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Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill 65
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Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill 65

Plan includes timeline for full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for release of remaining hostages.

UAE pledges $64.5 million to east Jerusalem hospital amid Gaza crisis
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UAE pledges $64.5 million to east Jerusalem hospital amid Gaza crisis

WHO praised UAE's 'unwavering support' for maintaining essential Palestinian healthcare

Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say
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Egypt makes new proposal to restore Gaza ceasefire deal, sources say

The plan involves Hamas releasing five Israeli hostages each week

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 21 people, health authorities say
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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 21 people, health authorities say

Health officials report nearly 700 Palestinian deaths, including women and children, since the attacks resumed last Tuesday

From scarcity to sustainability: Saudi Arabia's breakthroughs in water security
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From scarcity to sustainability: Saudi Arabia's breakthroughs in water security

The Kingdom produces more than 15 million cubic meters daily, thanks to its substantial investments in water infrastructure and innovation.

US talks with Russia begin in Saudi Arabia eyeing Black Sea ceasefire
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US talks with Russia begin in Saudi Arabia eyeing Black Sea ceasefire

Meeting in Saudi Arabia precedes talks between the U.S. and Russian delegations

Israel strikes Lebanon in response to cross-border rocket fire
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Israel strikes Lebanon in response to cross-border rocket fire

Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after intercepting rockets, raising fears of renewed conflict despite a truce

Hamas studies US 'bridge' proposal for truce as Israel escalates return to war
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Hamas studies US 'bridge' proposal for truce as Israel escalates return to war

Israel intensifying air, land, and sea strikes to press Hamas to release remaining Israeli hostages

Israel defense minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza
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Israel defense minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza

Israel warns of Gaza annexation as hostages remain captive, escalating military strikes despite global condemnation

Gulf sovereign wealth funds expand global influence with $137B in investments
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Gulf sovereign wealth funds expand global influence with $137B in investments

Gulf-based SWFs now control around 40% of global SWF assets, with six of the world’s ten largest funds based in the region.

Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown
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Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown

Recent releases are seen as an attempt to improve Saudi Arabia's image abroad

At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuations
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At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuations

Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets ordering people to evacuate residential neighborhoods in several towns in Gaza

Israel military says intercepted missile from Yemen
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Israel military says intercepted missile from Yemen

Israel’s military intercepts a missile from Yemen, the second within a day as tensions rise in Gaza and the Red Sea

Russia to hold talks with US in Riyadh: Kremlin
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Russia to hold talks with US in Riyadh: Kremlin

Russia and the U.S. will hold Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia with expert delegations discussing Black Sea initiatives

Hamas fires at Tel Aviv in first response to deadly Israel assault
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Hamas fires at Tel Aviv in first response to deadly Israel assault

Fighting resumed after Israel restarted air strikes following end of phase 1 of ceasefire

Iran summons German, British envoys over calls to extend 2022 protest probe
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Iran summons German, British envoys over calls to extend 2022 protest probe

Nationwide protests erupted in Iran following death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini

Iran summons German, British envoys over calls to extend 2022 protest probe
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Iran summons German, British envoys over calls to extend 2022 protest probe

Fact-finding mission formed after nationwide protests in Iran following death of Mahsa Amini