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Women's right to travel is being tightly controlled in North Africa, Middle East, HRW says

Research from Human Rights Watch released Tuesday shows that in many Middle East and North African countries women are still prevented from moving freely around the country they live in, or from travelling abroad. Most still need the permission of a male guardian.

Radio France Internationale

Kishida aims to stabilize energy supply through Middle East trip

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday began his first trip to the Middle East since assuming office, aiming to pave the way for a stable mid- to long-term energy supply system in Japan amid uncertainty caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security

Russia says it's halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty

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US to send F-16 fighter jets to Strait of Hormuz after Iran fires on oil tanker

The U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior defense official said Friday, adding that the U.S. is increasingly concerned about the growing ties between Iran, Russia and Syria across the Middle East.

France 24

Middle East roundup: Tunisia expels terrified Africans to borders

Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO bid, Jenin refugees coping after Israeli attack – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera

Nation urged to find more Middle Eastern investors

Thailand has the potential to develop more joint investments with Middle Eastern companies that are seeking business opportunities here, says Dubai-based consultancy firm Gulf Analytica.

Bangkok Post

Will 'killer virus' sweeping Europe reach Ireland? Experts give verdict as symptoms listed

Cases of a disease described as 'the current biggest threat to public health' are spreading through Europe. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever has a fatality rate of between 10 and 40 percent.

Irish Mirror

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Steven Gerrard eye-popping Al-Ettifaq wage revealed as former Rangers boss knows risks as odds prove

The former Rangers boss has joined the Middle Eastern club and now sits among the highest wage packets in world football.

Daily Record

Middle East roundup: Israel pounds West Bank refugee camp

Angry protests over a Quran burning and the cost of Syria’s normalisation – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera

Deadly virus spreading across Europe 'biggest threat to public health'

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is being spread by ticks across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with scientists warning it is "highly likely" it will reach Britain

Daily Mirror

Jota labelled 'mercenary' as Celtic exit for Al-Ittihad lands 'horrible what he's done' pundit view

The 24-year-old has swapped the Scottish champions for a mega bucks switch to the Middle East with the Hoops banking a big fee for the transfer and the player securing a big pay day.

Glasgow Live

Alan Brazil brands Jota a 'mercenary' over Celtic to Saudi transfer

The Portuguese star completed his £25million move from Glasgow to the Middle East on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Gordon Strachan aims dig at Chris Sutton over criticism of Jota's Celtic exit

The former Hoops star slammed the Portuguese winger's mega-money switch to the Middle East earlier this week.

The National (Scotland)

Jota Celtic transfer exit to Al-Ittihad defended as Gordon Strachan makes 'hard to turn down' call

The Celtic winger has departed the Scottish champions for a big money fee to Al-Ittihad and is sent to bank huge wages after penning a three-year deal in the Middle East.

Glasgow Live

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Celtic urged to enter lucrative partnership with Saudi Arabian club after Jota sale

CELTIC have been urged to enter into a money-spinning partnership with a Saudi Arabian club - or risk being priced out of the international transfer…

Glasgow Live

Liel Abada sends Jota six word Celtic exit message after Al-Ittihad big money transfer

The former Hoops star has become the latest player to make the move to the Middle East as he joins countryman Nuno Espirito Santo and his troops on a three-year deal

France 24

From Cairo to Paris: The story of Egyptian singer and poet Abdullah Miniawy

An Egyptian artist, whose work has resonated particularly across the Middle East, has told FRANCE 24 how his life as a teenager amid the Arab Spring and the fall of Hosni Mubarak has influenced his work. Abdullah Miniawy is a singer, poet, composer and international actor. Born in Saudi Arabia,…

Glasgow Live

Jota's Al-Ittihad transfer lands Celtic reaction from former team-mates after big money move

The 24-year-old will join forces with superstars Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante in the Saudi Pro League after agreeing big money switch as the latest star to move to the Middle East.

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Daily Record

Steven Gerrard seals Saudi Arabia switch as former Rangers boss appointed Al Ettifaq coach

The Liverpool icon has sealed a new job in the Middle East after he left Aston Villa in 2022

Al Jazeera

Israel to buy new fleet of F-35 fighter jets financed by US aid

Israel remains the only country in the Middle East to have the world’s most advanced fighter jet in its arsenal.

The National (Scotland)

Jota Celtic transfer exit latest as second Saudi side enters frame

The Hoops will rake in over £20million for selling their top asset to the Middle East.

Zenger

Netanyahu: Beijing’s Growing Clout Could ‘compel’ U.S. To Stay In Mideast

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that China's growing influence in the Middle East could force the United States to maintain a strong presence in the region, Axios reported on Wednesday

Al Jazeera

Middle East roundup: Eid festivities mark final Hajj rites

Mounting concern about Israeli settler attacks and Tunisia’s worsening crises – here’s the Middle East this week.

Al Jazeera

Countries condemn desecration of Quran in Sweden

Governments, many from the Middle East, issue strong statements and summon Swedish ambassadors in their countries.

Axios

Netanyahu sees upside to China's growing involvement in the Middle East

"It could be useful because it will compel the U.S. to stay here."

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