Turkiye ratifies Mecca defense pact amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Turkiye's parliamentary approval of the trilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthens regional military cooperation as Riyadh faces renewed...
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Araghchi says Iran can reopen Hormuz in two days if Washington accepts conditions
Qatar and Pakistan lead renewed diplomatic mediation efforts; Iran says Washington has indicated willingness to compromise; CENTCOM reports redirecting 144...
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94.8% Arab youth see mental health as shared responsibility, study shows
The study, titled “Mental Health Among Arab Youth: A Development Framework for Readiness and Well-Being 2026”, showed that 97.4% of...
- Nearly 97.4% said psychological safety encourages innovation, while 95.7% linked good mental health with achievement and decision-making.
- Career uncertainty, family expectations and digital pressures were identified as key factors affecting the mental well-being of Arab youth.
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GCC secretary general says start of Schengen visa waiver process ‘very close’
Speaking to the Arab Views podcast hosted by Faisal J. Abbas, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi said visa-free travel would apply to...
- Al-Budaiwi rejects claims of Gulf disunity, saying cooperation expanded after the 28 February Iranian attacks at every level.
- He said the EU side was insisting on adding aspects to the FTA, including human rights clauses, which the GCC believes should be removed.
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UAE media needs to turn dialogue into action
Media professionals should continue helping shape the sector's future, uphold professionalism and credibility, and place the national interest at the...
- Al Hamed said industry feedback must inform policies and translate into practical initiatives that strengthen cooperation between media organizations and the Authority.
- He urged Emiratis to uphold national values and ethical principles online, allowing the UAE’s achievements to speak for themselves.
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IRGC claims nightly operations against vessels ‘violating’ Iran’s Hormuz navigation rules
Iran reviews US proposal amid nuclear defiance; Putin offers help ending war; US senators debate conflict costs; oil markets react...
- Iran is weighing Washington’s latest proposal while signalling that it will not abandon its nuclear programme or preparations for a prolonged conflict.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to help end the war during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan.
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Hormuz traffic falls to lowest level in two months after surge in tanker attacks
Saudi Arabia confirmed three deaths and 36 injuries from Houthi strikes, while renewed Yemen fighting has displaced more than 200,000...
- Oil prices topped $101 as tanker attacks intensified, while indirect US-Iran nuclear talks continued over reopening the strait.
- Yemen government forces advanced along Red Sea coast, while Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi-backed forces and Saudi drone.
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UAE, Tanzania launch Green Silk Road food corridor
The Tanzania-UAE Green Silk Road will link farming, processing, storage, logistics, trade and markets in an integrated food security corridor...
- ADID, TMX and Tanzanian partners will develop the corridor through investment and cross-border cooperation, aiming to strengthen resilient agricultural value chains.
- Summit discussions focused on water-efficient farming, cold-chain infrastructure, food waste reduction, agricultural innovation and mobilizing private investment for food systems.
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Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthis target Aden, Saudi airports
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington remains open to an agreement with Iran, but Tehran must make meaningful reductions...
- Yemeni forces advanced in Taiz, seeking high ground and routes toward the Red Sea coast as fighting intensified.
- Oil prices rose above $101 as markets weighed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia against Middle East crude supplies.
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US tightens Iran sanctions and warns foreign banks of penalties
The United States has intensified economic pressure on Iran, warning foreign financial institutions that they could face sanctions for continuing...
- US sanctions Iran's automotive and rail sectors, while Washington warns foreign banks transactions with Tehran could trigger penalties.
- Iran says sanctions are illegal, seeks relief, and keeps Hormuz closed until conditions agreed with Washington are fulfilled.
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Yemen forces retake Mokha as Houthi war widens regional tensions
The claim comes after Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to activate collective deterrence measures under their Mecca defense pact...
- Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh airport and an Aramco refinery, while Saudi Arabia condemned strikes on civilian and economic sites.
- Iran rejected US claims of military success, while Trump said he remained open to direct talks with Tehran.
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Yemen government reports 1,122 attacks on Houthis, seeks international support
Meanwhile, Iran says war cannot solve conflict with Washington, while Tehran warns it remains ready to return to fighting if...
- Yemen government forces say attacks targeted Houthi positions across Saada, al-Jawf, Taiz and coastal areas using multiple weapons.
- Saudi-led coalition vows continued operational support for Yemeni government forces, citing attacks on Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Red Sea vessels.
Turkiye ratifies Mecca defense pact amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Turkiye's parliamentary approval of the trilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan strengthens regional military cooperation as Riyadh faces renewed...
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‘We may do it a little bit further’: Trump signals further Iran strikes as Hormuz attacks escalate
Iran reports seven ships damaged in one day near Hormuz as its Revolutionary Guard threatens US bases and warns of...
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Lana Nusseibeh enters race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General
Nusseibeh, 48, served as the UAE’s ambassador to the UN for over a decade (2013–2024), during which she chaired the...
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Israeli attacks kill 7 Palestinians in Gaza as France and Qatar call for two-state solution
Gaza's health ministry said Israeli attacks had killed 1,534 Palestinians and wounded 5,486 since the ceasefire began. Rescue teams had...
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Rubio warns Iran peace deal remains extremely difficult
Tehran conditions Hormuz reopening on concessions; Pakistan chief renews Tehran mediation efforts; US rules out strikes before midterms; Oil climbs...
- Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir met Iranian leaders in Tehran, seeking mediation as both sides maintain opposing demands.
- Brent crude hit $110 as Hormuz tensions and shipping attacks renewed fears about global energy supplies.
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Trump threatens Iran with economic and military pressure as Tehran weighs retaliation
Trump intensifies pressure on Iran; IRGC claims US drone downed; Tehran threatens regional targets and cables; Russia offers nuclear cooperation;...
- Iran claims it downed a US drone over Hormuz, while threatening undersea cables and retaliation against regional allies.
- Yemen’s Houthi attack kills 58 recruits, as government forces report strikes and oil prices ease after Russian sanctions waivers.
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Iran says Israel pushing US towards renewed war as Gulf tensions mount
UAE and Saudi defense ministers meet; Oil prices fall after sanctions waiver; Tanker catches fire after Hormuz mine; Houthis report...
- Oil prices continued to decline in Asian trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived planned sanctions related to Russia.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz.