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Iraqi killed fighting for Russia's Wagner in Ukraine, says group founder

An Iraqi citizen fighting with Russia's Wagner mercenary force was killed in Ukraine in early April, the first confirmed case of a Middle East native dying in the conflict, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters

Who are the bride and groom in Jordan's royal wedding?

He’s heir to the throne in one of the oldest monarchies in the Middle East and a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad

The Independent UK

UAE says it has stopped taking part in U.S.-led Gulf maritime coalition

The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday it was no longer taking part in operations by a U.S.-led task force protecting Gulf shipping, which has been subjected to renewed tanker seizures by Iranian naval forces in recent weeks.

Reuters

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Australia boosts its funding for famine relief

The government will commit an additional $29 million to respond to the growing crisis in Africa and the Middle East.

The New Daily

Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe

Jill Biden will promote women and youth empowerment — and attend a Jordanian royal wedding — during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe

The Independent UK

Q&A: PFL boss on Ngannou, expansion and taking on the UFC

Chairman Donn Davis says the promotion will launch regional leagues in Africa and Middle East as part of global bid.

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: More fighting in Sudan, despite ceasefire

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

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Brodies opens Middle East office

New Abu Dhabi outpost will primarily focus on locally serving clients in the oil and gas sector

Insider UK

Middle East countries face extreme heat risk, study finds

Research suggests several countries may have entire populations exposed to extreme temperatures due to climate change.

Al Jazeera

Iran executes three men over recent protests

TEHRAN: Iran executed three men on Friday over recent protests, the judiciary of the Middle East nation said on Twitter.

Bangkok Post

Iran executes three men over recent protests, draws protests

Iran on Friday executed three men it said were implicated in the deaths of three members of its security forces during last year’s anti-government demonstrations, drawing protests at home and abroad.

Reuters

Recorded executions rise to highest in five years: Amnesty

In annual report, rights group says ‘killing spree’ was led by countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

Al Jazeera

Dubai-based professional baseball league announces first franchise, Mumbai Cobras

Baseball United, which swung for the sporting history fences by establishing the first professional baseball league in the Middle East and South Asia, has announced its first franchise, the Mumbai Cobras

The Independent UK

Erdogan's strong showing signals "business as usual" for Mideast

The prospect of Tayyip Erdogan winning another presidential term in Turkey would once have rung alarms around the Middle East, but after taking a more conciliatory stance in recent years his strong election showing on Sunday has caused few flutters.

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Israeli foreign minister discusses Mideast with Blinken

Israel's foreign minister discussed efforts to establish diplomatic relations with additional Middle East countries in a call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday, the ministry said.

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi warned over £320m-a-year Saudi Arabia move as Fabio Capello provides verdict

The former England boss highlighted Messi’s involvement in the next World Cup as being central to the player’s decision - as he was asked about the superstar striker’s potential move to the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Saudi-Iranian detente is fragile but potential for the Middle East is huge

Should rapprochement solidify it could augur well for Yemen, Lebanon and Syria – and spell disaster for Israel

Axios

U.S., Saudi Arabia, others to discuss possible railway project connecting Middle East

The network of railways would also be connected to India via shipping lanes from ports in the region.

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The Canberra Times

ACT agency eyed Middle East millions to fund stadium, light rail

A contractor signed off on early talks with financiers in 2014.

Al Jazeera

Biden’s Middle East policy not much different than Trump: Expert

Professor John Esposito also tells Al Jazeera that despite growing understanding of Islam in US, Islamophobia remains.

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: Palestinian hunger striker dies

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF: Gov. Strategy Helped the Saudi Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that government-led reforms and private investment growth in new sectors would help support non-oil economic growth in Saudi Arabia to be less dependent on oil. The Saudi economy grew 8.7 percent last year, while the real GDP during the fourth quarter of 2022 increased…

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Can McLaren Senna Beat 1,200-HP Lexus RC F Drift Car In A Drag Race?

A five-time Middle East drift champion is at the helm of the Lexus drift car.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Bank: MENA Region Faces Unprecedented Water Scarcity

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is going to face unprecedented water scarcity in the future, warned the World Bank. In a report, titled "The Economics of Water Scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa Region – Institutional Solutions," it indicated that by 2030, the water available…

The Guardian - UK

Gareth Smyth obituary

Other lives: Political journalist who covered the Middle East for 30 years, from the UK and as the Financial Times’s chief Iran correspondent in Tehran

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