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Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to visit the Arabian Peninsula

Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to visit the Arabian Peninsula

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to visit the Arabian Peninsula on Sunday as he landed in the UAE. His arrival took place just hours after issuing his strongest condemnation…

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Pope Francis to become first Pope to set foot on Arabian Peninsula as he visits UAE

Pope Francis to become first Pope to set foot on Arabian Peninsula as he visits UAE

Pope Francis is hoping to persuade a country enmeshed in a regional war that he has condemned to give Catholics more freedom when he becomes the first pontiff to set…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing brings you the latest headlines, a review of today's Maltese newspaper front pages and an over-all round up of what happened in the past hours.…

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UAE selects first two astronauts

UAE selects first two astronauts

The United Arab Emirates has selected its first two astronauts to go on a mission to the International Space Station, Dubai's ruler said Monday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum named…

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Two arms brokers on trial in UK for missiles and fighter jet deals with Libya and Sudan

Two arms brokers arranged illegal deals to supply ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile systems to South ...

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 April 2026

Morning Briefing PM vows stable energy supply as inflation gap with euro area widens Prime Min...

Leading Balkan Cartel member arrested in Montenegro

On 15 April 2026, Europol supported law enforcement authorities in Montenegro in conducting a large-...

Far-right AfD overtakes German conservatives in new poll

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has edged ahead of the conservative Christian Democratic...

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its ...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 April 2026

Updated 1215 PM Abela Says Malta’s Gas and Aviation Fuel Supplies Secure Despite Global Crisis: P...

Italy urged by IEA chief to rethink nuclear power

Italy should reconsider its rejection of nuclear energy as it seeks greater energy security and econ...

Netherlands migration bills face backlash over “illegal stay” offence clause

A proposal in the Netherlands to make it a criminal offence to remain in the country without valid r...

Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row

United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, s...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 16 April 2026

Updated 1200 Watchdog Urges Government to Curb Non-Productive Spending: The Malta Fiscal Advisory...