World Jan 27 Dubai’s building boom is starting to strain its residents By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World May 31 Joint U.S.-British airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 16 people and wound 42 others, Houthi rebels say Joint British-U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels killed at least 16 people and wounded 42 others. By Jon Gambrell, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press
World Apr 17 UAE deluged after historic storm dumps record rain across the desert nation The state-run WAM news agency called the rain "a historic weather event" that surpassed "anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949."… By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Science Dec 07 COP28 talks shift into high gear when words and definitions matter The mood is about to shift, the hours grow longer and the already high sense of urgency somehow amp up even more as the United Nations climate summit heads into its final week. By Seth Borenstein, David Keyton, Sibi Arasu, Joshua A. Bickel, Associated Press
Science Dec 06 COP28 in murky middle ground on climate goals after 1st week wraps up Proponents who are calling for a ground-shifting phase-out of fossil fuels have hope for the first time in years, but also see where it could be torpedoed. By Seth Borenstein, Dana Beltaji, Associated Press
Dec 05 At COP28, activists and officials voice concern over Gaza’s war-torn environment By Malak Harb, Associated Press Palestinians are worried that the land will take years to recover, and activists at the summit are tying the plight of Gazans to climate justice globally. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: Harris makes remarks in Dubai on diplomacy efforts concerning Israel-Hamas war By Will Weissert, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a speed round of diplomatic talks with Arab leaders on Saturday where she focused on shaping the outlook for a post-conflict Gaza while calling on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians from the “devastating” bombardment. Continue reading
Nov 30 What to expect from COP28, UN climate summit opening in Dubai By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The Middle East plays host to its second straight U.N. climate conference over the next two weeks, with countries hoping to agree on new ways to keep the planet from heating too much by the end of the century. Continue reading
Nov 29 COP28 leader denies report alleging UAE wanted to seek oil deals in summit By Jon Gambrell, Malak Harb, Associated Press The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks has forcefully denied a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals, a day before the summit was due to begin. Continue reading
Nov 28 Pope cancels trip to Dubai for climate conference on doctors’ orders while recovering from flu By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis was improving from the flu and inflammation of his respiratory tract that forced him to cancel his audiences Saturday. Continue reading