All news on the topic: Middle East

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Exploring the finances of the ISIS, Hamas, and Hezbollah terrorist empires
In May, a Russian programmer was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison in the Netherlands for creating the crypto mixer Tornado Cash.
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World leaders call for calm following an Israeli drone strike on Iran, which has escalated tension in the region
Tit-for-tat attacks have breached taboo of direct strikes on each other’s territory but Tehran has no ‘immediate’ plans to retaliate
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Price of tea skyrockets as cost of cuppa soars after Middle East conflict
Customers back in the UK are seeing a rise in the cost of a cuppa due to the war in the Middle East and inflation, with a box of 80 tea bags up 7% on a year ago
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British Airways crew members criticize the airline for compelling them to fly to war-torn Israel
British Airline crew are reportedly angry over the decision by the airline to continue flying to Israel despite the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and claim their safety is not being considered
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British army ’ready to lead Dunkirk-style evacuation’ of UK nationals living in Middle East
RAF jets were already being used to shoot down Iranian drones on Saturday night, after Tehran announced it had launched an attack on Israel in what threatens to become a major regional escalation
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Foreign Secretary David Cameron meets Donald Trump in US despite ’divisive and stupid’ comment
Foreign Secretary David Cameron is on a trip to the Washington DC to shore up support for Ukraine as US lawmakers continue to stall a package of aid for the war-torn country
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Ex-Special Forces hero killed in Gaza air strike revealed as married dad of 2 described by comrades as ‘brilliant bloke’
Mr Chapman had been in Gaza only a few weeks after stints in the Middle East
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Moment Israel kills Iran-backed Hezbollah commander in pinpoint drone blitz on car after ‘he plotted civilian attacks’
Spine-chilling footage shows the terror boss’s final moments alive before his car is engulfed in a monstrous fireball
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Amazon opens first disaster relief hub in Europe to help victims in time of need
The centre will be filled with 1,000 pallets of relief items most needed following damaging storms, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and other emergencies
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Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates first Cheltenham success with two winners
The former Manchester United manager landed the Pertemps Final with Monmiral before Protektorat won the Ryanair Chase to give Sir Alex a brace of successes
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Tories at war as ex-defence minister says Jeremy Hunt should be ashamed by cuts
Ex-Tory Armed Forces minister Mark Francois savaged the Government after Jeremy Hunt failed to commit more funds to defence in the Budget despite the growing threat of war
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Billie Eilish and brother Finneas make political statement on Oscars red carpet
At the 96th Academy Awards, various celebrities like Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas wore pins on the red carpet that called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war
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Royal Navy ships shoot down two Houthi drones as strikes continue
The Royal Navy warship HMS Richmond has used interceptor missiles two shoot down an attempt drone attack on shipping lanes in the Red Sea by the Yemen-based Houthi movement
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Snooker star Judd Trump makes remarkable claim about atmosphere at Saudi event
Saudi Arabia World Masters of Snooker tournament ends on Wednesday with Judd Trump providing some support for the competition as he praised the atmosphere in Riyadh
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Vimto-maker Nichols toasts 100th Ramadan with Middle East sales boost
The soft drinks company said its sales in the Middle East rose 10.3% last year, as it marked its 100th Ramadan
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'Amid the nasty rhetoric, Rishi Sunak is running scared'
We are in dangerous territory when ordinary voters who use the democratic process are maligned because the results do not go the way the Government wants, writes Mirror columnist Darren Lewis
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Vladimir Putin hid inner 'sadness and pain' while speaking about West in address
Vladimir Putin seemed 'beleaguered' during a parliament address until he spoke about the West which energised him with 'aggressive arousal', says body language expert Judi James
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British Airways owner IAG's profits soar to £3bn, higher than pre-pandemic peak
International Airlines Group reported underlying operating profits of 3.5 billion euros (£3 billion) for 2023, nearly three times the 1.3 billion euros (£1.1 billion) in 2022
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Cristiano Ronaldo banned by Saudi FA after vulgar response to Leo Messi chants
Al-Nassr will be without Cristiano Ronaldo for their next match against Al-Hazm, after their star striker was punished for his actions during their late win over Al-Shabab
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Ex-BA manager in Qatari jail for 'being gay' amid family's torture fears
The family of former British Airways manager Manuel Guerrero are pleading for his release after they claim he is being tortured in jail in Qatar after a police sting operation on the gay dating app Grindr
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Dettol and Durex maker Reckitt shares slump after 'unsatisfactory' sales drop
Shares in the household goods company slumped in early trading as it also revealed revenues for the past year were around £55 million lower than expected due to a discrepancy in financial reporting in the Middle East
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Pope rushed to hospital as flu symptoms get worse after Vatican appearance
The 86 year old pope was pushed in a wheelchair into the audience hall at the Vatican earlier in the day, appearing weary as he dropped heavily into his seat.
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William has 'learned to put on a mask' but remains 'outspoken' as future King
Prince William has made an impassioned plea for peace in the Middle East, but the 'outspoken' future King has to balance his desire to make a difference with the 'mask' he has 'learned to put on' as part of his royal role
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Cristiano Ronaldo's mammoth Saudi salary and astonishing fee he banks each week
Cristiano Ronalo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 after separating from Manchester United via mutal consent and has seen a very healthy income during his time in Saudi Arabia