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Li Haotong Wins Qatar Masters With Dramatic Birdie Finish

Li Haotong clinches his fourth European Tour title at the Qatar Masters with a thrilling one-shot win, marking a successful conclusion to the Middle East e...

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Donald Trump says US is committed to 'buying and owning' Gaza and calls war-ruined territory 'a big real estate site'

US President told reporters ‘we’re going to bring stability to the Middle East soon’

Evening Standard

What's happening in the Gaza Strip and Sudan that sparked a protest at the Super Bowl halftime show?

A brief protest by a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show referenced Sudan and the Gaza Strip, two wars in the Middle East that have killed tens of thousands

The Independent UK

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US committed to ‘buying and owning’ Gaza, Trump says

US president says other countries in the Middle East could be tasked with rebuilding parts of the war-ravaged enclave.

Al Jazeera

Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Visit Germany And Middle East

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic journey to Germany and the Middle East, addressing key regional issues amidst President Trump's Gaza proposal.

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Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict

Maps are ubiquitous – on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and name territories and boundaries, others show different voting blocs in elections, and GPS devices help drivers navigate to their destination.

The Conversation

President Trump's Controversial Proposal For Gaza Sparks Global Debate

President Trump's proposal to take over Gaza sparks debate on U.S. involvement in the Middle East and the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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Asus rolls out golden RTX 5090 for buyers with deep pockets — ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition for the Middle Eastern market

Asus has launched a conspicuously opulent golden edition of its flagship Blackwell graphics card dubbed the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Dhahab OC Edition.

Tom’s Hardware

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘It’s like our country is being run by the maniac from Saw’

Late-night hosts roundly decry Donald Trump’s proposal to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and turn it into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Guardian - US

GOP Senators Question Trump's Comments On Gaza

Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to Capitol Hill triggers GOP senators' concerns over President Trump's Gaza comments and US involvement in the Middle East.

Top News

What will Trump 2.0 mean for the global world order?

If the administration is embracing a multipolar world, does that mean the end of American primacy?

The Guardian - US

Bahrain International Circuit hitting the bullseye with diverse event strategy

Watching Luke Littler hit a nine-dart finish or competing in an esport tournament at Comic Con are not two activities you would usually associate with the Middle East – but the team at Bahrain International Circuit have been looking to change that in recent years.

Autosport

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised – new study

Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that affects around 200 million women and girls. It’s practised in at least 25 African countries, as well as parts of the Middle East and Asia and among immigrant populations globally.

The Conversation

Thursday briefing: The outlandish plan to turn Gaza into a ‘riviera of the Middle East’

In today’s newsletter: Donald Trump’s proposal is an attempt to reshape political reality that has historical precedent, explains architect and researcher Eyal Weizman

The Guardian - UK

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Roll Call

Trump’s picks for Pentagon team spark GOP debate on security - Roll Call

Trump's picks for top Pentagon roles, and their focus on China, may be out of step with GOP defense hawks in Congress.

Pedestrian.tv

Peter Dutton Praises Trump’s Plan To Turn Gaza Into A ‘Riviera Of The Middle East’

A day after US President Donald Trump's polarising proposal to “take over” Gaza, Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has praised the world leader.

The Conversation

Palestinians have long resisted resettlement – Trump’s plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza won’t change that

President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. should “take over” Gaza, displace its current population and turn the enclave into “the Riviera of the Middle East” is unsettling – in both a literal and, to Palestinians, a very personal sense.

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Jhon Duran will have to fly to training every day due to bizarre Saudi Arabian law

The 21-year-old moved to the Middle East from Aston Villa in January

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Latin Times

Speaker Mike Johnson Calls Trump's Gaza Plans 'Bold, Decisive Move'

House Speaker Johnson seemingly supported Trump's proposal to overtake Gaza and turn it into the "Riviera of the Middle East."

The Independent UK

Can Trump actually carry out his bombshell plan to seize Gaza Strip?

Trump said the U.S. could take ‘long-term ownership’ of Gaza but there are many obstacles he would have to overcome to make it a reality

Latin Times

Some Republican Senators Are Opposing Trump's Plans to Take 'Ownership' of The Gaza Strip

Trump's interest to turn Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East" drew backlash from members of his own party

The Conversation

Trump’s Gaza threat shows the Middle East is both safer and more turbulent post-war

United States President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. will take over war-torn Gaza and create a “Riviera of the Middle East” has been immediately condemned by the international community, including American allies and adversaries alike.

Reason

Trump's Middle East Policy: Pull Troops Out of Syria To Put Them in Gaza?

The president says he wants peace in the Middle East. But his plans are all over the place.

Roll Call

Trump plays arsonist and firefighter to open whirlwind second term

President Trump has opened a frenetic second term by starting political fires while also casting himself as the one to put them out.

Reason

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