World Mar 11 Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, David Rising, Associated Press
World Mar 10 U.S. and Iran ramp up threats as Hegseth warns of 'most intense day of strikes' The attacks come as U.S. President Donald Trump sends contradictory signals about how long the war could last, adding to uncertainty that's causing markets to swing. By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Mar 05 Watch 3:33 Iranian drone, missile attacks on Gulf nations risk pulling more countries into war The largest American military base in the Middle East is in the small Gulf nation of Qatar. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Doha as the U.S. war with Iran widens. By Geoff Bennett, Leila Molana-Allen, Dan Sagalyn
World Jan 08 Saudi Arabia alleges UAE smuggled Yemen separatist leader out of the country The UAE hasn't yet responded to the accusation. The situation further escalates tensions between the neighboring nations on the Arabian Peninsula. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Dec 30 Escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war and heighten Gulf region tensions Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war for over a decade, involving regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The escalation highlights strained ties between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, who have backed competing sides in Yemen's war. By Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Dec 30 Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city of Mukalla over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press It further strains ties between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, which had been backing competing sides in Yemen's decade-long war against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Continue reading
Sep 03 UAE warns Israel that annexation of West Bank would be 'red line' By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:30 Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S. By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev President Trump finished his tour of the Middle East with a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the nation promised significant investment in the U.S. and partnership on AI technology and infrastructure. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
May 12 Trump will visit Gulf Arab states this week as pressing crises flare in Gaza and Iran By Jon Gambrell, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press President Donald Trump will focus his attention on three energy-rich nations home to existing or planned Trump-branded real estate projects — places where he aims to leverage American economic interests to do what he personally revels in: making business deals. Continue reading
May 05 The UN's top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging UAE funded rebel paramilitaries By Molly Quell, Associated Press The UAE called Sudan's case a publicity stunt and, in a hearing last month, argued the case should be dismissed. Continue reading