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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation.

The Middle East civil aviation market is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing globally. Valued at $28.38bn in 2025 and projected to reach $35.19bn by 2030, it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.

Three-fourths (76%) of large retailers in the Middle East have already developed AI capabilities, with only 2% not investing in the technology

Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, is in advanced talks to equip its more than 140 aircraft with Starlink. If finalized, the agreement could mark Starlink’s most prominent win in the Gulf’s largest economy.

Turkey, which maintained a significant military presence in Syria throughout the civil war, remains entangled in a country that sits at the intersection of conflicts involving major Middle Eastern powers — Israel, Iran, and Turkey and also has a presence of ISIS.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was important that Middle Eastern countries join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel, saying it will ensure peace in the region.

Donald Trump has sharply criticized John Bolton, labeling him a "lowlife" and disavowing any prior knowledge of the FBI raid on Bolton's Maryland home. Trump accused Bolton of influencing George Bush to initiate bombings in the Middle East,