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Gaza civil defense says 21 killed in Israeli strikes
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Gaza civil defense says 21 killed in Israeli strikes

According to the health ministry in Gaza, 312 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire since the truce took hold

Israeli airstrikes kill 14 people in Gaza
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Israeli airstrikes kill 14 people in Gaza

First attack hits car in densely populated Rimal neighborhood, three separate airstrikes follow on three houses in Deir Al-Balah city, Nuseirat camp and Gaza City

UAE announces $1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa
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UAE announces $1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa

UAE Minister of State Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri announced 'AI for development initiative' at G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg

Israel says killed Hezbollah member in strike on south Lebanon
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Israel says killed Hezbollah member in strike on south Lebanon

Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit Hezbollah and Hamas targets despite ceasefire concerns

Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza as Qatar fears for truce
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Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza as Qatar fears for truce

New strikes came the morning after one of the deadliest days in the Gaza Strip since the truce began on October 10

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

Israeli strikes kill 27 in Gaza in spite of fragile truce
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Israeli strikes kill 27 in Gaza in spite of fragile truce

The strikes were among the deadliest in Gaza since the truce entered into force last month

First Syria trial of suspects in coastal massacres begins
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First Syria trial of suspects in coastal massacres begins

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

Saudi oil tanker carrying 90,000 tons of crude oil arrives at Syria port
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Saudi oil tanker carrying 90,000 tons of crude oil arrives at Syria port

Port receives 650,000 barrels of Saudi oil, with 1 million more arriving November 23

US poised for Saudi F-35 sale in major shift in policy
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US poised for Saudi F-35 sale in major shift in policy

Trump signals support for selling F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia as he prepares to host the crown prince

UN approves Trump's Gaza plan, authorizes stabilization force
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UN approves Trump's Gaza plan, authorizes stabilization force

A divided UN Security Council approved Trump’s Gaza plan, drawing warnings about limited UN oversight

Saudi crown prince departs for US
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Saudi crown prince departs for US

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington to discuss security cooperation and advanced military support

Pilgrim bus crash near Saudi Arabia's Medina kills 45: Indian police
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Pilgrim bus crash near Saudi Arabia's Medina kills 45: Indian police

Senior Indian police official calls the bus crash “deeply distressing,” noting only one survivor

Airbus projects 4,080 new passenger aircraft needed in Middle East over next 20 years
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Airbus projects 4,080 new passenger aircraft needed in Middle East over next 20 years

Middle East fleet is set to grow from 1,480 to 3,700 aircraft by 2044, requiring 4,080 new planes, including 2,380 single-aisle and 1,700 widebody jets

Indian embassy in Saudi says pilgrim bus crashes near Medina
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Indian embassy in Saudi says pilgrim bus crashes near Medina

Indian media reports dozens potentially killed in incident, officials yet to provide toll

Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
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Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda

This will be first trip by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to U.S. since 2018 killing of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul

UN Security Council set to vote on international force for Gaza
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UN Security Council set to vote on international force for Gaza

A US-backed Gaza plan faces a UN vote as Russia objects and Washington warns of renewed conflict if it fails

UN peacekeepers say Israeli forces fired on them in southern Lebanon
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UN peacekeepers say Israeli forces fired on them in southern Lebanon

Israel maintains forces at five strategic positions violating peace agreement reached last November

Iran says US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear talks
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Iran says US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear talks

Foreign minister Abbas Araqchi spoke at Tehran conference on international law

Palestinian killed by Israeli army in West Bank operation
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Palestinian killed by Israeli army in West Bank operation

At least 1,006 Palestinians, including fighters, have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli forces or settlers since the war started