UAE
How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer
From Yemen and Sudan to Israel and Somaliland, the UAE has built a wide network of allies, investments, and security ties aimed at countering political Islam and shaping regional power dynamics.
Gulf alliance tested as Saudi Arabia pushes back against UAE role in Yemen - analysis
Yemen airstrikes show national security is red line that Saudi Arabia won't let UAE cross -analysis
Saudi Arabia increasingly concerned about political instability in Yemen - analysis
Iraqi Sunnis divided over upcoming vote for parliament speaker
Iraq’s top leadership is divided along sectarian lines, with the president being Kurdish and the prime minister usually a Shi’ite. The lower-level speaker of parliament's role goes to Sunnis.
Three killed as Alawite protest in Syria’s Latakia turns violent
Three people were killed and more than 40 were wounded after gunfire erupted during an Alawite protest in Syria’s Latakia province, as demonstrators called for federalism and prisoner releases.
Russian man arrested for deadly stabbing of ex-wife at five-star Dubai hotel
According to reports, Morgan believed his ex-wife had worked as a "VIP escort" for clients when they had been married.
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition says it will deal with military moves in Hadramout
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said any military moves by the main southern separatist group, STC, in the eastern province of Hadramout, contrary to de-escalation efforts, will be dealt with.
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
In a foreign ministry statement, the kingdom described the military operations by Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) as an "unjustified escalation."
Exiled to Moscow, Assad is making a quiet return to ophthalmology for the elite - report
“Putin has little patience for leaders who lose their grip on power, and Assad is no longer seen as a figure of influence,” a source said.
United Arab Emirates named as Elbit's mystery $2.3 billion customer - report
The latest deal is considered to be of historic scope, and joins a series of huge deals signed by Israeli defense companies in recent years.
Houthis begin mobilization for offensive in southern Yemen - report
According to the UAE-based Al-Ain media, the Houthis may be preparing an offensive now that the STC has gained some ground in recent weeks.
Hapoel Tel Aviv wins first Euroleague home game, Mac TA survives Dubai, Jerusalem prevails
Israeli basketball clubs deliver on all fronts and across the world, from Hapoel Tel Aviv's victory in Israel, to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Dubai, to Hapoel Jerusalem in Slovenia.
Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry
The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”
UAE-backed forces seize South Yemen oil belt, reshaping war and Gulf power balance - analysis
The STC’s growing power in southern Yemen, while unlikely to mitigate Houthi terrorism, could gift Israel a key ally in the region, particularly if an independent south joins the Abraham Accords.