Oman
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Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan
Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots
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Gulf nations brace for possible return to all-out war
The volatility around the Israeli and US midterm elections is fueling fears of renewed US-Israeli strikes on Iran in a short and intensive military campaign to push Tehran into concessions, with Iran vowing a devastating response against the Gulf nations.
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Refusing to cross, cannot escape: Seafarers recount Hormuz dangers
Euronews spoke to a crew member of a cargo vessel anchored off Pakistan for weeks and an Iranian maritime manager about dangers in the vital waterway — where traffic has fallen 90% since the war began and at least 95 seafarers in commercial roles have died.
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Saudi capital's airport opens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news
There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business
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King Charles praises Oman's 'noble efforts' on Strait of Hormuz
Oman’s role during the Middle East war is worthy of our ‘utmost respect’, Charles says
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Troubled waters: life during wartime for Iranians on the strait of Hormuz
Despite US-Israeli airstrikes and Tehran’s attacks on shipping, the waterway still has to provide a lifeline for those that live and work there
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King Charles heaps praise on Prince William after bombshell Prince Harry interview
The King spoke proudly about William as he hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said at the start of his state visit
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Video. King Charles welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham for state visit to UK
Video. King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, have welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor at the start of a three-day state visit.
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Royal family welcome Sultan of Oman to Windsor for historic state visit
Charles, Camilla, William and Kate have greeted the Sultan in the pouring rain
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Qatar plans new defence partnership and warns of energy crisis 'peak'
Qatar is preparing a new regional defence partnership while keeping channels open with Tehran, arguing that dialogue and economic ties offer a route to lasting peace. Doha also warned of an energy disruption “peak” with more difficulties on the horizon “in the coming days and months”.
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People scour strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container ships
At least 15 vessels struck in waterway in past 10 days, with rumours that they were carrying valuable goods
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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US issues rare Middle East red alert to its citizens in the region
Washington has taken the rare measure to issue a red alert to US citizens in 12 countries across the Middle East, citing risks of potential attacks on US interests.
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Gulf states top disaster resilience as Lebanon and Iraq lag far behind
As many as 87% of UAE residents say the government is well prepared for disasters while only 14% of Lebanese citizens believe the same, and more than half of Iraqi and Lebanese respondents say their governments do not care about them at all, latest study shows.
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
Egypt's top security body says it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
United Arab Emirates will reportedly resume payments to Yemeni forces as gains by Iran-backed Houthi fighters alarm Gulf state rulers
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There is a violent ‘new normal’ in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why we should worry
With the prospect of peace in the Middle East looking increasingly remote ahead of the US midterm elections, oil prices remain stubbornly high and attacks have intensified rather than settled. Experts tell Maira Butt that the conflict is in a dangerous limbo
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Trump ‘could ease sanctions on Russian shadow fleet’ in bid to reduce diesel prices
Russia's shadow fleet has allowed it to keep exporting oil without complying with Western sanctions
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Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom
Iran’s government is encouraging the recent escalation in attacks by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, according to a top diplomat for the kingdom
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Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments
The Saudi-led coalition says it has thwarted a missile attack on Medina and another in eastern Saudi Arabia
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Yemen’s Houthis are reframing 'Iran proxy' role as they bring war to Saudi Arabia
The evolution of the Houthi movement remains intimately connected to Yemen’s domestic political context and to a historical feud specific to the country
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Container ship sinks near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Second vessel also reportedly sinking as rise in strikes suggests Iran trying to close waterway before US elections
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Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?
Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.
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Flydubai attacker began drifting towards extremism in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Israel inspired by 9/11
The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.
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UK’s military needs to focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions – report
Exclusive: Thinktank says Britain’s drive towards global commitments is symptom of ‘outdated foreign policy’
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Flydubai attack investigation widens as alleged hijacker’s training in New Zealand scrutinised
Hamam al-Hammami spent 175 days in New Zealand until May 2019, as Australian Jewish group calls for full investigation into his time in Melbourne
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Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into airport, reports suggest
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.
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Australia police investigate FlyDubai co-pilot's links to the country
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone radical Islamist indoctrination
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Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November
Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel
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UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities
Regional officials say authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of last week's FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it
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Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.
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Iran-US war live: Tehran threatens to keep Hormuz shut until US meets conditions
Iran accused the US of ‘dragging out the process and dictating one-sided demands’
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Flydubai co-pilot’s time in Australia being investigated by security agencies after alleged cockpit attack
Police confirm investigation into period the man reportedly spent in Australia before alleged attempted terrorist attack
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Flydubai latest: Omani co-pilot accused in ‘terror incident’ studied at UK university
The Omani national is said to have completed a distance learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University
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FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe in 'terrorist' act
The FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed the Tel-Aviv bound flight is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami. He was barred from flying by Oman amid concerns he showed signs of extremist views. The incident threw the already hard-hit regional travel industry into crisis.
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Terror at 34,000ft: How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing
Passengers on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv have been celebrated as heroes for preventing disaster. Maira Butt looks at how it all unfolded
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Israel flight live: FlyDubai co-pilot in ‘terror incident’ studied at UK university
The Omani national is said to have completed a distance learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University
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Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE
Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views
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Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments
The co-pilot suspected in this week’s FlyDubai attack has been identified as an Omani national
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Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami – reports
The alleged attacker is an Omani national born in UAE to an Omani father and Syrian mother, according to reports
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Co-pilot in FlyDubai incident is identified as Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami
The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain on an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight has been identified as an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami
