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Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai’s ruling family, has passed away aged 76, drawing condolences from leaders in the UAE and Pakistan. Dubai announced a mourning period in his honour. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief, praising Sheikh Ahmed’s contributions to Dubai and the UAE and offering condolences to his family. Read More…
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The UK is deploying a Royal Navy destroyer to the Middle East in preparation for a possible multinational mission to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday. The HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer previously stationed in the eastern Mediterranean near Cyprus, will "pre-position" in the region and stand ready to join a UK- and French-led maritime initiative once conditions allow, multiple UK news outlets reported, citing the ministry spokesperson. Read More…
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The UK will no longer admit Israelis to one of its most prestigious defence academies, the Royal College of Defence Studies, citing Israel's carnage in Gaza, The Telegraph reported. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that from next year, Israel will be excluded from the college, which has trained senior officers and officials from around the world since 1927. The decision marked the first time Israelis have been barred from the institution, founded under Winston Churchill's vision of fostering international understanding among military and civilian leaders, according to the report. Read More…
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Presidents, royalty and a multitude of simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday at his funeral, where a cardinal said the pontiff’s legacy of caring for migrants, the downtrodden and the environment must not die with him. On one side of Francis’ coffin in the vast St. Peter’s Square sat U.S. President Donald Trump, who clashed with the pope on those issues. On the other side sat cardinals who must decide if Francis’ successor should continue with his push for a more open Church or cede to conservatives… Read More…
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Saudi Arabia has unveiled the design for the King Salman Stadium in Riyadh, a state-of-the-art facility with a 92,000-spectator capacity, Royal Box, VIP seats, rooftop gardens, and green walls. Scheduled for completion by 2029, the stadium aligns with Vision 2030, emphasizing sustainability. As the sole bidder for FIFA 2034, Saudi Arabia's selection appears likely. Read More…
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The UK's Maritime Trade Organisation, run by the Royal Navy, has reported a possible ship attack off the coast of Yemen. The UKMTO said it had received reports of an "incident" 82 nautical miles south of Aden. Authorities were investigating and ships in the region were advised to proceed with caution, it added. Read More…
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The US military and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian aid airdrop into northern Gaza, the US Central Command said. Three C-130 US Air Force aircraft dropped over 25,000 ready to eat meals. Also, more than 13,000 meal equivalents of Jordanian food supplies were delivered. Read More…
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A British Royal Navy warship shot down a missile launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi group aimed at a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, the UK said. HMS Diamond, stationed in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, shot down the missile on Wednesday using its Sea Viper anti-air missile system. The Ministry of Defence said that the UK has also intercepted weapons being smuggled into Yemen, carried out strikes against Houthi military targets, and imposed sanctions on the group's members. Read More…
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Jordan’s King Abdullah warned of the danger of a major Israeli attack on Rafah, during a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, a Royal Palace statement said. Reports have circulated that Israel has conducted all of the necessary preparations for a ground offensive in the area, which it says holds four of Hamas's last six battalions. “His majesty affirmed … the need to intensify the efforts to de-escalate … warning of the danger of the Israeli attack on Rafah,” the statement said. Read More…
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Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday called for more efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza during talks with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal in Amman, the Jordanian Royal Palace said. Sheikh Meshal arrived in Amman earlier in the day on an official visit, his first to Jordan since he became ruler at the end of 2023. The king "affirmed the need to intensify the efforts to reach an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza", during talks between the two men at Basman Palace. Read More…
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