UAE Rejects Allegations of Destabilizing Sudan

Members of the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum. Reuters file photo
Members of the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum. Reuters file photo
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UAE Rejects Allegations of Destabilizing Sudan

Members of the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum. Reuters file photo
Members of the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum. Reuters file photo

In a letter addressed to the Security Council, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has categorical rejected the false allegations made by the Permanent Representative of Sudan, affirming that these claims are baseless.

“The UAE submitted a letter to the UNSC on April 21st, through which the country stressed that the dissemination of disinformation and false narratives after a year of conflict aims to deflect responsibility and undermine international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan,” Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Assistant Foreign Minister, said on Monday.

Nusseibeh affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of the false allegations made by the Permanent Representative of Sudan, affirming that these claims are baseless, according to the Emirati news agency, WAM.

The Sudan Tribune newspaper had earlier reported that Sudan's Permanent Mission to the UN has called on the Security Council to officially condemn the UAE and force it to immediately cease supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with weapons in their year-long war against the Sudanese army.

On March 29, Sudan filed an official complaint with the Security Council against the UAE, accusing it of planning to ignite the war and supporting the RSF with assistance from Chad.

In its letter to the Council, the UAE said it "remains committed to continuing to engage with all stakeholders to support any process that aims to set Sudan on a political path to reach a lasting settlement and to achieve a national consensus for forming a civilian-led government."



KSrelief Signs Joint Program to Sponsor 1,500 Orphans in Gaza

KSrelief signed a joint program with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to provide emergency support to orphans and families who lost their breadwinners in Gaza. (SPA)
KSrelief signed a joint program with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to provide emergency support to orphans and families who lost their breadwinners in Gaza. (SPA)
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KSrelief Signs Joint Program to Sponsor 1,500 Orphans in Gaza

KSrelief signed a joint program with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to provide emergency support to orphans and families who lost their breadwinners in Gaza. (SPA)
KSrelief signed a joint program with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to provide emergency support to orphans and families who lost their breadwinners in Gaza. (SPA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a joint executive program on Friday with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage to implement an emergency response project to sponsor orphans and families who have lost their breadwinners in Gaza Strip, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The program provides monthly sponsorship payments of $100, clothing, school bags, and stationery, along with recreational activities and toy distributions for orphans, to strengthen social and economic security for them and their families.

The project will directly benefit 1,500 orphaned boys and girls and indirectly benefit 4,500 family members and caregivers, with mechanisms for digital verification, disbursement, accountability, and safe referral.

The project is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s efforts through KSrelief to support the Palestinian people, care for orphans, and alleviate their suffering.


EU Operation Aspides Raises Alert Level South of Red Sea

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
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EU Operation Aspides Raises Alert Level South of Red Sea

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Marius Burgelman)

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday the EU naval mission in the Red Sea Operation ‌Aspides has ‌raised the ‌alert level ⁠of its vessels ⁠after the situation in the area has worsened, Reuters reported.
Kallas also said that she had spoken ‌with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal ⁠bin ⁠Farhan Al-Saud about diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Yemen and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

"Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ⁠are unacceptable and sabotage ‌the ‌global economy," ‌she said in ‌a post on X, adding that Europe is helping protect maritime traffic in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks.

Yemeni government forces continue to fend off concerted Houthi attempts to seize the highlands east of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and west of Taiz.

The group is seeking to secure its positions around the strait, Perim Island and the western coast by capturing mountainous areas that would provide strategic depth on land and fortify its lines of movement and supply.

A military source in the Taiz Military Axis said the clashes had killed 30 Houthis and wounded more than 60 others, in addition to destroying six combat vehicles and two tanks.


Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition: From Foundational Phase to Active Deployment

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
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Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition: From Foundational Phase to Active Deployment

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA
The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition gathered on Thursday representatives from 41 allied and partner nations. SPA

The Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition held its fourth planning meeting on Thursday at the Western Fleet Command in Jeddah, gathering 154 naval commanders, operational planners, ambassadors, and European Union representatives from 41 allied and partner nations.

The conference marked the coalition's transition from its foundational phase to active deployment after achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Delegations focused on integrating defense assets, defining operational requirements, and preparing forces for joint missions within the designated area of responsibility.

Discussions covered operational milestones, charter accessions, and capability pledges from member states, with 28 liaison officers currently assigned to coordinate multinational efforts under a unified command structure.

The coalition reaffirmed that safeguarding international navigation, maritime corridors, and strategic straits represents a shared global priority, emphasizing integrated capabilities, real-time intelligence sharing, and adherence to international maritime law to counter emerging threats.