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Air Canada extends flight suspensions to Tel Aviv and Dubai through mid-January 2027
The airline had previously extended its flight pause on these routes until October 24, 2026, citing instability in the region.
UAE condemns alleged Iranian attack on ADNOC vessel in Hormuz
IRGC says re-opening Hormuz dependent on US talks, as Araghchi signals progress on Hormuz deal
Antisemitism by proxy: Blood libels against UAE and Morocco - opinion
Iran's escalation against Gulf states raises concerns it feels safe attacking neighbors - analysis
Iran claimed this is “conducted in response to a series of US military attacks.”
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through the end of October
British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through Oct. 25, halting service to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Bahrain, and Amman, while Etihad expands operations at Ben Gurion Airport.
IAEA says it is offering technical support to UAE after attack on nuclear plant
The plant, the Arab world's first commercial nuclear power station, came under a drone attack last month that the Gulf country said was launched from Iraq.
The Iran war exposed the weakness of old strategic assumptions - opinion
From deterrence to diplomacy, the Iran war upended long-held beliefs about security in the Middle East.
Iran signals 'strategic desperation,' as regime attacks it own economic lifeline in UAE - interview
Beyond its role as a major trading partner, the UAE serves as one of Iran’s principal sanctions-evasion hubs.
Iran war means larger Israeli influence among Arab states, top defense sources say
Future wars with Iran are likely to be longer in duration, while Israel's defense sales record breaks its record again, reaching USD 19 billion.
Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion
Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.
UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report
One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.
Could Trump’s push for Abraham Accords undermine long-term peace? - analysis
Trump is increasing pressure on Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords, but experts warn that forcing states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar could backfire.
Etihad Airways to launch 42 weekly flights to Tel Aviv, highest number in airline's network
With 6 daily flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi, the Israel-UAE route will become the most frequently traveled route in Etihad’s network.
