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13+ hour, 4+ min ago (1545+ words) Rising tensions in the Middle East despite the fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza are continuing to fuel demands for arms in a region where China has emerged as a major supplier. As well as supplying drones and missiles, China is looking to expand its offering into advanced weapons systems, such as fighter jets, but is facing increasing competition from a near neighbour: South Korea. While both have opportunities to expand arms exports, analysts said South Korea was relatively better positioned because prospective customers had to take into account political concerns about buying from China as well as the need to integrate them with existing weapons systems. Last month's Dubai Airshow, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, featured models of Chinese warplanes " including the J-10CE and fifth-generation J-35 " and Wing Loong-X drones. The 4.5-generation J-10CE fighter attracted particular attention in…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (44+ words) Foreign policy analyst Lisa Daftari says a more comprehensive plan is needed to handle terrorism in the Middle East on "Fox Report." ... Foreign policy analyst Lisa Daftari says a more comprehensive plan is needed to handle terrorism in the Middle East on "Fox Report."...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (700+ words) Why does Paramount Skydance need the Persian Gulf to finance its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery? It's a niggling question that hasn't gone away for Paramount Skydance owners David and Larry Ellison, the son-and-father duo now scrambling to persuade'shareholders of the company, known as WBD, to sell the media giant to them instead of Netflix. They've ripped the Netflix deal as risky not only from a regulatory standpoint (lots of potentially antitrust-laden overlap), but also in terms of how much it values those cable properties including CNN, saying the implied $3 a share looks optimistic. Meanwhile, read the fine print of the Paramount Skydance bid, sources close to WBD counter: Larry Ellison " the Oracle co-founder whose net worth of $243 billion makes him the No. 3 richest person in the world " has relatively little skin in the game to finance son David's proposal…...

3+ day, 3+ min ago (577+ words) Written by Suha Sabith "Pacsun's Middle East debut signals a bold cultural push, blending fashion, music, sport, art, and youth identity through its partnership with Majid Al Futtaim For Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun, the journey to Dubai began with a transformation happening inside the company itself. After nearly two decades with the brand, she has led Pacsun into its most purpose-driven era yet. That mission led them to seek a global partner aligned not with commerce first, but with values. Majid Al Futtaim, with its vast ecosystem and deep understanding of youth culture in the region, became the natural choice. Their shared vision: empower Gen Z and Gen Alpha, two generations reshaping identity through self-expression, social platforms, and a growing openness around mental health. Pacsun's newly launched Youth Report, surveying 6,000 young people in the US, revealed that music is…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago (862+ words) It is the kind of quote that could only come from the mind of Quentin Tarantino. As bombs fell near their Tel Aviv home, the legendary Hollywood director had an unexpected, darkly humorous retort for his wife, Daniella Pick, who was urging him towards the safety of a bomb shelter. ''Well, whatever. Like if something happens, I'll die as a Zionist,'' Pick recalled him saying during a candid, emotional interview with Danny Hecht for Channel 12 news. 'So I said, 'Well, OK.'' The astonishing remark encapsulates the intensely private and utterly unconventional life the couple has carved out in Israel. For years, the pair'who married in 2018 and share two young children'have made their home in north Tel Aviv. As the conflict escalated, the question of whether the director of classics like Pulp Fiction and Inglourious Basterds would flee back to the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago (236+ words) Stuttgart vs Maccabi Tel Aviv on TV: Kickoff time & streaming options in the USA CBS Sports Network simultaneously streams most CBS Sports Network offerings. Ad-free plan currently costs $12.99 per month. Essential plan offers three concurrent streams. Free 7 day trial available to new customers. CBS Sports Network is available on Fubo's Sports, Essential and Pro plans. Watch three concurrent streams and keep recordings for up to 9 months. CBS Sports Network is available on DirecTV's MySports, Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier packages. Unlimited DVR hours. Recordings last up to 9 months. Free 5 day trial available. Tonight, Thursday 11 December, VfB Stuttgart and Maccabi Tel Aviv will face each other in the Europa League on matchday 6. Kick-off is at 12:45 EST in the USA. GOAL tells you everything you need to know, including the TV channel, streaming details and more. There are several TV and live…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago (706+ words) DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In late October, the 9th'Technical Conference, hosted by CSCEC Middle East and co-organized by the Society of Engineers-UAE, was successfully held.'Under the theme 'Showcasing Revolutionary Modern Methods of Construction to Redefine Tomorrow', this year's conference continued to construct the 'Up We Build' industry dialogue platform. 9th Technical Conference of CSCEC Middle East: Redefining Modern Construction with Revolutionary Methods DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In late October, the 9th Technical Conference, hosted by CSCEC Middle East and co-organized by the Society of Engineers-UAE, was successfully held. Under the theme "Showcasing Revolutionary Modern Methods of Construction to Redefine Tomorrow", this year's conference continued to construct the "Up We Build" industry dialogue platform. The conference deeply integrated CSCEC's "Quality Homes" philosophy and focused on customized modular systems and their innovative applications in real-world construction scenarios, aiming to accelerate the adoption of…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago (866+ words) The US president has called Europe "weak" and "pathetic," and seems to prefer the company of "strong" Middle Eastern leaders. That may be because he has more in common with them than traditional US ......

5+ day, 2+ hour ago (268+ words) The Government of Ghana has sharply criticised Israeli authorities for what it described as inhumane, discriminatory, and unjustifiable treatment of Ghanaian travellers at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv." In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that at least seven Ghanaian nationals were detained on Sunday, December 7, 2025, without lawful basis. Among them were four members of a Parliamentary delegation attending the Annual International Cybersecurity Conference in Israel." According to the Ministry, the lawmakers were held for more than five hours despite presenting official credentials, and were only released following intense diplomatic intervention from Accra. The remaining three travellers were deported to Ghana on the next available flight." Accra dismissed this claim as false, insisting its mission has been fully compliant with international protocols and responsive to consular communications." The Ministry announced it would summon…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago (403+ words) Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a swift reciprocal response to what it describes as the "ill-treatment and unjustified deportation" of three Ghanaians by Israeli authorities at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday that the deportations were carried out after seven Ghanaian travellers were detained without cause on Sunday, December 7, 2025, including four Members of Parliament attending the Annual International Cybersecurity Conference in Tel Aviv. The remaining three Ghanaians were placed on the next available flight and have since arrived in Ghana. In an accompanying statement, the Ministry said: "Following the ill-treatment and unjustified deportation of three Ghanaian nationals by Israeli authorities, the Government of Ghana has been compelled to retaliate by deporting three Israelis who arrived in Ghana earlier today." It added that the Charg" d'Affaires ad interim of…...