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As President Trump says talks with Iran will resume, The National's @AlOraibi reflects on the Gulf's perspective and explains why this region seeks a coordinated response to the security challenges we see today.
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Before Emirati mountaineer Fatima Alawadhi turns 20, she's setting out to finish the Explorer's Grand Slam by climbing Aconcagua, Denali and Everest, skiing to the North Pole and South Pole, and summiting the world's highest volcano—all while keeping up with her studies. Take a listen to her story, which I bet will inspire you today.
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The Strait of Hormuz may only be the beginning of global chokepoints - @edwardfishman sees a world where microchips, rare earths, energy, the US dollar and more can be weaponized in this era of geopolitical competition
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As Todd Blanche moves closer to being confirmed as attorney general, former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori argues the biggest challenge facing him isn’t just political controversy, it’s questions over his competence.
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“She’s an adult. She’s in her 30s and can make her own decisions.”
@LisaFranceCNN breaks down the controversy surrounding Ariana Grande’s choice to step back from the spotlight and the public scrutiny surrounding her body.
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New date announced: CNN’s Global Perspectives will land in Doha on October 29. Join CNN journalists and global leaders for conversations on geopolitics, technology, media & culture.
Register: cnnicevents.cnn.com/gpdoha/p…
Host Partner: Media City Qatar
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🔴 Ellie Geranmayeh speaks to @BeckyCNN on @CNNConnect about the launch of @ecfr's flagship interactive dashboard, the Iran Nuclear Monitor, your one-stop-shop for reliable intel on where Iran's nuclear program is heading after a year of Israeli & American bombings 👇️
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From GPS jamming and submarine cable exposure to AI-driven disinformation, civilian digital infrastructure is no longer separable from civilian life itself - it needs to be protected because it’s a human right.
Great to reengage with Becky Anderson on @cnni's Connect the World to discuss the digital cost of the current conflict affecting our region and beyond - and why it’s time for all of us to collectively treat the safeguarding of critical digital infrastructure as an urgent global responsibility, not a future consideration.
My sincere thanks to @BeckyCNN, @CNNConnect, and @cnni for the opportunity to speak on this critical subject.
And for a deeper dive into the state of affected digital infrastructure, and how we can better safeguard and protect civilian digital ecosystems during conflict, explore the @dcorg's newly released report: dco.org/civilian-digital-eco…
#DigitalProsperity4All #DigitalResilience
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Great to join @chrissymacCNN on @CNNConnect.
I explained that if Trump is actually trying to bring this war to a close, he is doing so in the most reckless way possible.
I also noted the high probability that we end up with a new round of conflict in the next six months.
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The ripple effects of the war in Iran are being felt as far as Thailand, where the government has reduced subsidies on oil prices, triggering panic buying. Thailand’s Foreign Minister @SihasakPh tells me how his country is being affected by the war. (1/3)
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Pleased to join @BeckyCNN Becky Anderson on CNN’s @CNNConnect to discuss the strategic stakes around three Gulf islands — Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb — and what they could mean for Hormuz, escalation risks, and Gulf security. Thread: (cc @RUSI_org)
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Emirati-owned @MajidAlFuttaim is a cornerstone of the region's food and retail ecosystem, operating Carrefour stores across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. I spoke with CEO @Ahmed_G_Ismail about stockpiles, pricing, and operations in these unprecedented times.
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“Iran is public enemy number one to all six GCC states.”
@Abdulkhaleq_UAE says despite differences in approach, Gulf states are aligned and will use “every means possible” to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
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Asked why he didn't coordinate with allies before going to war with Iran, Trump says, "We didn't tell anyone about it. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor, OK?"
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“We will leave no stone unturned to make sure that we do defend ourselves,” UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy tells me after an unprecedented wave of attacks by Iran.
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My thoughts on the use of section 122 of the 1974 trade act to impose a global 15% tariff on US imports. No balance of payments crisis, no authority via @CNNConnect the World video.snapstream.net/Play/8y…
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“I sense it’s more a matter of when not if”
Former CENTCOM deputy commander Bob Harward assesses the chances of a US military strike in Iran and what is on the target list.
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A boarding pass and a pen…that’s what @McIlroyRory needs to map out his New Year goals. Here’s what he wrote for 2026:
Catch our full convo this Saturday at 21:30 New York / 06:30 Abu Dhabi / 02:30 London and Sunday at 06:00 New York / 15:00 Abu Dhabi / 11:00 London
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Beautiful equine artistry performed for generations across Europe actually has deep cultural roots in the Arab world. At Abu Dhabi's Royal School of Equestrian Arts, @adrea_ae, horsemanship is having a homecoming. I visited the institution and spoke with @Shamma who is proud to see a new generation embracing the elite tradition.