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US Sponsors Int’l Conference on Countering Hezbollah’s Terrorist Activities

The Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) focused on countering Hezbollah’s terrorist and illicit activities convened in Europe on June 29-30 for its ninth meeting, said the US State Department. More than 30 governments – from the Middle East, South America, Central America, Europe, Africa, Indo-Pacific, and North America – participated…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Your pet dog likely descended from an ancient wolf, new study finds

Domestication of dogs first happened in Asia and the Middle East, research shows

The Independent UK

'Genshin Impact' Sumeru leaks spark outcry about the game's lack of diversity

Genshin Impact leaks suggest that characters from a new region inspired by the Middle East and Southeast Asia will be fair-skinned, and fans are disappointed.

Inverse

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Rise of Arab-Israel axis spurs Iran to redouble nuclear talks push

The spectre of an emerging Arab-Israeli bloc that could tilt the Middle East balance of power further away from Iran is driving the Islamic Republic to pursue nuclear talks with world powers with renewed determination, officials and analysts said.

Reuters

WHO: COVID-19 Cases Rising Nearly Everywhere in the World

The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The UN health agency said in its latest weekly report on the pandemic that the worldwide number of deaths remained relatively similar to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain, Egypt Assert Cohesion of Joint Security

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised Egypt's pivotal and influential role in the Middle East, saying it is an essential pillar of Arab and regional security. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed that Arab unity and solidarity and the alignment of positions are the most effective ways to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Live updates | NATO leaders mull North Africa, Middle East

NATO leaders are arriving at a conference center in Madrid for the third and final day of their annual summit

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Israel delays travel restrictions on West Bank in apparent gesture to Joe Biden

New rules limiting ability of foreigners to enter occupied territory are postponed before US president’s Middle East visit

The Guardian - UK

Judith Elkan obituary

Other lives: Psychotherapist and founder of the Friends of Bereaved Families Forum to support reconciliation in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Dubai’s TECOM Draws Orders Worth $9.6Bln for IPO

Dubai business park operator TECOM Group said on Monday it drew orders worth $9.63 billion for its initial public offering, the latest Middle East listing to attract strong investor demand amid a boom in regional share sales. It had previously announced setting the final offer price for its IPO at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aliyah: WWE’s Arab superstar fighting to make history

Professional wrestler Aliyah became the first Arab woman to participate in main event of WWE’s SmackDown.

Al Jazeera

King Abdullah II Reassures Abbas on Palestinian Cause

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed on Sunday with Jordanian King Abdullah II in Amman the Palestinian situation. The meeting came as US President Joe Biden prepares to visit the region on July 13 and while Israel prepares for its upcoming elections. Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the meeting carried…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The fallout of Russia’s grain blockade

A long blockade will worsen food shortages in the Middle East and North Africa, sparking a migration crisis.

Al Jazeera

UN: Ukraine War Could Boost Illegal Drug Production

The war in Ukraine could allow illegal drug production to flourish, while the opium market's future hinges on the fate of crisis-wracked Afghanistan, the United Nations warned Monday. Previous experience from the Middle East and Southeast Asia suggests conflict zones can act as a "magnet" for making synthetic drugs, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Benzinga

Merck/Seagen Potential Deal Talks Pick Up Speed: WSJ

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) is pushing forward with a potential deal for Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN), Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal mentioned that the deal could be one of the largest takeovers of the year. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Merck was in talks to…

Bangkok Post

Exporters urged to adopt regional focus

Thai exporters are advised to shift their focus to regional markets such as Asean, China, the Middle East and India instead of the world market in the second half this year.

Al Jazeera

US envoy to combat anti-Semitism to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel

Deborah Lipstadt will promote normalisation between Israel and Arab states during her trip, US State Department says.

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF Says Ready to Begin Aid Talks with Tunisia

The International Monetary Fund is set to begin formal talks on a new financial aid package for Tunisia, to help the North African nation deal with the dire economic situation, an IMF official said Wednesday. The country has been in preliminary discussions with the global lender for a new loan…

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Al Jazeera

Why are some nations neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war?

Countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East have refused to isolate Moscow, despite the EU’s lobbying efforts.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Warns Ukraine War Pushes Middle East, North Africa Deeper into Famine

The European Commission released this week an internal report including an action plan to confront the social, political and economic repercussions of the war in Ukraine on the countries neighboring Europe and beyond. It warned of short and medium-term deep crises in African and Middle Eastern countries. The report, seen…

The Independent UK

COVID cases rise in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe

The number of new coronavirus cases rose in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe last week while the number of deaths globally dropped by 16%, according to the World Health Organization’s latest weekly pandemic report

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia and Turkey resume path to partnership amid new Middle East realities

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seek new opportunities to bolster their power

France 24

Film show: Baz Luhrmann brings Elvis to life in bold biopic

From new biopic "Elvis" by Australian razzle-dazzle director Baz Luhrmann, to the "Toy Story" spinoff from Disney-Pixar that's been banned in a number of countries in the Middle East because of a same-sex kiss, critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about the week's film news.

Reason

Biden's Middle East Trip Pits Human Rights Against Realpolitik

U.S. officials want to reset relations with Saudi Arabia and Israel amid rising gas prices and new security challenges

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince, Egypt's Sisi Hold Official Talks in Cairo

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held official talks in Cairo on Tuesday. They discussed the strategic bilateral relations that bind their countries and ways to develop them in various fields. They covered a number of Middle…

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