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Trump signals talks with Iran but keeps military option open

Fri, 30 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible opening for talks with Iran even as Washington significantly bolsters its military presence in the Middle East, keeping pressure on Tehran amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and internal unrest.

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Trump issues 'locked and loaded' warning to Iran amid deadly protests

Sat, 03 Jan 2026

Iran’s leadership lashed out Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened intervention amid deadly protests, with Iranian officials warning that American troops in the region could be targeted if Washington interferes, said media reports.

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Explosions rock Venezuela capital amid row with US

Sat, 03 Jan 2026

Multiple explosions were heard across Venezuela’s capital early Saturday, with plumes of smoke rising over parts of the city and power outages reported in several neighbourhoods, according to local residents and international media.

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Saudi Arabia says won't allow airspace to be used in action against Iran

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for military actions against Iran, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call on Tuesday, state news agency SPA reported.

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Mubadala sells its minority stake in US healthcare group Arcadia

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company has announced that it has sold its minority stake in Arcadia, a leading consumer health and wellness platform headquartered in US, in conjunction with the recently announced acquisition of Arcadia by funds managed by New York-based Bansk Group.

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Safanad boosts $1bn US digital infrastructure strategy with new investments

Sun, 18 Jan 2026

Safanad, a principal-led investment company based in Riyadh, has announced that it is accelerating the growth of its US digital infrastructure platform, Element Critical, through the launch of a new US data centre platform supported by $1 billion from top US institutional investment partners.