The Royal Saudi Air Force and the US Air Force have concluded joint military exercises called the Desert Mirage III, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday.The exercises aimed to improve expertise, raise the level of joint combat readiness, and deepen the bonds of cooperation between Saudi and American forces, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) cited the ministry as saying.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The exercises helped the two countries’ forces prepare for any possible attacks that threaten the security and safety of the region, the ministry said. The Desert Mirage III exercises also showcase Saudi Arabia and the US’ air capabilities and operational integration.Read more:Saudi, US ground forces set to launch joint military exerciseUS studies weapons sales, military training for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi assault: WSJOur relationship with Saudi Arabia should remain robust, Pentagon says
Source: Al Arabiya
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India-UAE flights: Operators face GCAA ban for pooling seats on charter jets
Authority had earlier clarified that no more than eight passengers would be allowed onboard these charter jets..
Source: Albawaba
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Hariri says will not form govt to satisfy Aoun's demands
Prime minister-designate Saad Hariri accused President Michel Aoun of deliberate obstruction to the Cabinet formation and said he will not form a government under Aoun’s demands at a Parliament session Saturday..
Source: Albawaba
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Macon takes indirect swipe at Turkey’s conduct within NATO
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that NATO leaders must make a clear, unequivocal commitment to the military organisation’s values and rules at a summit next month — a thinly veiled swipe at Turkey’s conduct within the alliance..
Source: Albawaba
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Libyan LGBTQ+ activists speak out on violence by extremist militias
In Libya, amid the ongoing conflict and chaos, the country's first LGBTQ+ platform is fighting for a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals.
Source: Al Monitor
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IDF needs to focus on rockets, not tunnels, in the next round with Hamas
In a mainly air campaign, some 1,500 targets belonging to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad were struck by the Israeli military over the past two weeks with thousands of munitions.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF needs to focus on rockets, not tunnels, in the next round with Hamas
UAE: Some CBSE schools to have mock tests ahead of possible Grade XII exams
The CBSE had earlier said that a decision would be taken on June 1 regarding Grade XII exams after reviewing the Covid-19 situation in the country..
Source: Albawaba
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Lebanon records 331 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths
Lebanon records 331 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon records 331 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths
Senate Republicans introduce bill to resupply Israel's Iron Dome
“US assistance headed to areas under Hamas control should be redirected to Israel to resupply the Iron Dome,” said Arizona Senator Tom Cotton.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Senate Republicans introduce bill to resupply Israel's Iron Dome
Dubai's missing Sheikha Latifa appears in photo taken at UAE mall
BBC confirmed with friends of the missing princess that the two women presented in the photograph are in fact "acquainted" with Latifa.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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