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Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas cannot continue as a military or political force in Gaza

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Dubai beats Singapore, London as top city for 'greenfield' FDI projects

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Lebanon seizes $2.5M in cash intended for Hezbollah at Beirut airport

A gathering on Feb. 15, 2025 blocks the road to the airport in Beirut, Lebanon. The protests were organized by Hezbollah against the Lebanese government's refusal to allow planes from Iran to land on its territory.

Could Etihad Airways become first Gulf airline to launch IPO?

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United Arab Emirates

Biden rebooting relations with Africa at summit, ahead of 2023 visit

US President Joe Biden (L) shakes hands with African Union President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi as French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen look on at the start of the G-20 Summit, Rome, Italy, Oct. 30, 2021.

UAE, Qatar lead Middle East in 2023 global foreign investment ranking

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Aramco to invest up to $58B in 2025 gas, renewables ventures, CEO says

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Tears of joy as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages

Friends and family of Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov celebrate as they watch his televised release by Hamas militants at his family home in Tel Aviv

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Trump nominates ambassadors to Lebanon, Kuwait and Morocco: What to know

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Qatar Airways sees annual profit climb by 39% to record $1.67B

Reporters gather near a Qatar Airways cargo airplane on the tarmac of Hamad International Airport, as the first commercial flight to Saudi Arabia in three and a half years following a Gulf diplomatic thaw prepares for take-off, Doha, Qatar, Jan. 11, 2021.