📰 "In less than two decades, Abu Dhabi has transformed itself from a relatively low-profile Gulf state into one of the region’s most assertive powers. How did a country of around one million citizens acquire such an outsized regional role?
The UAE’s rise is linked to its ability to capitalise on successive regional crises, beginning with the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, accelerating with the Arab Spring, and gaining strength amid Washington’s declining engagement in the Middle East.
Together, these developments created a power vacuum that Abu Dhabi filled through a combination of military capabilities, financial resources, security networks and international alliances. But the geopolitical conditions that enabled this rise are now changing, raising questions about whether the UAE’s strategy can endure."
✍️ Opinion by Ahmed Mawlana
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-uaes-meteoric-rise-reached-its-limit
The UAE’s rise is linked to its ability to capitalise on successive regional crises, beginning with the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, accelerating with the Arab Spring, and gaining strength amid Washington’s declining engagement in the Middle East.
Together, these developments created a power vacuum that Abu Dhabi filled through a combination of military capabilities, financial resources, security networks and international alliances. But the geopolitical conditions that enabled this rise are now changing, raising questions about whether the UAE’s strategy can endure."
✍️ Opinion by Ahmed Mawlana
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/has-uaes-meteoric-rise-reached-its-limit
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NBC projects Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary
NBC News has projected that progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, defeating US Representative Haley Stevens, and will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November election.
El-Sayed overcame more than $60 million in campaign spending, primarily from pro-Israel groups.
NBC News has projected that progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, defeating US Representative Haley Stevens, and will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November election.
El-Sayed overcame more than $60 million in campaign spending, primarily from pro-Israel groups.
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NBC projects Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary
NBC News has projected that progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, defeating US Representative Haley Stevens, and will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November election.
El-Sayed overcame more than $60 million in campaign spending, primarily from pro-Israel groups.
NBC News has projected that progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, defeating US Representative Haley Stevens, and will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November election.
El-Sayed overcame more than $60 million in campaign spending, primarily from pro-Israel groups.
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#BREAKING: Progressive advocate Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan on Wednesday, defeating Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a race that became one of the most expensive and closely watched primaries in US history.
NBC News projected El-Sayed's victory late on Tuesday after a bruising campaign in which more than $60m was spent, much of it by outside groups seeking to block his path to the Senate.
As of 08:30 BST, NBC reported that El-Sayed had received 48.7 percent of the votes to Stevens' 47.3 percent, with 92.9 percent expected votes tallied.
Shortly after NBC made the announcement, Mallory McMorrow, a state legislator who was in the US Senate race but dropped out weeks before the elections, endorsed El-Sayed.
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigan-democratic-senate-primary
NBC News projected El-Sayed's victory late on Tuesday after a bruising campaign in which more than $60m was spent, much of it by outside groups seeking to block his path to the Senate.
As of 08:30 BST, NBC reported that El-Sayed had received 48.7 percent of the votes to Stevens' 47.3 percent, with 92.9 percent expected votes tallied.
Shortly after NBC made the announcement, Mallory McMorrow, a state legislator who was in the US Senate race but dropped out weeks before the elections, endorsed El-Sayed.
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigan-democratic-senate-primary
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📰 The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since World War II.
The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions.
These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems.
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-depleted-virtually-all-long-range-precision-missiles-iran-war-report
The US has drained its supply of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two sources who said the US had used "virtually all" of these munitions.
These long-range missiles are a critical part of the US’s arsenal, allowing it to accurately target foes from a distance without relying on warplanes that are vulnerable to air defence systems.
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-depleted-virtually-all-long-range-precision-missiles-iran-war-report
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El-Sayed to win Democratic primary in Michigan
On the night of Michigan's Democratic primary elections, candidate Doctor Abdul El-Sayed said to a crowd of supporters that he will work to take government back, for a "Government of the people, by the people and for the people instead of government of the corporations, by the special interests, and for the billionaires.
Predictions say El-Sayed is set to win in a tight race against runner-up Haley Stevens.
El-Sayed's supporters voiced appreciation for his campaign, focusing on his anti-Israel stance and rooted interest for his state
On the night of Michigan's Democratic primary elections, candidate Doctor Abdul El-Sayed said to a crowd of supporters that he will work to take government back, for a "Government of the people, by the people and for the people instead of government of the corporations, by the special interests, and for the billionaires.
Predictions say El-Sayed is set to win in a tight race against runner-up Haley Stevens.
El-Sayed's supporters voiced appreciation for his campaign, focusing on his anti-Israel stance and rooted interest for his state
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Israeli soldiers beat Palestinian man in West Bank refugee camp
Israeli forces were seen beating a Palestinian man while they were conducting a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday morning.
Soldiers deployed across several neighbourhoods as home raids and searches continued. Palestinian sources said troops raided the headquarters of the camp's Popular Committee and forcibly removed several residents from their homes.
The Israeli military announced in a Facebook post that it was targeting "terrorist" elements and infrastructure, but did not clarify what activity it was referring to. There are no known recent attacks against Israelis originating from the Qalandiya refugee camp.
Israeli forces were seen beating a Palestinian man while they were conducting a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday morning.
Soldiers deployed across several neighbourhoods as home raids and searches continued. Palestinian sources said troops raided the headquarters of the camp's Popular Committee and forcibly removed several residents from their homes.
The Israeli military announced in a Facebook post that it was targeting "terrorist" elements and infrastructure, but did not clarify what activity it was referring to. There are no known recent attacks against Israelis originating from the Qalandiya refugee camp.
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📰 The Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) lobby group has published a report apparently justifying some illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine and urging the British government not to ban goods produced by them.
This comes as Andy Burnham's Labour government is believed to be considering imposing a ban on imports from Israeli settlements, which according to British policy are all in occupied Palestinian territory.
LFI is a group within the Labour Party which is believed to count more than 70 MPs as affiliates, although it no longer keeps a public list.
The group published a policy briefing report late last week titled "Settlements and Solutions: A Guide to the Issues".
The report, reviewed by Middle East Eye, argues against a ban on Israeli settlement goods.
🔗 middleeasteye.net/news/labour-friends-israel-defends-major-west-bank-settlement-bloc
This comes as Andy Burnham's Labour government is believed to be considering imposing a ban on imports from Israeli settlements, which according to British policy are all in occupied Palestinian territory.
LFI is a group within the Labour Party which is believed to count more than 70 MPs as affiliates, although it no longer keeps a public list.
The group published a policy briefing report late last week titled "Settlements and Solutions: A Guide to the Issues".
The report, reviewed by Middle East Eye, argues against a ban on Israeli settlement goods.
🔗 middleeasteye.net/news/labour-friends-israel-defends-major-west-bank-settlement-bloc
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Jon Stewart presses Senator Fetterman over calling Israel a 'red line' issue
During an appearance on The Weekly Show podcast with Jon Stewart, US Senator John Fetterman was pressed by Stewart over his recent comments that he would leave the Democratic Party if it became an "anti-Israel" party, and that Israel was a "red line" issue for him.
"It seems like a weird line to draw," Stewart said.
During an appearance on The Weekly Show podcast with Jon Stewart, US Senator John Fetterman was pressed by Stewart over his recent comments that he would leave the Democratic Party if it became an "anti-Israel" party, and that Israel was a "red line" issue for him.
"It seems like a weird line to draw," Stewart said.
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📰 For decades, global attention on Kashmir has focused overwhelmingly on the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control (LoC), the heavily militarised de facto border that divides the disputed Himalayan region between India and Pakistan.
International headlines have largely revolved around repression, insurgency, military deployments, and diplomatic confrontation.
Far less attention has been paid to the political currents unfolding across the LoC in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officially known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Long portrayed by Islamabad as a model of self-governance in contrast to Indian-administered Kashmir, the territory is now witnessing some of the most significant popular unrest in recent decades.
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/whats-driving-rising-unrest-pakistan-administered-kashmir
International headlines have largely revolved around repression, insurgency, military deployments, and diplomatic confrontation.
Far less attention has been paid to the political currents unfolding across the LoC in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officially known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Long portrayed by Islamabad as a model of self-governance in contrast to Indian-administered Kashmir, the territory is now witnessing some of the most significant popular unrest in recent decades.
🔗 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/whats-driving-rising-unrest-pakistan-administered-kashmir
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Israeli anthem plays at World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi
The Israeli national anthem was played at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as Israeli athletes stood on the podium.
Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, said he felt "immense pride" as he presented medals to the Israeli winners.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
The Israeli national anthem was played at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as Israeli athletes stood on the podium.
Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, said he felt "immense pride" as he presented medals to the Israeli winners.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
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Moroccan police officer hurls rock at Moroccan migrant returning from Ceuta border
A video that went viral on social media reportedly shows a Moroccan police officer hurling a rock at a Moroccan migrant returning from the Ceuta border, nearly causing him to fall to his death.
A photo depicting the incident went viral on social media as well, but after examination it turned out to be AI generated.
A video that went viral on social media reportedly shows a Moroccan police officer hurling a rock at a Moroccan migrant returning from the Ceuta border, nearly causing him to fall to his death.
A photo depicting the incident went viral on social media as well, but after examination it turned out to be AI generated.
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Moroccan police officer hurls rock at Moroccan migrant returning from Ceuta border
A video that went viral on social media reportedly shows a Moroccan police officer hurling a rock at a Moroccan migrant returning from the Ceuta border, nearly causing him to fall to his death.
A photo depicting the incident went viral on social media as well, but after examination it turned out to be AI generated.
A video that went viral on social media reportedly shows a Moroccan police officer hurling a rock at a Moroccan migrant returning from the Ceuta border, nearly causing him to fall to his death.
A photo depicting the incident went viral on social media as well, but after examination it turned out to be AI generated.
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Israeli anthem plays at World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi
The Israeli national anthem was played at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as Israeli athletes stood on the podium.
Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, said he felt "immense pride" as he presented medals to the Israeli winners.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
The Israeli national anthem was played at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as Israeli athletes stood on the podium.
Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, said he felt "immense pride" as he presented medals to the Israeli winners.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.
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Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and property in Masafer Yatta
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and property in the village of Tuba, in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
Reports said several Palestinians, including women and children, were injured during the attack.
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and property in the village of Tuba, in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
Reports said several Palestinians, including women and children, were injured during the attack.
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Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and property in Masafer Yatta
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and property in the village of Tuba, in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
Reports said several Palestinians, including women and children, were injured during the attack.
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes and property in the village of Tuba, in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
Reports said several Palestinians, including women and children, were injured during the attack.
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Jon Stewart presses Senator Fetterman over calling Israel a 'red line' issue
During an appearance on The Weekly Show podcast with Jon Stewart, US Senator John Fetterman was pressed by Stewart over his recent comments that he would leave the Democratic Party if it became an "anti-Israel" party, and that Israel was a "red line" issue for him.
"It seems like a weird line to draw," Stewart said.
During an appearance on The Weekly Show podcast with Jon Stewart, US Senator John Fetterman was pressed by Stewart over his recent comments that he would leave the Democratic Party if it became an "anti-Israel" party, and that Israel was a "red line" issue for him.
"It seems like a weird line to draw," Stewart said.
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Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw and did not agree to US-backed Gaza plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday that Israel did not agree to a US-backed plan for Gaza.
US President Donald Trump had announced last Thursday “a major milestone” towards implementing the Gaza peace plan agreed to in October, saying that Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw in phases.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday that Israel did not agree to a US-backed plan for Gaza.
US President Donald Trump had announced last Thursday “a major milestone” towards implementing the Gaza peace plan agreed to in October, saying that Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw in phases.
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Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw and did not agree to US-backed Gaza plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday that Israel did not agree to a US-backed plan for Gaza.
US President Donald Trump had announced last Thursday “a major milestone” towards implementing the Gaza peace plan agreed to in October, saying that Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw in phases.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday that Israel did not agree to a US-backed plan for Gaza.
US President Donald Trump had announced last Thursday “a major milestone” towards implementing the Gaza peace plan agreed to in October, saying that Hamas would disarm and Israel would withdraw in phases.
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Vance: ‘God forbid, you’re going to have President El-Sayed in three years’
“God forbid, you’re going to have President El-Sayed in three years.”
Speaking during a roundtable in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration wants Congress to take action to combat fraud to avoid having its efforts dismantled by future administrations.
“God forbid, you’re going to have President El-Sayed in three years.”
Speaking during a roundtable in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration wants Congress to take action to combat fraud to avoid having its efforts dismantled by future administrations.
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