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UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles Following New Security Breach
The United Arab Emirates (hereinafter: UAE) reports missile and drone strikes originating from the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4 May 2026, marking a significant breach of the conditional ceasefire established in April. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems dealt with four cruise missiles on Monday afternoon, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned...
Somalia Terminates Strategic Agreements with United Arab Emirates
The Federal Government of Somalia officially terminated all security, defence and economic agreements with the United Arab Emirates on 12 January 2026, following the illegal entry of a Yemeni separatist leader into the nation. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ali Omar Balcad confirmed the decision after reports emerged that Aidarous al-Zubaidi, leader of the Southern Transitional Council...
UAE to Pull Forces Out of Yemen as Tensions Rise with Saudi Arabia
The United Arab Emirates (hereinafter: UAE) are pulling forces out of Yemen as the Ministry of Defence announced the termination of its remaining military mission on 30 December 2025. This decision followed an airstrike conducted by the coalition led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Yemeni port of Mukalla earlier that morning. The UAE...
