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Goa woos Middle East travellers
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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With rising interest from the Gulf region, Goa is deepening its engagement with Middle Eastern travellers, tourism investors and trade partners. At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai, the Indian coastal state showcased its unique...
Opinion: What is the significance of Trump's visit to the Middle East?
Deseret News - Utah
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May 31, 2025
President Donald Trump’s whirlwind four-day Middle East visit underscores both the complex nature of relationships within that volatile, vital region and his distinctive style. Since mainstream media coverage of Trump is so often negative, more...
Germany’s Merz heads to US for talks on Ukraine, trade, Middle East
The Straits Times
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May 31, 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on June 5.PHOTO: REUTERS BERLIN - Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz will on June 5 meet US President Donald Trump for talks at the White House with the...
Over 260 TN Guardsmen depart for first leg of year-long deployment to Middle East
Local 3 News - Tennessee
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More than 260 Guardsmen with the Tennessee Army National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment left from both Knoxville and Smyrna on Friday for their first leg of deployment in the Middle East. According to the Tennessee Department of Military,...
Merz, Trump to meet over Ukraine, Middle East conflicts
Punch
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May 31, 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with US President Donald Trump on Thursday for talks at the White House, with the Ukraine and Mideast conflicts on the agenda along with rocky trade relations. The talks will mark Merz’s first official...
Hundreds of TN National Guardsmen depart for nearly year-long mission in the Middle East
WBIR - Tennessee
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May 31, 2025
According to a release, soldiers departed from Knoxville and Smyrna on Saturday. Guardsmen are currently completing pre-deployment training in Fort Cavasos, Texas. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 260 guardsmen from the Tennessee Army National Guard...
Middle East updates: Hamas demands permanent end to Gaza war
Deutsche Welle
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May 31, 2025
Skip next section Hamas says response to ceasefire proposal submitted 05/31/2025May 31, 2025Hamas says response to ceasefire proposal submitted The Palestinian militant group Hamas said it has submitted a response to a ceasefire proposal presented...
More than 260 Tennessee troops prepare for nearly year-long deployment in Middle East
WVLT - Tennessee
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May 31, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - More than 260 troops from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment left the Volunteer State on Friday and are getting their final preparations in before a nearly year-long deployment to the...
278th Armored Cavalry Regiment Task Force Deploys to Middle East
WDEF - Tennessee
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May 31, 2025
COURTESY: Tennessee Department of Military NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – More than 260 Guardsmen from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment departed from Knoxville and Smyrna, May 30, on their first leg of a nearly...
Merz heads to US for talks on Ukraine, trade, Middle East
The New Arab
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May 31, 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's office said the new German leader, who took the helm of Europe's biggest economy on May 6, will meet Trump at the White House on Thursday [Getty] Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz will next Thursday meet with...
Middle East Affairs Analyst Breaks Down Jewish Set
NTD
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May 31, 2025
Israel said on Thursday that it will authorize more Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Just a day earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Hamas’ chief in Gaza, Mohammed Sinwar, had been killed. Also on May 28, President...
Italian pavilion shines at Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show
Sharjah24
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Debut of rare, handcrafted jewellery Designed by renowned Italian designers, the collection features exquisite, limited-edition pieces incorporating pure diamonds, vivid blue sapphires, emeralds, and 18-karat gold. Each item is handcrafted,...
Merz to meet Trump in US for talks on Ukraine, trade, Middle East
Channel News Asia
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May 31, 2025
But Merz's government, which last week said it would help Kyiv develop long-range missiles, wants to make sure that Washington will not walk away from Ukraine during its war with Russia. Merz and Trump have already had several telephone...
Tottenham Hotspur urged to snub Middle East interest in senior star
Yardbarker
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May 31, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to improve their squad this summer to put behind their worst-ever season in the Premier League. They were clearly far from competitive in the Premier League this past campaign and cannot be any worse next time...
Letter: Trump in Middle East
Longview News-Journal - Texas
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Trump in Middle East Donald Trump visited the Middle East. He procured Middle East investments in the USA. The Trump Organization has numerous investments in the Middle East. Dubai: Trump international Golf Club is already operational. Plans for a...
Malaysia to tap into Middle East market with ‘Brunei +’ tourism model
Borneo Post
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May 31, 2025
Tiong says to support promotional efforts, Tourism Malaysia would offer 30 familiarisation trip slots to Royal Brunei Airlines, allowing their representatives to explore new attractions across various Malaysian states. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA...
Malaysia To Tap Into Middle East Market With 'Brunei +' Tourism Model - Tiong
Bernama
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May 31, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to strengthen its tourism connections with Middle Eastern countries by adopting a successful model pioneered by Royal Brunei Airlines, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King...
Neo-Ottoman power: Erdogan positions Turkey as Israel's main Middle East challenge
The Jerusalem Post
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May 31, 2025
It has been a good few weeks for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. All current indications suggest that the Turkish leader is making notable advances in his effort to place Turkey at the center of regional strategic affairs. As Erdogan’s...
Inside Ronnie O'Sullivan's former life on a CANAL BOAT as snooker legend prepares to swap modest livelihood for Middle East luxury
Daily Mail
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May 31, 2025
The biggest name in snooker, Ronnie O'Sullivan is widely considered as the best player of all-time. The seven-time world champion has won 41 ranking events and has broken nearly every record in the game. Now his next steps are to move to the...
Business Insights Can the US use its Ukraine tactics to get Middle East minerals?
The National News
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The US deal granting it future revenue and access to Ukraine’s mineral sector raises a broader question: is this the beginning of a model for American foreign policy, one that links strategic resource access to long-term diplomatic and financial...