World Dec 30 Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city of Mukalla over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Sep 03 UAE warns Israel that annexation of West Bank would be 'red line' The UAE has warned that any Israeli move to annex the occupied West Bank would be a “red line,” without specifying its possible impact on the landmark normalization accord between the two countries. By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Aug 05 Sudan accuses UAE of funding mercenaries to fight alongside RSF in civil war Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of sending Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against the military in the country’s civil war. By Associated Press
World Jan 03 Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in deal brokered by United Arab Emirates Ukrainian authorities say that 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home and Russia's Defense Ministry says that 248 Russian servicemen have been freed from Ukrainian captivity. By Associated Press
World Jan 16 John Kerry says he backs appointment of UAE oil chief to lead COP28 climate talks U.S. climate envoy John Kerry backs the United Arab Emirates' decision to appoint the CEO of a state-run oil company to preside over the upcoming U.N. climate negotiations in Dubai, citing his work on renewable energy projects. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Oct 07 Mother of protester says daughter was beaten to death, disputes Iran's account By Associated Press The mother of an Iranian teenager is disputing official claims that her daughter fell to her death from a high building. Nasreen Shakarami says her teenage daughter was killed by repeated blows to the head as part of Iran's crackdown… Continue reading
May 14 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as UAE's president By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The ascension of Sheikh Mohammed, 61, had been expected after the death Friday of his half-brother and the UAE's president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the age of 73. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Secretary Blinken holds news conference with foreign ministers of Israel, UAE By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States and Israel said Wednesday they are exploring a “Plan B” for dealing with Iran if the Islamic Republic does not return in good faith to negotiations to salvage the languishing landmark 2015 nuclear deal. Continue reading
Feb 09 Watch 6:20 News Wrap: Biden backs $1,400 stimulus payments for some Americans In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden endorsed making $1,400 stimulus payments to Americans earning up to $75,000, WHO experts concluded COVID-19 most likely did not come from a Chinese lab, at least 5 people were shot and wounded in… Continue watching
Feb 07 Next stop Mars: 3 spacecraft arriving in quick succession By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars. The stakes — and anxiety — are sky high. Continue reading