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As Trump’s Board of Peace gains global backing, Europe remains cautious over Gaza plan

The United States has sent more than 60 invitations to heads of state to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, with only some countries confirming that their leaders will join.

US President Donald Trump wearing a "happy Trump" pin speaks during a meeting at the White House in Washington, January 9, 2026; illustrative.
The flags of the United States, India, United Arab Emirates and Israel (illustrative)

UAE, India expand partnership with new deals on defense, space and energy

US, Israeli, and international experts work in groups at the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, which opened in mid-October to oversee and support early implementation of President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for stabilizing and rehabilitating Gaza.

Egypt joins Jordan, UAE as third Arab country to visit American CMCC base in Kiryat Gat - KAN

Qatar Emiri Air Force personnel load aid onto a military cargo plane headed to Syria, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, December 30, 2024.

Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer


Over 1,000 Emiratis genetically tested before marriage as part of UAE's mandatory program

The decision to mandate genetic testing was announced in December 2024 by the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

 Over 1,000 Emiratis genetically tested before marriage as part of UAE's mandatory program.

UAE launches world's first AI legislative system to draft and amend laws

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: 'We will analyze vast data in the AI system to track the daily impact of laws and regularly propose law amendments.'

 UAE launches world's first AI legislative system to draft and amend laws.

UAE mediates largest Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange of war

The war in Ukraine has been going on for three years and large number of prisoners have been taken on both sides.

 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) are seen next to buses after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine April 19, 2025.

Wife of murdered Chabad rabbi gives birth to daughter

The two had only been married for a little over a year before the Chabad emissary's death.

 Illustrative image of Chabad emissary to the United Arab Emirates, Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Operation Assad: The air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables

New details reveal how Assad smuggled millions in cash, data, and aides to the UAE as rebels closed in on Damascus.

 Assad poster burns in Syria

Yemeni gov't reportedly preparing 80,000 man assault on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port

"We might be at the stage of counting down the end of the Houthis," a leading expert said as the Yemeni government prepares a massive 80,000 soldier assault on Hodeidah.

 A coastguard boat sails past a commercial container ship docked at the Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hodeidah, as a container ship carrying general commercial goods docked at the port for the first time since at least 2016, in Hodeidah, Yemen February 25, 2023.

'Tolerance, coexistence': Sa'ar meets with UAE counterpart in Abu Dhabi

The two discussed a variety of regional issues, including the advancement of bilateral relations between the two countries.

 Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and the foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Yesha council delegation visits UAE in historic first

Regional leaders meet Emirati officials, discuss cooperation under "new world order" framework.

 From right to left: Eliram Azulay, Head of the Har Hevron Regional Council; Yossi Shelley, Israel's Ambassador to the UAE; Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi; Yisrael Ganz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council; and Omer Rahamim, CEO of the Yesha Council.

UAE sentences killers of Chabad emissary Zvi Kogan to death

The UAE sentenced three people to death and a fourth to life in prison for the premeditated murder of Israeli-Moldovan citizen Zvi Kogan.

 Illustrative image of Chabad emissary to the United Arab Emirates, Rabbi Zvi Kogan

US support for Egypt at risk if Cairo refuses to accept Gazans, UAE President warns - report

The message was delivered last weekend by UAE President Mohammad bin Zayed during a brief, surprise visit to Cairo.

 ents for Palestinians seeking refuge are set up on the grounds of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) centre in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 19, 2023, amid the ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas