Wild Namibian elephants illegally sold into captivity in UAE

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A Growing Gulf Between Nations: Saudi Arabia and the UAE struggle during the war on Iran

The Gulf has been a key target for Iranian missiles and drones. Iran has struck infrastructure, oil and gas installations, civilian areas, and US military bases. These attacks have struck at the heart of the Gulf's image as a safe and stable environment. While the region deals wi ...  Show more

The Iranian Shadow Over Gaza’s Future: Hamas votes for a new leader as the ceasefire continues to fail

As the region scrambles to secure a ceasefire in Iran, the ceasefire in Gaza looks more unstable by the day. Israel continues to bomb the besieged enclave, killing civilans and adding to the misery that the people of Gaza have had to endure for over two years now. While the peopl ...  Show more

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