At a meeting Monday with the chief of the Eurasian Economic Union, a group involving all CSTO members except Tajikistan, Lukashenko indicated that an economic battle had already been initiated between ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon Says UAE Funding Russia’s Shadowy Mercenaries in Libya
The Defense Department’s inspector general found that the United Arab Emirates is financing Russian Wagner Group mercenaries—just as Trump aims to sell the UAE ... ( read original story ...)
Israeli Tourism Ministry Warns Against Discussing Sensitive Topics With UAE Citizens
The ministry's 29-page advisory is geared to tourism professionals and business travelers now that travel is open between the two countries, but it has been criticized in both Israel and the Gulf. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Arms Sales to UAE Draw Fire From 29 Rights Groups
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twenty-nine arms control and human rights organizations have signed a letter opposing the sale of $23 billion worth of missiles, fighter jets and drones to the United Arab ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Commemoration Day: Sheikh Mohammed attends Abu Dhabi ceremony
The ceremony was also attended by officials of the families of martyrs and frontline heroes who lost their lives battling Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
UAE Condemns Iranian Scientist’s Slaying as Threat to Peace
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, whose ties with Iran have been heavily strained over recent years, condemned last week’s assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist and urged countries in ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Shipyard Delivers The World’s Largest Composite Yacht
The world’s largest composite yacht Majesty 175 is a timely show of force from the UAE-based luxury yacht manufacturer Gulf Craft. ( read original story ...)
With Cher’s help, ‘world’s loneliest elephant’ arrives safely in Cambodia
The pachyderm dubbed the 'world’s loneliest elephant' after languishing alone in a Pakistani zoo has arrived safely in Cambodia, with Cher's help. ( read original story ...)
Cher Welcomes ‘World’s Loneliest Elephant’ To New Home In Cambodia
Superstar Cher welcomed "the world's loneliest elephant" to Cambodia Monday to begin a new life at a specialised sanctuary after the creature was rescued from grim conditions in a Pakistani zoo. The ... ( read original story ...)
Rising cases scupper hopes of Malaysia-Indonesia travel bubble
A FRIEND’S FaceTime session with his father last week began with a surprise query: “Is Malaysia now open to Indonesians?” He told my friend of his plan to spend the December holiday in Kuala Lumpur, ... ( read original story ...)