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Strategic Imperatives Behind India's Diplomatic Surge to Secure the Critical Indian Ocean Trade Routes
India is enhancing its diplomatic efforts to secure the crucial maritime routes in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which borders Asia, Africa, and Australia and accounts for over 70-75% of global trade...
Rafah e-wallet plan highlights Israel's deepening financial occupation
The US-led proposal for a 'planned community' in Rafah, Gaza involves electronic payment systems as part of an Israeli-controlled surveillance structure. The initiative aims to embed Palestinians with...
UAE ‘surpassing Hong Kong’, challenging Singapore for global trade crown
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has significantly enhanced its role as a global trading hub by nearly doubling its non-oil trade since 2021 to 3.8 trillion dirhams ($1.03 trillion), surpassing Hong Kon...
'Knock it off Saudi Arabia': Lindsey Graham scolds Saudi leader over rift with UAE
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called on Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to end his feud with the United Arab Emirates at the Munich Security Conference. Graham, an ally of former P...
UAE’s DP World names new leadership after CEO leaves over alleged Epstein ties
The UAE company DP World has appointed Yuvraj Narayan as its new group CEO and Essa Kazim as the chairman following Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s departure due to alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein. This ...
World Defense Show 2026: Hanwha increases Middle East presence and reveals Tigon 8x8 sale
At the World Defense Show 2026, Shephard conducted an interview with Sung Il, president of Hanwha's Middle East and Africa division. The discussion focused on Hanwha's strategy to leverage local indus...
Trump will announce 'multi-billion' Gaza reconstruction and stabilisation force on 19 February: Report
Reuters reported that US President Donald Trump plans to announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and the establishment of an international stabilization force. The plan will be un...
UAE lobbied pro-Israel groups to level antisemitism charges against Saudi Arabia
The UAE attempted to pressure pro-Israel American Jewish Committee (AJC) to make statements regarding alleged antisemitism in Saudi Arabia. AJC established a satellite office in Abu Dhabi in 2021 to p...
Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
The ongoing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue into their second day under the facilitation of the United States, situated in Abu Dhabi....
US Envoy Witkoff Details Major Russia – Ukraine Prisoner Exchange Following Talks in Abu Dhabi
U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey Taliaferro Witkoff has provided significant details about a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, following discussions held in Abu Dhabi. The talks aim to ...
Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Following the initial round of negotiations, Russia and Ukraine continue their second day of discussions mediated by the United States in Abu Dhabi. The talks aim to seek a resolution to the ongoing c...
Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
On the second day of negotiations facilitated by the United States, representatives from Russia and Ukraine are continuing discussions aimed at resolving their conflict in Abu Dhabi, the capital of th...
Al-Qaradawi Advises Iran if It Wants to Avoid an American Strike
Tension between the United States and Iran continues as UAE's Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash (also known by his surname Al-Qaradawi) advises Iran on how to avoid a potential U.S. mili...
Russia and Ukraine Hold Second Day of U.S.-brokered Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Representatives from Russia and Ukraine are continuing their second day of peace talks facilitated by the United States in Abu Dhabi. The discussions aim to reduce tensions and find a resolution to th...
Ukraine and Russia Swap Prisoners Following UAE Talks
Ukraine and Russia have carried out a prisoner exchange as a result of negotiations facilitated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This swap is seen as an initial step towards potential de-escalation ...
UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza, map shows
The United Arab Emirates has drafted plans to build a housing compound for displaced Palestinians near Rafah, part of the southern strip of Gaza under Israeli control. The proposed 'UAE Temporary Emir...
First Day of Ukraine Settlement Talks Concludes in Abu Dhabi
The first day of discussions aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine concluded today in Abu Dhabi. The talks involved various stakeholders interested in facilitating peace negotiations....
Nigel Farage makes outlandish claim of Islamists 'embedded' within UK establishment
Reform leader Nigel Farage made unfounded claims at his party's Jewish Alliance launch event that unnamed 'senior intelligence sources' reported the Muslim Brotherhood is deeply embedded in multiple s...
African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa
The rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Yemen has expanded into the Horn of Africa, affecting countries such as Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Libya, overshadowing this weekend's Afric...
What’s behind Saudi outreach to Ethiopia amid UAE rift?
Following Saudi Arabia's recent diplomatic engagement with Ethiopia, marked by visits from high-ranking officials, the country now sends its deputy foreign minister to Eritrea for talks. This move fol...
What War With Iran Would Look Like
The article explores potential military scenarios involving Iran, analyzing possible U.S. and allied responses to Iranian threats or attacks. It considers the likelihood of broader regional conflicts ...
Highest: Start of the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi
The second round of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia has commenced in Abu Dhabi....
Ukraine, Russia and US Held Talks in Abu Dhabi
The latest round of talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the USA concluded in Abu Dhabi. The details of the discussions were not specified....
UK and Canadian firms suspend future ties to UAE's DP World after CEO's emails with Epstein
Following revelations about emails between UAE’s DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, UK-based British International Investment (BII) and Canada's ...
Russia and Ukraine Reach Rare Agreement in Abu Dhabi, But War Continues
Russian and Ukrainian delegations have reached a rare agreement during talks held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. However, the ongoing conflict between both nations persists irrespective of this d...
UAE firm builds new infantry squad vehicle on Hilux
TAG Dynamics, based in the UAE, has developed the VELOX Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) designed for infantry support with rapid mobility and modular payload integration. The platform leverages Toyota's ...
Ukraine, Russia Begin Second Day of Talks in Abu Dhabi
On the inaugural day of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine and Russia held in Abu Dhabi, both parties described the discussions as substantive and productive despite no significant progress being...
Second Round of Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi Sends Positive Messages
Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, stated that the second round of trilateral talks held in Abu Dhabi conveyed positive messages and highlighted the par...
Three mysterious balls flew over Persian Gulf, immediate speculations began
According to reports from Index Hungary, three unidentified objects were observed flying over the Persian Gulf. This led to rapid speculation among observers regarding their nature....