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UAE president says wants to support Syria reconstruction
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UAE president says wants to support Syria reconstruction

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Abu Dhabi

US Pentagon chief says military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb
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US Pentagon chief says military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb

His comments came a day after U.S. and Iranian diplomats began indirect talks in Oman

Interim Syrian President travels to UAE for reconstruction talks
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Interim Syrian President travels to UAE for reconstruction talks

Following 13 years of civil war, Syria’s new leadership is seeking international recognition and financial support

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
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Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says

The U.S. seeks a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that aligns with non-proliferation rules

Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions
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Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions

Nuclear talks to exclude discussions on Iran’s missile program and regional activities

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks
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US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

Talks held in a constructive atmosphere, with Oman acting as intermediary between the two

Gaza hospital damaged in Israeli strike: civil defence
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Gaza hospital damaged in Israeli strike: civil defence

Al-Ahli hospital targeted in Gaza City, hit after warning to evacuate patients and staff

Hamas releases video showing Israeli-American hostage alive
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Hamas releases video showing Israeli-American hostage alive

The video shows Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander criticizing the Israeli government for failing to secure his release

Syrian forces deploy at key dam under deal with Kurds: media
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Syrian forces deploy at key dam under deal with Kurds: media

Syria, Kurds agree on joint control of Tishrin Dam to boost security, amid Turkish threat and past IS battles

Israeli forces have completed encirclement of Gaza's Rafah, military says
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Israeli forces have completed encirclement of Gaza's Rafah, military says

Hundreds of Palestinians flee Rafah as Israeli troops establish the Morag route separating Rafah and Khan Younis

Iran, US to start talks in Oman under shadow of regional conflict
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Iran, US to start talks in Oman under shadow of regional conflict

President Trump threatens military action if a deal is not reached, while Iran is skeptical of the talks and suspicious of Trump

Turkey accuses Israel of seeking to 'dynamite' Syria 'revolution'
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Turkey accuses Israel of seeking to 'dynamite' Syria 'revolution'

Erdogan meets with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Antalya to discuss cooperation and support for Syria's reconstruction

Bharat Mart construction begins in Dubai to boost Indian exports with 1,500 showrooms
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Bharat Mart construction begins in Dubai to boost Indian exports with 1,500 showrooms

The project is being developed by Dubai-based logistics giant DP World, in collaboration with the UAE and Indian governments

Saudi Arabia opens doors for 10,000 Pakistani pilgrims after 77,000 were barred
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Saudi Arabia opens doors for 10,000 Pakistani pilgrims after 77,000 were barred

Pakistani government calls Saudi decision a reflection of the strong ties and cooperation between the two countries

36 Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 'only women and children': UN
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36 Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 'only women and children': UN

Analysis shows fatalities in 36 verified Israeli strikes included no adult males

Iran says seeks 'real and fair' deal in nuclear talks with US
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Iran says seeks 'real and fair' deal in nuclear talks with US

Both sides engaged in war of words, with threats of military action

Kurds to push for federal system in post-Assad Syria
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Kurds to push for federal system in post-Assad Syria

Demand for federal rule gains momentum as alarm spread through Syria's minorities over last month's mass killings of Alawites

Trump administration's decision to revoke international student visas triggers chaotic departures
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Trump administration's decision to revoke international student visas triggers chaotic departures

Some students are deciding to leave for home countries saying they are choosing dignity over dreams

France hints at recognizing Palestinian state in June
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France hints at recognizing Palestinian state in June

Most major Western powers, including the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan, do not recognize Palestinian statehood

Iran says open to US investment, against interference
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Iran says open to US investment, against interference

Nuclear talks scheduled Saturday in Oman following Trump warning letter

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