Adnoc ship attacks condemned, Centcom denies aircraft carrier deaths, and UAE sends aid to Colombia

The UAE has strongly condemned an Iranian attack on two Adnoc-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a blatant violation of a UN Security Council resolution aimed at protecting freedom of navigation. US Central Command has refuted reports from Iranian media that seven Navy personnel perished aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.

This follows unconfirmed allegations of subpar conditions on the carrier, which has been stationed in the Middle East since January. The UN envoy to Yemen has warned that the nation faces its greatest danger of returning to a major conflict since a 2022 ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Houthis are intensifying their assaults in the Red Sea.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have announced the capture of the town of Al Kurmuk in Blue Nile state, situated close to the borders of Ethiopia and South Sudan. This represents the second town seized by the forces in the area this week. In response to a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that claimed at least 265 lives, the UAE has pledged $10 million in aid to Colombia through President Sheikh Mohamed's directive. This contribution underscores the country's dedication to augmenting global relief efforts.