Plans

U.S. Readies Contingency Plans for Possible Cuba Government Collapse US prepares military contingency plans for a possible Cuba government collapse in summer, combining sanctions with diplomatic efforts for a peaceful …

NATO reliability questioned as US troop shifts force a European rethink UAE readers: Growing doubts over NATO reliability follow erratic US military announcements and prompt calls for a stronger European …

UAE firms offer installment plans and prize draws for sacrificial animals UAE livestock traders roll out installment plans and prize draws for sacrificial animals, with cash prizes up to AED100,000, …

US Plans to Resume Strikes on Iran if Tehran Escalates, Officials Say White House aides reportedly prepared contingency plans to resume strikes on Iran, including special forces operations and strikes …

UAE shoppers press for more self-checkout machines as queues lengthen UAE shoppers face long queues as many stores lack self-checkout machines; retailers plan rollouts but cite costs, infrastructure and shopper …

Russia Successfully Tests Sarmat Missile; Kremlin Says It Will Be Deployed by Year-End Russia reports a successful test of the Sarmat missile on May 12, 2026; the Kremlin says the …

Cleveland Fed’s Beth Hammack Says Inflation Risks Undermine Prospects for Fed Interest Rate Cuts Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warned that persistent inflation risks do not support near-term Fed interest …

Egypt aims for wheat self-sufficiency by 2028 to secure subsidised bread supply Egypt seeks wheat self-sufficiency by 2028 to protect subsidised bread supplies, boosting local purchases and offering competitive prices …

US troop withdrawal from Germany to remove about 5,000 forces over next year Pentagon plans to withdraw about 5,000 US troops from Germany within six to 12 months as NATO …