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Arab and Islamic states protest US Ambassador to Israel’s remarks on Israel land expansion

Tensions rise in the Middle East after US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested Israel could control Arab territories, prompting strong condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries and regional organisations.

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Combative Carlson-Huckabee interview reveals US right’s chasm over Israel

Parts of Maga view Israel with suspicion, but US ambassador continues to believe in its divine right to much of the Middle East

The Guardian - US

US envoy Mike Huckabee says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took all Middle East land

Rightwing Trump ally tells Tucker Carlson Israel has biblical right to land from ‘wadi of Egypt to the great river’

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Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Trump ‘considering’ Iran military strike and Kenyans fighting for Russia

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump ‘considering’ military strike on Iran as tensions ramp up in Middle East At least 1,000 Kenyans ‘recruited’ to fight for Russia in Ukraine Baby monkey adopts plush toy as surrogate mother at Japanese zoo One survives as…

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UAE’s Etihad Rail operator Keolis appoints Yoen Dupuis as CEO ahead of passenger service launch

Keolis has appointed Yoen Dupuis as the new CEO for its Middle East and East Asia regions, based in the UAE. Dupuis will oversee strategic planning and operations for advanced transit networks, including the Dubai Metro and Tram, while driving sustainability and integrating smart technologies for a smoother commuter experience.

The Times of India

British Museum removes ‘Palestine’ from ancient Middle East displays

The word “Palestine” has been removed from some British Museum displays following complaints from a pro-Israel legal group.

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Change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’, Trump says

The remarks came shortly after Trump confirmed that he was sending a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East and after he spoke with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.

Euronews

Trump says regime change in Iran would be ‘best thing that could happen’ amid rising tensions

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is being dispatched from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East to bolster other warships and military assets already in the region

The Independent UK

US orders its largest aircraft carrier to Middle East in show of force to Tehran

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.

Euronews

Epstein told Emirati billionaire he ‘loved the torture video’ and shared sex messages, unredacted files reveal

Paedophile financier corresponded with prominent Middle Eastern businessman for years, according to newly unredacted files

The Independent UK

Sudan’s latest peace plan: what’s in it and does it stand a chance?

US president Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East states – Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (collectively known as the Quad) – were close to finalising a detailed initiative aimed at ending Sudan’s war.…

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William to meet female footballers during Saudi Arabia tour

The future King’s three-day trip aims to strengthen the UK’s ties with one of its key Middle East allies.

Evening Standard

William begins three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

The Prince of Wales’s first official overseas visit of 2026 is his first to the Middle East since a 2023 trip to Kuwait.

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The Independent UK

France urges Iran-backed groups to show restraint if US-Iran tensions escalate

France's foreign minister is urging Iran-backed groups in the Middle East to show restraint if tensions escalate between Iran and the U.S. He made the remarks in Beirut on Friday after visiting Syria and Iraq

The Times of India

'This time, it will be a regional war': Khamenei warns US' Middle East allies; slams Trump's 'rhetoric'

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned the United States’ Middle East allies that any potential US attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger a regional war, amid heightened tensions between the two countries following deadly domestic protests in Iran.

The Conversation

Why it would be a big mistake for the US to go to war with Iran

Reports of a growing US naval presence in the Gulf have prompted speculation that the US could be preparing for another Middle East war, this time with Iran.

The Times of India

Explained: Visa’s dual-hub strategy in Dubai and Riyadh as Saudi Arabia tightens the rules

Global payments giant Visa is restructuring its Middle East operations, creating dual hubs in Dubai and Riyadh. This strategic shift acknowledges Saudi Arabia's new 'regional headquarters' policy, which mandates local HQs for government contracts. The move reflects intensifying competition among Gulf states for foreign investment and economic influence, with Riyadh…

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UAE unveils region’s first biometric payment system using face and palm scans

The UAE has launched the Middle East's first biometric payment system, enabling transactions via facial recognition or palm scans. This initiative, a proof-of-concept by the Central Bank of the UAE, aims to enhance convenience and security, positioning the nation as a leader in financial innovation and a digital-first economy.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: ‘Massive’ US forces in Middle East and Italy outraged over ICE agents

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. ‘Massive’ US forces arrive in Middle East as Trump talks up Iran deal Italy outraged at US decision to deploy ICE agents at Winter Olympics Japan bids emotional farewell to the last of their giant pandas European nation…

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran ‘is ready to make a deal’ just as US armada arrives in the Middle East

The US president said Tehran ‘wants to talk’ after the US moved military assets to the region ahead of possible strikes

The Independent UK

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East

The Independent UK

US warships arrive in Middle East amid fears Trump will finally order Iran strike

The US president has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop killing protesters

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Camel unique features such as travel in long distance across hot and sandy landscape

Camels are well suited to their desert habitats, with numerous clever adaptations that help them to tolerate extreme hot and cold environments. Camels are part of a group known…

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Iran reacts to ‘military build-up’ in Middle East; warns US of ‘all-out war’

Iran has issued a stern warning, stating any attack will be treated as an all-out war, amid the deployment of a US aircraft carrier strike group and other military assets to the Middle East. Tehran's military is on high alert, prepared for the worst-case scenario as tensions escalate following US-backed…

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