The violence marks the worst military flare-up between the two countries in more than two decades
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Benjamin Netanyahu
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The charges include the war crime of using starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity including murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts
geopolitical conflicts
Israel-Iran war would be ‘catastrophic’ and ‘devastating’ for Pakistan, says ambassador
The ambassador also called for peace and stability in the region
geopolitical conflicts
Oil prices rise as Middle East conflict fuels supply disruption fears
Brent crude futures increased 0.87 percent to $74.54 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 1.03 percent to $70.82 a barrel
Antonio Guterres
Israel brands UN chief Guterres ‘undesirable,’ bans him from entering the country
The decision stems from Guterres’ response to Iran’s missile attacks on Israel
geopolitical conflicts
Lebanon housing costs surge amid property crunch as conflict fears spark exodus, echoing 2006 war
Lebanese fleeing conflict zones spark safe housing shortage and rental price surge, compounding pressures on peak tourism season
Economic Stability
Gulf economies must fortify against external shocks as geopolitical tensions gather force
No nation is immune from geopolitical disruptions, experts say, urging the need for Gulf countries to build economic resilience to weather future crises
Gaza
UAE establishes 150-bed field hospital in Gaza
The temporary medical facility will be located near the Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Gaza
UAE condemns Israel minister statement, orders more humanitarian aid to Gaza
In a clear violation of international law, these statements not only incite grave violations of International Humanitarian Law such as war crimes but also raise serious concerns about a potential intent to commit genocide
Gaza
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed directs medical treatment for Palestinian children
The children, accompanied by their families, will undergo treatment at UAE hospitals
Gaza
UAE ‘strongly condemns’ deadly attack on Gaza refugee camp
The UAE renews plea for ceasefire in Gaza as it strongly condemned the deadly attack in the Jabalia refugee camp that killed at least 50 Palestinians
Gaza
UAE condemns Israel ground operations in Gaza, calls for immediate ceasefire
The UAE has urged the protection of civilians amidst Israeli ground operations in Gaza
COP28
Shifting climate diplomacy: Is there a realignment of influence in global climate negotiations?
One thing is certain – the host for COP29 will significantly influence the path of climate action and environmental diplomacy on the world stage
Crown Prince of Dubai
Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan pays tribute to Palestine on Instagram
Sheikh Hamdan’s post came a day after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed called for an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza
Gaza
UAE president calls for regional peace efforts, aid to Gaza in call with US Defense Secretary
Sheikh Mohamed and Lloyd Austin discuss defense matters amid ‘serious regional developments’
Crude price
Traders adding geopolitical risk premium to lead to further surge in crude prices, say analysts
The market’s foremost concern revolves around potential disruptions in supplies from regions like Iran
Bilateral trade
US-China goods trade hits record amid rising political, economic tensions
Total merchandise trade between the two countries rose to $690.6 billion last year, exceeding the record set in 2018