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Israel president Isaac Herzog flies to UAE in first amid regional tension

Israel's figurehead president flew to the UAE in the first official visit by the country's head of state, the latest sign of deepening ties between the two nations as tensions rise in the region

Oil price rise on supply fears amid tensions in Eastern Europe, Middle East

TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Monday on worries about supply disruption amid rising tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, which could make an already tight market even tighter, while OPEC and its allies continued to struggle to raise output.

Brent climbs to more than 7-year high on Mideast tensions, tight supply

By Roslan Khasawneh and Sonali Paul

South Korean president Moon Jae-in visits UAE, showcasing deep ties

The countries signed a memorandum of understanding for the UAE's purchase of a South Korean mid-range missile defence system valued at some $3.5 billion

Joe Biden taps combat-hardened officer to lead Central Command

A senior Army three-star general with extensive experience in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars has been nominated to become the top US commander for the Middle East. President Joe Biden has nominated Army Lt Gen Erik Kurilla to head US Central Command and be promoted to four-star general, according to multiple US officials. The Senate Armed Services Committee notice says only that Kurilla has been nominated to become a general, and does not detail which job he would get if confirmed. But his nomination for US Central Command has been expected for several months. US officials confirmed the planned job on condition of anonymity because it has not yet been made public. If confirmed by the Senate, Kurilla would replace Marine General Frank McKenzie, who has led the command for the past three years and is expected to retire. Kurilla would take over as the Pentagon continues to try and shift its focus to the Indo-Pacific and counter a rising China, and to bolster defences against Russia in

Mideast carriers flydubai, Air Arabia cancel flights to Kazakhstan's Almaty

Websites for the airlines showed return Dubai-Almaty services operated by flydubai and return Sharjah-Almaty flights operated by Air Arabia as cancelled.

Peace prospects rise in West Asia after US' perceived retreat from region

Although the US Administration says that it is still engaged in the West Asia, there is no doubt that much more attention in the US foreign policy is now given to China, Russia, and the far east

Biocon ties up with Tabuk Pharmaceuticals to sell medicines in Middle East

Biocon said it has inked a pact with Saudi Arabia-based drug firm Tabuk Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company to commercialise select speciality products in Middle East region

Iranian President Raisi vows support for Gulf countries' security

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hosted National Security Advisor of the UAE Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and assured him of Tehran's support to the security of Gulf states

Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis launches airstrikes on Sanaa

A Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels launched airstrikes early Saturday morning targeting the country's capital, Sanaa.

Late dictator Gadhafi's son barred from running for president in Libya

Libya's top electoral body disqualified the son and onetime heir apparent of the late dictator Moammar Gadhafi from running for president in elections to be held next month

EAM Jaishankar discusses ways to expand cooperation in Middle East

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a "fruitful" first quadrilateral meeting with his counterparts from the US, Israel and the UAE

Dubai Expo 2020 a chance to showcase India's potential, says Piyush Goyal

Dubai on Thursday kicked off its $7 billion Expo 2020 on a desert site

India to showcase its achievements, diversity at Dubai Expo: Officials

The Expo 2020 Dubai kicks off on October 1

UAE introduces new residency guidelines to attract foreigners

The new 'Green Visas' will allow expatriates to apply for work without being sponsored by an employer

Iraq hosts regional meeting aimed at easing Middle East tensions

Iraq hosts a regional conference Saturday aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and emphasising the Arab country's new role as mediator.

Oil prices rise on Mideast tensions; crude stock build caps gains

Brent crude oil futures rose by 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $70.52 a barrel by 0132 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased by 18 cents, or 0.3%, to $68.33 a barrel

Iran's new president Ebrahim Raisi calls for extensive ties with neighbours

Iran's newly-elected President Ebrahim Raisi has said establishing extensive interaction with the neighbouring countries constitutes one of his government's main foreign policy principles

WHO says delta variant driving Covid's 'fourth wave' in Middle East

The delta variant has led to a surge in coronavirus outbreaks triggering a "fourth wave" in the Middle East, where vaccination rates remain low, said the World Health Organization (WHO)

Taliban fighters execute 22 unarmed Afghan commandos, says report

The killing of the soldiers stands in stark contrast to the Taliban's efforts to show it is accepting the surrender of soldiers