North of England will benefit from closer ties to Saudi, says Starmer, as he visits Middle East
Monday, 9 December 2024 The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, the prime minister has said as he visits the country.
Sir Keir Starmer welcomes Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to Downing Street, where the pair are to agree a new bilateral deal to remove border checks at Gibraltar. Starmer calls it a "very important day" for his government, praising the work done to secure the agreement and highlighting the close ties between the UK and Spain. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez arrives in Downing Street, greeted by Sir Keir Starmer, ahead of talks on "shared priorities" including trade, defence and migration. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch criticises Deputy PM Angela Rayner, saying Labour ministers are seeking to raise taxes while she tries to avoid paying her own. She calls the situation "hypocrisy" and says Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has described tax evasion as a criminal offence, must apply the same standards to his own front bench. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says the situation in Gaza is "horrifying" and warns of a potential man-made famine. Responding to a question from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey during today’s Prime Minister’s Questions, the PM also told MPs he is working on a peace plan with international partners to secure the release of hostages and said Sir Ed Davey could have raised the issue himself at the upcoming state banquet with President Trump, had he not declined the invitation. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister “should sack” deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, questioning Labour’s response to her tax affairs. She suggested a Conservative deputy in the same position would have faced far less sympathy and criticised what she described as Labour’s hypocrisy on tax issues. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Houthis fired two ballistic missiles at Israel, but both fell short and landed in Saudi Arabia, marking a dangerous escalation in the Red Sea. One of the strikes targeted an Israeli-linked oil tanker near the Saudi port of Yanbu. The incident comes amid growing regional tensions as Yemen’s Houthi forces expand their operations beyond the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Saudi Arabia is on high alert, while Israel monitors the situation closely. Experts warn that attacks like these could further destabilize maritime security and threaten key oil routes in the region.
#Houthis #Yemen #SaudiArabia #RedSea #Israel #YanbuPort #MissileStrike #MiddleEastTensions #OilTankerAttack #RegionalConflict #MilitaryNews #BreakingNews
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The UN has officially declared a famine in Gaza—the first ever in the Middle East—warning that over 500,000 Palestinians are already starving, with numbers expected to rise beyond 640,000 by September. The IPC has raised Gaza to Phase Five, its highest alert level, amid Israel’s blockade preventing vital aid deliveries. Despite repeated UN warnings, Israel dismisses famine claims as “Hamas lies.” Meanwhile, wealthy Muslim nations largely remain silent, focusing on ties with Israel while Gaza faces unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.
#GazaFamine #UNReport #StarvationCrisis #Palestine #GazaUnderSiege #HumanitarianCrisis #Blockade #MiddleEast #Israel #UNWarning #HungerCrisis #GlobalJustice #SaveGaza #PalestinianLives #UNAlert #GazaStarvation #MuslimNationsSilent #BreakingNews #WorldCrisis #IPCReport #HumanRights #FamineDeclared #Gaza
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In an unprecedented move, Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir prayed on the Temple Mount during Tisha B’Av, defying long-held protocols that prohibit overt Jewish prayer at the site. His actions sparked strong condemnation from the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Over 1,200 Jewish worshippers visited the contested holy site, intensifying tensions. Critics say this violated the status quo agreement. The Temple Mount, home to Al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, remains a core flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Netanyahu insists policy “has not changed.”
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A terrifying incident unfolded at a Saudi amusement park when a high-speed ride snapped into two pieces mid-air, sending passengers crashing down in a horrifying scene caught on video. The shocking malfunction left at least 23 people injured, several critically, triggering widespread panic among onlookers. Authorities have launched an investigation into the safety lapses that led to the accident. This incident has reignited serious concerns about ride maintenance and oversight in amusement parks across the region.
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France and Saudi Arabia are spearheading a new diplomatic push for Palestinian statehood, co-hosting a UN summit on July 28 in New York. President Macron announced France will officially recognize Palestine in September, a move hailed as “game-changing.” Dozens of nations are expected to attend, though Israel and the U.S. will boycott. European momentum for recognition is building amid Gaza war fatigue. Analysts see the conference as a major challenge to Israeli annexation efforts and U.S.-led diplomacy.
#PalestineStatehood #TwoStateSolution #Macron #Trump #Netanyahu #SaudiArabia #MohammedBinSalman #MBS #SaudiDiplomacy #UNSummit #MiddleEastPeace #FrancePalestine #GazaCrisis #ParisRiyadhInitiative #PalestinianRecognition #IsraelPalestine #UNDiplomacy #PeaceTalks #KeirStarmer #GlobalDiplomacy #GameChanger #PalestineAtUN #MiddleEastUpdate #MacronSpeech #EuropeanShift
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Israel is under relentless fire as Yemen’s Houthi rebels intensify their missile and drone barrage. In the latest escalation, the IDF intercepted a second ballistic missile of the day after earlier downing a deadly cluster bomb warhead. Air raid sirens blared across Israeli towns, with terrified civilians rushing into shelters as explosions lit up the skies. This marks one of the most dangerous waves of Houthi attacks since the conflict erupted, raising fears of a wider Middle East war. In this explosive report, we bring you dramatic footage, eyewitness reactions, and a breakdown of how Israel’s missile defense systems are being tested like never before.
#IsraelUnderAttack #HouthiMissiles #IDFInterception #BallisticMissileAttack #ClusterBombs #IsraelYemenConflict #MiddleEastWar #HouthisVsIsrael #IranBackedHouthis #MissileDefense #IronDome #RedSeaTensions #TelAvivAttack #MilitaryEscalation #BreakingNews #WW3Alert
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The U.S. Navy has deployed advanced warships equipped with nearly 1,200 precision-guided missiles, signaling a sharp escalation in America’s military readiness. Defense analysts warn this unprecedented firepower marks a direct message to adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran, amid growing geopolitical flashpoints. While Washington frames the move as deterrence, critics fear it risks fueling an arms race and sparking dangerous confrontations at sea. With the Indo-Pacific and Middle East already on edge, the deployment underscores a new era of high-stakes naval warfare.
#TrumpWarshipsVenezuela #USWarshipsVenezuela #VenezuelaCrisis #MaduroVsTrump #WarshipsOffVenezuela #USVenezuelaTensions #VenezuelaWarships #TrumpVsMaduro #VenezuelaConflict #USNavyVenezuela #BreakingNews #USWarships #VenezuelaNews #USMilitaryMoves #WarshipsNearVenezuela #MaduroThreat #VenezuelaUpdates
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Thousands in Yemen’s capital Sana’a joined the funeral procession of Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Rahawi who was killed in an Israeli strike on August 30. Yemeni Houthis have vowed of a deadly revenge on Israel, saying that it had opened ‘Gates of Hell’ upon itself. The Houthis also hit an Israeli Oil Tanker named Scarlet Ray in the Red Sea on Monday, marking the beginning of a new phase of war which could lead to an All-Out War in the Middle East.
#Houthis #Israel #Gaza #ScarletRay #AlRahawi #AlRahawiFuneral #MiddleEastWar #Yemen #YAF #BreakingNews #HouthisVsIsrael #RedSeaAttack #GatesOfHell #Palestine #AnsarAllah #IsraelConflict #WarAlert #OilTankerStrike #RegionalWar #YemenResistance #BallisticMissile #IsraelAggression #HouthisWarning #MiddleEastCrisis #YemenStrikesBack #Escalation #GlobalCrisis #HouthisRevenge #IsraelVsHouthis #WarInRedSea
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Thousands in Yemen’s capital Sana’a joined the funeral procession of Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Rahawi who was killed in an Israeli strike on August 30. Yemeni Houthis have vowed of a deadly revenge on Israel, saying that it had opened ‘Gates of Hell’ upon itself. The Houthis also hit an Israeli Oil Tanker named Scarlet Ray in the Red Sea on Monday, marking the beginning of a new phase of war which could lead to an All-Out War in the Middle East.
#Houthis #Israel #Gaza #ScarletRay #AlRahawi #AlRahawiFuneral #MiddleEastWar #Yemen #YAF #BreakingNews #HouthisVsIsrael #RedSeaAttack #GatesOfHell #Palestine #AnsarAllah #IsraelConflict #WarAlert #OilTankerStrike #RegionalWar #YemenResistance #BallisticMissile #IsraelAggression #HouthisWarning #MiddleEastCrisis #YemenStrikesBack #Escalation #GlobalCrisis #HouthisRevenge #IsraelVsHouthis #WarInRedSea
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After claiming responsibility for the killing of Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida and the Houthi Prime Minister, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to eliminate all remaining Houthi leaders. The declaration signals a major escalation in Israel’s regional campaign, raising fears of wider conflict across the Middle East.
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