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Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock?

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

By Melissa HancockAugust 4, 2026

As confusion reigns over Hormuz talks, Fortune gets exclusive access to a UN-backed plan to reopen the strait

By Melissa HancockAugust 4, 2026

As Trump balks again at escalating war, Iran smells ‘blood in the water’ and looks to exploit its newfound strategic advantage, experts say

By Jason MaAugust 2, 2026

Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality

By Jason MaAugust 1, 2026

Jeff Zucker is banking on the UAE to help build his new $8 billion entertainment empire

By Melissa HancockJuly 28, 2026

‘The UAE has been a fantastic investor’: Jeff Zucker hails UAE partnership after Banijay merger

By Melissa HancockJuly 28, 2026

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Danube River’s shrinking water levels expose dozens of World War II ships

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Environment

Europe’s long, hot summer leads to thousands evacuated and fire operators dead

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By The Associated Press, Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros and Josh BoakAugust 4, 2026

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