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An unexpected mediator? Saudi Arabia takes center stage in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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An unexpected mediator? Saudi Arabia takes center stage in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Kingdom's role in brokering peace talks unveils evolving position in international affairs

Hamas set to hand over Israel bodies of four Gaza hostages
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Hamas set to hand over Israel bodies of four Gaza hostages

Repatriation of the bodies part of first phase of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun
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Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, marking the first royal burial found in Egypt since Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922

Israel indicts five reservists over alleged prisoner abuse
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Israel indicts five reservists over alleged prisoner abuse

Surveillance footage and medical records support charges against five reservists at southern facility

Office overseeing Afghan resettlement in US told to start planning closure, sources say
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Office overseeing Afghan resettlement in US told to start planning closure, sources say

As many as 200,000 Afghans could see door to US closed, leave thousands of Afghans stranded in processing centers

Hamas to free 6 Israeli Gaza hostages, hand over 4 bodies this week
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Hamas to free 6 Israeli Gaza hostages, hand over 4 bodies this week

Remains of four dead captives to be returned Thursday, the first bodies handed over since war began

Qatar commits to investing $10 bln in India
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Qatar commits to investing $10 bln in India

Qatar’s $10B investment in India spans infrastructure, tech, and more, aiming to double trade to $28B by 2028

Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt
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Arab League summit on Gaza postponed to March 4: Egypt

Regional leaders to meet in Saudi Arabia this Thursday for alternative reconstruction strategy to Trump's controversial Gaza proposal

Israel withdraws but keeps five positions in south Lebanon
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Israel withdraws but keeps five positions in south Lebanon

Israeli FM Gideon Saar says withdrawal will follow once Lebanon fulfils its side of the deal

Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, minister says
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Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, minister says

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar states that Israel demands 'complete demilitarization' of Gaza

US-Russia talks begin in Saudi Arabia, no seat for Ukraine
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US-Russia talks begin in Saudi Arabia, no seat for Ukraine

The meeting is the first high-level discussion between the two countries since Trump took office

US, Russian officials begin meeting in Riyadh
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US, Russian officials begin meeting in Riyadh

Both sides played down chances that the first high-level meeting will result in a breakthrough

Putin sends Russia's top diplomat and Kremlin adviser to meet Trump officials in Saudi Arabia
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Putin sends Russia's top diplomat and Kremlin adviser to meet Trump officials in Saudi Arabia

Kremlin confirms discussions on U.S.-Russia relations and possible Ukraine peace talks

Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war
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Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war

US Secretary of State says coming weeks and days will determine if Putin is serious about peace

Syria's new leader visits former Assad strongholds
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Syria's new leader visits former Assad strongholds

Latakia and Tartus home to large number of country's Alawite community, to which Assad's family belonged

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
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Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force

Netanyahu says with US support, ‘we can finish the job’ against Iran
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Netanyahu says with US support, ‘we can finish the job’ against Iran

Israeli PM after meeting Rubio in Jerusalem says ‘very productive discussion, with Iran being the most important issue’

Egypt's Sisi discusses Mideast peace with World Jewish Congress chief
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Egypt's Sisi discusses Mideast peace with World Jewish Congress chief

Arab countries are seeking an alternative to US President Donald Trump's controversial plan for Gaza

Hamas ministry says Israel strike kills three policemen in Gaza
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Hamas ministry says Israel strike kills three policemen in Gaza

The Israeli military states that the air strike targeted 'armed individuals' in the southern Gaza Strip

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
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Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

The MK-84 bomb is unguided and can penetrate thick concrete and metal