As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force
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As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force

The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.
Luxury Imports to Russia Take a Detour Around Sanctions — Through Dubai
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Luxury Imports to Russia Take a Detour Around Sanctions — Through Dubai

More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
Once the Prince of Tennis and a Prison Inmate, Boris Becker Starts Again
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Once the Prince of Tennis and a Prison Inmate, Boris Becker Starts Again

Becker, who is featured in a new documentary, is beginning a third act after serving eight months in prison. “I’m sort of in late summer, fall of my life,” he said.
A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech
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A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech

In the Middle East, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have become part of everyday policing.