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Why one country believes Tony Blair can bring peace to Gaza

Tony Blair has been propelled to the forefront of US peace efforts for the Israel-Hamas war, a move that highlights his controversial Middle East legacy, particularly his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion.

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Limp Into Weekend As AI Bubble Fears Grow

Asian equities staggered into the weekend Friday following a mixed week that saw a Middle East ceasefire and huge new AI investments play off against the US shutdown and concerns about a tech bubble.

International Business Times

Trump’s latest Cabinet meeting featured peace in the Middle East ... and Tylenol-gobbling placenta carriers

ANALYSIS: Amid a government shutdown, Trump convened his Cabinet to celebrate his own diplomatic genius and attack his political enemies — while RFK Jr and JD Vance said the quiet part out loud, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

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Riyadh Air: ‘We will be, for sure, a super-connector’ says boss of startup airline

Plane Talk: New Saudi airline aims to augment the Middle East ‘Big Three’

The Independent UK

Trump says Gaza peace deal ‘very close’ and he may travel to Middle East in days

US president optimistic after US, Qatari and Turkish officials join third day of indirect Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt

The Guardian - UK

Why Tony Blair just can’t kick the habit of imperial interference in the Middle East

The Blair-Trump fantasy for postwar Gaza shows the former PM still thinks that free enterprise can solve all the world’s ills, says associate editor at the New Left Review Oliver Eagleton

The Guardian - UK

Gaza latest: Trump says deal reached for Hamas to release hostages and Israel to withdraw troops as ‘first steps’ toward peace

Trump claims all hostages will be released ‘very soon’ after negotiators ‘sign off’ on plan

The Independent UK

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The critical difference that means peace is closer than ever in Israel-Hamas talks

IN FOCUS: Negotiators for both sides are in Egypt, with Trump’s plan being treated as a guidebook rather than the finished product. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew has been speaking to officials behind the scenes

The Independent UK

How two years of war in Gaza have changed the Middle East forever

Even if President Trump's peace push proves successful, the human tragedy and the geopolitical shifts will be felt for generations.

Axios

The two years of fighting since October 7 have transformed the Middle East

The morning of October 7 2023 set in process a series of events which have profoundly changed the Middle East.

The Conversation

OpenAI's Sam Altman Turns To Asia, Middle East For Funds Amid Multitrillion-Dollar Push To Build Next-Gen Data Centers

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has launched an ambitious international campaign to secure chips, manufacturing partners, and financing across Asia and the Middle East to fuel the company's multitrillion-dollar expansion of AI infrastructure.

Benzinga

Keir Starmer vows to work with allies to implement Donald Trump Gaza plan

Keir Starmer has vowed to work with powers in the Middle East to implement Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza ...

The National (Scotland)

Starmer vows to work with Middle East powers to implement Trump plan for Gaza

Sir Keir spoke to the Crown Prince of Kuwait and the President of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

‘Fatal flaws’: analysts cast doubt on Tony Blair’s plan for future of Gaza

Former PM seems a perfect fit for Trump’s new era but his track record in the Middle East is not reassuring

The Guardian - UK

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It’s the art of the dodgy deal, Middle East edition: author Donald Trump, updated by Jared Kushner

Does the Donald know that there’s a new master negotiator in town? Of course he does, he taught the apprentice everything he knows, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Independent UK

Trump-Gaza latest: Israel says ‘last opportunity’ for Palestinians to leave Gaza City as Hamas reviews 20-point peace plan

American president has given Hamas 'three or four days' to respond to plan or ‘pay in hell’

The Conversation

Trump’s Gaza peace plan: A bit of the old, a bit of the new – and the same stumbling blocks

The latest U.S.-sponsored peace plan for the Middle East was unveiled at the White House on Sept. 29, 2025, and immediately accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Benzinga

Pony AI Gets Dubai Permit To Test Driverless Cars In The City

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) said on Friday it has received a permit from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to begin autonomous driving trials in the emirate, as the firm moves closer to a commercial launch in the Middle East.

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The Guardian - UK

David Hirst obituary

The Guardian’s Middle East correspondent for four decades whose articles were key to understanding the region’s turmoil

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Trump to address UN general assembly as Israeli attacks on Gaza City continue – as it happened

US president to address UN general assembly in New York after UK, France, Belgium, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognised a Palestinian state

The Independent UK

Who is Morgan Ortagus? Trump’s envoy to the Middle East who opposed UN Gaza ceasefire resolution

From beauty pageant queen to a key role in U.S. foreign policy, Morgan Ortagus is at the center of Trump administration decisions on the Middle East

The Conversation

Middle Eastern countries are among the most exposed to climate change – so why is media coverage so low there?

The Middle East is experiencing a period of intense political and economic turbulence, with several countries in the region embroiled in conflict. These conflicts are taking place against the backdrop of an escalating climate crisis.

Benzinga

Tulsi Gabbard Defends Trump's Iran Strike: Cites Iraq War Lessons, Warning Against Simplistic Regime Change

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s appearance on the All-In Podcast on Monday to defend President Donald Trump's decision to launch a targeted strike against Iran, while cautioning against repeating past U.S. regime change mistakes in the Middle East.

The Conversation

Israel’s strike on Qatar was a serious blow against diplomacy in the Middle East

The recent Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, where they had gathered to discuss a US-brokered peace proposal, has triggered substantial repercussions throughout the Middle East and beyond. Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, characterised it as a “justified” operation against a militant organisation.

The Guardian - UK

US’s Rubio says efforts to recognise Palestinian state make it harder to end war – as it happened

Secretary of state holds press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu during visit to Jerusalem

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