U.S. citizens born in Jerusalem will now be able to list Israel as their birthplace on their passports, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday, in a nod to Washington's recognition ... ( read original story ...)
Israel-Lebanon maritime talks productive, mediators say
Talks between Israel and Lebanon over disputed maritime borders were productive and are expected to resume next month, the U.S. and the United Nations said Thursday. The U.S.- mediated indirect talks, ... ( read original story ...)
Top Democrat says Trump administration moving ahead with sale of F-35 jets to the UAE
The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Thursday that the Trump administration has informally notified Congress of its intent to move forward with a major arms sale to the United Arab ... ( read original story ...)
Hay Festival: UAE minister will face no charges after sex assault claim
The Crown Prosecution Service has said it cannot prosecute a UAE government minister over claims he sexually assaulted a Hay Festival organiser in Abu Dhabi. Festival employee Caitlin McNamara alleged ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. plans to sell 50 F-35 fighter jets to the UAE after accord with Israel
The deal would include up to 50 of the Lockheed Martin-made jets at a cost of $10.4 billion, a congressional aide said. If the sale is completed, the UAE would become only the second country in the ... ( read original story ...)
US plans sales of top-end fighter jets to UAE: lawmaker
The United States has agreed to sell top-of-the-line F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates following its recognition of Israel, potentially shifting the regional power balance, a lawmaker said ... ( read original story ...)
White House notifies Congress of intention to sell F-35 to UAE
Washington intends to sell 50 advanced F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates after Israel signals it will not oppose sale. ( read original story ...)
Israeli-Grown Produce Could Be on Sale in UAE by Early November
Israeli farmers, who face stiff competition in their main export markets in Europe, might be able to sell their produce in the Persian Gulf as early as November. ( read original story ...)
UAE to launch second Emirati-built satellite in 2023
The United Arab Emirates is developing a satellite dubbed MBZ-Sat intended to deliver high-resolution imagery, Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum said on Wednesday, as part of efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian separatists say Azerbaijan closing in on key town
Karabakh said on Thursday Azerbaijani forces were closing in on the town of Shusha, whose capture would mark a turning point after a month of fighting. ( read original story ...)