Eric Trager, a Republican Senate staffer and Egypt expert, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Middle East advisor on the National Security Council, multiple news organizations reported.
As senior director for the…
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Syria is ‘the cornerstone for regional stability,’ GCC tells UN Security Council
NEW YORK CITY: The Gulf Cooperation Council on Wednesday stressed the need to respect the independence and territorial integrity of Syria, reject foreign interference, combat terrorism and respect the country’s religious and cultural…
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US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet, sources say
What AI-agents and blockchain in a ‘Post Web’ world means for tech-savvy Middle East
RIYADH: As blockchain and cryptocurrency drive the internet toward decentralization,…Continue Reading
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Gal Gadot says ‘never forbidden from wearing’ hostage pin at Golden Globes
Israeli actress Gal Gadot clarified Wednesday that no restrictions were placed on her by the Golden Globes regarding wearing a pin symbolizing solidarity with hostages held by Hamas, retracting earlier claims made by her representatives.“It’s…
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Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so.
In the U.S., recent reports estimate that 5.9% of youth and 4.5% of adults currently vape. This proportion varies worldwide, however. In Britain,…
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Mexico’s $4,500 electric car Olinia set to debut at 2026 World Cup
On Monday, the Government of Mexico unveiled Olinia, the nation’s first brand of 100% electric cars designed by young Mexican engineers, according to El Universal. The project aims to position Mexico as a competitor in the global electric…
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Families of American hostages held in Gaza to attend Trump’s inauguration
Relatives of the seven American hostages held in Gaza will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, representatives of the families announced.
The announcement Wednesday comes as Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden…
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Is Hamas gearing up for its second miscalculated adventure?
The northern West Bank city of Jenin, along with its namesake refugee camp, has long been a stronghold for armed fighters affiliated with Palestinian factions such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), which receive significant funding…
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Trump will take over ceasefire talks if not completed by inauguration
Israel and Hamas are “very close” to a ceasefire and hostage agreement, and the US is hopeful it can “get it over the line in the time that we have left,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a joint press conference on Wednesday…
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Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases globally, study finds
In Latin America and the Caribbean, sugary drinks were associated with 24% of all new diabetes cases and 11% of all new heart disease cases.Continue Reading
