The Gulf state’s military spendings reached $11.6 billion last year, making it one of the top spenders in the Arab world..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar receives one of world’s biggest training ships from Turkey
Israel says foiled Iran’s attack against Israelis in Turkey as Tehran seeks ‘revenge’
Israeli security officials foiled an Iranian attack targeting Israelis in Turkey last month, Israeli public broadcaster Kan radio reported on Sunday.The Israeli officials coordinated with their Turkish counterparts to thwart the attack planned by an “Iranian network” in Turkey.Israel had issued last month a warning to its citizens against travel to Turkey amid fears that Israelis would be targeted in a “revenge attack” for the assassination of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Colonel Sayad Khodai.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Khodai was shot dead in his car by two assailants on a motorcycle in Tehran on May 22.Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi vowed to avenge Khodai’s death and Iranian officials pointed to Israel being the culprit for the attack.Iranian media reported at the time that members of an Israeli intelligence service network had been discovered and arrested by the IRGC.The New York Times cited an Israeli intelligence official briefed on the communications as saying that Israel has informed US officials that it was behind the killing.Read more:Iranian army commander threatens Israeli cities if enemy makes ‘any mistake’Israel warns against travel to Turkey citing assassination of Iranian colonelIran guards accuse ‘Zionists’ of assassinating colonel
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Israel says foiled Iran’s attack against Israelis in Turkey as Tehran seeks ‘revenge’
Qatari designers take on Milan Design Week with 'breathtaking' pieces
Milan Design Week is the world's most important design event, with its centrepiece being The Salone del Mobile furniture fair..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatari designers take on Milan Design Week with 'breathtaking' pieces
No direct Qatar flights for incoming Israel World Cup fans: reports
Qatari authorities have yet to respond to Doha News’ request for a comment on the matter..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: No direct Qatar flights for incoming Israel World Cup fans: reports
Russia destroys warehouse of US-supplied missile systems in Ukraine
Russia’s defense ministry said it destroyed a warehouse full of anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems provided to Ukraine by the US and the EU, state news agency TASS reported on Sunday.Russian air force used Kalibr cruise missiles in the strike which destroyed the large weapons warehouse located in the Ternopil region, Russian defense ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said.“Kalibr high-precision long-range sea-based missiles in the area of the settlement of Chortkiv, Ternopil region, destroyed a large warehouse of anti-tank missile systems supplied to the Kyiv regime from the US and European countries, man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems and artillery shells for weapons systems,” Konashenkov added.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Since the beginning of the war when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, the US and its European allies have supplied Kyiv with hundreds of millions of dollars worth of weapon systems and military equipment including drones, heavy artillery, anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles.Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the US that Moscow would strike “new targets” if the West supplied longer-range missiles to Ukraine for use in the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS).Washington said it received assurances from Kyiv that the longer-range missiles would not be used to strike targets within Russia.Read more:Russian military destroys western arms in Ukraine with Kalibr missiles: InterfaxPutin says Russian anti-aircraft forces ‘cracking’ enemy weapons ‘like nuts’Putin warns West: Russia will strike new targets if longer-range missiles supplied
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Russia destroys warehouse of US-supplied missile systems in Ukraine
Israel: A country on trial – comment
Two of Israel’s former prime ministers are pummeling each other in a sensational trial that would cause Johnny Depp and Amber Heard to blush.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel: A country on trial - comment
Israel Police volunteer killed in ramming attack laid to rest
Carmeli was fatally hit by a drunk driver while volunteering at a police sobriety checkpoint in Rishon Lezion on Saturday morning.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Police volunteer killed in ramming attack laid to rest
North Korea fires multiple artillery shots a week after missile launches
The launch came a week after South Korea and the United States fired eight surface-to-surface missiles in response to North Korea firing eight short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: North Korea fires multiple artillery shots a week after missile launches
Do cannabis-based products actually help with chronic pain? – study
Despite the popularity of cannabis-based products in treating chronic pain, scientific evidence surrounding their long-term use is sorely lacking.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Do cannabis-based products actually help with chronic pain? - study
Biden says a visit to Saudi Arabia would focus on more than energy
US President Joe Biden said on Saturday he has “not yet” made a decision about visiting Saudi Arabia, but a visit to the Kingdom would include an agenda that focused on more than discussing energy.Asked what if there are commitments Washington is waiting for from Riyadh, Biden said: “The commitments from the Saudis don’t relate to anything having to do with energy. It happens to be a larger meeting taking place in Saudi Arabia.”He added: “That’s the reason I’m going. And it has to do with national security for them — for Israelis. I have a program — anyway. It has to do with much larger issues than having to do with the energy piece.”For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The White House plans to announce as early as Monday a Biden trip to Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing two US officials with direct knowledge of the plans.The WSJ report said Biden will travel to the Kingdom next month as part of a broader trip to the region that includes a stop in Israel. Biden’s agenda currently includes a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the WSJ added.Read more:US President Biden leans towards visiting Saudi Arabia: ReportTwo senior US officials visited Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran, energy: White HouseSaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince discusses US ties with Congress members visiting Kingdom
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Biden says a visit to Saudi Arabia would focus on more than energy