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The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Foreign Secretary Shringla calls for alignment between UN, League of Arab States

Mr. Shringla spotlights Middle East peace process while batting for a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict.

The Hindu

2,200kg red sanders seized in Kochi

KOCHI: In a major haul, nearly 2,200kg of red sanders, which were to be smuggled to the Middle East via sea route, was seized by the directorate of revenue Intelligence (DRI) during a special operation in Kochi.

The Times of India

Mexico foreign minister embarks on 10-day tour of Middle East, India

Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard on Tuesday begins a tour of the Middle East and India lasting 10 days for talks covering a jump in energy prices, investment opportunities and efforts to prevent a potential food crisis, his ministry said.

Reuters

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The Middle East Is on the Brink Again

The Risks of an Unstable Authoritarian Order

Foreign Affairs

Russia-Ukraine war shows cracks in US ties to Middle East allies

UAE and Saudi Arabia are pursuing their own interests, analysts say, as US urges united front against Russia’s Putin.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine refugee crisis exposes racism and contradictions in the definition of human

Not only has the Russian invasion of Ukraine brought to light the awful tragedies that accompany armed conflict, but the subsequent refugee crisis has also uncovered deeply seated racism in the country.

The Conversation

Some Syrian veterans ready for Ukraine fight, commanders say

Some Syrian paramilitary fighters say they are ready to deploy to Ukraine to fight in support of their ally Russia but have not yet received instructions to go, two of their commanders told Reuters.

Reuters

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General: Iran, Israel missile strikes put US troops at risk

The top U.S. commander for the Middle East says the exchange of missile strikes by Iran and Israel in Iraq and Syria puts U.S. forces at risk

The Independent UK

No Evidence of Russia Escalation in Syria amid Ukraine Assault, Says US General

Russia does not appear to be looking to escalate the conflict in Syria, the leading US general in the Middle East said on Friday, even as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces have remained in Syria since 2015 when they helped turn the tide in a war in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

No evidence of Russia escalation in Syria amid Ukraine assault -U.S. general

Russia does not appear to be looking to escalate the conflict in Syria, the leading U.S. general in the Middle East said on Friday, even as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

UAE FM, Lavrov Meet in Moscow, Discuss Ukraine Conflict

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov exchanged Thursday views on the developments and major challenges facing security and stability in the Middle East and Africa region. This came during their meeting in the Russian capital, Moscow, where they also discussed bilateral…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Where is World Expo 2020 host Dubai leading us?

'Connecting minds, creating the future", the slogan of World Expo 2020, is everywhere in Dubai. The ongoing event, which opened a year late in October 2021, is the first of its kind since the beginning of the pandemic. Few other places in the world are as future-oriented as Dubai. But…

Bangkok Post

UAE Announces Intent to Begin Bilateral Trade Talks with Australia

The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday its intent to begin talks with Australia about a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to boost bilateral trade. The announcement was made by Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi on Twitter. "We are moving quickly to boost bilateral trade with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boris Johnson upbeat on Saudi oil supply as kingdom executes three more

PM accused of ‘trading blood for oil’ as he seeks increased Middle East output to lessen reliance on Russia

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Asharq Al-Awsat

World Bank: Economic Digitalization in Middle East Can Generate $1.6 Trillion in Gains

The World Bank said the full digitization of the economy in the Middle East and North Africa could raise GDP per capita by at least 46 percent over 30 years, or long-term gains of $1.6 trillion. In a new report entitled, “The Upside of Digital for the Middle East and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

CENTCOM: Iran's Threat is Graver than Ever

The commander of the US Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie, has said that Iran is the most immediate threat to the US interests in the Middle East and the region's security in general. McKenzie warned that "the threat posed by Iran is graver than ever." Speaking at a hearing held…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Johnson to Visit Saudi Arabia, UAE on Wednesday

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to kick off a visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. Johnson will head to Abu Dhabi first, then Riyadh. He is set to meet the Saudi and Emirati leaderships. "The leaders are expected to discuss efforts to improve…

Birmingham Post

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We feature 25 firm in Wales, from manufacturing to fintech, that are driving impressive export growth

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Daily Mirror

'Boris Johnson shows he has no principles as he woos Saudi Crown Prince'

Our PM is a man without principles for overlooking the killing of children, bombing of hospitals and suspected use of cluster munitions in the Middle East – while condemning them in central Europe

The Independent UK

Generals say Afghanistan, Somalia pullouts hurt terror fight

Senior U.S. commanders tell Congress that the complete U.S. military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the U.S. to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies

Benzinga

Regulation Progresses Positively In The EU And The Middle East

Marcus Sotiriou, Analyst at the UK based digital asset broker GlobalBlock

The Guardian - UK

Neil Faulkner obituary

Archaeologist who expored the histories of a Norfolk village and of TE Lawrence in the Middle East

Reuters

Washington to provide Egypt with F-15 jets, U.S. general says

The top U.S. general for forces in the Middle East said on Tuesday that he believed the United States would provide Egypt with F-15 aircraft.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson trip to Saudi Arabia to call for oil taps to be opened

Talks with crown prince Mohammed bin Salman come just days after Saudi Arabia executed 81 people

Wales Online

Banking executive swaps Middle East career to start family firm after cancer diagnosis

Clara Challoner Walker, 57, discovered she had breast cancer after a routine health check

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