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- 1UAE pledges additional $25 billion investment in India, targeting energyβUAE to invest another $25 billion in India, eyes energy bets
The United Arab Emirates will invest an additional $25 billion in India, with a focus on the energy sector, according to the Economic Times. The pledge builds on previous commitments and signals deepening economic ties between the two countries as India seeks foreign capital to fund its energy transition and growing power needs.
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A former Mossad diplomacy official says he did not know that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates had warned Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7 attacks. The claim touches on one of the most contested questions in Israel: whether warnings were passed to the prime minister and ignored before Hamas led the deadliest attack in the country's history.
- 3Former Mossad official unaware of Egypt, UAE October 7 warningsβFormer Mossad official says he does not know about Egypt, UAE October 7 warnings
A former Mossad official has said he has no knowledge of warnings from Egypt or the United Arab Emirates ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. His remarks add a new voice to the ongoing dispute over whether Israeli leadership disregarded foreign intelligence alerts before the assault, one of the most contested questions in Israel's post-October 7 reckoning.
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The New Arab has published a piece accusing Israel of waging what it calls a high-tech genocide in Gaza, arguing that advanced surveillance, targeting systems and AI-assisted weaponry have intensified the scale of destruction and civilian deaths there. The article frames the war as a technological battlefield experiment, adding to a wider international debate over the conduct of Israel's military campaign and the use of automated targeting in densely populated areas.
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The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has passed 74,000, according to figures reported by Arab News. The milestone marks another grim escalation in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention and debate over the humanitarian situation in the territory.
- 6Tunisian student Adam Mubarak jailed over Gaza flotilla supportβAdam Mubarak, Tunisian student in jail for Gaza flotilla support
Adam Mubarak, a Tunisian student, is being held in jail for his support of the Gaza flotilla, according to The New Arab. The case has drawn attention to the treatment of activists involved in pro-Palestinian flotilla efforts, with reports highlighting his detention and calls reportedly growing for his release. Details of the charges against him remain limited in available reporting.
- 7India exploring UAE as key LNG and LPG source, says GoyalβINDIA EXPLORING POSSIBILITY OF UAE AS KEY LNG, LPG SOURCE SAY GOYAL
India is exploring the possibility of making the United Arab Emirates a key source of liquefied natural gas and LPG, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The remarks signal New Delhi's interest in deepening energy ties with the Gulf state amid growing import needs. Further details on talks or timelines were not given.
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Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, according to a report by The New Arab. The Liverpool forward's absence is a significant blow to the Egyptian national team as they continue their qualifying campaign. No further details on the reason for his withdrawal or his expected return were included in the report.
- 9UN calls for protection of radio frequencies used in Earth observationβΌRadio frequencies vital to Earth observation must be protected: UN
The United Nations is urging that radio frequencies essential to Earth observation be protected. These frequency bands allow satellites to monitor weather, climate and environmental change, and interference could disrupt critical scientific and forecasting services. The appeal, reported by Arab News, highlights growing pressure on spectrum from commercial and communications uses, prompting renewed calls for international coordination to safeguard observation systems.
- 10Gaza documentary 'NAZA' wins award at New York screeningβΌGaza doc βNAZAβ wins award as director speaks to New York audience
The Gaza documentary 'NAZA' has won an award, with its director speaking to an audience in New York about the film. The documentary focuses on Gaza, and the director's remarks to the New York audience drew attention alongside the prize. Coverage of the win has been reported by Arab News as the film continues to reach international viewers.