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3+ hour, 57+ min ago (350+ words) Israel's Consul of Tourism Affairs for India, Galit Hoffman, is confident that a direct air link between Goa and Tel Aviv would transform travel and commercial ties, potentially multiplying current Israeli tourist arrivals and encourage more Goans to visit Israel. Israel's Consul of Tourism Affairs for India, Galit Hoffman, is confident that a direct air link between Goa and Tel Aviv would transform travel and commercial ties, potentially multiplying current Israeli tourist arrivals and encourage more Goans to visit Israel.Speaking about non-stop flights as a pivotal development area for both countries, Hoffman was quoted by ANI as saying, "If we launch direct flights between Goa to Tel Aviv, this will be a game-changer for both sides If today there are maybe 20,000 Israelis a year or 30,000 Israelis a year, with a direct flight, you will get families, you will get…...

10+ hour, 41+ min ago (709+ words) THE Pentagon will "flip the script on Iran" by sending a squadron of kamikaze attack drones to the Middle East. Iran's supreme leader will soon get a taste of his own medicine when the American mass produced drones reach their targets. The design of the deadly long-range, low-cost drones is an improvement on the Iranian-designed Shahed-136 which have been used by Iran against Israel and by Russia against Ukraine. The "first-of-its-kind" deployment is part of the new Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) announced by US Central Command on Wednesday. Developed by Arizona-based'SpektreWorks'in cooperation with the US military, the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are about 10 feet long with a wingspan of eight feet and cost just $35,000 each. Reports say they are a more effective military option at a much lower price point than the deployment of manned fighter…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (238+ words) The 2025 MEA Summit builds on the Milken Institute's long-standing commitment to driving practical, scalable solutions to global issues. By convening leaders across sectors and geographies, the ... WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 3, 2025-- The Milken Institute 2025 Middle East and Africa (MEA) Summit begins today with a welcome reception, bringing together an influential cross-section of global leaders to advance solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges. Running December 45 at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, the Summit convenes hundreds of business and philanthropic leaders, global health and finance experts, and senior policymakers under the theme "Progress with Purpose: Advancing Meaningful Partnerships." Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Copyright Business Wire 2025. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (19+ words) Qatar's'Ministry'of'Communications'and'Information'Technology'(MCIT)'has'signed'a'cooperation'agreement'with'PwC'Middle'East'and'US-based'artificial'intell ... Qatar signs cooperation agreement with PwC Middle East and OpenAI to advance national AI Ecosystem...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (535+ words) However, analysts, refiners and traders indicate that November 2025 was perhaps the last month when Russia accounted for 35 per cent or more of India's cumulative imports of crude oil." India's crude oil imports during November 2025 reflected the trend from the last few years with the Middle East and Russia accounting for more than 80 per cent of the cargoes which spilled to a little over 5 million barrels per day (mb/d). A notable development during last month was India importing larger quantities of crude oil from the US and Africa with both regions witnessing their share rising to record levels. The US sanctions, which kicked in on November 21, will drag down Russian cargoes by roughly one-third during December this year. The sanctions by the European Union, which will come into effect in January 2026, also threatens to upend supplies from Moscow. Global real time…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (287+ words) The company is partnering with the Save the World With Water" organization, as noted in its September 18, 2025 press release, to provide bulk volumes of fresh artesian water to Iran during one of its most challenging drought cycles in decades (see: Iran Water Crisis Video ). This effort builds on two recent company developments: January 14, 2025: Launch of Greene Concepts" large-scale onsite bulk refill station. September 18, 2025: Activation of ocean-freight shipping channels, including lanes into the Middle East. Through this initiative, Greene Concepts and Save the World With Water will fill ISO-tank shipping containers at the company"s Marion facility and transport them via established maritime routes to designated Middle Eastern ports for delivery into Iran"s water-relief networks. The team is coordinating with logistics partners and regional officials to expedite movement once approvals are finalized. Lenny Greene, President & CEO of Greene Concepts, added:…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (620+ words) The controversial decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their Europa League clash against Aston Villa in Birmingham last month has been staunchly defended by West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford. Appearing before the Home Affairs Select Committee today, Guildford maintained that the move, which sparked accusations of caving into Islamist thugs, was based on dire warnings from Dutch police about the Israeli club's ultras' propensity for violencereports the Daily Mail. Guildford told MPs that the decision by Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group (Sag) to prohibit Maccabi fans from the match was partly informed by intelligence from their counterparts in Amsterdam, who were "unequivocal" in their desire never to host the Israeli club again due to the behavior of their "very well organised, militaristic" Ultras. The West Midlands Police chief recounted the Dutch police's account of Maccabi fans…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (98+ words) Pope Leo XIV is bringing a message of peace and unity to Lebanon during the final leg of his first trip to the Middle East as pontiff where he will hold an interfaith meeting with Muslim, Druze and Christian leaders. NBC's Molly Hunter reports for TODAY from Beirut. Pope Leo XIV is bringing a message of peace and unity to Lebanon during the final leg of his first trip to the Middle East as pontiff where he will hold an interfaith meeting with Muslim, Druze and Christian leaders. NBC's Molly Hunter reports for TODAY from Beirut....

2+ day, 19+ hour ago (546+ words) The head of West Midlands Police today defended banning Israeli football fans from a game in Birmingham, saying he acted after Dutch police warned about 'militaristic' hooligans' propensity for violence. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was 'angered by the decision'. Outrage was fuelled by later reports the move was based on false intelligence, which the chief constable today denied." The Sunday Times quoted a Dutch police spokesman as saying the claims were not recognised by the force last week. Speaking today, Mr Guildford said the Dutch police commanders were 'unequivocal' in telling WMP 'they would never want to have Maccabi Tel Aviv playing in Amsterdam in the future'. 'The Ultras were very well organised, militaristic in the way that they operated,' he went on. Chief Constable Craig Guildford faced MPs today to face questions over the decision to bar Maccabi…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1266+ words) Hexillia announces the expansion of its services into the Middle East, enhancing its offerings to support high-value government and private investment projects with discretion and precision. United Arab Emirates, November 21, 2025 " Hexillia Strengthens Middle East Presence with Strategic Expansion Hexillia, a prestigious strategy firm headquartered in the United Arab Emirates with a well-established presence in Africa, is expanding its operations into the Middle East. Known for its discreet, high-impact solutions, Hexillia delivers tailored expertise to governments, sovereign funds, and leading private entities, driving transformative national and economic advancements. "Our expansion into these dynamic markets reinforces our commitment to discretion, precision, and trusted partnerships," said Nikole Read, CEO of Hexillia. "We are equipped to lead complex, high-stakes initiatives where confidentiality is critical and the focus is on shaping enduring national progress." "We partner with institutions where trust and discretion are foundational," said…...