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Marco Rubio Tells US Diplomats Abroad Not To Opine On Foreign Elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed US diplomats worldwide not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections conducted by foreign countries.
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10 Days Paid Leave For Marriage: Dubai Ruler Unveils New Leave Policy For Government Workers
The Dubai government has enacted a new policy, effective January 1, 2025, providing 10 working days of fully paid marriage leave to eligible Emirati national government employees, aiming to strengthen family values and enhance employee welfare.
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'Not Talking To Them Since We...': Trump Says Not Open To An Deal With Iran
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not offering Iran anything nor talking to it "since we totally obliterated" the country's nuclear facilities.
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UAE To Welcome 9,800 Millionaires In 2025: Report
The UAE continues to solidify its reputation as a premier destination for the world's ultra-wealthy, driven by regulatory reforms, favourable tax policies, and long-term residency options such as the Golden Visa.
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In A Surprise Announcement, Trump Asks China To 'Keep Buying Oil From Iran'
In a sudden twist in Washington's Iran policy, US President Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement shortly after declaring a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of air strikes and missile attacks.
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'Stateless Overnight': Kuwait Strips Tens Of Thousands Of Citizenship
The latest citizenship policy appears aimed at restricting nationality to those with blood ties to the tiny, oil-rich nation
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Why MAGA Activist Laura Loomer Has Found Herself At Odds With Donald Trump
In the past few weeks, Loomer has criticised the new pope, mounted a campaign against Trump's pick for surgeon general, Casey Means, blasted his attorney general, Pam Bondi, and objected to Trump's diplomatic efforts during his Middle East trip.
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Donald Trump Reshapes US Mideast Policy. Can Deals Work Instead?
Trump vowed during his swing through Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates that there would be no more "lectures on how to live", saying the region had achieved a "modern miracle the Arabian way."
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114 Killed As Israel Ramps Up Gaza Violence Amid Trump's Middle East Visit
This attack comes amid US President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. In Qatar, on the third day of his visit, he said, "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good: make it a freedom zone..."
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"Young, Attractive Guy": Trump's Big Praise For Terrorist-Turned-President
Dismantling years of US government policy of treating Syria like a pariah, President Donald Trump on Wednesday met Syrias interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa.
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As Trump Visits The Middle-East, What The Gulf Arab Nations Want From US
The three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are leveraging their influence over Trump to secure tangible gains, having built personal ties with the president and pledged trillions in US investments.
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Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Criticised Over Iran, Hamas, Russia Strategy
The role of Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to the Middle East, has come under massive scrutiny, with many foreign policy experts and analysts questioning his ability to effectively engage with geopolitical players such as Iran, Hamas and Russia.
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US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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"New Phase Of Genocide Policy": Turkey Condemns Israel's Strikes On Gaza
Turkey on Tuesday denounced Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza as "a new phase" in its "genocide policy", saying the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defied humanity through its breach of international law.
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Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into "Riviera Of Middle East". Is He Serious?
By proposing to "take over" Gaza, US President Donald Trump has not only stunned the world but also departed from long-standing US policy in supporting a Palestinian state.
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Marco Rubio Tells US Diplomats Abroad Not To Opine On Foreign Elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed US diplomats worldwide not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections conducted by foreign countries.
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10 Days Paid Leave For Marriage: Dubai Ruler Unveils New Leave Policy For Government Workers
The Dubai government has enacted a new policy, effective January 1, 2025, providing 10 working days of fully paid marriage leave to eligible Emirati national government employees, aiming to strengthen family values and enhance employee welfare.
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'Not Talking To Them Since We...': Trump Says Not Open To An Deal With Iran
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not offering Iran anything nor talking to it "since we totally obliterated" the country's nuclear facilities.
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UAE To Welcome 9,800 Millionaires In 2025: Report
The UAE continues to solidify its reputation as a premier destination for the world's ultra-wealthy, driven by regulatory reforms, favourable tax policies, and long-term residency options such as the Golden Visa.
-
In A Surprise Announcement, Trump Asks China To 'Keep Buying Oil From Iran'
In a sudden twist in Washington's Iran policy, US President Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement shortly after declaring a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of air strikes and missile attacks.
-
'Stateless Overnight': Kuwait Strips Tens Of Thousands Of Citizenship
The latest citizenship policy appears aimed at restricting nationality to those with blood ties to the tiny, oil-rich nation
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Why MAGA Activist Laura Loomer Has Found Herself At Odds With Donald Trump
In the past few weeks, Loomer has criticised the new pope, mounted a campaign against Trump's pick for surgeon general, Casey Means, blasted his attorney general, Pam Bondi, and objected to Trump's diplomatic efforts during his Middle East trip.
-
Donald Trump Reshapes US Mideast Policy. Can Deals Work Instead?
Trump vowed during his swing through Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates that there would be no more "lectures on how to live", saying the region had achieved a "modern miracle the Arabian way."
-
114 Killed As Israel Ramps Up Gaza Violence Amid Trump's Middle East Visit
This attack comes amid US President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. In Qatar, on the third day of his visit, he said, "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good: make it a freedom zone..."
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"Young, Attractive Guy": Trump's Big Praise For Terrorist-Turned-President
Dismantling years of US government policy of treating Syria like a pariah, President Donald Trump on Wednesday met Syrias interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa.
-
As Trump Visits The Middle-East, What The Gulf Arab Nations Want From US
The three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are leveraging their influence over Trump to secure tangible gains, having built personal ties with the president and pledged trillions in US investments.
-
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Criticised Over Iran, Hamas, Russia Strategy
The role of Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to the Middle East, has come under massive scrutiny, with many foreign policy experts and analysts questioning his ability to effectively engage with geopolitical players such as Iran, Hamas and Russia.
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US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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"New Phase Of Genocide Policy": Turkey Condemns Israel's Strikes On Gaza
Turkey on Tuesday denounced Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza as "a new phase" in its "genocide policy", saying the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defied humanity through its breach of international law.
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Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into "Riviera Of Middle East". Is He Serious?
By proposing to "take over" Gaza, US President Donald Trump has not only stunned the world but also departed from long-standing US policy in supporting a Palestinian state.
