The Gulf braces for new strikes against Iran artwork
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The Gulf braces for new strikes against Iran

Nov 2, 2026 · 11:53

A Democratic-controlled Congress may struggle to ease cost of living pressures and Middle East diplomats warn that renewed conflict between the US and Iran would be even more damaging than previous rounds of fighting. Serbia shuts down a bank favoured by Russians as it enters a new political era. Plus, Binance has started letting customers withdraw funds after the world's biggest crypto exchan…