Residents help battle forest fires threatening homes in Ecuadorian capital

Why journeys are taking longer in Dubai this week

Middle East war tests Dubai’s island dreams

Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.

Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens

Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.

UAE holds talks with Saudi Arabia, Iraq on averting wider regional conflict

Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election

Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.