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The Woman Squaring Up to Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul

17Sep

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The Woman Squaring Up to Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul

Israel’s attorney general, Gali Baharav-Miara, has been called the most dangerous woman in the country by her detractors—and a real-life Wonder Woman by her supporters.

Top Egyptian Journalist Jailed Ahead of Elections

16Sep

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Top Egyptian Journalist Jailed Ahead of Elections

Hisham Kassem, an opposition journalist in Egypt, is sentenced to six months in prison ahead of elections in which President Sisi is seeking a third six-year term.

Netanyahu and MBS Make a Play for Mideast Peace

14Sep

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Netanyahu and MBS Make a Play for Mideast Peace

Diplomatic ties are in the interests of Israel, Saudi Arabia and the U.S., but security threats could impede their efforts.

A Saudi Defense Contractor Courted Russia and China. Then, Its U.S. Business Partners Fled.

14Sep

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A Saudi Defense Contractor Courted Russia and China. Then, Its U.S. Business Partners Fled.

Updated Sept. 14, 2023 12:04 am ETListen to article(2 minutes)RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—American defense giant RTX and a Saudi weapons firm were heading toward a multibillion-dollar deal when it was abruptly called off early this year. The reason, say people familiar with the talks, was RTX’s concerns that its Saudi partner’s companies were pursuing business with sanctioned Chinese and Russian entities.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

U.S. to Shift Millions in Military Aid From Egypt to Taiwan, Officials Say

13Sep

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U.S. to Shift Millions in Military Aid From Egypt to Taiwan, Officials Say

The U.S. plans to redirect some of its foreign military financing allocated for Egypt to Taiwan and other overseas partners, over what it says is Egypt’s failure to make progress on human rights and other issues, according to U.S. officials.

13Sep

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Biden's $6 Billion Ransom to Iran

Countries will keep taking U.S. hostages as long as they profit from it.

Libya Buries Dead in Collective Graves as Estimated Storm Toll Tops 6,000

13Sep

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Libya Buries Dead in Collective Graves as Estimated Storm Toll Tops 6,000

Authorities are struggling to locate, identify and bury thousands of bodies in the aftermath of the disaster.

Saudi Oil Cuts Set to Keep Gasoline Prices Higher

13Sep

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Saudi Oil Cuts Set to Keep Gasoline Prices Higher

The International Energy Agency expects a significant supply shortfall for the rest of this year and says low inventories could lead to market volatility.

Blue Owl Eyes More Middle East Money With Plans for New Dubai Office

13Sep

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Blue Owl Eyes More Middle East Money With Plans for New Dubai Office

Private credit lender Blue Owl Capital Inc. is formalizing plans to open an office and hire a team in Dubai to focus on capital raising, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.The move is a stepping stone toward a broader Middle Eastern presence, said the person, who asked not to be identified as the details are private.

American Explorer Freed From Turkish Cave After Dayslong Rescue

12Sep

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American Explorer Freed From Turkish Cave After Dayslong Rescue