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Middle East conflict

Thousands stranded with closures on Asia–Europe flight routes amid Middle East conflict

Air fares between Asia and Europe have surged after major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, partially reopened following closures linked to the conflict between Israel, the U.S. and Iran. Airlines are still rerouting flights around restricted airspace, cutting economy seat supply and pushing up prices.

Thousands of flights cancelled as Gulf hubs shut down over Iran-U.S. conflict

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Middle East conflict

Thousands of flights cancelled as Gulf hubs shut down over Iran-U.S. conflict

Global air travel remained in turmoil on Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region prompted widespread airspace closures across the Middle East, disrupting one of the world’s most important aviation corridors.

'No red lines': Iran claims it has hit U.S. and allied bases after declaring them ‘legitimate target’

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Conflict

'No red lines': Iran claims it has hit U.S. and allied bases after declaring them ‘legitimate target’

A senior Iranian official has warned Israel to “prepare for what is coming”, insisting that Tehran’s response to the latest escalation in the Middle East will be made openly and without limits.

DP World chief Bin Sulayem resigns amid scrutiny over alleged Epstein connections

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Epstein Files

DP World chief Bin Sulayem resigns amid scrutiny over alleged Epstein connections

Dubai-based global ports operator DP World said on Friday that its long-serving chairman and chief executive, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, has stepped down following mounting pressure linked to alleged ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Diplomatic tightrope: How Türkiye and Azerbaijan are moving to de-escalate Iran-U.S. tensions

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Explainer

Diplomatic tightrope: How Türkiye and Azerbaijan are moving to de-escalate Iran-U.S. tensions

If Fars News Agency is to be believed, Iran's neighbours should be on alert. The agency, which reportedly mirrors the views of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), warned Azerbaijan and Türkiye that if the U.S. and Israel attack Iran, they will become "legitimate targets for Tehran."

Zayed Award underscores Azerbaijan and Armenia’s commitment to peace

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Regional Peace

Zayed Award underscores Azerbaijan and Armenia’s commitment to peace

The joint awarding of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Abu Dhabi on 4 February underscores a shared commitment to peace and reconciliation, political analyst Fuad Karimli told AnewZ.

'Productive' first day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia and U.S.

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Ukraine peace talks

'Productive' first day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia and U.S.

Ukrainian and Russian officials wrapped up a "productive" first day of new U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, Kyiv's lead negotiator said on Wednesday (4 February).

Azerbaijan, UAE sign defence cooperation letter during Ilham Aliyev’s Abu Dhabi visit

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Abu Dhabi meeting

Azerbaijan, UAE sign defence cooperation letter during Ilham Aliyev’s Abu Dhabi visit

Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Letter of Intent on defence cooperation during President Ilham Aliyev’s working visit to Abu Dhabi, marking a new step in expanding military ties between the two strategic partners.

'Iran does not want to be under threat from Trump,' former diplomat tells AnewZ

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Expert View

'Iran does not want to be under threat from Trump,' former diplomat tells AnewZ

“After all these demonstrations and internal challenges, Iran does not want to put itself in a position under threat from Mr. Trump or Israel,” political analyst Melih Demirtaş said, commenting on rising U.S.-Iran tensions in the region.

Russia ‘essentially imitating negotiations’ as Ukraine peace talks set to continue

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Expert View

Russia ‘essentially imitating negotiations’ as Ukraine peace talks set to continue

Ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities “undermine the credibility of the recent trilateral talks.” That’s political analyst Orkhan Nabiyev's assessment of the peace talks in Abu Dhabi on 23-24 January, attended by representatives of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.

Ukraine–Russia talks end without deal as more talks planned imminently

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Abu Dhabi talks

Ukraine–Russia talks end without deal as more talks planned imminently

Ukraine and Russia ended a second day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday without reaching a deal, though both sides said further discussions were expected next weekend.

Dubai to launch commercial air taxi services by end of year

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Dubai air taxis

Dubai to launch commercial air taxi services by end of year

Dubai is set to launch commercial air taxi services by the end of the year, according to the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

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Georgia - UAE ties

Georgia–UAE ties progresses as PM Kobakhidze meets Emirati President

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the side lines of the ongoing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Türkiye’s Fidan visits Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE leader and foreign minister

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Türkiye - UAE relations

Türkiye’s Fidan visits Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE leader and foreign minister

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in oil-rich Abu Dhabi.

Whereabouts of Yemen's separatist leader deepens rift between Saudi Arabia and UAE

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Yemen crisis

Whereabouts of Yemen's separatist leader deepens rift between Saudi Arabia and UAE

The leader of Yemen’s southern separatists failed to travel to Riyadh for crisis talks on Wednesday, leaving his fate unclear and complicating efforts to contain a military escalation that has widened a rift between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Yemeni separatist leader Zubaidi flees ahead of Saudi-UAE talks in Riyadh

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SOUTHERN YEMEN

Yemeni separatist leader Zubaidi flees ahead of Saudi-UAE talks in Riyadh

The head of the United Arab Emirates‑backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) of Yemen, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, has fled to an unknown location on Wednesday (7 January), skipping a scheduled flight to Riyadh for crisis talks, according to Saudi‑backed coalition officials.

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Yemen

Yemen government accuses UAE-backed separatists of cutting off Aden

Yemen’s internationally recognised government has accused UAE-backed southern separatists of restricting access to the port city of Aden, warning it would take “all necessary measures” as tensions persist despite renewed talk of dialogue.

Yemen tells UAE forces to leave after Saudi-led air strike targets separatists

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Yemen - UAE

Yemen tells UAE forces to leave after Saudi-led air strike targets separatists

The head of Yemen’s Presidential Council, Rashad al-Alimi, has ordered all forces linked to the United Arab Emirates to leave Yemen within 24 hours.

A Meeting of Vision: Azerbaijan–UAE Ties and the Diplomacy of the Future

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Opinion

A Meeting of Vision: Azerbaijan–UAE Ties and the Diplomacy of the Future

In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainty, economic fragmentation, and accelerating climate pressures, meaningful diplomacy is no longer defined by rhetoric alone, but by clarity of purpose and convergence of vision.

A turbulent year: Aviation accidents that shaped 2025

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Year in Review

A turbulent year: Aviation accidents that shaped 2025

The year 2025 witnessed a series of serious aviation accidents across multiple continents, involving commercial airliners, cargo aircraft, military jets and general aviation planes.

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PrimeTime

PrimeTime | 17 December, 2025

View: Azerbaijan, UAE push renewable energy shift beyond hydrocarbons

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Azerbaijan-UAE relations

View: Azerbaijan, UAE push renewable energy shift beyond hydrocarbons

Emirati investment has become a central element of Azerbaijan’s renewable energy ambitions, prompting fresh focus on whether recent high-level visits were also aimed at accelerating a shift beyond oil and gas.

Iran summons Cypriot envoy over ‘interventionist remarks’ in Gulf islands dispute

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Iranian diplomacy

Iran summons Cypriot envoy over ‘interventionist remarks’ in Gulf islands dispute

Iran has summoned the ambassador of Republic of Cyprus Petros Nacouzis over remarks made by his country regarding Iran’s territorial integrity.

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Games of the Future

Games of the Future 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi, merging physical and digital sports

The Games of the Future 2025 kicked off with an opening ceremony, merging physical sports and digital e-sports to create a unique "phygital" category.