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Analysis-Bardella antisemitism dispute tests French far right's decade-long makeover

By Elizabeth Pineau and Michel RosePARIS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Joseph Martin saw his hopes of becoming a far-right National Rally (RN) lawmaker derailed in 2024 after journalists unearthed a seemingly antisemitic post.It was RN president Jordan Bardella who initially withdrew support for Martin's candidacy, seeking to show zero tolerance for antisemitism as the party tried to convince voters it had shed its toxic past and was ready for top office.

Al-Monitor

Politics

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(SeaPRwire) – By: Julian Holbrooke The dismissal of an ambassador is a bureaucratic routine. The reason for it is not. In Washington, titles are often granted to friends. The current administration has elevated this norm to a strategic doctrine. Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News anchor and ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., was named […]

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Business

Top oil executives dropped from event schedule after Riyadh attacks

Top oil executives dropped from event schedule after Riyadh attacks Several oil major executives were dropped from the agenda of the WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, Reuters reports. According to the report, chief executives of ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Shell and BP were slated to appear at the c0nference but were dropped from the schedule which organisers released early on Monday. Riyadh has pressed on with the event despite a series of deadly attacks on the capital claimed by Yemen's Houthis…

Middle East Eye

Business

Saudi Arabia can power AI data centers at faster pace than US: Siemens Energy CEO

Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch stated that Saudi Arabia can provide electricity to AI data centers more rapidly than the US, thanks to its advanced power infrastructure and strategic planning for expansion. The Kingdom's ability to deliver power at competitive costs enhances its attractiveness for computing investments, as timely power delivery becomes crucial for launching AI projects amidst rapid technological advancements.

Arab News

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Iran says it will reply to US response on Hormuz proposal once review over

DUBAI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Iran is still reviewing a US response to its proposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and will reply to Washington via intermediaries when the review is over, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.Baghaei also told a press conference that Iran continues to exchange messages via intermediaries, without elaborating. Qatar and Pakistan, among others, have acted as mediators in efforts to end the war that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.

Al-Monitor

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Riyadh airport extends suspension after weekend attacks: Civil aviation authority

Riyadh airport extends suspension after weekend attacks: Civil aviation authority Saudi Arabia's civil aviation body Monday extended the suspension of operations at Riyadh's international airport following a series of deadly Houthi attacks. "The General Authority of Civil Aviation has announced the extension of the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh in order to complete the necessary procedures to verify the safety of the facilities and their operational r…

Middle East Eye

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Saudi energy minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows 'serious' response

Saudi energy minister says attacks testing infrastructure, vows 'serious' response Saudi Arabia's energy minister acknowledged on Monday that the kingdom's infrastructure and resilience had been tested, as he vowed a firm response following a wave of deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis. The Houthi attacks over the weekend marked a sharp escalation in the Yemen war. On Sunday, a strike hit Riyadh's international airport, killing one person, just hours after another Houthi-claimed attack on the s…

Middle East Eye

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Yemeni government forces claim strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz

Yemeni government forces claim strikes on Houthi positions in Taiz Yemeni government forces have claimed a fresh wave of attacks on Houthi positions in Taiz, in the country's southwest. The military said in a statement that the strikes “targeted sites of the terrorist Houthi militia in the Al-Arsum and Al-Maraziqan areas and 60th Street north of Taiz”, with other attacks hitting "Jabal al-Mun’im and Tabat al-Khalwa west of Taiz, and the Central Security Camp east of the city”.

Middle East Eye

Business

Saudi Energy Minister: No Room for Fear in Our Vocabulary … No Wasted Opportunities to Realize Our Vision

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said there was “no room for fear in the vocabulary of Saudis,” stressing that the resilience of the kingdom’s energy system and the determination of its people strengthened its ability to weather crises, ensure uninterrupted supplies and continue its transformation drive toward the goals of Vision 2030.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

Business

Top oil executives dropped from event schedule after Riyadh attacks

By Sarah El Safty and Jana ChoukeirDUBAI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Several top energy executives were dropped from the schedule of the WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, as Saudi authorities pressed ahead with the event despite deadly attacks on the capital claimed by Yemen's Iran-alignedHouthis.The chief executives of ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Shell, Chevron and BP had all been expected at the event, which began on Sunday, but were no longer on the agenda that conference organisers released early Monday.

Al-Monitor

Culture

Inside the Paris Opera Ballet Opening Gala 2026

From breathtaking performances at the Palais Garnier to a star-studded guest list, the Paris Opera Ballet Opening Gala 2026 celebrated the start of a new season while looking ahead to the historic venue’s upcoming renovation

Vogue Arabia

News

Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war

A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. Yemen's civil war -- in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis -- reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the Middle East into risis.

Al-Monitor

News

Houthi official warns of 'swift, painful response' if US enters Yemen war

A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington's help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. Yemen's civil war -- in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against the Iran-backed Houthis -- reignited in July, months into the wider regional conflict that has roiled energy markets and plunged the Middle East into crisis.

Al-Monitor

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Lebanese Judiciary Widens Probe into Hezbollah Explosives Shipment

Lebanese judicial authorities have expanded their investigation into a shipment of explosives seized in Dahr al-Baydar, on the Bekaa-Beirut highway, seeking to establish its origin, intended recipients and purpose amid renewed fears of political assassinations. The investigation is being overseen by Prosecutor General Ahmad Rami al-Hajj and Military Court Government Commissioner Judge Claude Ghanem.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

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