US forces ‘destroy’ Houthi anti-ship missiles and drones in Yemen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates--The US military said Thursday it had destroyed nine anti-ship ballistic missiles and two drones in Yemen after Houthi rebels fired on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said two missiles fired by the Houthi rebels towards the Red Sea and...
Drone threat puts air defense at centerstage of Saudi defense show
Deadly strikes on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemeni rebels have been the talk of shows held in the two countries in recent weeks.Iran awaits ‘details’ of Russian demands on nuclear deal
Iran said Monday it was awaiting "details" on Russia's demands for US guarantees that could potentially delay reaching an agreement in talks aiming to restore Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.Jordan king meets with US CENTCOM commander
The meeting, attended by Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, discussed enhancing the strategic partnership between Jordan and the United States.Cryptocurrencies shine in shadow of Ukraine conflict
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told a press conference in Moscow that Russian President Vladimir Putin "took the decision to conduct a special military operation to demilitarize and de-Nazify Ukraine so that, freed from oppression, Ukrainians themselves could freely determine their future".New US sanctions hit Russian banks, elites; spare energy
Washington said the penalties will be severe, and will have lasting impact on Russia's economy.Israel says it downed Hezbollah drone in its airspace
Lebanon and Israel have seen unrest often, and drones have become a regular feature of their heavily guarded border.US warns Ukraine attack would bring ‘severe costs’ to Russia
Efforts to defuse the crisis in Ukraine via a frenzy of telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions on Saturday, with US President Joe Biden warning that Russia faces "swift and severe costs" if its troops carry out an invasion.UAE-trained Giants put brakes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels
The Giants Brigades was established in 2015 on Yemen's western coast after the Saudi-led coalition's intervention that same year.Houthi rebels continue violating Yemen arms embargo: UN report
In an annual report, a panel of UN experts said it had concluded that ‘all military and paramilitary forces loyal to the Sanaa-based authorities fall under this definition’ of having violated the arms embargo. The rebels control the capital Sanaa.Saudi Arabia, Romania sign wide-ranging defense agreement
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The deal includes the purchase of three Dakar submarines, the first of which will be delivered to the Israeli navy within nine years.Iran ‘spy network’ recruits women online, says Israel
According to Shin Bet domestic security agency, Iranian "espionage network" uses Facebook to recruit Israeli women.UAE launches Joint Emirates Shield exercise to boost defense capabilities
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Turkey Saturday warned against "provocative acts" ahead of talks between Russia and the United States next week to quell tensions over Russia's military buildup on the Ukrainian border.Palestinian Wafa agency relaunches Hebrew service
The aim of relaunching the Hebrew coverage is to convey the Palestinian point of view to Israeli society in an objective manner, said Wafa editor-in-chief Khuloud Assaf.Two armed drones shot down targeting Iraq base: US-led coalition
According to officials of the US-led coalition fighting against the Islamic State group, two fixed-wing drones rigged with explosives were destroyed by defensive capabilities at the Iraqi Al-Asad Air Base.Sudan PM resigns as deadly crackdown on protests continue
Abdalla Hamdok, a former UN official and Prime minister of Sudan, resigned just six weeks after being reinstated.Pentagon documents reveal ‘deeply flawed’ US air war in Middle East
Poor or inadequate surveillance footage often contributed to deadly targeting failures.UAE and US discuss regional, defense issues at annual Joint Military Dialogue
Top UAE and US military officials discussed regional and defense issues in Washington as part of the annual Joint Military Dialogue. High-profile delegations headed by Lt. General Eng. Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Dr. Colin H. Kahl, US Under-Secretary...Saudi prince ends GCC tour with Kuwait
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Sudan's top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday denied that military and paramilitary members of the transitional administration could run for the country's July 2023 elections.Qatar approves draft social security and military retirement laws
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Sudan's deposed prime minister Abdalla Hamdok and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who ousted him a month ago, signed a breakthrough deal on Sunday, November 21, to reverse the military takeover, in a move broadly welcomed across the world.Dubai Airshow Day 2: UAE military inks $3bn deals
The deals were signed with one local company and four others from around the world.Al Jazeera TV network says Sudan bureau head arrested
Al Jazeera has given given prominent coverage to demonstrations against the October 25 coup.Saudi Arabia and UAE join calls against Sudan coup
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have joined the United States and Britain Wednesday in urging the leaders of last week's military coup in Sudan to restore the civilian government. The united front with the two Arab powers comes amid hopes that the military can be persuaded to accept a climbdown.Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia call for calm in Sudan after coup
In the wake of the military coup in Sudan, many countries of the Middle East have called for peace and calm in the country. The military overthrew the transitional government, imposing a state of emergency.Emirates cancels flights to Sudan after reports of military coup
Emirates has cancelled flights to Khartoum after reports emerged of a military coup in Sudan.Sadat’s nephew negotiates way out for Egypt prisoners
Mohamed al-Sadat has long been a fixture of Egypt's political scene. As many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time in Egyptian jails, according to human rights defenders.Kuwait allows women to join military in combat roles
Defence Minister Hamad Jaber al-Ali al-Sabah said the door had been opened for women to join various combat ranks, including as officers.Lebanon army giving helicopter rides to tourists for money
While most wages in Lebanon have remained unchanged, the value of the Lebanese pound has gone down more than 90 percent since end-2019. As a result, the salary of a Lebanese soldier, in global terms, has gone down to $90 from $850 earlier.Saudi defense sector opens up for investment
Saudi Arabia has opened up its defense sector for local and international companies to invest in, and in this direction it will launch a digital platform for investors.Blinken arrives in Kuwait to deepen security ties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kuwait to hold discussions to boost military cooperation, regional security and investment between the two countries.