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Russia and Ukraine begin major prisoner swap after Trump announcement

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each on Friday as part of a larger 1,000-for-1,000 exchange agreement announced earlier by US President Donald Trump.

15 May 2026-14:37
Why did the UAE deny Netanyahu’s alleged secret visit?

The United Arab Emirates has firmly rejected reports claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the recent period of heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

14 May 2026-06:41
UAE gas hub to stay below full capacity until 2027

The United Arab Emirates will not return its main gas-processing operations to full capacity until next year following damage caused by Iranian attacks during the war.

12 May 2026-13:40
UAE secretly attacked on Iran - WSJ

The United Arab Emirates has carried out military strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

12 May 2026-04:09
UAE intercepts Iranian drones amid renewed regional tensions

The United Arab Emirates’ air defences intercepted two drones coming from Iran on Sunday, according to the country’s Defence Ministry, marking the latest incident in renewed attacks targeting the Gulf state.

10 May 2026-17:00
US sanctions target entities and individuals over alleged Iran support amid ongoing tensions

The US is imposing sanctions on companies and individuals across the Middle East and China for allegedly helping Iran in its war efforts, the State Department said.

10 May 2026-10:08
Chinese tanker attacked amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

China has confirmed that one of its tankers was attacked as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Arab Emirates said it responded to missiles and drones launched from Iran.

08 May 2026-15:53
UAE intercepts two missiles, three drones launched from Iran

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted two ballistic missiles and three UAV’s launched from Iran.

08 May 2026-15:34
First Chinese product tanker hit attacked near Strait of Hormuz

A Chinese-owned refined products tanker was reportedly attacked near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week.

07 May 2026-14:00
US issues UAE travel advisory over aerial threats

05 May 2026-12:20