USS George Washington arrives in Middle East
The National 20 Aug 2026

USS George Washington arrives in Middle East

The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command said on Thursday, where it is expected to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln amid an unusually long deplo…

Iraq tangles with Iran over name of the Gulf
The National 20 Aug 2026

Iraq tangles with Iran over name of the Gulf

Iraq's Parliament Speaker ⁠Haibat Al Halbousi has entered a social media dispute with his Iranian counterpart over the name of the Arabian Gulf. A day after they met in Baghdad, M…

Resistance 1.0 Was Not Crazy
The Atlantic 20 Aug 2026

Resistance 1.0 Was Not Crazy

The much-derided movement was right about Trump’s nature, and how to defeat him. Donald Trump celebrated the defeat of one of his first impeachment nemeses—retired Army Lieutenant…

The National
The National 20 Aug 2026

The National

Expert insight, analysis, exclusive reports plus all the latest news from the region, about the region Your essential source for must-read news from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the rest …

Giant Garlic Knot
Bon Appétit 20 Aug 2026

Giant Garlic Knot

In this fun mashup, billowy garlic knots from your favorite slice shop meet braided babka, a Jewish delicacy. The dough, enriched with eggs, butter, and sugar, is gloriously fluff…

Pain Perdu (Classic French Toast)
Bon Appétit 20 Aug 2026

Pain Perdu (Classic French Toast)

Pain perdu (“lost bread” in French) is the original French toast, created to give stale bread a second life. Thick slices of day-old brioche soak up a rich vanilla custard of eggs…