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The Trump Organization has partnered with Qatari Diar, a government-owned real estate firm, to develop a golf course and luxury homes in Qatar, coinciding with President Trump's upcoming state visit to the Middle East. Eric Trump, managing the family business, is promoting the project during his visit to Dubai, which also includes a new Trump-branded tower in the UAE, with involvement from the Saudi firm Dar Global. President Trump is set to arrive in the...

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a "national emergency" as troops were deployed to assist firefighters combating severe wildfires near Jerusalem, with the Magen David Adom agency reporting hundreds of civilians in danger. The fires, exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds, have prompted evacuations from five communities and the closure of the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway, while emergency services are on alert for medical assistance. Israel has sought international help from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece,...

Israel requested assistance from Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and Croatia to combat wildfires that erupted near Jerusalem and along Highway 1, leading to community evacuations. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sought firefighting aircraft, including supertankers, as several villages and a military memorial site were evacuated, and dozens of vehicles were abandoned on the highway due to smoke. The fires, fueled by heatwaves and strong winds, prompted the cancellation of Israel’s Independence Day ceremony and led to 120...

Israel launched a military strike in Syria on Wednesday, termed a "warning" against threats to the Druze minority amid escalating sectarian violence near Damascus that resulted in 13 fatalities. Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated the attack targeted an extremist group poised to harm the Druze population, coinciding with deadly clashes in Sahnaya and Jaramana. As Israel warns the Syrian regime to protect the Druze, the new Islamist authorities face significant challenges, including pressure from radical factions...

The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate has condemned the arrest of journalist Ali al-Samoudi by Israeli forces in Jenin, who was detained during a raid on his son's home. The Israeli military claims he is linked to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, but his family denies the allegations and reports his health is deteriorating after interrogation. Since the Gaza war began in October 2023, at least 79 journalists have been arrested by Israeli forces, with many others killed,...

Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in RomeIran will engage in nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Rome on Friday, as stated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, aiming to improve strained relations ahead of a fourth round of discussions with the U.S. set for the weekend. Araqchi criticized the E3's diminished role due to past policies but expressed readiness for dialogue, while Tehran proposed this meeting amid rising tensions regarding its nuclear program, which...