The UAE has dispatched another humanitarian aid aircraft carrying 100 tonnes of urgent relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The flight is part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the country’s ongoing relief mission for Palestinians, now running for over two years. The shipment includes medical supplies for the healthcare sector, nutritional supplements for children, and … Read more
Israel hit Beirut on Wednesday for the first time since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect in April, targeting the city’s southern suburbs in a strike that has raised fresh concerns about the stability of the truce. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action jointly, saying the strike targeted a … Read more
A liquefied natural gas tanker managed by ADNOC Logistics and Services has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is now showing up off the west coast of India, according to ship-tracking data published Monday. If confirmed, the Mubaraz would be the first loaded LNG tanker to pass through the strait since the Iran war started … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks, following a second round of talks at the White House with senior US officials and ambassadors from both countries. The initial 10-day ceasefire, which had been set to expire Sunday, was brokered last week in what marked … Read more
Brent crude jumped nearly 8% on Monday after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship and Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, deepening the worst oil supply disruption in recorded history. Oil markets opened the week sharply higher after a chaotic weekend in the Gulf of Oman. Brent crude surged to $95.42 on Sunday … Read more
Ever wanted to wander through Zayed International Airport without actually going anywhere? Now you can. Abu Dhabi’s flagship airport has opened its doors to UAE residents and citizens for eight weeks, letting you explore its terminals, shops, and dining spots without a ticket or a departing flight in sight. It is a rare chance to … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, is once again operating under restrictions following a brief reopening in mid-April 2026. The latest developments come amid continued tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly over maritime security and a U.S.-led naval blockade targeting Iranian-linked shipping. Reimposition of Restrictions On … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz is open again. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Friday that commercial ships can transit the waterway freely, linking the move directly to the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Oil prices dropped. Stock markets climbed. Araghchi made the announcement on social media, stating that passage for all commercial vessels was … Read more
The UAE Ministry of Defence announced on April 9, 2026, that its air defence systems did not detect any ballistic missiles, cruise missiles or UAVs launched from Iran during the past hours. The update marks a notable shift after weeks of sustained aerial attacks on the country from Iranian forces since the war began in … Read more
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with face-to-face peace talks set to begin on Friday, April 10, in Islamabad. The breakthrough, brokered by Pakistan, came just 90 minutes before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump, who had earlier threatened devastating strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure. These will be … Read more