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News presenter generated with AI appears in Kuwait

'Fedha' appeared on Kuwait News' Twitter account, as an image of a a woman, her light-coloured hair uncovered, wearing a black jacket and white T-shirt

Agence France-Presse

Nightclubs, cafes still risky business for Iraqi women

Women dancers perform at a nightclub in Baghdad July 9, 2009. As the worst of the violence unleashed in 2003 has faded, a buzzing nightlife has returned to the Iraqi capital. Some 17 nightclubs have opened in Baghdad, most featuring provocative dancers, suggestive music and ample booze. Picture taken July 9, 2009. REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani (IRAQ SOCIETY) - GM1E57F1OQY01

Hegseth stresses support for Israel as Senate Dems grill Trump’s Pentagon pick

US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Jan. 14, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Turkey’s news channels can’t breathe

Al-Monitor names Joyce Karam as senior news editor

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Will Netanyahu follow through with ending Gaza war?

Former US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Israeli American Council National Summit at the Washington Hilton, on Sept. 19, 2024, in Washington.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Iran says British arms smuggling bust 'fake news'

The US Navy displays weapons it says were seized from the intercepted vessel, including Iranian versions of Russia's Kornet anti-tank missile and medium-range ballistic missile components

Agence France-Presse

US government seizes news sites linked to Iran

The US Department of Justice is seen on June 11, 2021, in Washington, DC.

Hamas says France plan to recognise Palestinian state 'important step'

Macron said French recognition of the State of Palestine should take place in the coming months.

Agence France-Presse

Egypt to launch international news channel at COP27 climate conference

An Egyptian actress gives an interview to a local TV channel before the start of a shooting on the set of "Murafaa" soap opera, Media City, Cairo, Egypt, Nov. 28, 2013.