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Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race
Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over UAE’s human rights record and alleged funding of the RSF in Sudan
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Ukrainian drone attacks hammer Russia's finance ministry data center, damaged facility reportedly holds tax databases — facility also holds other important state registry data
Did the Kremlin just lose its taxpayer database?
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‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results
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No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states
Leading restaurateur says Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethic
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Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife
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UAE diplomat running for UN chief faces questions over her country's support for Sudan rebels
Lana Nusseibeh, a diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, is the newest contender for United Nations secretary-general
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UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives
UAE’s star diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for the UN secretary-general position, challenging front-runner Rebeca Grynspan at a decisive time for the global organisation's future. The UN chief race could now lead to the first ever female secretary-general.
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Oil spill hits UAE beaches as tanker attacks multiply near Hormuz
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change said teams were deployed to contain a spill affecting Umm Al Quwain’s beaches, days after a tanker was struck by a projectile off the UAE coast, causing a fire.
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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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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees
An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to prisoner abuse by Israeli forces
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What British founders should know about compliance when setting up in Dubai
The Ultimate Beneficial Owner declaration is easy to overlook, but missed updates can expose companies to escalating penalties and licensing complications
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Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit
French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.
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France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.
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Freshfields apologises after comments about Middle East in leaked email
Senior staff members at Freshfields inadvertently leaked the emails to a large internal distribution list
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Yorkshire furniture group plans UAE expansion under new leadership
A NEW group chief executive officer has been appointed at Flair Furniture Group
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Macron accused of being ‘out of touch’ for Kuwait trip as France gripped by violence
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and the rising cost of living
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Leading law firm apologises after comments about Middle East in leaked email
Senior staff members at Freshfields inadvertently leaked the emails to a large internal distribution list
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Flydubai pilot casts doubt over Israeli plumber’s role during attempted hijacking
Yaniv Hayoun said he subdued Omani co-pilot after forcing his way into cockpit and even helped fly plane
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First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
Mike Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photojournalist that has drawn lukewarm response from Israeli authorities
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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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France protests latest: French PM calls for curfews as fears of further violence grow
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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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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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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Flydubai captain describes blocking axe blows as co-pilot attacked him
Capt Smit Machchhar said he screamed for help as he reached to open the cockpit door on flight FZ1073
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US ambassador to Israel condemns settler attack on US journalist, and other Mideast news
The U.S. ambassador to Israel condemns a settler attack that left an American journalist badly beaten in the West Bank
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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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Outcry as Libya carries out public executions for first time since fall of Gaddafi
The Libyan National Army, which controls eastern Libya, has carried out a sudden wave of executions after a 15 year de facto moratorium. Rights groups tell Alex Croft the legal process was a sham
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Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals, plans two more nuclear plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
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Watch out, Whoop — Suunto could be working on a secret screenless fitness tracker that monitors your heart health
New leak suggests Suunto will launch a screenless heart rate monitor to take on Garmin and Fitbit.
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
However, IMI said it ‘completely rejects’ Ofcom’s report, suggesting that Ofcom ‘failed’ to assess IMI as a commercial media company.
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
Ofcom and the CMA have published reports over the attempted RedBird IMI takeover of the newspaper group, which collapsed in 2024.
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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
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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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Middle East and Asian leaders gather in Baku despite disagreements
Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.
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Azerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leaders
Israel and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.”
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Trump faces fresh economic nightmare as food and gas prices soar before midterms
Consumer prices likely surged in September, driven by rising gasoline and food costs, and adding to a string of unfavorable developments for President Donald Trump
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IEA warns European diesel prices could rise as crunch lasts into 2027
Europe could face renewed wholesale diesel price rises in the coming weeks, the International Energy Agency warned on Wednesday, as disrupted supplies leave markets tight well into 2027 despite recovering Gulf oil output.
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Saudis investigate why defense systems failed to stop deadly Riyadh airport attack
The incident has exposed vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defense system and signaled a dangerous inflection point in an expanding Mideast conflict
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Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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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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UAE urges Gulf defence cooperation after Riyadh airport attacks
Deadly attacks on Riyadh’s airport have brought fresh calls for joint Gulf defence, as Qatar warned the wider conflict was damaging global energy supplies.
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Airstrikes on Yemen's capital, drone hits vessel in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
Yemen's Houthi rebels say the country's capital Sanaa was hit during overnight airstrikes
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Australian imam denies links to FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to hijack flight
Imam issues response criticising ’false accusations’
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UK to strengthen cyber defences as minister calls for AI firms to increase safety efforts
Kanishka Narayan to say Britain cannot rely entirely on tech companies amid rising global concern over AI dangers
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Russia's Yandex bot traffic nearly eliminated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes cripple multiple of 'Russia's Google' data centers — Ukraine intensifies bombing of Yandex data centers in response to Moscow’s strikes on Kyiv data centers
The world is getting a break from Russian bots thanks to Kyiv.
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