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Israel's Somaliland envoy sparks regional backlash from 15 Arab, Muslim states

Several Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision to send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, while the Republic of Somaliland responded, accusing them of hypocrisy.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.
A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026.

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

Birds fly near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai, India, April 1, 2026.

South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies

A satellite image of Jebel Ali Port, after one of the berths caught fire because of debris from an intercepted missile, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026.

Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, alerts raised for possible oil spill


Twenty contestants disqualified at 2026 camel beauty festival in Oman, botox, fillers, silicone

Veterinarians warn such procedures can cause infections, swelling, tissue damage, chronic inflammation, severe pain, scarring, digestive issues, physical imbalances and potentially life-threatening.

 Illustrative image of a camel in Israel.

Tehran's miscalculation: How Iranian missiles brought Gulf states, Israel together - analysis

By targeting every GCC member with missiles and drones, Tehran has achieved the unthinkable: placing Israel and Qatar on the same team. This strategic blunder may finally cement a regional axis.

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

Arab media split as Gulf states condemn Iran while Iran-aligned actors denounce US-Israel strikes

Gulf governments emphasize sovereignty and civilian protection as Iran-aligned actors frame the confrontation as external aggression

Various Arab news paper on sale at Bin Dawood supermarket in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, December 2016; illustrative.

US urges citizens to immediately depart over a dozen Middle Eastern countries, including Israel

Mora Namdar, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said US citizens should leave using available commercial transportation "due to safety risks."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media on the day of a briefing for Congressional leaders on the situation in Iran, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 2, 2026.

Qatar shoots down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets over airspace as Gulf states suffer Iran strikes

Arab states in the Gulf, all close US allies, have come under Iranian drone and missile attack since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Saturday.

A Sukhoi Su-24M Fencer D aircraft lands on the runway during an Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force military drill at the Shahid Lashkari Tactical Air Base (TAB-1) in Tehran, Iran, on April 16, 2009

Iran FM: Armed forces now ‘somewhat isolated’ amid war with US, Israel

Araghchi also claims to have spoken with the Omani and Qatari foreign ministers on the subject of recent attacks by Iranian forces on foreign targets.

Iranian parliament members dressed in IRGC uniforms in session to protest against the EU's decision to designate the IRGC as a 'terrorist organization'. Feburary 1.

What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East?

The talks are expected to determine whether there is still a path to an agreement between Tehran and Washington, or whether the likelihood of a US military strike will rise significantly.

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi meets with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner ahead of the indirect US-Iran talks, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

IDF opens fire on Lebanese military, LAF claims, escalating for UNIFIL review

The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Lebanese military secures the streets in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon, February 8, 2026; illustrative.

Iran expected to submit draft agreement to US ahead of Geneva talks

US officials expect Tehran to present a comprehensive proposal rather than a document outlining general principles.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

New York UN School ignored Jewish teacher's antisemitism complaints, investigated her instead

Nadine Sébag filed a complaint against the UNIS, stating that administrators and senior leadership were fully aware of the harassment and did nothing to prevent it.

The Midtown Manhattan skyline of New York City is seen as ice floats on the Hudson River on January 28, 2026.