Rory McIlroy confesses “love” for Middle East ahead of DP World Tour
Dubai: Rory McIlroy is relishing a return to the UAE later this year, with the four-time major winner expressing complete confidence in the authorities to ensure the DP World Tour’s season-ending events can go ahead safely. McIlroy began his BMW PGA Championship campaign with a 69 at Wentworth on Thursday, with the DP World Tour now entering the decisive stage of the season. The final two events…
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to sell up to 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia in a potential $24.3 billion deal. This move could reshape the military balance in the Middle East and test Washington's commitment to preserving Israel's "qualitative military edge". The sale would also include 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, communications equipment, spare parts, and other support.
The deal requires congressional approval and is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to deepen defence ties with Riyadh.
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