UAE
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety
According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."
'I'm tired of this c***': Lindsey Graham attacks Gulf leaders, compares Iran's Khamenei to Hitler
Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis
Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control
MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf
The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site.
UAE concerned over influence of Turkish, Qatari 'Hamas-enablers' in Gaza plan
'The UAE has not yet seen a clear framework for the stabilization force, and under such circumstances, it is unlikely to participate,' said Anwar Gargash, the UAE Presidential Advisor.
There are no mass protests for Sudan because it can't be used against US or Israel - analysis
The reason for the disproportionate attention is simply a matter of utility: activism for the Gaza war advances political objectives; activism for the Sudan conflict does not.
UAE envoy says aid to Gaza will be scaled up, Cyprus is key route
Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh said a maritime route channeling pre-screened aid from the East Mediterranean island was a vital lifeline to the people of Gaza.
‘Failed’ Doha strike: Israel's attack on Qatar rewrote the Middle East playbook - opinion
The Israeli strike in Doha was not merely a show of force; it was a game-changing move, a strategic gambit that redefined the region’s rules.
The mistake of ‘neither Hamas nor Abbas’: Israel should support bringing the PA into Gaza - opinion
Instead, I propose that Israel officially support the return of the PA to Gaza, conditioned on the implementation of reforms in the PA in both the West Bank and Gaza.
Lebanon faces crucial crossroads as Hezbollah rejects disarmament - analysis
Lebanon faces a critical moment as diplomatic efforts intensify to disarm Hezbollah and prevent escalation with Israel.
Syria’s Dubai consul resigns, slams Sweida ‘genocide campaign,' supports Druze
Ziad Zahreddine quit his post in Dubai, condemning what he called a “genocide campaign” in Sweida and voicing support for Druze self-rule amid mounting tensions with Damascus.
'It will take patience,' Israel's envoy to Bahrain Eitan Na’eh says on restoring Gulf's trust
The Israeli ambassador to the Gulf shares insights from his recent posting in Bahrain and past postings from Turkey to the UAE—marking both diplomatic advances and the realities of regional conflict.
What the Hamas-US backchannel tells us about Gaza’s transition - analysis
Palestinian-American mediator Bishara Bahbah detailed new messages from Hamas to the White House and outlined challenges in implementing the Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire plan.
