Saudi Arabia
Former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi is still competing with BKB. AFP

Malignaggi questions Saudi link-up with UFC's Dana White and Zuffa Boxing

Former two-weight world title holder opposed to changing the Muhammad Ali Act as TKO seek reforms to US legislation

Combat Sports

Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

Travel

Saudi Aramco posts 25% rise in Q1 profit despite war-related disruption

Energy

Asian Cup draw: Saudi Arabia to face Palestine in opening match

Football
Qatar
US President Donald Trump said the delay would allow for “serious negotiations” to take place. Reuters
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Trump says Gulf leaders have persuaded him to delay strikes on Iran

US President says Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE asked for pause as negotiations with Tehran continue

US

President and Emir of Qatar discuss regional security

UAE

Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

Travel

Qatari LNG tanker sailing to Pakistan transits Strait of Hormuz

Energy
Bahrain
US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Saudi permanent representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil, Bahraini permanent representative Jamal Alrowaiei, UAE permanent representative Mohamed Abushahab, Qatari permanent representative Alya Al Thani and Kuwaiti deputy permanent representative Faisal Alenezi at the UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

What's in the US-Bahrain draft UN resolution demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

More than 110 countries have signed up as co-sponsors

US

Bahrain sentences three to life in prison over links to Iran’s IRGC

Gulf

Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

Travel

Dozens detained in Bahrain over alleged links to IRGC

Gulf
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