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U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed to strengthen military ties and announce new energy and investment initiatives.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday for the final leg of his three-day tour of the Gulf. In a high-level meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the two leaders signed a new strategic framework that expands U.S. access to Emirati military facilities and strengthens joint defense operations.
The agreement aims to deepen defense ties between the United States and the United Arab Emirates through increased military coordination and training. It comes amid heightened regional tensions and efforts to reinforce long-term security partnerships in the Gulf.
At a U.S.–UAE investment summit held during the visit, Trump announced the launch of a bilateral trade council to promote economic collaboration. He also spotlighted upcoming U.S. investments in solar panel manufacturing and green hydrogen initiatives, signaling a shared commitment to clean energy development.
Trump commended the UAE’s active role in the Abraham Accords, which have normalized relations between several Arab nations and Israel. He also issued a stern warning to Iran, urging the country to halt destabilizing actions in the region.
Before concluding his trip, the former president is scheduled to visit a clean-energy research center to observe ongoing technological advancements supported by both countries.
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.
A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
Wednesday's session of the 24th Arab Media Summit in Dubai has shifted the discussion towards a central question for modern media: how can regional news organisations tell their own stories while reaching audiences far beyond their borders?
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