Qatar directed shopkeepers to clear their stores of contraband goods from Saudi Arabia and other neighboring countries, the latest salvo in the economic battle among former Middle East allies that shows no signs of easing. The directive on Saturday came as the June 5 anniversary approaches of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates severing diplomatic and business ties with Qatar, accusing the tiny but wealthy emirate of promoting extremism in the region and cozying up to Iran. Denying the charges, Qatar...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 27, 2018 14:26 UTC