UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed looks on as his US counterpart Donald Trump is welcomed at the presidential terminal.

Trump promises to strengthen ties with UAE on Gulf tour

  • Trump visited the UAE’s capital city on Thursday, the last stop of a tour of Gulf states
  • At the presidential palace, Trump and Sheikh Mohamed could be seen in TV footage in conversation with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
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Update Trump says US close to a nuclear deal with Iran video

Trump says US close to a nuclear deal with Iran

  • Trump says the US is in serious negotiations with Iran to reach a long-term peace
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Gaza strikes kill 120 as Hamas says aid entry ‘minimum requirement’ for talks

Gaza strikes kill 120 as Hamas says aid entry ‘minimum requirement’ for talks

  • Some bodies arrived in pieces, with some body bags containing the remains of multiple people
  • There had been hope that Trump’s regional visit could usher in a ceasefire or renewal of humanitarian aid to Gaza
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli military escalation targeting civilians in Gaza

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli military escalation targeting civilians in Gaza

  • Kingdom renewed its ‘categorical rejection of the continuation of the Israeli crimes of genocide’ in Gaza
  • It called for an immediate ceasefire, emphasized support for Palestinians and urged international accountability
By Arab News ·

New Royal Navy chief under renewed scrutiny over Afghanistan war crimes evidence

New Royal Navy chief under renewed scrutiny over Afghanistan war crimes evidence

  • Gen. Gwyn Jenkins previously accused of failing to report evidence of war crimes committed by British forces
  • It is also alleged he oversaw rejection of hundreds of resettlement applications from Afghans who served alongside British troops against the Taliban
By Arab News ·

UK to allow foreign states to own a 15 percent stake in newspapers

UK to allow foreign states to own a 15 percent stake in newspapers

  • Proposed media reforms could resolve the long-standing uncertainty surrounding the ownership of the Telegraph newspaper
  • In 2023, Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI assumed control of the Telegraph titles and The Spectator by helping repay the Barclay family’s £1.2 billion debt
By Reuters ·

UK to allow foreign states to own a 15 percent stake in newspapers

UK to allow foreign states to own a 15 percent stake in newspapers

  • Proposed media reforms could resolve the long-standing uncertainty surrounding the ownership of the Telegraph newspaper
  • In 2023, Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI assumed control of the Telegraph titles and The Spectator by helping repay the Barclay family’s £1.2 billion debt
By Reuters ·