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Lebanon Welcomes Trump's Move to Lift 41-year US Flight Ban

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Saturday that President Donald Trump's decision to revoke flight restrictions between Lebanon and the US that were imposed four decades ago was an indication of American confidence in steps taken by Lebanon to address civil aviation safety. Direct flights between the US and Lebanon were suspended in 1985 by the Reagan administration following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847. Trump made the surprise announcement that he would allow American carriers to resume direct flights to Lebanon during a visit by Aoun to Washington in July.

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Eight-year-old girl killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza City

Eight-year-old girl killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza City An eight-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza City on Saturday, Wafa news reported. Medical sources told Wafa that Shahd Abdul Razzaq al-Najjar was targeted by fire from an Israeli quadcopter drone in the al-Jawazat area of Gaza City. Meanwhile, Wafa also reported that a woman was injured in Israeli fire in Khan Younis. One year into the so-called "ceasefire", more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in…

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Israeli politician says assassinating Ali Khamenei was a ‘mistake’

Israeli politician says assassinating Ali Khamenei was a ‘mistake’ The leader of Israel’s Democrats party on Saturday has called the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei a “mistake”. “I think, unequivocally, the elimination of Khamenei, the father, was a mistake - not because he didn’t deserve to die, only because it doesn’t serve the interests of the State of Israel,” Yair Golan said. He also added that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of toppling the Iranian…

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Yemeni government forces say they repelled Houthi attack north of Dhubab Airport

Yemeni government forces say they repelled Houthi attack north of Dhubab Airport Forces aligned with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government said on Saturday that they had repelled an attack by the Houthis on an area north of Dhubab airport. The Southern Giant Forces also said that Saudi airstrikes targeted Houthi reinforcements north of Dhubab airport and that they had inflicted heavy losses on the attackers' equipment and personnel.

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Business

From Supply Security to Artificial Intelligence: Issues Bringing Global Energy Leaders Together in Riyadh

The global energy sector is turning its attention to Riyadh starting Sunday, as a week of ministerial meetings and international events gets underway, bringing together senior government officials, energy industry leaders, international organizations, and experts, with the participation of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, according to the announced program.

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Israel launches more strikes in southern Lebanon

Israel launches more strikes in southern Lebanon Israeli warplanes have targeted the area between the towns of Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. No reports as to whether there have been any casualties or damage have come out so far.

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Sports

Carrasco cameo fails to save Ultra Chmicha as FWZ go clear in Kings League MENA standings

In a disappointing Matchday 7 for Ultra Chmicha, former Belgium international Yannick Carrasco's penalty was not enough to prevent their second consecutive defeat, losing 8-4 to DR7. This victory allowed FWZ to take the lead in the Kings League MENA standings after their own dramatic win against Bakhira FC, highlighting the intense competition as the league approaches its final rounds.

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Major champion Aaron Rai set for Abu Dhabi title defense

Aaron Rai, the reigning champion, will defend his title at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship from Nov. 5–8, marking the start of the DP World Tour play-offs. After winning his first Major title at the PGA Championship and earning the Rory McIlroy Award for the most Race to Dubai points in Major events, Rai expresses enthusiasm for returning to Yas Links, a course he enjoys.

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(SeaPRwire) – By: Helena Brooks The irony is staggering. The United States Treasury Department just issued a temporary waiver suspending sanctions on Russian diesel imports, valid until at least April 7, 2027. This move follows President Trump’s announcement of a deal with Moscow after a phone call with Vladimir Putin. For a capital flows […]

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(SeaPRwire) – By: Julian Holbrooke Zelensky’s accusation that Washington used the Miami talks as a “smokescreen” is not just diplomatic petulance; it is a raw, unfiltered confession of Ukraine’s strategic marginalization. The core contradiction in this affair is stark. On one side, US envoys Witkoff and Kushner claim “constructive” progress on lasting peace and […]

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Trump lifts decades-old restrictions on flights between Lebanon and the US

President Donald Trump has lifted longstanding restrictions on flights between the US and Lebanon, removing barriers to resume direct air travel. This decision reflects confidence in Lebanon's security measures, although operational and regulatory arrangements still need to be finalized before flights can commence, with the Beirut-New York route likely being prioritized.

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Abdul Wahid Nour: Burhan and Hemedti have no right to rule in military uniform

Abdul Wahid Nour, leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement, opposes the involvement of military leaders Burhan and Hemedti in a future government, insisting they must relinquish their military status to engage in politics. He calls for a civilian-led governance structure and the establishment of a new national army, while rejecting any settlement that could restore Islamist power in Sudan. Nour emphasizes the need for unity, equal citizenship, and the resolution of underlying conflicts to prevent the country’s partition.

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