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5 African Migrants Die, 10 Missing after Boat Sinks Off Tunisia

At least five African migrants died and another 10 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a judicial official said on Saturday. The coastguard rescued 20 migrants who had been on the overcrowded boat, which sank off Louata in Sfax…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cristiano Ronaldo faces fresh delay to Al-Nassr debut due to Saudi Pro League rule

Former Manchester United forward Ronaldo's start to life in the Middle East has been hit with a further setback and fans could have to wait even longer for the star to make his debut.

Manchester Evening News

US Asserts Iran Presents One of its Most Complex Challenges

US administration described Iran as "one of the most complex challenges," stressing that military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow had become a significant obstacle to a possible return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley is currently focusing heavily on supporting the rights of the Iranian…

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5 world stars Al-Nassr could target to team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Al-Nassr are set to target more high-profile names to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo as they bid to elevate the profile of the Saudi Pro League over the coming years

Daily Mirror

Middle East round-up: Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

Expert: China Is Losing Ground In The Middle East

Only the United States can integrate an Arab air defense, David Schenker discusses the Abraham Accords, F-35s jets and Huawei.

Zenger

The Kurds, a nation without a state: A century-long fight for rights and autonomy

In this special edition of Middle East Matters, we focus on the Kurds. Spread across four nations, they are the world's largest stateless ethnic group. Indigenous to the Middle East and numbering at least 35 million, the Kurds have sought to establish a homeland of their own since the fall…

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Irish passenger's alleged cocaine surprise

A man has fronted a Melbourne court after allegedly concealing cocaine in Kinder Surprises inside his body on a flight from the Middle East.

AAP

Saudi Arabia Expands Commercial Navigation by Connecting with 11 Global Ports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced on Monday a new service that will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports in Türkiye, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, and the Middle East. To be operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Co., the new service will connect Jubail Port with 11 global ports via…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cristiano Ronaldo completes Saudi Pro League XI filled with familiar faces

Cristiano Ronaldo will soon be strutting his stuff for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, a cash-rich division full of foreign talent whose best days are behind them

Daily Mirror

Where are the Gulf Arab tourists? Israel's hopes fall short

Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates to open diplomatic ties in 2020 brought an electrifying sense of achievement to a country long ostracized in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo jets off to Saudi Arabia as unveiling plans for transfer revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo completed a mega-money move to Saudi club Al-Nassr last week after leaving Manchester United and is flying off to the Middle East ahead of his official unveiling and debut for his new club

Daily Mirror

Declassified cabinet papers from 2002 show little mention of impending war in Iraq

In 2002, Australia was on the cusp of joining the United States-led invasion of Iraq and had already committed troops to Afghanistan — but previously secret cabinet records make very few references to what would become a decades-long engagement in the Middle East.

ABC News

When is Cristiano Ronaldo's first game for Al-Nassr? Likely debut after transfer confirmed

Cristiano Ronald's Al-Nassr debut could come in less than a week after he completed his move to Saudi Arabia, with his new side in the Middle East fighting for the title

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Saudi club Al-Nassr reveal plan to sign Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-teammate to sweeten deal

Cristiano Ronaldo's imminent move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr could soon be announced and they want to convince PSG star Sergio Ramos to join him in the Middle East

Bangkok Post

Tour beautiful Jordan with Siam Society

Siam Society is holding a study trip to the Kingdom of Jordan, a land of history in the Middle East, from Feb 18-26.

Daily Mirror

Condemned dad-of-eight 'does not know when they will cut off his head' in Saudi Arabia

Hussain Abu al-Khair was driving his taxi near to the border between Jordan and Saudi Arabia when he was seized with 20,000 pills of Captagon - an amphetamine-type drug used in the Middle East

Zenger

Head Of US Military’s Middle East Activities Sounds Off On Iranian Drone Threat

CENTCOM commander Erik Kurilla discusses race for new tech to counter Iran’s drones, lauds Israel’s inclusion in partnerships.

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Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East

Preparations are underway in Riyadh to host the Energy Economics Conference, which is being organized by the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE), for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region. Under the slogan, “Pathways to a Clean, Stable and Sustainable Energy Future”, the conference will…

Irish Mirror

NBA's international plans including return to UK and Abu Dhabi games

Ralph Rivera, Managing Director of NBA Europe and Middle East says the NBA will eventually return to the UK as it shares the load with games elsewhere and plans to return to Abu Dhabi after a successful pre-season trip

WEKU

Pope Francis laments the 'icy winds of war' buffeting humanity at Christmas

Pope Francis used his Christmas message to make a plea for an immediate end to the fighting in Ukraine, which he decried as "senseless." He also addressed long-running conflicts in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: Only one in 10 vote in Tunisian elections

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Reason

America's Loose Ends in the Middle East

They say the U.S. is pivoting to other conflicts, but the Pentagon hasn't exactly left the Middle East and North Africa behind.

The Conversation

China's increasing economic ties with the Gulf states are reducing the west's sway in the Middle East

At the end of November 2022, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak announced that the “golden era” between Great Britain and China was over. China may not have been too bothered by this news however, and has been busy making influential friends elsewhere.

Al Jazeera

Twitter secretly boosted US psyops in Middle East, report says

Twitter helped promote US military’s activities in Middle East, according to an investigation based on company files.

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