United Arab Emirates
Labour MPs £300k freebies from Man City UAE; Burnham approved £55m loan UAE
Labour politicians have accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds in hospitality and gifts funded by the UAE and Manchester City, prompting scrutiny.
Flydubai co-pilot plotted 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says
The UAE chief prosecutor has revealed that a Flydubai co-pilot plotted a 9/11-style suicide attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport before being subdued by passengers.
Somalia revokes UAE defense and port deals amid regional fallout
Somalia has abruptly annulled its defense and port cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates, fracturing regional alliances along the Red Sea.
Co-pilot in FlyDubai incident is identified as Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami
Authorities have identified Hamam al-Hammami as the co-pilot who launched a cockpit assault aboard an Israel-bound flight using a crash axe.
UAE warns UK over Man City verdict with threat to pull billions in funding
The United Arab Emirates has warned the UK that billions in investment will be pulled if Manchester City's guilty verdict on financial rules is upheld.
US Proposes UAE Venue for Ukraine-Russia Trilateral Talks
The United States has proposed technical-level trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Kyiv is awaiting a concrete date from Washington.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE and closes airspace
Algeria has abruptly cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and closed its airspace to Emirati aircraft, citing hostile regional actions and policy disputes.
Algeria severs diplomatic ties with UAE, gives ambassador 48 hours to comply
Algeria has formally severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, ordering the Emirati ambassador to leave within 48 hours following mounting friction.
US urges Hormuz security as Iran escalates threats, UAE detects missile
The US pressed the UAE to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iranian threats and a missile launch that triggered a rare public shelter alert.
United States eyes Gulf troop pullback after bases damaged in Iran war
Washington is considering scaling back its military presence in the Persian Gulf following facility damage during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced strict new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, linking the waterway's closure to U.S. policy shifts while commercial vessels face ongoing attacks.