The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has met with his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict. The meeting comes as the US prepares to send a delegation to the Middle East, led by Secretary Blinken, to address the crisis.
According to the US State Department, the two officials discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza, during their meeting. Secretary Blinken expressed gratitude to the UAE for its $1.2 billion contribution to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The meeting between the US and UAE also reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regional security and cooperation on counter-terrorism efforts. A US senator was asked whether the destruction in Gaza is in line with Christian values, to which Senator Lindsey Graham responded that he does not agree.
Meanwhile, the US Navy has intercepted a ship involved in smuggling narcotics in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Local authorities in Thailand have arrested a suspect who was impersonating a police officer, while the UN Secretary-General has expressed concern over the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran.
In other news, the Albanian Deputy Prime Minister has been suspended due to allegations of corruption. The US military has also intercepted a ship involved in smuggling narcotics in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that the number of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean has increased significantly in recent months. The IOM has also warned of the risks associated with migrant smuggling, including the risk of exploitation and abuse.
In a separate development, the Iranian government has announced that it will not extend the nuclear agreement, which is set to expire on July 20. The US has also accused Iran of violating the agreement, which has led to increased tensions between the two countries.
In a bizarre incident, a Taiwanese politician had a Quran thrown at her during a ritual at a mosque in Taiwan. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from human rights groups.
In a separate incident, a young boy was fined 50,000 dirhams (approximately $13,500) for riding a motorcycle without a helmet. The fine was imposed under a new law that aims to reduce road accidents and promote road safety.
Finally, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective immediately. The move has been met with criticism from trade experts and business leaders, who argue that it will lead to higher prices and job losses.
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