‘Grave concern’: UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
The UN Security Council has issued a statement condemning “in the strongest terms” a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates on May 17.…
Australia and UAE Discuss Regional Security and Bilateral Cooperation
Today I met with Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation. Australia and the UAE have a strong relationship, and Australia is committed to stability…
Iran’s newly-created strait authority discloses ‘controlled maritime zone’ at Hormuz
Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority said in a post on X on Wednesday there will be a “controlled maritime zone” at the Strait of Hormuz. – The authority,…
Islamic Emirate Urges Respect for International Principles Amid Crisis
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its profound concern over the escalation of violence in the region and, in this regard, condemns the recent drone attacks…
Iran warns UAE against deepening ties with Israel
Tehran has not “closed the door to friendship in dealing with the United Arab Emirates, but they should know that Iran’s patience has limits”, the ISNA news agency quoted Mohsen…
IAEA Calls Military Activity Near Nuclear Plants Unacceptable After UAE Incident
The IAEA has been informed by the UAE that radiation levels at the Barakah NPP remain normal and no injuries were reported after a drone strike this morning caused a…
Russia and Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each
Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each on Friday, part of an agreement linked to a three-day ceasefire earlier this month brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. –…
Abu Dhabi and New Delhi Push Deeper Economic and Technological Ties
I welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi, where our talks focused on further strengthening the deep ties between our countries and peoples. There is a long-term strategic and…
MBS, UAE president discuss efforts to enhance regional security and stability
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported early Wednesday adding that the leaders discussed…
The Gulf Is Splitting Into Rival Axes and India Is Leaning Too Far
The war in West Asia is no longer just about Iran, Israel, or the Strait of Hormuz. It is now exposing a deeper and more consequential transformation inside the Gulf…