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RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests

Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.

Birds scatter as a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet comes in to land at RAF Coningsby after a sortie on February 19, 2026.
Damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported Iranian strike, March 31, 2026; illustrative.

Gulf countries continue to face Iran attacks as criticial energy infrastructure at risk

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters, illustrative.

Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait

US Secutary of State Marco Rubio listens to US President Donald Trump speak to the media at the White House, ahead of Trump’s departure to Florida,  March 20.

Voices from the Arab press: US-Israel Iran war faces political limits


Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor

Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.

 Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah meets Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, August 29, 2023.

Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries

McDonald's and Starbucks are among several brands suffering boycotts in some Arab countries due to actual or perceived support of Israel in its war with Hamas.

 Demonstrators carry banners and flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan November 17, 2023.

Iran-backed militia threatens UAE, Kuwait in response to Israel-Hamas war

Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen have upped their threats against the US and Israel amid the ongoing war.

Members of the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, board a C-17 Globemaster III to forward deploy to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of exercise Agile Lightning from Al Dhafra Air Base, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

IDF joins the Barbie fan club in newly released video

The clip shows members of the IAF enjoying the song "I'm just Ken" while flying planes.

 MARGOT ROBBIE and Ryan Gosling in ‘Barbie.’

Algeria joins other Arab countries in banning 'Barbie' movie

So far Algeria, Lebanon, and Kuwait have all banned the new “Barbie” movie, stating that the film promotes homosexuality.

 MARGOT ROBBIE and Ryan Gosling in ‘Barbie.’

Voices from the Arab press: Fools are destroying our world

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 IN STOCKHOLM, Ahmad Alloush speaks to journalists on July 15 after being granted permission by Swedish police to burn a Torah and a Bible outside the Israeli embassy, in retaliation for a previous Quran burning there. Ahmad chose to instead denounce those who would burn sacred texts.

Amid political stalemate, Kuwaitis return to polls

Kuwait is the only Gulf state with a democratic assembly, but the country’s parliament is facing paralysis.

  An aerial view taken with a drone shows Kuwait National Assembly building in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 7, 2020.

Arab countries move toward welcoming Syria back into Arab League

As part of a reciprocal road map toward normalized relations with Syria, Arab countries are calling on Syria to address its illegal drug production and the militias in the country.

 Saudi Arabia hosts a meeting of foreign ministers from Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to discuss Syria's return to the Arab League in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 14, 2023.

Kuwaiti man screams 'Free Palestine' at kids in Dubai airport

The outburst sparked mixed responses on social media, with Emiratis expressing outrage and many Palestinians expressing support.

Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 13, 2021.

Notable Kuwaiti writer opposes country's boycott of Israeli athletes

Kuwaiti fencer refused to compete against Israeli fencer in April

 A woman waves two Kuwaiti flags during a military demonstration held at the Marina Mall in Kuwait City, Feb. 28, 2011