Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi has called for a fundamental rethinking of the international approach to regional security, warning that escalating threats in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb represent a geopolitical shift rather than a series of isolated incidents»»»

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority’s (ADCDA) UAE Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team has successfully achieved International Reclassification to the Heavy USAR category, accredited by the United Nations’ International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). This marks the team’s third consecutiv»»»

Dubai: Container shipping companies are bracing for weaker earnings in 2026 as the potential reopening of the Red Sea route threatens to accelerate a decline in freight rates and expose deep-rooted oversupply across the industry. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Carrier»»»

KUWAIT, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Al-Salam Association for Humanitarian and Charitable Work inaugurated "Peace Village 3" in Yemen as part of its humanitarian and development efforts aimed at improving the quality of life and providing an integrated environment for residents through a package of vital servi»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said that a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen" as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran. Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirm»»»

The food insecurity crisis in Yemen continues to worsen, especially in Houthi controlled areas, despite relative stabilized conditions in regions controlled by the legitimate government, supported by the resumption of Saudi assistance, said a recent report published by the Famine Early Warning Syst»»»

Washington, United States: The US government said Friday it is ending a protected status for migrants from Yemen, which had been in place for the past decade. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, first designated for the Middle Eastern nation»»»

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (KUNA) -- US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced Friday the termination of temporary protected status for Yemen, with the termination to be effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.Yemen was initially designatedآ for Temporary Prote»»»

The US Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that Yemeni nationals’ Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be terminated, effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register. Yemen was first granted TPS on September 3, 2015, following an ongoing armed conflict that »»»

With one American carrier strike group already in the Middle East and another apparently on its way as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Iran to give up its nuclear program, fears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict. The 12-day Israel-»»»

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg noted on Thursday a relative improvement in conditions in areas held by the legitimate government, warning, however, that “without a wider negotiated political settlement to the conflict, gains will continue to remain vulnerable to reversal.” In a briefing »»»

Beyond Developments has announced the launch of its new flagship project, “Evermore,” valued at more than Dh25 billion, covering an area exceeding 7 million square feet. The development marks the company’s first fully integrated destination on Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah. The move reflects the c»»»

The Emirates Inventors Association crowned its distinguished participation in the 16th International Inventions Exhibition in the Middle East, held in the State of Kuwait, by winning the award of the Patent Office of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The recognition cam»»»

The death toll from a crackdown over Iran's nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday. The slow rise in the number of dead from the demonstrations adds to the overall tensions facing Iran both inside the country»»»

The United Arab Emirates sought to align with lobbying groups supporting the Zionist entity in Washington during its dispute with Saudi Arabia, according to a report by Middle East Eye, citing one current and one former US official. According to the report, at least one organization—the American Je»»»

The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday. The slow rise in the number of dead from the demonstrations adds to the overall tensions facing Iran both inside the country»»»

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani, has signaled the first concrete move by his newly sworn-in government, announcing that it will relocate to Aden in the near future, just 24 hours after taking the constitutional oath. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Zindani said h»»»

President Donald Trump said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday they reached no "definitive" agreement on how to move forward with Iran but he insisted negotiations with Tehran would continue to see if a deal can be achieved. Netanyahu, who had been expected to p»»»

President Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, with the Israeli prime minister expected to press him to widen US talks with Iran to include limits on Tehran's missile arsenal and other security threats beyond its nuclear program. In his seventh meeting with Trump »»»

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced the official working hours for ministries and federal entities during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Working hours will be from 9am to 2.30pm, Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, working hours will be from 9am to midnight., except fo»»»

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud unveiled a three-pronged political and legal strategy to nullify what he described as Israeli recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, warning that such a move threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and regional stability. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Moham»»»

The Federal National Council (FNC) has approved a set of recommendations urging the government to strengthen national security in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies sectors. Among the key recommendations, the council called for reducing medicine prices and publishing the names of banned drugs »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Czech NGOs have condemned plans to cut foreign and humanitarian aid programmes by approximately half, announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Petr Macinka of the anti-green and eurosceptic Motorists for Themselves party as part of an austerity drive. »»»

Donald Trump’s first year of his second presidential term has been a roller coaster of twists and turns both at home and abroad—particularly in the Middle East. His regional focus was driven by two main factors: first, Trump’s own ego and sense of possible place in history; and second, the volatile»»»

The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 reached a new milestone on Day 5 as athletics competitions officially began at Zayed Sports City Stadium, bringing athletes to one of the UAE’s most iconic sporting venues. The day marked a significant expansion of both the sporting and community dimensions of »»»

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed Tuesday that "no one can dictate to Lebanon that it harm its defense capabilities," warning that "disarmament serves the interests of Israel and America, not the state." He added: "If the Lebanese state wants to strengthen itself and build a f»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Even the US is weaker than ever, amassing the hostility of nations and peoples while its so-called model erodes under mounti»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Despite all its military capabilities and experience, ‘Israel’ has failed to achieve its objectives in Gaza, Leb»»»

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has successfully carried out its first robot-assisted remote ureter and kidney removal surgery between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, marking a major medical milestone that highlights rapid advances in cross-border robotic surgery and expands access to advanced ca»»»

The second session of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran was hosted on Tuesday in Tehran by the Islamic Republic of Iran.The meeting was co-chaired by Lana Nusseibeh, Ministe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), in collaboration with its Moroccan counterpart and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), organised a joint panel discussion on the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. The move was part of efforts »»»

Another round of talks between the US and Iran is expected to be held in the upcoming days. With regional allies on edge and militant groups warning of escalation, the outcome of the negotiations could determine whether diplomacy holds or whether the Middle East slides toward a broader war. What’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), in collaboration with its Moroccan counterpart and the Qatar Museums Authority (QMA), organised a joint panel discussion on the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts. The move was part of efforts »»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decision to reconstitute the Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution. Under the decision, the board will be chaired by Dr Salem Suhail Saeed Al Neyadi, while members will include Dr Fatima Khalifa Al Kaabi»»»

Share: Photo- Envoys from Iran and the United States are expected to in Muscat, capital of Oman, home to the spectacular Mutrah Corniche. © Haitham Al-Shukairi, AFP Uranium enrichment might be the main dispute at the US-Iran talks set for Friday in Oman – but the key sticking point is Iran’s ballis»»»

In an operation in southern Lebanon early on Monday, Israelis forces seized a local official with the Jamaa Islamiya group and took him to Israel for questioning, the Israeli military and Lebanese state media reported. According to the NNA agency, Atwi Atwi — a local official with the Sunni Islamis»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation announced the qualification of 100 contestants for the final round of the ninth edition of the Katara Prize for Recitation of the Holy Quran in 2026. These contestants represent 9 Arab countries and 11 non-Arab countries. 53 participants qualified from A»»»

Israel on Sunday said it could launch military strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program, expressing deep skepticism regarding the viability of any potential nuclear deal between Washington and Tehran. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen considered a possible agreement between the US and Iran to be»»»

For years Stephen Miller has been a conservative firebrand in Donald Trump's political orbit. Now, he has become a lightning rod. His relentless, combative style at the policymaking helm of the White House has set the president's hardline immigration agenda in motion, and he has developed a growing»»»

Share: Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen considers a possible agreement that could be reached between Washington and Tehran to be worthless – and a military confrontation with Iran may be possible even then. “An agreement with the current regime has no value – only a regime change in Iran,” said C»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Several prominent participants at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum have highlighted the forum’s growing importance as a platform for dialogue at a critical moment for the region and the world. Dr Mustafa Barghouti, general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) and a w»»»

The Abu Dhabi Masters Games 2026 continued to deliver high-energy competition and international flair on its third day, as athletes aged 30 and above from across the globe competed in a celebration of experience, endurance, and sporting excellence. Running from 6 to 15 February, the championship un»»»

In a December 2025 article we have discussed the links between regional economic, fiscal, and political developments in the Irkutsk and Kemerovo Regions, where a severe fiscal crisis had already developed. In this second part, we take a closer look »»»

Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will travel for the first time as Egypt’s president to the UK on Thursday to meet British Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss regional and international issues. British ambassador to Egypt John Casson announced on Monday that the pair would discuss security issues in the Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 17th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum opened in Doha yesterday under the theme “The Palestinian Cause and the Regional Balance of Power in the Context of an Emerging Multipolar World,” with wide participation from decision-makers, experts, and media professionals from around the wor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 17th Al Jazeera Forum reflects the growing importance of intellectual and media platforms in analyzing major global transformations and examining the political and media landscape during critical periods, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Jazeera Media Network H»»»