UAE and Lebanese presidents discussed bilateral ties and regional developments in a phone call, vowing stronger cooperation.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss strengthening partnership and regional security.
The United States and Iran announced a nuclear deal agreement, though Tehran simultaneously accused Washington of creating obstacles, highlighting persistent tensions between the nations despite the diplomatic breakthrough on this significant international security matter.
The UAE will deepen global partnerships and strengthen diplomatic role to serve national interests.
UAE President appoints Hamad Al Kaabi as Director General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation.
Prime Minister Modi visited the UAE in May 2026, reaffirming the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through agreements on energy security, defence collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges, strengthening bilateral ties rooted in centuries of maritime trade and cultural interaction.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit establishes a transformative $200 billion strategic partnership, marking a significant geopolitical shift that strengthens bilateral relations and positions both nations as key regional and global players in economic and security cooperation.
Saudi Arabia welcomed President Trump's diplomatic approach to end the Iran conflict, appreciating US and Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at restoring regional stability and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claims Iran desperately seeks a deal and predicts oil prices will plummet, while the US Senate voted to limit his war powers regarding Iran and he delayed a planned attack following Gulf leaders' diplomatic appeals.
President Trump showcased a planned White House ballroom featuring drone defense capabilities while dismissing inflation concerns from his unauthorized Iran conflict, as his approval ratings decline amid geopolitical tensions and gas prices averaging $4.53 per gallon.
Trump skips Pakistan mention, says called off plan to attack Iran a 2nd time at Gulf partners’ request
Trump delays Iran strike after Gulf states urge diplomacy
Trump puts a planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders' appeals.
An LPG tanker carrying 20,000 tonnes of gas reaches Gujarat after crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Modi's UAE visit secured a $5 billion investment commitment and strategic defence and energy agreements, strengthening India-UAE bilateral ties amid regional geopolitical tensions and global energy security concerns.
Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE during Operation Roaring Lion to meet President Al Nahyan, marking what officials called a historic bilateral breakthrough amid regional tensions and deepening Israel-Gulf security coordination.
Prime Minister Modi undertakes a five-nation tour May 15-20, 2026, across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to strengthen trade, energy cooperation and strategic partnerships with Europe and West Asia through bilateral talks.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syrian Foreign Minister to discuss ties and cooperation between the two countries.
Prime Minister Modi met President Trump for the first time in 16 months at the G7 summit in France, greeting with a handshake while also holding bilateral meetings with leaders from Canada, UK, and UAE to advance economic partnerships and defense cooperation.
White House Says Iran, Ukraine, High On Trump's G7 Agenda
Senior officials from Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan called Trump threatening Iran strikes, assuring him a preliminary deal was imminent, prompting him to announce a potential weekend agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid extends Eid Al Adha greetings to UAE leaders and Muslims worldwide.
Agreement on Iran war ‘largely negotiated,’ Trump says amid fragile ceasefire
Prime Minister Modi embarks on a five-nation tour across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to secure energy supplies and advance technology partnerships, addressing India's critical fuel shortages and forex depletion amid regional instability.
PM Modi gifts Italian PM Giorgia Meloni "Melody" chocolates, sparking online reactions.
Trump delays Iran strike after Gulf leaders' plea
Trump puts a large-scale assault on Iran on standby, ready to strike at a moment's notice.
Trump halts planned Iran strike after Gulf leaders intervene
Trump says US ‘holding off’ attacks on Iran after Saudi Arabia, UAE's request; asks Army to stay fully prepared
President Trump halted a scheduled military strike against Iran at eleventh-hour request from Gulf Arab leaders seeking diplomatic negotiations, maintaining military readiness while pursuing a nuclear-free agreement through Pakistani mediation.
PM Modi made a quip about jhalmuri in the Netherlands during his five-nation tour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands on May 15 to strengthen India-Europe trade and technology partnerships, with bilateral trade reaching USD 27.8 billion in 2024-25 and the Netherlands serving as India's fourth-largest investor.
Prime Minister Modi assured UAE President Al Nahyan that India supports West Asian peace efforts amid Iran-Israel escalations, discussing energy security, investments, and strategic partnerships during his regional tour.
Prime Minister Modi secured multiple strategic agreements with UAE President Al Nahyan, including energy partnerships, defence collaboration, and a five billion dollar investment commitment for infrastructure and artificial intelligence development.
The UN nuclear watchdog chief confirmed inspectors will visit Iran under a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, though Tehran disputes access to bombed nuclear sites without final sanctions relief and a comprehensive deal, creating diplomatic tensions.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discusses bilateral ties with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon
Trump delays major strikes on Iran at request of Middle East leaders
Saudi Crown Prince and Muslim leaders discussed regional de-escalation with President Trump in a phone call.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged Trump to pursue diplomacy rather than military action against Iran, fearing renewed conflict could devastate regional economies and infrastructure after February's costly war.
India’s Gulf Gamble in a Fragmenting Middle East
Trump postponed a planned military strike on Iran after Gulf leaders urged diplomacy, with negotiations potentially addressing nuclear concerns and regional security while Tehran remains militarily prepared for escalation.
Trump postponed a major military strike on Iran after Gulf leaders urged diplomacy, keeping markets volatile as negotiations over Iran's nuclear program continue with military action remaining possible if talks fail.
The United States halted a planned military offensive against Iran after appeals from Gulf leaders, with President Trump stating serious negotiations are underway while threatening full-scale assault if an acceptable nuclear deal isn't reached.
Trump halts Iran strike after Gulf leaders’ intervention
Trump announced he postponed a planned military attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies, though he instructed military leaders to remain prepared for immediate assault if negotiations fail, raising questions about credibility given his history of changing course.
Putin and UAE President Discuss Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Prime Minister Modi's UAE visit yielded a $5 billion investment commitment and strategic defence, energy, and infrastructure agreements, strengthening India-UAE bilateral ties amid regional security concerns and global energy volatility.
PM Modi in Netherlands: Semiconductors, clean energy and diaspora diplomacy take centre stage
PM Modi arrives in Netherlands for trade and technology talks.