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Macron, Biden To Discuss Ukraine, Middle East After Marking D-Day

President Emmanuel Macron will host Joe Biden next week for the US leader's first state visit to France after both men attend commemorations for the World War II D-Day landings, with talks set to grapple with Ukraine, the Middle East and trade.

International Business Times

From the Classroom to the World: How Lucy Spencer Transformed Education into a Global Adventure

Lucy Alexandra Spencer has spent two years travelling to Europe, the Middle East and the US as a teacher.

International Business Times UK

Executions worldwide rose last year to the highest number since 2015: Amnesty International

The number of executions recorded worldwide last year jumped to the highest level since 2015, with a sharp rise in Iran and across the Middle East, Amnesty International said in a report released Wednesday.

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Asian Markets Retreat On US Rate Concerns, Oil Rallies After Attack

Most equities fell Wednesday on lingering worries about the outlook for US interest rates, while oil prices extended their rally after an attack on a ship in the Red Sea stoked fresh worries about supplies from the Middle East.

International Business Times

Crude Prices Rally on Heightened Middle East Tensions

July WTI crude oil (CLN24 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.11 (+2.71%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN24 ) closed up +3.22 (+1.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday rallied, with crude climbing to a 1-week high. Oil prices rallied on geopolitical risks in the Middle East that could lead to...

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Iran’s intervention in Sudan’s civil war advances its geopolitical goals − but not without risks

Iran’s role in funding and arming proxy groups in the Middle East has been well documented and has gotten extra attention since the Hamas-led attack in Israel in October 2023. Similarly, Tehran’s arms shipments to Russia are well known and have prompted complaints and sanctions from the West.

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Norway Officially Recognizes Palestinian State, Urges International Support

Norway officially recognizes Palestinian state, emphasizing need for international support and two-state solution in the Middle East.

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Spain, Ireland, Norway To Recognize Palestinian State For Peace Efforts

Spain, Ireland, and Norway's decision to recognize a Palestinian state signals support for peace in the Middle East and could impact future negotiations.

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Tensions Rise In Middle East As Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates

Israel and Hamas exchange missile fire, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Congressman Mast criticizes Hamas tactics and supports Israel's defensive a...

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'Damascus Station': Former CIA analyst David McCloskey on his Syria spy novel

David McCloskey worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East throughout the Arab Spring and conducted a rotation in the Counterterrorism Center, briefing Congressional oversight committees, senior White House officials, ambassadors and military officials. He has since written several novels, including "Moscow X" and "Damascus Station", which has just…

France 24

Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties

The coalition has indicated it would back a proposal to strengthen hate-speech laws following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

AAP

President Raisi's death casts shadow over diplomatic tensions with Turkey

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest on Thursday, concluding days of funeral rites attended by thousands of mourners after his death in a helicopter crash last week. Experts say the tragedy may well increase tensions between Iran and Turkey, both vying for influence in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

J.D. Vance Condemned Neocons—Then Called for the Same Middle East Policy

The close Trump ally tried to argue that more aggressive U.S. policy in the Middle East would help the U.S. get out of the Middle East.

Reason

Where will the 2027 total solar eclipse on Aug. 2 be visible?

A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.

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Illegal Crossings Surge In Southern California Border Region

Southern California faces a surge in illegal crossings from the Middle East and Asia, prompting collaboration between the US and Mexico for enhanced border...

The Conversation

Norway, Ireland, Spain recognise Palestinian statehood: what this means for Middle East peace – expert Q&A

Norway, Ireland and Spain have all announced plans to recognise the state of Palestine on May 28. The move has drawn harsh criticism from Israel, which has withdrawn its ambassadors from the three countries.

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Three European Prime Ministers Recognize Palestinian State For Peace

European leaders' recognition of Palestinian state as crucial for peace in the Middle East.

The Conversation

Why Chile has a Palestinian football team – the bigger history

Club Deportivo Palestino, a football team, play in a uniform of white, green and red. Their stadium flies Palestinian flags and their social sports club boasts an open-air pool in the shape of pre-1948 Palestine. But this football team does not play in Palestine, or even the Middle East. Better…

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Hamas Expresses Concern Over Iranian President's Helicopter Crash

Hamas expresses solidarity with Iran post-helicopter crash, adding to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Helicopter crash could reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran's influence runs wide and deep

The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials is likely to reverberate across the Middle East

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Congressman Discusses Potential For Escalation In Middle East Conflicts

Congressman Pat Fallon discusses Iran's proxy tactics and diversionary strategies in the Middle East.

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US And Saudi Arabia Discuss Security Agreement Amid Middle East Tensions

Recent discussions between U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Iran on security agreements and peace efforts in the Middle East amid regional tensions.

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South Africa Urges World Court For Israel's Rafah Withdrawal

South Africa appeals to World Court for Israel's withdrawal from Rafah to address conflict and promote peace in the Middle East.

Salon

What gets lost in the campus protests

The "media's focus on the mechanisms of the protest movement and its repression has taken the focus off of" Gaza

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US To Provide Billions In Weapons To Israel Despite Pause

US decision to provide weapons to Israel raises concerns amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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