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Jared Kushner’s phone hacked by Dutch intelligence, revealing alleged suspicious Middle East money transfers, Vanity Fair reveals
An explosive account in investigative journalist Matthew Cole's new book links a Dubai bank account to hundreds of millions of dollars, a former Russian spy and alleged payments to mercenaries. Kushner has categorically denied the claims


The 15 Greece-UAE deals: From investment and infrastructure to food and defence
Greek and Emirati companies are exploring opportunities to jointly bid for major projects in the Middle East and North Africa, while plans are also advancing for the development of high-capacity digital infrastructure in Greece

Abu Dhabi crown prince visits Greece with new three-year deal, 15 agreements and $10 billion construction projects plans
A renewed investment partnership, an expanded role for Greece’s sovereign wealth fund and potential deals spanning energy, artificial intelligence, exports and healthcare are at the heart of the high-profile visit
Strikes on 40 refineries in Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East send fuel prices soaring
US President Donald Trump has ruled out a diesel export ban after the G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of emergency fuel, while Greek refiners post surging profits by exporting scarce diesel to Europe

Lukoil’s $20 billion deal: the oil ‘battle’ uniting Trump, Putin and Gulf billionaires
The sale of Lukoil's international assets, worth around $20 billion, has moved from sanctions policy into the talks between Washington and Moscow, with a Boehly-led consortium backed by Gulf investors and a US state agency challenging Carlyle's earlier agreement.

Flydubai co-pilot accused of attack was previously removed from Oman Air role over extremist views
The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was reportedly removed from an earlier Oman Air role over extremist concerns, as UAE prosecutors investigate whether the attack involved terrorism or planning

Israeli PM accused of exploiting Flydubai incident, as online theories claim it was staged
Israeli ppposition leader and media commentators accuse Netanyahu of exploiting the dramatic in-fllight incident ahead of the 27 October election, while unfounded online theories claim it was staged. Netanyahu has not directly responded to either charge

‘They prevented a new 9/11’: World hails pilot and passengers who saved 174 lives on Flydubai flight
Three Israeli passengers describe how they entered the cockpit, subdued the pilot who had stabbed his colleague and pulled the Boeing out of a steep dive, with one joking that his flying experience came from Mayday.

