Qatar reverses course, bans alcohol at World Cup Budweiser had obtained exclusive rights to sell beer in the stadiums, but can now sell it only in luxury boxes. Gulf
The Israel Briefing: Israel rejects US plan to investigate death of Palestinian journalist In this weekly newsletter, Ben Caspit and Rina Bassist round up the biggest stories from Israel. Israel
Who’s to blame for FTX, future cryptocurrency failings? As the crypto world reels from the FTX currency exchange's bankruptcy, how can the industry protect the cryptocurrency market? Gulf
US says Saudi Arabia's MBS has immunity in Khashoggi lawsuit The Biden administration says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should be immune from a US lawsuit holding him responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Saudi Arabia
Iran sanctions French carmakers Peugeot, Renault and Citroen all do considerable business in Iran. The move follows new European Union sanctions against Iran in relation to the anti-government protests in the country. Iran
The Security Briefing: Pentagon talks tech with Israelis In this weekly newsletter, Jared Szuba rounds up the biggest security stories from the Middle East. Israel
US partners in Middle East avoid taking sides against China Also: cryptocurrency takes spotlight in Abu Dhabi and Gargash outlines UAE approach to foreign policy. Gulf
Israeli Defense Ministry reassures Greece, Cyprus over trilateral alliance Three weeks after his official visit to Turkey, Defense Minister Benny Gantz visits Greece in an effort to reassure his counterparts that rapprochement with Ankara won’t come at the expense of the trilateral Hellenic partnership. Israel
Israel, Jordan sign first environmental agreement at COP27 The environmental agreement signed yesterday between Israel and Jordan is the first such development ever between the two countries. Israel