Trump secretly switches planes, Houthis seek regional role, and Lebanon inks World Bank deal
US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey last month during the Nato summit after US intelligence identified a credible Iranian assassination threat, according to a new report by The Washington Post . The White House did not disclose the switch publicly, raising questions about transparency. Sources have told The National that the Houthis are seeking to widen the Yemen conflict…
US President Donald Trump covertly changed aircrafts in Turkey during the Nato summit due to intelligence reports of a possible Iranian assassination attempt, The Washington Post reported. The White House did not announce the change, sparking discussions about transparency. According to sources, the Houthis are aiming to expand the Yemen conflict to gain a more influential regional position in order to increase their leverage.
In Syria, over 400 Kurdish families resumed their journey back to the northern part of the country, but their convoy encountered attacks, disrupting the integration process of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the state. In Lebanon, a collaboration between the government and the World Bank resulted in a $150 million loan agreement aimed at upgrading the country's digital infrastructure and simplifying access to government services.
Additionally, the United Arab Emirates introduced a new policy allowing Indian tourists to obtain free entry visas for visits to Abu Dhabi, as part of the emirate's strategy to boost tourism.
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