United Arab Emirates

Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord

Libya's eastern parliament last week approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey, originally agreed in 2019, drawing swift condemnation from Greece and Cyprus.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Libya's internationally recognised Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul, Turkey, November 27, 2019. Picture taken November 27, 2019
UAE Political Affairs Assistant Minister Lana Nusseibeh attends a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States (GCC) and the US Secretary of State, in Manama on June 25, 2026.

UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh receives more support in bid to become next UN secretary-general

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic delivers a speech at the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) final campaign rally ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Serbia on October 22, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Vucic's mission: Can Serbia's longtime leader secure new mandate? - analysis

UAE Political Affairs Assistant Minister Lana Nusseibeh attends a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States (GCC) and the US Secretary of State, in Manama on June 25, 2026.

UAE nominates Lana Nusseibeh to succeed Guterres as UN secretary-general


Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say

The loss of the GFS Pride marks the second vessel to sink since the US-Iran war began on February 28, according to data from the UN shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization.

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026; illustrative

US destroys Iran-affiliated ship in Gulf of Oman, BoP Gaza contract reportedly still not approved

Container ship sank near Hormuz by projectile • Iran executes man for supporting Israel • Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, hit Aramco HQ

An F/A-18 Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the aircraft carrier sails regional waters in the Middle East.

Committee approves building plans for permanent UAE embassy in central Israel

The approved plan allows for the construction of a building of up to 15 stories, housing the embassy's offices as well as residences for the ambassador and diplomatic staff.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, US, September 15, 2020.

Container ship struck in Hormuz as Saudi forces, Houthis exchange fire

Trump struggles in negotiations with Iran • Saudi Arabia destroys three drones north of Riyadh • Hezbollah to distribute up to $14,000 per family following war with Israel

Smoke and flames rise from a house during an Israeli strike, carried out after the IDF warned residents to evacuate the area, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

'I didn't plan it': Israeli flydubai survivor goes viral for striking Trump's iconic pose

A bloodied face, a raised fist, and an unmistakable resemblance to one of the most famous political photographs of recent years.

‘I didn't plan it’: Israeli flydubai hero reacts to viral Trump-style photo

'I became paranoid': Flydubai passenger suspects crew members aided hijacker, calls for probe

Speaking to the Post, Asaf Rajuan called for an investigation into flight attendants he suspects may have assisted the hijacker, citing alleged attempts to interfere with the attacker’s restraints.

Flydubai passenger Asaf Rajuan.

How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis

Similar to how Iran targeted US bases in the region, Iran’s allies in Yemen are seeking to disrupt civilian life in Saudi Arabia by getting airports closed and flights canceled.

A Houthi supporter wearing a military uniform holds a mock missile as he joins Houthi supporters in a rally to show support to the movement as fighting intensifies across several Yemeni fronts, in Sana'a, Yemen, October 9, 2026

Israel’s security partnerships must be built on reciprocity, not convenience - opinion

Israel is not a mistress; these countries can hide while seeking to enjoy the benefits of its intelligence and other capabilities.

 Flags are seen ahead of "The Negev Summit", hosted by Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the foreign ministers of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt, in Sde Boker, Israel, March 27, 2022.

UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attack

UAE investigators determined that Hammami met both the professional and security requirements for joining flydubai at the time he was hired.

Damaged tail section of flydubai flight 1073

My Word: A hijacked world agenda - opinion

The flydubai attack could have been an Israeli 9/11. Instead, ordinary passengers became heroes and took control of their own survival.

Flydubai passenger Uri Pintov onboard flight flight 1073.