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US B-52 bombers fly over Middle East amid tensions with Iran

The United States military says it flew a pair of nuclear-capable B-52 long-distance bombers over the Middle East in a show of force, the latest such mission in the region as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran

The Independent UK

Athlete who survived Holocaust and Munich terror attack hopes for peace in Middle East

Shaul Ladany survived the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp where 50,000 died and then in 1972 he survived the Palestinian terror attack that killed 11 of his teammates

Daily Mirror

South Korea Launches Council on Economic Cooperation with Middle East

South Korea on Friday launched a council involving both government and private sectors meant to jointly seek ways to promote corporate advancement into the Middle East, the industry ministry said. The council on the Korea-Middle East economic and trade cooperation will discuss how to actively participate in various projects by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Iran seizes sea drone from US before fleeing when Navy warship approaches

The incident was the first time the US Navy’s Middle East-based 5th Fleet’s new drone task force has been targeted by Iran as it attempted to seize the object

Daily Mirror

Hezbollah at 40 stronger than ever but has more enemies

Forty years since it was founded, Lebanon's Hezbollah has transformed from a ragtag organization to the largest and most heavily armed militant group in the Middle East

The Independent UK

US Navy says Iran seized and released American sea drone

‘This incident once again demonstrates Iran’s continued destabilizing, illegal and unprofessional activity in the Middle East,’ US general says

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A Middle Eastern-inspired fire feast is coming to Cardiff

Cardiff chef Lucas Wooten will showcase Welsh lamb and oysters flame cooked over an open fire

Wales Online

Japan, Israel step up defense ties amid regional tensions

The defense ministers of Japan and Israel have shared concerns about growing global tensions from Asia to the Middle East and have signed an agreement to step up cooperation in military equipment and technology

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Boosts its Food Security

Saudi Arabia is boosting its food security by allocating industrial land of more than 25,000 square meters in the second industrial city in Jeddah to the largest international meat company. The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) signed a privatization contract with Seara Arabian for Food Industries,…

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In Risky Recycling Venture, Gazans Burn Plastic for Fuel

Living in one of the poorest parts of the Middle East and facing some of the region's highest fuel costs, Palestinians in Gaza are burning plastic to make affordable diesel. It's an economic and practical solution in a territory blockaded by Israel for 15 years, but one which poses serious…

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US Tries to Ease Israel’s Concerns over Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata held talks in Washington this week to ease Tel Aviv’s concerns over the US offering more concessions to Iran in the nuclear deal negotiations, media reports said. Speculation has been growing that the United States and Iran are close to agreeing a return to…

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Australian police seize record 2 tons of methamphetamine

Authorities have found 1.8 metric tons (2 U.S. tons) of methamphetamine hidden in marble tiles shipped from the Middle East to Sydney in what police describe as the largest-ever seizure of the illicit drug in Australia

The Independent UK

PlayStation 5 prices on the up in Ireland but will new game releases like Fifa23 and MW2 be hit?

Sony announced the price rise on the PlayStation blog today, saying that it will affect customers in Europe, the UK, Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America and Canada. The US seems to be the one market unaffected by the change.

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Lapid: Nuclear Deal to Give Tehran $100Bln to Destabilize Region

A new nuclear deal between world powers and Iran would allow other nations to avoid sanctions and give Tehran $100 billion a year to destabilize the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday. “On the table right now is a bad deal. It would give Iran a…

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US Military: Soldier Lightly Wounded in New Syria Attack

One US military service member suffered a minor injury and two others are being evaluated for minor injuries following rocket attacks in Syria on Wednesday by suspected Iran-backed militants, the US military said. The US military's Central Command, which oversees American forces in the Middle East, said militants staged rocket…

Tribune News Service

Meta removes fake accounts tied to pro-US influence campaign

A covert online persuasion campaign to cast the U.S. and its allies in a positive light in the Middle East and Central Asia — as well as to bash its adversaries — was disrupted by Meta Platforms Inc. and Twitter Inc., which have removed the “inauthentic” accounts from their platforms,…

Reuters

Israel: Nuclear deal would give Iran $100 billion to destabilise region

A new nuclear deal between world powers and Iran would allow other nations to avoid sanctions and give Teheran $100 billion a year to destabilise the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday.

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Erdogan, Abbas Adhere to Two-State Solution as Key for Peace in Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Tuesday their adherence to the two-state solution to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, as a basis for achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. During a joint press conference held in Ankara,…

The Independent UK

Jared Kushner mistakenly says ‘before I came into office’ during Fox News interview

The former White House adviser made the slip while appearing on Fox & Friends promoting his new memoir

The Independent UK

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk could take place in Middle East before end of year, says Frank Warren

A December date has been rumoured for the potential undisputed title fight, ruling out the prospect of staging the bout at a UK stadium

Bangkok Post

Foreign street racers arrested in Pattaya

PATTAYA: Police cracked down on young motorcyclists from Middle East countries causing a huge public nuisance by illegally racing on the streets of Pattaya, making 30 arrests on Monday night.

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Leaders of US, UK, France, Germany Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal

The leaders of the United States, Britain, France and Germany discussed efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the White House said on Sunday in a statement largely focused on Ukraine. "In addition, they discussed ongoing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, the need to strengthen support for partners in…

Daily Mirror

What time is Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2? UK fight start time

Joshua will take on former conqueror Usyk in the Middle East tonight, with the winner likely to set up a potential undisputed title clash against Tyson Fury who is currently 'retired'

The Guardian - UK

Middle East states in line for $1.3tn windfall from extra oil revenues

IMF says it expects region’s oil and gas exporters to benefit from high prices over next four years

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