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US authorizes export of advanced American semiconductors to companies in Saudi, UAE

US authorizes export of advanced American semiconductors to companies in Saudi, UAE

UAE hails the decision as another milestone in its partnership with the US

Asia
Israel steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting Hezbollah

Israel steps up strikes in south Lebanon, says it is targeting Hezbollah

Israel accuses Hezbollah of rearming since last year’s U.S.-backed ceasefire; Hezbollah denies

Europe
MI5 issues Chinese spying 'alert' to UK MPs: minister

MI5 issues Chinese spying 'alert' to UK MPs: minister

MI5 warned Parliament that China is targeting UK officials to access sensitive information

Middle East
First Syria trial of suspects in coastal massacres begins

First Syria trial of suspects in coastal massacres begins

The massacres in March left at least 1,426 people dead, most of them civilians

North America
US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum

US, Saudi tout new business deals at investment forum

CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Cisco, Pfizer, and other top firms are attending the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington