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Justice Dept. sanctions Iranian US resident for smuggling electronics, including for Iran railways
Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, a 66-year-old resident of Santa Monica, California, and Tehran, Iran, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly bypassing Iranian sanctions.
Gulf states seeking stability, hope US strikes on Iran will not spark wider conflict - analysis
Humanitarian diplomacy: The UAE’s approach to the Gaza crisis - opinion
UAE signs partnership with OpenAI for nationwide ChatGPT access, following major US investment
Is Hezbollah finally being weakened by Lebanon? - analysis
In what has been referred to as a 'positive surprise,' Hezbollah is facing pressure in Lebanon, where it once received support.
Hostage release must come first in Gaza roadmap, UAE foreign minister says
Abdullah bin Zayed also underscored his country’s humanitarian commitment, noting that the UAE has delivered over 42% of all international aid to Gaza in the past two years.
Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role
The redesign will remove former Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad's face from one of the Syrian pound's purple-hued denominations that remains in circulation.
Sharaa cements Syria-Bahrain ties with trip to Manama - analysis
Bahrain is important because it is a close ally of the West, hosts a US naval base, and is also part of the Abraham Accords.
UAE mediating secret talks between Israel and Syria, sources say
The indirect contacts are focused on security and intelligence matters and confidence-building between the two states with no official relations.
Over 1,000 Emiratis genetically tested before marriage as part of UAE's mandatory program
The decision to mandate genetic testing was announced in December 2024 by the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).
UAE launches world's first AI legislative system to draft and amend laws
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: 'We will analyze vast data in the AI system to track the daily impact of laws and regularly propose law amendments.'
UAE mediates largest Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange of war
The war in Ukraine has been going on for three years and large number of prisoners have been taken on both sides.
Wife of murdered Chabad rabbi gives birth to daughter
The two had only been married for a little over a year before the Chabad emissary's death.
Operation Assad: The air mission to smuggle the Syrian despot's valuables
New details reveal how Assad smuggled millions in cash, data, and aides to the UAE as rebels closed in on Damascus.
Yemeni gov't reportedly preparing 80,000 man assault on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port
"We might be at the stage of counting down the end of the Houthis," a leading expert said as the Yemeni government prepares a massive 80,000 soldier assault on Hodeidah.
