Polistratics 021
In This Week's Edition: Saudi Arabia Executes Bahraini "Terrorists", The UAE Abandons The US Lead Naval Coalition, Kuwait And Philippines Tensions Over Migrant's Rights ... And More!
News stories I’m following this week …
U.S. Pressured to Secure Persian Gulf After Iran Seizes Tankers. (WSJ)
China seeks stronger economic ties with Saudi Arabia beyond crude oil as Middle East seeks ‘ideal partner’. (South China Morning Post)
Ahead of OPEC+ meet, Kremlin says ties with Saudi Arabia are constructive, trusting. (Reuters)
India snaps up record amount Russian oil while flows from Saudi Arabia plunge to 28-month low. (Business Insider)
Qatar’s prime minister met with top Taliban leader in Afghanistan earlier this month, sources say. (CNN)
Biden adviser discussed possible outreach to Iran on nuclear program with Oman. (Axios)
Kuwait’s Al-Zour refinery delayed over technical glitch, CEO says. (Aljazeera)
Qatar's Emir congratulates Turkey's Erdogan before final election result. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia executes two Bahrainis accused of ‘terrorism’. (Aljazeera)
Kuwait, Philippines ties tense over migrant workers' rights. (DW)
‘In other news’ …
Philippe Starck designs school to "revitalise creative production in Qatar". (dezeen)
EV maker Lucid to raise $3 billion, mainly from Saudi's PIF. (Reuters)
Activists Work to Protect Cairo’s City of the Dead From Demolition. (Smithsonian)
On Social-Media …
Jordan holds lavish royal wedding for crown prince
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