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Israel, US Forces Hold Joint Military Drill over Red Sea

Israeli and US air forces concluded their joint drills over the Red Sea to improve their capabilities in confronting and shooting down drones. The Israeli Army Radio (Galei Tzaha) reported that the Israeli Air Force and its US counterpart had recently carried out air maneuvers over the Red Sea. The…

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UAE says Ukrainians eligible for visas on arrival, in apparent about-face

The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that Ukraine nationals are eligible for visas on arrival in the Gulf Arab state, in an apparent reversal of a decision to suspend visa waivers to Ukrainians as thousands flee war in their country.

Reuters

U.S. ties with Gulf partner UAE are being tested, envoy says

U.S. ties with the United Arab Emirates are being tested, a senior Emirati diplomat said on Thursday, in a rare admission of strains in their strategic partnership which have been highlighted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

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Hadi Meets with UN, US Envoys and Stresses Need to End Houthi Terrorism

Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi stressed on Tuesday the need to stop the terrorism of Iranian-backed Houthi militias and affirmed his country’s commitment to reaching a sustainable peace solution based on the Gulf initiative, its executive mechanism, outcomes of the national dialogue and relevant UN resolutions, mainly resolution 2216. Hadi’s…

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OIC, MWL Welcome UN Classification of Houthis as Terrorist Group

The Organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC) and the Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) have welcomed the decision of the UN Security Council to classify Yemen’s Houthi militias as a terrorist group. The Jeddah-based OIC expressed hope that this decision would contribute to putting an end to the terrorist acts of…

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US Mobilizes Int’l Efforts to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Yemen

The United States continues its diplomatic and political efforts to increase the humanitarian aid provided to Yemen and urge the conflicting parties to cease “hostile acts” and comprehensively participate in the UN-led political process for peace. US Special Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking voiced the administration’s position during his visit…

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Kuwait's pardoned dissidents return to a country in crisis

Dissidents still languish in prison or exile and authorities have snuffed out all hints of opposition over a decade after uprisings known as the Arab Spring reached autocratic sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf

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UN Security Council extends Yemen arms embargo to all Houthis

Resolution proposed by UAE comes amid string of recent attacks on Gulf countries claimed by the Yemeni rebel group.

Al Jazeera

Iraqi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Internal Divisions Affecting Ties with Neighbors

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned that the Arab region will be affected by the Ukrainian-Russian war. In an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, he predicted that the world will again be faced with a stifling reality: "You are either with us or against us," given the deep polarization between major…

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Amtrak wants to restore Gulf line; freight rail not on board

A passenger rail line that was a casualty of Hurricane Katrina now sits in the eye of another storm — this one pitting freight vs. passenger rail.

Tribune News Service

How the Russia-Ukraine crisis could be a boon for Gulf energy producers

Gulf nations could leverage the Ukraine crisis in their favour if Russian oil and gas exports are disrupted

The Independent UK

Amtrak wants to restore Gulf line; freight rail not on board - Roll Call

A passenger rail line that was a casualty of Hurricane Katrina is now in the eye of a new storm — pitting freight versus passenger rail.

Roll Call

US issues new sanctions on alleged Houthi financing network

Fresh sanctions come as Yemeni rebels ramped up attacks against Saudi Arabia and the UAE in recent weeks.

Al Jazeera

US Navy Plans Launch of Mideast Drone Force Alongside Partners

The United States Navy and security partners will patrol Middle East waters with 100 unmanned vessels next year to improve deterrence against attacks, like those presented by Iran, the US Fifth Fleet commander said on Monday. The region is vital for global trade, especially oil supplies that flow out of…

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GCC, EU Denounce Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE

The European Council and Gulf Countries Council (GCC) condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the UAE, stressing the importance of boosting relations and enhancing cooperation.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s Raisi discusses nuclear talks with Qatari emir in Doha

Iran’s president meets Qatar’s emir, who said his country was ready to help find an agreeable solution to nuclear talks.

Reuters

Iran's Raisi says guarantees essential to reaching deal at nuclear talks

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, on a trip to Qatar, said on Monday the United States should prove its will to lift sanctions in indirect talks to salvage a 2015 nuclear pact.

The Hindu

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the UAE

What all is included in the latest Free Trade Agreement between the two countries?

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Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India-UAE FTA: what does it mean for bilateral ties?

The government scores its first big FTA in a decade, what does it mean for ties between India, the UAE, and the larger Gulf region?

The Guardian - UK

‘Most harmful thing’ – how spyware is stifling human rights in Bahrain

Growing evidence shows Gulf state’s friends and enemies are being targeted by NSO Group software / You don’t know what is private’: how spyware erodes human rights in Bahrain

The Guardian - UK

‘Illegal’ extradition of Bahraini dissident from Serbia calls Interpol’s role into question

Abuse of the policing body’s ‘red notice’ system is blamed as an activist is forced to return to life in prison in the Gulf state

The Conversation

What drives sea level rise? US report warns of 1-foot rise within three decades and more frequent flooding

Sea levels are rising, and that will bring profound flood risks to large parts of the Gulf and Atlantic coasts over the next three decades.

ABC News

Queensland Gulf Country farmers and fishermen wait for rain before wet season dries up

Fishermen and graziers in Queensland's Gulf Country warn a drier wet season will have flow-on effects if rain doesn't arrive within weeks.

Reuters

US Navy eyes Israeli robot boats as Bennett visits Bahrain, official says

The U.S. Navy is considering adding unmanned Israeli boats to its Middle East operations, a U.S. official said, a move that could deepen Israel's growing role in regional military arrangements as it normalises ties with former foes in the Gulf.

ABC News

Indigenous artist uses work to combat illegal fishing of endangered sawfish

Overfished for its unique nose, the population of the prized sawfish is declining in Queensland's Gulf. Tagalaka man Rod Lucas is encouraging tourists to swap out the trophy fish for an even better catch.

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