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Condemning latest settler attack, UAE calls on Israel to hold perpetrators accountable
The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry issues a statement condemning yesterday's deadly settler rampage in the central West Bank Palestinian village of Kafr Malik. Abu Dhabi in the statement 'warned against the continuous assaults by settlers, and called on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile practices and hold the perpetrators accountable. 'The UAE stressed that failure to act will be seen as tacit approval that will only further deepen the cycle of hatred, racism and instability,' the statement adds.
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Yemeni Gov't Warns Iran Is Transferring Military Industry to Houthi-Controlled Areas
The internationally recognized Yemeni government has issued a stark warning that Iran is relocating parts of its military industrial program to areas under the control of the Houthi militia in northern Yemen, raising alarms over regional security and maritime safety. In a statement released Thursday, Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said recent missile strikes by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) revealed operational similarities with Houthi attacks, exposing what he described as a 'direct Iranian role' in managing military operations from within Yemen. Al-Eryani noted that the ballistic and hypersonic missiles, as well as suicide drones used by the IRGC, mirror the weaponry deployed by the Houthis since late 2023 in attacks on neighboring countries and international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and Gulf of Aden. He warned that Iran appears to be establishing missile and drone production facilities in the provinces of Saada, Hajjah, and rural areas around Sana'a, following increased international pressure on its domestic weapons programs and recent strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The minister called on the international community to take the threat seriously, cautioning that Iran's actions could turn Yemen into a forward operating base for prohibited weapons programs, jeopardizing regional stability and obstructing any prospects for a political resolution. Al-Eryani urged a shift from a policy of containment to one of firm confrontation against what he described as 'compound threats' posed by Iran and its regional proxies, particularly the Houthis.
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UAE's Air Arabia to resume flights to Iraq after Iran-Israel truce
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier located in Sharjah, the UAE, will resume flights to neighboring countries, including Iraq, on July 1, following the reopening of regional airspace after Iran and Israel's 12-day battle. The carrier confirmed the gradual resumption of previously stopped flights as regional airspaces have been reopened following a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel, according to Gulf News. The airline will resume flight operations to Iraqi destinations, including Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra. Air Arabia will also restart flights to Iran, Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Iraqi Airways resumed flights on Wednesday, a day after Iran and Israel reached a ceasefire agreement following a 12-day conflict in which Tel Aviv and Tehran exchanged missile and drone raids. After Israel struck Iran on June 13, claiming that its goal was to prevent the country from getting nuclear weapons, airlines continued to avoid huge sections of the Middle East. This avoidance was due to continuous missile clashes between Israel and Iran, the most recent interruption in the region.
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On Islamic New Year, Saudi Arabia unveils new gold-embroidered Kiswa for Kaaba
Saudi Arabia unveiled the new Kiswa, the black and gold cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, on the first day of the Islamic New Year in a sacred tradition that dates back to the Prophet Mohammed. The new Kiswa is made of 670 kilograms of natural black silk and 150 kilograms of gold and silver-plated thread. It features 68 Quranic verses embroidered with 24-karat gold-plated silver, all hand-stitched by skilled artisans using traditional Islamic embroidery techniques. The massive textile spans 658 square meters, consists of 47 silk panels, and weighs more than a metric ton. It is produced annually at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Manufacturing of the Kaaba's Kiswa in Mecca, and its estimated cost is approximately $4.5 million (SAR 17 million). A ritual of reverence and precision The Kiswa is replaced every year on the first day of Muharram – which falls on Thursday in the lunar calendar – in a carefully coordinated operation involving over a hundred specialized technicians. The installation is carried out using electric lifts and scaffolding to ensure that no part of the Kaaba is exposed at any time. To protect the Kiswa from damage during the Hajj pilgrimage, a white cotton covering known as the 'Ihram of the Kaaba' is temporarily added to its lower portion. This barrier shields the cloth from being touched, torn, or stained as millions of pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba during the peak days of worship.
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Pentagon: U.S. Forces Evacuated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar Ahead of Iranian Strike
The Pentagon revealed on Thursday that U.S. forces conducted a preemptive evacuation of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar shortly before it was targeted by an Iranian missile strike, describing the move as a critical success in averting casualties and damage. According to General Dan Kane, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the evacuation was carried out based on direct orders from former President Donald Trump, following intelligence indicating an imminent attack. Kane praised the operation as a 'major achievement,' noting that U.S. air defenses successfully intercepted the incoming missiles before they reached the base2. The strike was part of a broader Iranian response to recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on nuclear and military facilities inside Iran. In parallel, American forces launched precision airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow facility, which was reportedly destroyed, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth described the mission as 'one of the most complex in U.S. military history,' emphasizing that the strikes were based on accurate intelligence and achieved their strategic objectives without escalating into full-scale war. The Pentagon's disclosure comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf, with Washington reaffirming its commitment to protecting its regional assets while avoiding broader conflict.
