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A jeweller displays a bar of gold in Kuwait City. Bullion is up more than 25 per cent this year. AFP

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Cold War-era spy satellite imagery revealed how the region looked in the 1970s. Photo: United States Geological Survey.

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Leaders of Arab and Muslim states pictured at the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday where the centrality of Palestine and Lebanon to peace in the Middle East was highlighted. EPA

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Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter, said he created Bluesky to be 'social media as it should be. Getty Images

Bluesky user numbers surge after Trump election victory

Elon Musk’s support for Trump throughout the campaign hinted at a close relationship that could pave the way for SpaceX to navigate regulatory hurdles. AFP

Trump could fast-track commercial launch of SpaceX’s Starship

Seyyed Mohammad-Kazem Sajjadpour, adviser to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, highlighted the country's recently signing of trade agreements with Iraq. Source: Emirates Policy Centre

Economic ties will breed regional security, Iranian official says

A packed Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The Philippines has 1.8 million workers in the Gulf, and is seen as a global leader in managing labour. Reuters

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Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul during a pre-fight press conference held at the Apollo Theatre in New York. Getty Images

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A jeweller displays a bar of gold in Kuwait City. Bullion is up more than 25 per cent this year. AFP

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Cold War-era spy satellite imagery revealed how the region looked in the 1970s. Photo: United States Geological Survey.

Islamic battle site found in Iraq using 1970s satellite images

Leaders of Arab and Muslim states pictured at the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday where the centrality of Palestine and Lebanon to peace in the Middle East was highlighted. EPA

EditorialThe Arab world won't let Israel sideline Palestine

Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter, said he created Bluesky to be 'social media as it should be. Getty Images

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Elon Musk’s support for Trump throughout the campaign hinted at a close relationship that could pave the way for SpaceX to navigate regulatory hurdles. AFP

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Seyyed Mohammad-Kazem Sajjadpour, adviser to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, highlighted the country's recently signing of trade agreements with Iraq. Source: Emirates Policy Centre

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A packed Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The Philippines has 1.8 million workers in the Gulf, and is seen as a global leader in managing labour. Reuters

What the Gulf's population boom means for illegal migration

Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul during a pre-fight press conference held at the Apollo Theatre in New York. Getty Images

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A jeweller displays a bar of gold in Kuwait City. Bullion is up more than 25 per cent this year. AFP

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Cold War-era spy satellite imagery revealed how the region looked in the 1970s. Photo: United States Geological Survey.

Islamic battle site found in Iraq using 1970s satellite images

Leaders of Arab and Muslim states pictured at the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday where the centrality of Palestine and Lebanon to peace in the Middle East was highlighted. EPA

EditorialThe Arab world won't let Israel sideline Palestine

Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter, said he created Bluesky to be 'social media as it should be. Getty Images

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Activists stage a pro-Palestine protest at the Cop29 climate change summit venue in Baku, Azerbaijan. Reuters

'It's the same fight': Pleas for Palestine at UN climate summit

President Sheikh Mohamed is welcomed by Azerbaijan's Defence Minister at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed attends Cop29 in Azerbaijan

Simon Stiell, United Nations climate chief, speaks during the opening plenary session in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. AP

Key leaders skip Cop29 as they navigate net-zero backlash

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Nick Hague beamed a message to Cop29 delegates from space as the US tries to show off the best of its environmental record. Reuters

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Cop29 runs until November 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. AFP

Cop29 makes carbon credit move amid wrangling over agenda

President Sheikh Mohamed and Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, at a dinner hosted by the UAE leader in Baku on Monday. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets world leaders at Cop29

Children perform at the opening ceremony of Cop29, in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. Reuters

World leaders jet in for Cop29 as clamour for action grows

International Renewable Energy Agency director general Francesco La Camera. Photo: Vidhyaa Chandramohan/The National

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Activists stage a pro-Palestine protest at the Cop29 climate change summit venue in Baku, Azerbaijan. Reuters

'It's the same fight': Pleas for Palestine at UN climate summit

President Sheikh Mohamed is welcomed by Azerbaijan's Defence Minister at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed attends Cop29 in Azerbaijan

Simon Stiell, United Nations climate chief, speaks during the opening plenary session in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. AP

Key leaders skip Cop29 as they navigate net-zero backlash

Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Nick Hague beamed a message to Cop29 delegates from space as the US tries to show off the best of its environmental record. Reuters

'Not all doom and gloom with Trump': US puts on brave face at Cop29

Cop29 runs until November 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. AFP

Cop29 makes carbon credit move amid wrangling over agenda

President Sheikh Mohamed and Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, at a dinner hosted by the UAE leader in Baku on Monday. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets world leaders at Cop29

Children perform at the opening ceremony of Cop29, in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. Reuters

World leaders jet in for Cop29 as clamour for action grows

International Renewable Energy Agency director general Francesco La Camera. Photo: Vidhyaa Chandramohan/The National

Cop29 stands at critical ‘make or break’ crossroads, says IRENA chief

Activists stage a pro-Palestine protest at the Cop29 climate change summit venue in Baku, Azerbaijan. Reuters

'It's the same fight': Pleas for Palestine at UN climate summit

President Sheikh Mohamed is welcomed by Azerbaijan's Defence Minister at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed attends Cop29 in Azerbaijan

Simon Stiell, United Nations climate chief, speaks during the opening plenary session in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday. AP

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British Airways has announced it will scrap flights to Bahrain and Kuwait by the end of March 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Saudi Foreign Minister to meet Indian counterpart in New Delhi

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Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, left, and Chris Billam-Smith face off ahead of their WBO/WBA cruiserweight unification in Saudi Arabia. Getty Images

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British author Samantha Harvey holds a copy of her book 'Orbital', which won the 2024 Booker Prize. AP

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House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik. Reuters

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House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik. Reuters

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