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Egypt and Ethiopia expel diplomats in tit-for-tat diplomatic row | The National
Expulsions mark escalation in already tense relations and come a day after Ethiopia closed its embassy in Eritrea
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Etihad Rail stations host dazzling laser shows to celebrate network expansion | The National
Rail stations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah lit up on Friday night
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Anglo-Iranian Man Held over UK Airbase Incident
A man with dual UK-Iranian citizenship was arrested Thursday over a mysterious "major incident" at an airbase in southwest England as Israel said it had warned London about an attack. The sixth arrest came after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the BBC there were "strong indications that Iran played a part in what happened over the weekend at RAF Fairford", a base used by the US military in its war against Iran.
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Three Carriers and a Political Gamble: The Hidden Calculus of Washington’s Middle East Posture
(SeaPRwire) - By: Douglas Vance The deployment of a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East is not merely a logistical adjustment; it is a signal of profound anxiety. We are witnessing the return of a na...
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Friday briefing: How we covered the flydubai incident as it unfolded
In today’s newsletter: When a passenger plane plunges 17,000ft amid claims of terrorism, hijacking and geopolitical intrigue, Guardian journalists have to try and separate fact from fiction in real time
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'At God's mercy': Life after Unifil in Israeli-occupied Lebanese village | The National
The National is granted rare access to Debel, one of the remaining pockets of south Lebanon that rely on Unifil as their sole lifeline
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Morocco has taken a powerful step forward for women’s empowerment | The National
Our readers have their say on Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, piracy, Iraq’s strategic importance, Etihad Rail and the floods in Thailand
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Flydubai incident shows why aviation should never stop learning | The National
There is no reason for the assumptions that underpin today’s safety regime to remain static
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Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of striking Medina power station
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, drawing condemnation…
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UAE Friday sermon to praise educators before World Teachers' Day | The National
Worshippers will be reminded that teaching is among the noblest professions
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Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: From flight-deck altercation to attempted 'terrorist act'
As speculation swirled online, official details emerged gradually. Here is what has been confirmed, what was claimed, and what investigators are still trying to establish
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What happens next after US withdrawal from Iraq? | The National
Departure hailed as important day for Iraqis but concerns remain that it could tip balance of power in Iran’s favour
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US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East amid stalemate in Iran war
Deployment underscores evolving complexity of Trump’s war against Iran as US midterm elections loom
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Registration opens for 17th edition of National Program for Gifted Identification
Registration is open for the 17th edition of the National Program for Gifted Identification, specifically for the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT).
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Prince Khalid reviews Saudi-US strategic defense partnership in call with Hegseth
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday.
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9,000 troops head to Mideast as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran
The US military is dispatching thousands of troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East as Trump threatened Iran with more strikes.
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Houthi missile intercepted in Khamis Mushait, causes damage to buildings and vehicles
A ballistic missile, fired by the terrorist Houthi militia, was intercepted in Khamis Mushait in the southern Asir region.
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Netanyahu says Flydubai co-pilot was radicalised as UAE probes terror link
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the co-pilot accused of attacking a Flydubai flight carrying mostly Israelis had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination”, as UAE authorities…