groups are the winners in the Saudi war on Yemen.
Aftermath: A Photo Essay on Yemen’s Victims of Saudi Airstrikes The Intercept publishes a photo essay on the Yemeni victims of the Saudi war.
Yemeni anti-rebel forces recapture Aden airport Forces loyal to the ousted Yemeni president recapture Aden.
Human Rights
Bahrain: Release Rights Activists Human Rights Watch calls upon the Bahraini authorities to immediately release Ibrahim Sharif.
Oman: Online activist Ahmed Al-Moghairi detained by Internal Security Service The Gulf Center for Human Rights deplores the arrest of Ahmed al-Moghairi.
Bahrain: GCHR welcomes the release of Nabeel Rajab and calls for the release of all human rights defenders The Gulf Center for Human Rights welcomes the release of Nabeel Rajab.
Concern over Privacy as New Evidences Emerge on Spyware sales To Bahrain The Bahrain Center for Human Rights expresses concern over reports indicating Bahrain’s purchase of advanced surveillance tools.
Bahrain: Mohamed Faraj Deprived of Medical Care in Jaw Prison The Bahrain Center for Human Rights condemns the lack of adequate medical care for detainees in Jaw Prison.