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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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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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.

Bangkok Post

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

Daily Mirror

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.

Zenger

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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

Irish Mirror

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.

WEKU

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reason

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.

The Conversation

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.

Al Jazeera

Middle East, Europe Leaders Meet in Jordan on Security in Iraq

Leaders from the Middle East and Europe gathered in Jordan Tuesday in a conference focused on bolstering security and stability in Iraq. The meeting included high-level officials from Saudi Arabia, along with leaders from France, Iraq, Türkiye, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iran and the European Union.

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Mideast, Europe leaders meet in Jordan on security in Iraq

Leaders from the Middle East and Europe have gathered in Jordan on bolstering security and stability in Iraq

Reuters

Iran ready for dialogue at regional summit, little progress made

Iran signalled its readiness for dialogue with regional states during a conference its arch foe Saudi Arabia attended in Jordan on Tuesday which yielded few signs of progress and no meeting between the two sides.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Pietersen says every World Cup should be in Middle East after Wembley "disgrace"

Former England cricket star Kevin Pietersen has praised Qatar's hosting of the World Cup, while criticising the 'disgraceful' behaviour of fans at the Euro 2020 final

France 24

Jordan police officers killed in raid on militant shooting suspects

Three police officers were killed in a restive area of southern Jordan on Monday while trying to arrest suspects in last week’s slaying of a police commander. The raid comes a day before French President Emmanuel Macron visits Jordan for the “Baghdad II” conference of Middle Eastern powers plus France.

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The evolution of crypto and Web3 in the Arab world

Central banks in the Middle East and Northern Africa are driving the region's progress in crypto and Web3.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Renews Commitment to Support Iraq Stability

The United States has renewed its commitment to support Iraq’s stability ahead of the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which will kick off its activities in Jordan’s capital Amman on Tuesday. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s media office said in a statement on Sunday that the PM…

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Zanzibar’s Mwinyi: We Left Political Differences Behind, Are Heading to Economic Advancement

Eastern Africa’s Zanzibar is transforming from the largest slave trade center in the world into the largest African center for economic tourism with it accounting for about 30% of GDP. President Hussein Mwinyi confirmed that Zanzibar’s political parties have abandoned their differences to maximize economic and food security and accelerate…

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‘Tarabut Gateway’ CEO: Open Banking Has Tripled in The Middle East

Abdulla Al-Moayed, CEO and founder of the Dubai-based fintech company Tarabut Gateway, revealed that open banking has become a strategic option for growing digital transformation in regional countries as they move towards digital payments and cashless societies. Banking through fintech in the Middle East has tripled at a time when…

The Independent UK

Kevin Spacey attends London sexual assault hearing on video-link from Middle East to face seven new charges

Actor’s ‘travel plans had changed’, says defence lawyer as judge suggests rail strikes would have stopped him getting from airport

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Spacey attends London hearing by video link from the Middle East

US actor is charged with seven sexual offences, bringing the total number of charges to 12

Irish Mirror

Ronnie O'Sullivan coy on Christmas trip to Dubai after 'invite' from a mystery family

The seven-time world champion is set to jet to the Middle East for the festive period after his shock second-round English Open exit to Martin Gould in Brentwood

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