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Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
ByAbdi Latif Dahir April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.

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Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee
ByIsmaeel Naar April 16, 2026

The officer was charged with assault leading to death, in the case of a man who was accused by Bahraini authorities of espionage during a domestic crackdown tied to the war in Iran.

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As Bahrain Cracked Down Amid War, a Death in Custody Sparked Outrage
ByNazeeha Saeed and Vivian Nereim April 14, 2026

The body of a man accused of spying for Iran, Mohammed al-Mousawi, showed signs of torture, witnesses said. The U.N. has called for an investigation.

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Gulf states rethink security in light of US-Israel war on Iran
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad April 10, 2026

Whatever outcome of ceasefire talks, the region will have to live with a continuing threat from the regime in TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf nations will seek to add security partners as they rebuild battered economies after the US and Isr…

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Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks
ByKalyeena Makortoff and agencies April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Members reportedly agree a rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May, but move symbolic while strait of Hormuz is effectively closedMiddle East crisis – live updatesIranian drones have struck Kuwait’s oil infrastructure, causing “severe material damage” tha…

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Interceptor Missiles Save Lives, but Stockpiles Are Dwindling
ByNicholas Kulish April 5, 2026

Defense systems that shoot projectiles out of the sky have become one of the most important components of warfare, so much so that militaries face a diminishing supply.

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A Bid to Use Force to Open Strait of Hormuz Hits Roadblocks at U.N. Security Council
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Vivian Nereim April 2, 2026April 3, 2026

Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.

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UK sends more troops to Gulf amid Trump jibes over British military role
ByMatthew Weaver March 31, 2026

John Healey says extra deployment is defensive response to ‘expanding threat’ from IranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK is sending more military support to the Gulf, taking the total deployment to 1,000 troops, a…

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Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 28, 2026

Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf countries have raised concerns over the prospect of attacks by Iran-backed militias and proxy armed grou…

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Two Killed in Abu Dhabi as Gulf States Face Fresh Attacks
ByIsmaeel Naar March 26, 2026

A Pakistani man and an Indian man died when shrapnel fell from an intercepted missile, officials said. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain also reported strikes.

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