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Greece signs $3.5bn air defence deal with Israel
Greece signs $3.5bn deal with Israel to acquire its first multi-layered air defence network by 2029.
Why is piracy picking up off Somalia’s coast again?
Piracy is surging back off Somalia's coast, though not yet at the scale of its 2011 peak.
More value in Cairo’s trash, but less for those who collect it
War on Iran disrupts imports, driving demand for Cairo’s recycled waste, but rising costs squeeze recyclers.
Manchester City sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras
Elias joins the Premier League club on a five-year contract, their sixth signing in the summer transfer window.
Can Iran use rockets to mine the Strait of Hormuz, as US claims?
Analysts say it's implausible but Iran is well-versed in adapting conventional weapons to suit its needs.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact?
As US-Iran strikes resume, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye test their pact's substance, and who might join next.
Fire breaks out after unidentified explosions at oil refinery in Baghdad
A fire broke out following unidentified explosions at the Al-Dora power plant south of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan hold first Mecca defence pact meeting
UAE intercepts drone after US and Iran exchange attacks
The UAE says it intercepted a drone coming from Iran and rejected 'false' reports of an attack on its Al Menhad airbase.
The looming failure of Operation Economic Outcast
The latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives.