United Arab Emirates

Houthi mobilize troops in Yemen with unclear target, as possible strike on Iran looms in - report

According to the report, the Houthis have mobilized on various fronts within Yemen, in what may be an attempt to “ignite a new round of war.”

Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, Member of the US Senate, speaks to the people during the demonstration for human rights in Iran at Theresienwiese during the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany.

'I'm tired of this c***': Lindsey Graham attacks Gulf leaders, compares Iran's Khamenei to Hitler

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt on August 25, 2025.

Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges - analysis

 A woman carries Primark shopping bags on Oxford Street, in London, Britain, January 16, 2023.

Primark clothing brand to arrive in Israel as part of retailer's Middle East expansion - N12


Iran preparing to strike US bases across Middle East if Trump joins war, NYT reports

Over 40,000 American troops have been put on high alert at bases throughout the region, the New York Times reported.

A man wears a US veteran-themed shirt, as smoke rises in the distance, following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

Trump not frustrated with Netanyahu, says Gulf leaders to help rebuild Gaza

Iran was "stone-cold broke, and they weren’t giving money to Hamas,” Trump said, arguing that Oct. 7 stemmed from this shift in US policy.

 (L-R) US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu see on top of Saudi Arabian, US, and Israeli flags (illustrative)

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

This is the fifth time the Yemen-based terror group has fired a missile at Israel within the past week.

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen May 9, 2025.

Trump's Mideast visit making historic progress, still many issues at stake - analysis

Doha will likely encourage Trump to be flexible in the talks with Iran which are being hosted by Oman as the fifth round of those talks are coming up.

 (L-R) Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Donald Trump sends signal to Israel: It's time to turn page on Syria - analysis

Israel moving away from airstrikes and back into the game of diplomacy could help smooth the way for the Accords to grow.

 US President Donald Trump attends the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Can the UAE pave the way to Israel-Syria dialogue? - analysis

The UAE is not the only country with interests in ending the Israel-Syria tensions.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a Ministerial formation of the government of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Damascus, Syria March 29, 2025.

Trump to hold summit with Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia, present Mideast vision - report

Officials said the summit will give Trump a stage to outline his regional strategy and define the contours of US engagement in the Middle East.

 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka

New Jersey governor in Bahrain: ‘I’m not a tariffs guy’

Gov. Murphy visited the Middle East to promote New Jersey and attract investments from the Gulf region.

 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy visited various countries in the Middle East to focus on his state's economic development.

3,000-year-old necropolis discovered in Al Ain, UAE

"The burial traditions of the Iron Age have always been a mystery to us," said Jaber Saleh Al Marri, Director of the Historical Environment Department at DCT Abu Dhabi.

 3,000-year-old necropolis discovered in Al Ain, UAE.