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Sisi Pledges to Defend Saudi Arabia as Houthi Attacks Intensify
Sisi pledges to defend Saudi Arabia if Riyadh asks, as Houthi attacks hit King Khalid International Airport and Aramco. The report covers…
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Colombia Embassy in Jerusalem Opens as Bogota Restores Israel Ties
Colombia opened its Jerusalem embassy on October 14 as President Abelardo de la Espriella restored Colombia Israel relations. Foreign ministers Gideon Saar…
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Israel Approves Permanent UAE Embassy in Herzliya Near Tel Aviv
Israel has approved a UAE embassy in Herzliya Pituach, a 15 floor permanent base for the Emirati ambassador and staff. The Israel…
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Trump Warning to Iran: “Wait till you see what we do to Iran”, Key Updates
The Trump warning to Iran came as Netanyahu was reported to have discussed new strikes and the naval blockade continued. Trump says…
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Sanaa Strikes Reported After Saudi Coalition Evacuation Warning for Oil Site
Sanaa strikes were reported after the Saudi coalition issued an evacuation warning for an oil site, and the Houthis threatened Aramco facilities…
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Iran Ground Incursions Warning Puts Gulf States on Alert as War Fears Rise
Iranian officials have hinted at Iran ground incursions into neighboring Gulf states and strikes on Saudi oil facilities if the Iran war…
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Iran Undersea Cables Plan Targets Google and Meta With Permits and Fees
Iran undersea cables could face permits, inspections and sovereignty fees, Tasnim says, as the Strait of Hormuz becomes a flashpoint for undersea…
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Koya Explosions: Drone Strike Hits Iranian Kurdish Opposition Camp in Iraqi Kurdistan
Koya explosions followed a drone strike on an Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in the Koya district of Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, Reuters reported.
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Saudi Arabia Energy Cooperation Expands With Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt in Three New Agreements
Saudi Arabia signed three energy memorandums with Kuwait, Qatar and Egypt in Riyadh on Sunday. They cover power interconnection, clean hydrogen, and…
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Saudi Conferences Go Ahead After Deadly Riyadh Airport Attack, Organizers Say
Organizers say the World Petroleum Congress and the Future Investment Initiative will proceed with tighter security. Houthi missile strikes killed people at…
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