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Friday, May 31

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Remarks by President Biden on the Middle East

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State Dining Room 1:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. (The President checks his watch.) Just checking it’s afternoon. (Laughter.) Good afternoon. Before I begin my remarks, I just wanted to say a few words about what happened…

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Biden announces new Middle East cease-fire proposal

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President Joe Biden outlines a new three-phase proposal designed to end fighting between Israel and Hamas. The plan includes a total cease-fire, return of all hostages and rebuilding of Gaza.

WATCH LIVE: President Biden to deliver remarks on Middle East

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President Joe Biden will deliver remarks from the White House regarding the Middle East.

State of the Union: EU struggles for the right Middle East policy

www.euronews.com

The crisis in the Middle East, the Franco-German vision for the next mandate and the upcoming EU elections were among the key topics discussed around Brussels this week.

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Biden speaks on Trump verdict and the Middle East

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President Biden is speaking as Israeli forces continue offensive into southern Gaza city of Rafah and a day after former President Trump was convicted of felonies in New York.

Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East

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President Biden is delivering remarks on the situation in the Middle East after the Israeli military confirmed Friday that its forces are operating in central parts of Rafah in its expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city.

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Tesla's Top Chinese Rival BYD Expands Global Presence With Inaugural Showroom In Saudi Arabia, Accelerating NEV Penetration In Middle East

www.benzinga.com

BYD expands its global footprint with the opening of its first showroom in Saudi Arabia, signaling accelerated penetration of NEVs in the Middle East.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Crisis in Middle East triggers missing airline refund

www.startribune.com

After passenger cancels his flight from Jordan to Israel, a representative promises him a full refund. So, why hasn't he received anything?

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Nvidia, AMD struggling with AI chip exports to Middle East amid U.S. security review: report

www.marketwatch.com

Nvidia and AMD have seen license requests to ship AI accelerators to the Middle East delayed due to a U.S. security review, Bloomberg reported.

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Climate Change Impacts on Hydropower in the Middle East

www.latestly.com

As worsening drought impacts the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, countries from Turkey to Syria and Iraq are dealing both with water stress and struggling hydropower plants.

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Declining hydropower in the Middle East blamed on climate crisis

www.dw.com

As worsening drought impacts the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, countries from Turkey to Syria and Iraq are dealing both with water stress and struggling hydropower plants.

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Oil alliance OPEC+ could extend production cuts this weekend as focus shifts away from Middle East tensions, sources say

www.cnbc.com

The OPEC+ alliance meets on June 2 to decide the next steps of its production policy.

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Beijing ‘pressing Cathay Pacific to expand flights to Middle East, Asia to boost Hong Kong economy but airline lacking pilots’

www.scmp.com

Airline struggling to meet expectations to expand flights to Middle East and Asia, and can only start direct flights to Riyadh in October, behind mainland Chinese competitors.

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Mastercard and HSBC Middle East Partner on Travel Industry Payments

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Mastercard and HSBC Middle East have joined forces to introduce the Mastercard Wholesale Program (MWP) in the Middle East, with a specific focus on the travel industry. The aim of this partnership is to digitize and automate buyer and…

Thursday, May 30

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US Taps Brakes On AI Chip Sales To Middle East Over National Security Concerns

www.benzinga.com

US government slows export of AI chips to Middle East, citing national security concerns over Chinese access to advanced technology. US vs China tech race continues.

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Sources: US has delayed license requests from chipmakers for AI accelerator shipments to the Middle East and is worried about the tech getting diverted to China (Bloomberg)

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Sources: US has delayed license requests from chipmakers for AI accelerator shipments to the Middle East and is worried about the tech getting diverted to China — - License requests from chipmakers delayed for policy review — US is worried…

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China's Xi calls for Middle East peace conference

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for a peace conference on the war between Israel and Hamas, as he addressed Arab leaders at a forum aimed at bolstering ties with the region.

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Airlines’ cargo demand: Africa-Asia market outperforms North America, Middle East in April 2024

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Airlines’ Air cargo demand in Africa and Asia regions surged by 25.8 per cent in April 2024 on a year-on-year basis outperforming their counterparts in North America and the Middle East. The International Air Transport Association (IATA)…

Wednesday, May 29

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EPA using federal money to fund “climate justice” group heavily engaged in Middle East political action

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(NaturalNews) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $50 million grant to a controversial group known as the Climate Justice Alliance with funds...