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US approves $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone sale to Qatar

The United States has approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones and related defense systems to Qatar

UAE commits $1.4 trillion investment in US as Emirati NSA Tahnoon meets Trump

The United Arab Emirates has committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States after top UAE officials met President Donald Trump

Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire and kills more than 400 Palestinians in deadly strikes

Gaza has witnessed its deadliest day since November 2023, with over 400 Palestinians killed in a devastating wave of airstrikes launched by Israel.

UK, France, Germany and Italy back $53 billion Arab Plan to rebuild Gaza

The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany have expressed their support for a bold new plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip, unveiled by Arab leaders and backed by Egypt.

Iran willing to negotiate on nuclear talks, but not under pressure and sanctions threat

TVI Report In the backdrop of a renewed U.S.-Israeli threat to its nuclear installations and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's suggestion to Iran, the Iranian leadership has agreed to hold negotiations on its nuclear program to seek revive 2015 Joint...

UAE awards $6.8 billion in defense contracts at IDEX and NAVDEX 2025

UAE has secured a massive $6.8 billion in defense contracts during the 2025 International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East’s largest defense expo.

Emotional reunions as Israel frees 110 Palestinian prisoners and Hamas frees 8 hostages

Hamas freed eight hostages on Thursday, including three Israeli and five Thai nationals, while Israel released more than 100 Palestinian prisoners in the third round of exchanges under the ongoing ceasefire deal. There were emotional scenes in Israel, Gaza and...

Saudi Arabia and Italy sign strategic partnership deals worth $10 billion

Saudi Arabia and Italy strengthened bilateral ties with the signing of 26 memoranda of understanding worth approximately $10 billion between public and private sector entities. The agreements were finalized during a high-level roundtable meeting in AlUla on January 26, attended...

Etihad Rail announces 30-minute high-speed train between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

In a major milestone for the UAE’s transportation sector, Etihad Rail has officially launched plans for a cutting-edge high-speed rail service linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Arab and Western foreign ministers meet in Riyadh to discuss Syria’s future and easing sanctions

Ministers from 17 Middle Eastern and Western countries gathered in Riyadh on Sunday to discuss accelerating aid to Syria’s new government while maintaining pressure on the leadership to form a more inclusive administration.

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Ethiopia is building Africa’s largest $12.5 billion airport to become continent’s aviation hub

Ethiopia is building what is set to become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion mega-project aimed at transforming air travel across the continent.