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China-Middle East Cooperation: In the Eye of the Beholder
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Mohammed Alsudairi – lecturer in...
McKenzie accuses Labor of burying super tax plan behind Middle East news
Shadow cabinet secretary Zoe McKenzie has criticised the Albanese government’s handling of its superannuation tax reforms, accusing them of trying to “bury” the backdown while global attention was focused on the Middle East. “They absolutely did,”...

'The View' Co-Host Fails To Keep Her Promise Of Wearing MAGA Hat After Trump's Success In Middle East
“The View” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin on Monday and Tuesday did not keep her promise of wearing a MAGA hat on-air if President Donald Trump successfully got all of the Israeli hostages in Gaza released. During a Dec. 9, 2024, segment, Griffin...

Italian PM Meloni jokes ‘she’d kill someone’ if she stopped smoking after Turkish President bizarrely tells her to quit
TURKEY'S President Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn't mince words with Italy's glamorous prime minister Giorgia Meloni when he told her to quit smoking. "You look great. But you have to quit smoking," Erdogan said during the Gaza peace summit in Sharm l...

“Recognize Palestine”: Israeli Knesset Member Ofer Cassif on Protesting Trump, Netanyahu Speeches
This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show in Israel, where the family members of the 20 remaining released hostages are welcoming their loved ones home. On Monday, as President Trump addressed...
Libya to print $11 billion worth of dinars to ease cash crunch
Libya’s central bank said it had authorised the printing of 60 billion Libyan dinars ($11 billion) to maintain cash liquidity in a balanced and stable manner. According to the statement, around 25 billion dinars have already been received and...
African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book World Cup berths
CAPE TOWN :Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday completed the list of group winners in African qualification and the lineup of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s World Cup. Ivory Coast beat Kenya 3-0 at home in Abidjan to finish...

How to watch Italy vs Israel: TV channels and live streams as the Azzurri close in on World Cup play-off place
Watch Italy vs Israel as the four-time World Cup winners try to book their place at the 2026 edition in the US, Canada and Mexico, with all the details on TV and streaming information for viewers anywhere in the world. Italy require just one point...

Publishers Conference to spotlight global shifts in publishing
Exploring industry adaptation through case studies Through case studies and focused discussions, the conference will present working models from leading publishers and cultural institutions. Sessions will explore how publishers are responding to...

Qatar and Saudi Arabia qualify for 2026 World Cup
Qatar and Saudi Arabia became the latest teams to book their spots at the 2026 World Cup, with each finishing top of their respective groups on Tuesday in the fourth round of Asian qualifying. In Group A, Qatar saw off the United Arab Emirates 2-1...

Soccer-Qatar book World Cup slot as second-half headers sink UAE
DOHA (Reuters) -Qatar handed the United Arab Emirates a 2-1 defeat to qualify for next year's World Cup finals on Tuesday as second-half headers by Boualem Khouki and Pedro Miguel secured their side's place at the tournament in the U.S., Mexico...
Qatar book World Cup slot as second-half headers sink UAE
DOHA :Qatar qualified for next year's World Cup after handing the United Arab Emirates a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday as second-half headers by Boualem Khouki and Pedro Miguel secured their side's place at the tournament in the U.S., Mexico and Canada....
Turkish President wants Italian PM to stop smoking
Sharm El-Sheikh [Egypt], October 14 (ANI): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's anti-tobacco crusade has a new target: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Politico reported. On the sidelines of a peace summit in Egypt aimed at ending the...

‘Quit smoking’ advice straight from Turkey’s President to Italian PM Meloni
Sharm El-Sheikh: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s anti-tobacco crusade has a new target: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Politico reported. On the sidelines of a peace summit in Egypt aimed at ending the war in Gaza, Erdogan...

FESPA Middle East announces FLEX 2025 roadshow to unite print leaders
FESPA Middle East has announced the return of the FESPA Leadership Exchange (FLEX) 2025 series, a roadshow comprising four events taking place from November 24 to 27 in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt.Following its successful debut in March 2023,...

Eric Trump concocts crazy sales pitch for his crappy book
President Donald Trump’s son and crypto grifter Eric Trump was out hawking his new book on right-wing propagandist Benny Johnson’s show Tuesday. After complaining about the universe trying to “destroy” his father, Eric made an absolutely bonkers...

Italy 0-0 Israel LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Azzurri Kick Off At Udine Seeking Qualification
Italy players attend a training session ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026, Group I qualifying soccer match between Italy and Israel at the Bruseschi training center in Udine, Italy, Monday, Oct.13, 2025. | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno Welcome to the live...

The Rovigo Egyptian collection
Subscribe now for full access and no adverts The Accademia dei Concordi, located in the heart of Rovigo in north-east Italy, is one of the country’s oldest cultural and artistic institutions. Founded in 1580 by Count Gaspare Campo, it initially...

KT McFARLAND: How Trump's relentless Middle East gamble finally flipped the script
Former Trump Deputy National Security advisor K.T. McFarland weighs in on the state of the Russia-Ukraine war and whether President Donald Trump will decide to send Tomahawk missiles to aid Ukraine on 'The Story.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...

Israel Received Bodies of Four Hostages : Taken to forensic institute for ID verification
Not everyone could make it home alive. 20 remaining hostages returned with life, in exchange for over 1700 Palestinian prisoners, but for the families even the soul of the departed beloved one means a lot. Hence Israel welcomed the bodies of four...