The embargo of Qatar is hurting foreign workers more than Qatari citizens

When Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led the imposition of a political and economic blockade on Qatar last month, there were immediate, far-reaching consequences: Flights were canceled and rerouted, Qatari citizens were expelled from other Gulf states, shipping routes were closed and airspace was suddenly off-limits to Qatar’s pilots. But the blockade may […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/20/the-embargo-of-qatar-is-hurting-foreign-workers-more-than-qatari-citizens/

ISIS in retreat, and five other stories you might have missed

In this occasional series, the London bureau of The Washington Post brings you up to speed on some of the biggest stories of the week. First up: The war against the Islamic State. The biggest story: ISIS is losing some ground, but the human toll is high The Islamic State has been pushed out of […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/20/isis-in-retreat-and-five-other-stories-you-might-have-missed/

How a video of a woman in a skirt became a global headache for Saudi Arabia

Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has spent millions of dollars trying to remake its image on the international stage. It has hired prominent U.S. lobbying and public-relations firms to push its message in Washington. To what end? The kingdom has an ambitious plan to dramatically reform its economy, for which it will need Western investors. […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/20/how-a-video-of-a-woman-in-a-skirt-became-a-global-headache-for-saudi-arabia/

A bird’s-eye view of the ruins of Mosul

Want smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for the Today's WorldView newsletter. "They make a desert, and call it peace," concluded a bitter enemy of the Romans in a famous ancient speech. His repudiation of empire and […]

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9/11 survivors accuse Theresa May of suppressing a report on Saudi terror links

Back when David Cameron was Britain's prime minister, he commissioned an inquiry into revenue streams for extremist groups. Cameron agreed, reluctantly, to produce the report if the Liberal Democrats supported an extension of British airstrikes on the Islamic State militant group. They did, and the study was commissioned. Now, nearly 18 months later, that report has become […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/19/911-survivors-accuse-theresa-may-of-suppressing-a-report-on-saudi-terror-links/