UAE president, Israeli PM discuss strengthening ties in phone call -UAE state media
Dubai (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates’ president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed the Gulf state’s commitment to relations
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US military says senior IS commander killed in Syria
Beirut (AP) — A drone strike carried out by the American-led coalition in northwestern Syria has killed a senior member
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Saudi Arabia should bid for women’s World Cup, says former coach
London (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia women may be a long way away from qualifying for the women’s World Cup, but
Read MoreSyria says Israeli strikes in Damascus area kill 2 civilians
Beirut (AP) — Israel staged airstrikes on the southern suburbs of the Syrian capital of Damascus early Tuesday, killing two
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Iran-related suspects are detained in the shooting of an Azerbaijani MP
On Monday, Azerbaijani media revealed the identities of four of the suspects in the shooting death of Azerbaijani MP Fazil
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As Beijing “replaces” Washington as Saudi Arabia’s strongest ally, China “flies” its bullet train through the Arabian deserts.
A long-nosed, white-and-gold javelin that travels at 300 km/hr through a desert is a sight to witness. The 450-kilometer Haramain
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Exploring Lebanese leaders’ perspectives on the next president is a Qatari envoy
Beirut – Najib Mikati, the caretaker prime minister of Lebanon, met with Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, the assistant
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UAE delivers food and medical supplies to earthquake-stricken Afghanistan
According to official news outlet WAM, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday sent 38 tonnes of food and medical
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Analysis: Saudi crown prince acts to realign Mideast dynamics amid concern over US support
Riyadh (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s unpredictable crown prince is pushing hard to realign Middle East dynamics, engaging with old foes
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Analysis: UAE plans long-term economic ties with Israel despite political strains
Dubai (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ commitment to a long-term strategic relationship with Israel should survive political turbulence, analysts
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