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UAE says consulate attacked by drone amid fraught Middle East security climate The United Arab Emirates said one of its consulates was targeted by a drone, an incident the government described as a serious breach of diplomatic protections as authorities worked to assess the impact and circumstances. Initial information released by the UAE did not specify the consulate’s location, the extent of any damage, or whether there were casualties. The government indicated that relevant authorities were investigating and coordinating…

The US State Department said on Thursday that the US will open a consulate in Western Sahara following President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed region. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement that the process of opening the facility has begun. The process includes finding and securing a suitable property for an assignment before hiring staff. It was not immediately clear when or where it would be open, but until then Pompeo said the US embassy…

The United Arab Emirates introduced this week that it intends to open a consulate in Laayoune in Western Sahara quickly. The Emir of Abu Dhabi knowledgeable the Moroccan sovereign Mohammed VI of this throughout a phone trade. The Emirates would thus be the primary Arab nation to take this step after a number of African nations.…