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Air France suspends Middle East flights to Riyadh, Dubai and Beirut

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Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes

Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience.

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Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals

Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.

Europe News

Sa’ar calls for ‘open dialogue’ with EU amid Kallas clash tensions

A blistering row between Israel and the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas seems to be widening, with Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar making what appears to be a reference to a highly-publicised clash on Monday alongside a senior EU official visiting the country.

Travel News

How Gulf airlines are enticing passengers back to the Middle East

Both Emirates and Etihad Airways have announced new insurance schemes which will protect travellers whose countries still list the region as a no-go zone.

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World News

‘A flying White House’: President Trump unveils the new Air Force One

Converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, the new Air Force One will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed replacement fleet in 2028.

Israel

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say

Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed on a ceasefire.

Travel News

Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? Here's the latest advice

The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha.

Travel News

The latest update on Middle East flights as US-Iran MoU is signed

While the US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, European airlines are unlikely to restart flights until after the summer.

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Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya

Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres, Hebrew graffiti reading "revenge" and extensive damage left behind in an area of the occupied West Bank where Israelis are prohibited from entering.

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Israelis celebrate first Pride Parade in Tel Aviv since October 7 attack

Thousands of people joined the Tel Aviv Pride parade on 12 June, filling the city's seafront with rainbow flags, music and calls for greater LGBTQ+ rights in a region where equality remains limited.

Lebanon

Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon

An early morning strike in Nabatiyeh capped a week of escalating hostilities that saw the US and Iran exchange direct fire. While Israel continues to reject Tehran's demands for a linked ceasefire with Hezbollah, the relentless bombardment has left the southern Lebanese border deserted.

Economy

IMF warns against further relaxation of euro area fiscal rules

The IMF has urged euro area countries to tighten their fiscal policies rather than relaxing them further in response to the energy crisis, with an extra adjustment effort required from high-debt nations.

Travel News

Global uncertainty sees Spain tourism numbers surge

International tourist arrivals rose by 5.2% in April to 26.5 million in the first four months of the year, and the industry now sees topping 100 million visitors as increasingly within reach.

USA

Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' in row over Lebanon

The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.

USA

What are the Abraham Accords — and why is Trump pushing to expand them?

US President Donald Trump is calling for more Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords, the diplomatic agreements normalising ties between Israel and parts of the Arab world.

Travel News

Qatar’s tourism sector ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.

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