Middle East

Gaza children gradually return to school after two years of war
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Gaza children gradually return to school after two years of war

UNRWA chief says more than 25,000 schoolchildren had already joined the agency's 'temporary learning spaces', while some 300,000 would follow online classes

Israeli military says received three unidentified bodies from Gaza
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Israeli military says received three unidentified bodies from Gaza

Hamas returned the 20 surviving captives still in its custody and began the process of returning the bodies

Lebanon accuses Israel of responding to negotiation offer by 'intensifying' attacks
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Lebanon accuses Israel of responding to negotiation offer by 'intensifying' attacks

Despite a November 2024 ceasefire with the Lebanese group Hezbollah, Israel maintains troops in five areas in southern Lebanon and has kept up regular air strikes

Turkey's Erdogan to Merz: does Germany not see Israeli 'genocide' in Gaza?
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Turkey's Erdogan to Merz: does Germany not see Israeli 'genocide' in Gaza?

Open public friction between NATO allies emerged on Merz's first visit to Turkey since taking office.

Saudi chases AI ambitions with homegrown firm pitched to global investors
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Saudi chases AI ambitions with homegrown firm pitched to global investors

Backed by its massive sovereign wealth fund, Saudi Arabia’s new AI firm Humain aims to become the world’s third-largest AI hub

Israel kills more than 100 in strikes after soldier's death, says it still backs ceasefire
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Israel kills more than 100 in strikes after soldier's death, says it still backs ceasefire

Trump says Hamas 'small part' of Middle East peace, Qatar says attacks 'disappointing'

Saudi's Diriyah gigaproject eyes role rebuilding historic Syrian sites
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Saudi's Diriyah gigaproject eyes role rebuilding historic Syrian sites

Diriyah project is a key part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to boost tourism and diversify the economy

Gaza's civil defense says at least 50 killed in Israeli strikes
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Gaza's civil defense says at least 50 killed in Israeli strikes

The agency says 22 children were among those killed, as well as women and elderly, and that around 200 people were wounded

Gunmen kill two on coach in Syrian Druze-majority province
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Gunmen kill two on coach in Syrian Druze-majority province

The shooting comes months after a week of bloody clashes in July between Druze fighters and Bedouin communities

Trump says 'nothing' will jeopardize Gaza ceasefire after Israeli strikes
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Trump says 'nothing' will jeopardize Gaza ceasefire after Israeli strikes

Trump defends Israel’s right to retaliate after Gaza strikes as 38 die and ceasefire faces new strain

Israel strikes northern Gaza after Netanyahu orders 'powerful attacks'
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Israel strikes northern Gaza after Netanyahu orders 'powerful attacks'

Israel says Hamas violated the ceasefire by attacking its forces, as tensions rise over hostage remains

Qatar finance minister says AI to be big part of US investments
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Qatar finance minister says AI to be big part of US investments

Qatari minister says most QIA investments will focus on technology and AI for growth potential

Saudi hosts world's business elite with eyes on gigaprojects, AI
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Saudi hosts world's business elite with eyes on gigaprojects, AI

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, joined by several ministers and more than 150 business leaders, and Syria's interim president are among the guests at the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh

Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, sources say
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Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, sources say

Trump ended Rayburn’s bid for a top State Department post amid questions over his Syria record

Saudi startup Humain to launch new AI-based operating system
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Saudi startup Humain to launch new AI-based operating system

Company says its new product, Humain 1, could eventually replace icon-based systems like Windows and macOS

Rubio says more countries ready to recognize Israel
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Rubio says more countries ready to recognize Israel

US Secretary of States says a sustained end to the war would encourage more countries to join the so-called Abraham Accords

Crunch time for Saudi Arabia as financial elite descend on Riyadh
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Crunch time for Saudi Arabia as financial elite descend on Riyadh

Many projects have been delayed amidst low oil prices and a budget deficit

Saudi names conservative grand mufti despite sweeping social change
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Saudi names conservative grand mufti despite sweeping social change

Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan was named the grand mufti of Saudi Arabia by royal decree

World Court says Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza and ensure basic needs of Palestinians are met
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World Court says Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza and ensure basic needs of Palestinians are met

ICJ says Israel must meet Gaza civilians' needs and cannot use starvation as a weapon of war

Saudi crown prince to meet Trump in Washington next month
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Saudi crown prince to meet Trump in Washington next month

Mohammed bin Salman to discuss political, economic, and security issues with Trump amid Gaza ceasefire