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US sends 1-way attack drones to Middle East

US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone

Having faced continuous drone attacks by Iran and its proxies over the last two years, the US military is responding by standing up its first one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East — and using drones that borrow design and technology directly from Iran.

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The US is getting serious about cheap, one-way attack drones with a new force in the Middle East

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US sends 1-way attack drones to the Middle East

Axios · 16h

U.S. troops get attack drones similar to Iran's deadly Shahed

American troops in the Middle East are now armed with attack drones reminiscent of the Iranian-made Shahed, which has been adopted by Houthi rebels and Russian forces alike.

Defense Daily Network · 16h

Central Command Deploys One-Way Attack Drones In Middle East

Stars and Stripes · 17h

CENTCOM touts new squadron of one-way attack drones as part of Middle East task force

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Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war' at end of first overseas trip

Pope Leo bade farewell to Lebanon on Tuesday with a fervent appeal to leaders across the Middle East to listen to their people's cries for peace and to change course away from the "horror of war".

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Pope Leo Leads Historic Mass to Conclude Middle East Trip

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Analysis: Pope Leo calls for Middle East to change course, opt for peace

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On First Trip Abroad, Pope Leo Echoed Francis’s Message, Not His Style

When Leo XIV boarded Shepherd One, as the papal plane is known, for his first international trip last week on Thanksgiving Day, the world wondered if the mild-mannered American pope might suddenly rev...

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Pope's prayers renew hopes for justice for Beirut port blast victims

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Message of Peace in Lebanon

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Pope prays at site of 2020 port explosion, consoles relatives of victims

Leo sought to bring a message of peace to Lebanon as it copes with crises, the aftermath of Hezbollah's devastating war with Israel and the fallout from the port blast.

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Thousands Greet Pope Leo as He Prays Near Site of Beirut Port Blast

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Pope Leo leads Mass for 150,000 after praying at Beirut port blast site - as it happened

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‘Missiles detonating mere feet' away: Air Force F-16 commander earns rare Silver Star for Middle East mission

Air Force F-16 commander Lt. Col. William Parks received a Silver Star for a heroic combat mission, dodging enemy missiles while saving wingmen's lives.

A US F-16 pilot outflew enemy missiles with extreme high-G turns for 15 minutes during a Middle East mission

An Air Force citation obtained by Business Insider describes how the pilot survived a harrowing mission in enemy airspace.

The Economist

Middle East Dispatch newsletter: A tale from Tehran

But the main reason Tehran looked so dour this time round was our minders. Tasked with supervising a trip that included an interview with the foreign minister, they were solicitous and well-meaning. But from the moment The Economist’s digital editor,

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Middle East officials look toward second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire with two hostages left in Gaza

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar officials meet in Cairo to discuss the next phase of a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid ongoing violation allegations and obstacles.

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Chevrolet Presents Its Electrified Vehicle Line In The Middle East

Chevrolet officially presented its electrified model line in the Middle East, which includes four models that were introduced in the last year.

Master the Storm. Celebrate the Legend: Hongqi Golden Sunflower Guoya Honoured as SailGP Trophy Partner, Launches Middle East Pre-Sales

Since the debut of the first Hongqi sedan in 1958, it has always been a highly esteemed vehicle in China. The ultra-luxury sub-brand, Hongqi Golden Sunflower, has witnessed countless historic highlights, embodying the glory bestowed by history.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East

America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.

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US-Based DataCamp Acquires UAE-Based Optima In Middle East Expansion

DataCamp has announced its acquisition of Optima, the Dubai-born artificial intelligence (AI) native learning startup, marking the US and London-based edtech company’s first expansion into the Middle East.