fromEmptywheel6 days agoUS politicsThe "Big Boss" Directing Tom Barrack's ActionsTom Barrack allegedly acted as an Emirati agent, proposing UAE investments be aligned to influence U.S. politics, yet no specific funds are identified.
World newsfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoSeizure of South Yemen by UAE-backed forces could lead to independence claimThe UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council has seized control of all eight southern governorates, raising prospects of South Yemen independence.