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We seek a broader partnership with Saudi Arabia in advanced technologies – Taiwan’s top envoy

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-long expressed the nation's eagerness to enhance economic and investment ties with Saudi Arabia, particularly in advanced technologies like semiconductors and artificial intelligence, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. He emphasized Taiwan's role in the global semiconductor industry and highlighted the need for diversifying energy sources amid geopolitical tensions affecting supply routes.

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Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

Israel said the British consulate in east Jerusalem ended its functions on Thursday but seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity, with the UK saying the outpost would continue to offer "vital services". The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

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The Makkah Defense Alliance faces its first practical test

As the conflict with the Houthi militia escalates, the newly formed Makkah Defense Alliance, comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, convened an emergency meeting in Riyadh to establish its first formal command structure and operational protocols. The alliance, similar to NATO’s Article 5, emphasizes mutual military support in response to attacks, as tensions in Yemen intensify and external threats to Saudi security grow.

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Sudan’s Burhan Rules Out Talks with RSF or ‘Any Other Party’

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has reiterated his refusal to negotiate with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) or “any other party,” vowing to continue military operations despite renewed US efforts to secure a political settlement. His remarks came after Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, announced that he had met Burhan in Egypt earlier this week.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

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Iraq Warns of ISIS Resurgence after Attacks North of Baghdad

Iraqi officials warned Wednesday of an ISIS resurgence after a series of attacks on security forces in rural areas north of Baghdad left several personnel dead or wounded, prompting authorities to impose a nighttime curfew in parts of Kirkuk province. Security sources said the second battalion of the Popular Mobilization Forces’ 61st Brigade came under armed attack late Tuesday in the village of Al-Barghaliya–Al-Dandish in Hawija district, southwest of Kirkuk.

Asharq Al-Awsat English

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