As US President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi, he was welcomed with traditional Emirati ‘Al-Ayyala’ dance featuring symbolic hair-flipping. Trending, World

Trump welcomed in UAE with traditional 'hair flip' Al-Ayyala dance: Here's more about it | WATCH

World | US President Donald Trump reached Qatar on Wednesday (May 14) -his second stop on a tour of West Asia.

Trump announces $200 billion Boeing deal in Qatar, expresses hope for Iran nuclear deal to Qatari emir

US President Donald Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE amid the ongoing Gaza crisis. Protesters in Tel Aviv are demanding Trump's intervention to end the war, while Israel continues to face international pressure over the aid blockade in Gaza.

US President Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE amid Gaza tensions

Tensions in West Asia are escalating further. New images released by the Houthi media office claim to show Houthi special forces undergoing training. And this comes amid renewed violence in Yemen.

Houthis release video of military training; footage shows urban warfare and live-fire exercises

West Asia has largely avoided direct impacts from the global trade war sparked by US Tariffs, but economic challenges still loom. While tariffs on steel and aluminum have minimal effect on the region, the broader slowdown in global trade threatens oil prices, the primary driver of many West Asian economies.

Oil prices at risk amid global tariffs?

Syria's interim president Ahmed Al-Sharaa is currently involved in shuttle diplomacy in West Asia. Syria's de facto ruler visited Türkiye and nations in the Gulf. In our next report, we ask: is Syria making gains from the shuttle diplomacy?

Is Syria making its place in the Arab, western world?

In a statement, the Israeli military said that the strikes were carried out in retaliation for the rebel group's missile and drone launches into Israel.

West Asia crisis: After striking Houthi targets, Israel warns it will hunt its leaders

Two wars dominated the headlines in 2024: West Asia and Ukraine. They may pause in 2025, but will peace return in our lifetimes? Tune into the #Gravitas special year-end edition to find out more.

Year of Death: Can Peace Ever Return to West Asia, Ukraine?

In this episode, we look at some of the most volatile countries in West Asia, from the war that began in Gaza and spread to Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran. Israel has fought wars on multiple fronts. Are we looking at peace and stability in the most volatile regions in the world? Watch.

What does 2024 say about West Asia's future? | The West Asia Post

It has been a devastating year with tears, bombs and bloodshed in west asia, but for some countries in the same region it was business as usual, hosting all manner of glitz & glamour, as part of their modernisation journey.

West Asia Events That Made Headlines | The West Asia Post | WION

India News: A third carrier is not just a naval requirement but will be an economic enabler, a strategic need, and a symbol of India's rise as a global maritime power.

Explainer: India needs a third aircraft carrier

There is no clarity on the timeline for when Israel and Hamas will agree to a hostage and truce deal, but Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu already has a plan for a regional peace and normalization agreement. Netanyahu has shifted the focus back to the Abraham Accords during a parliamentary address. He spoke about what he referred to as "moderate Arab countries" and mentioned to Knesset lawmakers that a revised Abraham Accords would dramatically change the face of the region. Watch in for more details!

Netanyahu Says He Will Change The Face Of West Asia 'Dramatically'

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. WION tells you how West Asia is celebrating this Christmas in the shadow of war.

Christmas Celebrations in West Asia

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. WION tells you how West Asia is celebrating this Christmas in the shadow of war. 

"Two civilians, a woman and a political party member, succumbed to their wounds, bringing to five the number of people killed Saturday by Turkish drone strikes," the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.



Turkish drone strike kills 5 civilians in Syria as tensions with Kurdish forces escalate: Report

The main route for transporting crude oil from west Asia to China has seen a 33 percent drop in spot pricing this year. This is due to falling Chinese demand and OPEC+ delay in the resumption of paused production.

Oil Tanker Fees From West Asia Declines By A Third This Year

The main route for transporting crude oil from west Asia to China has seen a 33 percent drop in spot pricing this year. This is due to falling Chinese demand and OPEC+ delay in the resumption of paused production.



US makes 'direct contact' with Syria's rebels; Turkey reopens embassy in Damascus after 12 years

European countries have put asylum applications from Syrians on hold until further notice, following the overthrow of President Bashar Al-Assad's regime by rebels. Germany announced on Monday that it would not process Syrian requests until there is more clarity on the political developments in the West Asian country. Similar announcements were made by other European countries, including Norway, Denmark, Greece, Austria, and the United Kingdom. Watch in for more details!

Syria War: UK Warns Assad Downfall Could Trigger European Migration Crisis

'Israel stood by India during national security threats,' Jaishankar briefs parliament on Israel-Hamas war

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Trump welcomed in UAE with traditional 'hair flip' Al-Ayyala dance: Here's more about it | WATCH

Trump announces $200 billion Boeing deal in Qatar, expresses hope for Iran nuclear deal to Qatari emir

US President Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE amid Gaza tensions

Houthis release video of military training; footage shows urban warfare and live-fire exercises

Oil prices at risk amid global tariffs?

Is Syria making its place in the Arab, western world?

West Asia crisis: After striking Houthi targets, Israel warns it will hunt its leaders

Year of Death: Can Peace Ever Return to West Asia, Ukraine?

What does 2024 say about West Asia's future? | The West Asia Post

What does 2024 say about West Asia's future? | The West Asia Post

West Asia Events That Made Headlines | The West Asia Post | WION

Explainer: India needs a third aircraft carrier

West Asia Events That Made Headlines | The West Asia Post | WION

Netanyahu Says He Will Change The Face Of West Asia 'Dramatically'

Netanyahu Says He Will Change The Face Of West Asia 'Dramatically'

Christmas Celebrations in West Asia

Christmas Celebrations in West Asia

Turkish drone strike kills 5 civilians in Syria as tensions with Kurdish forces escalate: Report

Turkish drone strike kills 5 civilians in Syria as tensions with Kurdish forces escalate: Report

Oil Tanker Fees From West Asia Declines By A Third This Year

Oil Tanker Fees From West Asia Declines By A Third This Year

US makes 'direct contact' with Syria's rebels; Turkey reopens embassy in Damascus after 12 years

Syria War: UK Warns Assad Downfall Could Trigger European Migration Crisis

'Israel stood by India during national security threats,' Jaishankar briefs parliament on Israel-Hamas war