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Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas not Bibas mother

Mourners in Tel Aviv observe a moment of silence in memory of four dead hostages whose bodies were handed over to Israel by Hamas on Thursday

Agence France-Presse

Thai hostages freed from Gaza arrive in Bangkok

The five freed Thai farm workers arrived Sunday in Bangkok

Agence France-Presse

AL-Monitor Istanbul: The women who shape the city

The dynamic duo of curator Christine Tohme and director Kevser Guler reveal “The Three-Legged Cat” as the theme for the 18th Istanbul Biennial, the leading cultural event of 2025. (Salih Ustundag, IKSV)

Analysis

Gaza boycotts losing steam as Starbucks, McDonald’s, KFC rebound in Middle East

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - APRIL 05: General view of Starbucks Coffee drive thru 24 hours store on April 5, 2017 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Samuel Wendel

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Turkey to play 'important role' in sukuk market despite paused UAE deal

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Israel says army to stay in evacuated West Bank camps for 'coming year'

Israeli troops at the entrance to the occupied West Bank refugee camp of Tulkarem

Agence France-Presse

Moody’s upgrades outlook for Turkish banks amid economic U-turn

Borsa Istanbul

Al Arabiya journalist questioned in Lebanon for interviewing Israeli official

Layal al-Ekhtiar in a undated photo.

Analysis

2022 in review: Saudi-China, Qatar-Germany deals cap Middle East's energy developments

Sunset shot showing a row of electricity pylons in the desert, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Getty Images)

Adam Lucente

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Egypt raises interest rates to end 2022

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