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Jane Witherspoon

United Arab Emirates

Iran launches missile and drone barrage on Dubai, Kuwaiti tanker hit

At least five explosions were reported in Dubai on Tuesday morning as residents fled to shelters, Euronews journalists reported. The UAE authorities said they were "actively engaging" with the threat.

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Iran 'cannot be allowed to hold global economy hostage' - UAE minister

UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh sent a clear message to EU governments in a Euronews interview, stating that stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests.

United Arab Emirates

Iran escalates Gulf drone and missile attacks to all-out economic war

Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs. While Israel claims significant degradation of Iranian missile capabilities, the human cost continues to mount across multiple fronts, with over 800,000 now displaced in Lebanon.

United Arab Emirates

‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE top diplomat says

As the Iran war enters its third week, the United Arab Emirates is sending a clear message to European governments and citizens: stability in the region is closely tied to Europe’s own economic and security interests.

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United Arab Emirates

UAE will oppose Iran’s 'nihilism,' minister tells Euronews

For policymakers in Abu Dhabi, the ongoing crisis is viewed as another test of a development model that has enabled the UAE's rapid expansion over the past five decades.

United Arab Emirates

Iran must not be allowed to hold economy hostage, UAE minister says

In an interview with Euronews, UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh appealed to the world that Iran’s "rogue state behaviour" must not be allowed to hold the global economy hostage.

Iran

French soldier killed, Gulf under drone assault in Iran war escalation

A French soldier was killed in Erbil, and four US crewmembers died in a refuelling aeroplane crash in Iraq as Iran's drones hit Gulf states and US-Israeli strikes target Tehran.

World News

Iran unleashes intense strikes across Gulf as Hormuz crisis deepens

Iran intensifies missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, hitting near Dubai and Qatar as air defences respond, defying US President Trump’s claims that the war is winding down.

United Arab Emirates

Euronews on the ground: Iran strikes rattle Gulf as oil price surges

Iran’s escalating strikes rattle Gulf states on Monday as oil soars and questions grow over who controls Tehran, Euronews' Jane Witherspoon reports.

United Arab Emirates

Inside the UAE's response to Iranian attacks: A senior official speaks

In a briefing to Euronews and select media, a senior UAE official outlined the country’s defensive strategy, international support and the warning that trust with Iran may take decades to rebuild.

United Arab Emirates

Iranian drone attack suspends flights at Dubai International airport

A drone attack near the main terminals of Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations on Saturday morning just after Iran announced that it would no longer target neighbouring countries and apologising for the past attacks.

United Arab Emirates

UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.

World News

UAE and Qatar aligned that Iran 'crossed a red line' with air strikes

Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports on the aftermath of the drone attack on the US consulate in Dubai as the UAE Air Defences intercept three ballistic missiles and 121 drones overnight into Wednesday.

World News

Iranian strikes hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, killing one person

One person was killed in Abu Dhabi. The UAE claimed to have intercepted hundreds of projectiles as residents sought shelter in basements.

World News

Exclusive: Armenia and Azerbaijan representatives come together publicly in Euronews interview

In what they said was "another brick in the wall of trust," Armenia and Azerbaijan representatives revealed to Euronews in an exclusive interview in Doha how the peace process started, and a joint future both countries should now look forward to.

Culture news

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi promises 'nature's greatest story'

The National History Museum Abu Dhabi is preparing to open its doors as the the latest addition to the Saadiyat Cultural District which is already home to Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi and Manarat Al Saadiyat.

Malaysia

Religious leaders urged to action for peace at Kuala Lumpur summit

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim urges religious leaders to embrace peace and morality amid declining trust. The summit in Kuala Lumpur focuses on global unity.

Serbia

We have work to do, Serbia’s future is in the EU, Vučić tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview for Euronews, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić set the record straight on the turmoil and reiterated his call for dialogue with demonstrators, nine months into ongoing country-wide protests.

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