Tag: Middle East
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A first in the Middle East: Lebanon abolishes death penalty
On August 11, the Lebanese parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment. Until now, death by hanging and firing squad was possible, although it had not been used for over 20 years.
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Iran’s armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military
TEHRAN: Iran’s armed forces on Wednesday (Aug 19) warned Gulf countries against assisting the United States military, saying it would be tantamount to joining American military operations.”We wish to warn that any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor US military amounts to participation in the
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Middle East: No talks or conversations with Iran, Trump says
Trump also claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was “open and operating,” contrary to Iranian reports. Meanwhile, Syria, the US and Turkey condemned Israeli strikes on a Syrian airbase. Follow DW for more.
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Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with BRICS nations as war with U.S. drags on
Iran’s central bank chief said Thursday that the country is set to join the BRICS New Development Bank.
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Inside India newsletter: Why global funds are flocking to GIFT City in Modi’s home state
Favorable regulations, a growing local investor base, and tax holidays are giving momentum to India’s GIFT City.
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Middle East war expands beyond Iran
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States hit targets in Iraq. The Saudis said pro-Iranian militias based there had recently been launching strikes on Saudi oil facilities. What does this mean for the region?
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Hotel giant says ‘growing middle class’ boosted hotel demand despite Middle East hit
IHG reported higher first-half profit as U.S. demand accelerated and Middle East disruption weighed on travel.
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Middle East: Trump took secret flight out of Turkey — report
President Donald Trump reportedly used an elaborate ruse to leave the NATO summit in Turkey, amid a credible assassination threat. Meanwhile, oil prices rose as hopes for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz fade. DW has more.
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Middle East: Iran wants US concessions before opening Hormuz
Iran’s Foreign Ministry reiterated that the US must meet Tehran’s demands before the Strait of Hormuz is reopened and that ships transiting through will be expected to pay a fee. Follow DW for more.
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Trump’s foreign licensing business booms to $59.5 million as Gulf developers pay
Nearly two-thirds of Trump’s foreign licensing fees came from two Gulf developers, in the UAE and Qatar, including one pursuing a $20 billion U.S. expansion.
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