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Turkey’s Simsek tours US for IMF, WB summits, Treasury Secretary meeting

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Saudi Aramco, high-value IPOs face impending pressure in 2023

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By Salim A. Essaid

From deadly rave to recovery: Israeli study examines MDMA's effect on trauma

Shye Klein-Weinstein, a 28-year-old survivor of the October 7, 2023 attacks by Palestinian militants, poses for a picture next to a memorial to the Nova music festival victims

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White House denies staffer Merav Ceren’s ties to Israeli defense ministry: What to know

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 3, 2025, in Washington.

Middle East fintech funding sees 650% spike in 2020-2023

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Saudi 'city of roses' offers fragrant reminder of desert's beauty

Khalaf Allah al-Talhi: 'I love roses and take care of them more than I care for my own children'

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Hamas releases video showing Israeli-American hostage alive

A picture from Israel's Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters shows Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

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Lawyers denounce 'fabricated' Tunisia trial of opposition

Lawyer Samir Dilou: 'They still haven't told us how the defendants conspired against the state'

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Eurovision promises glitz -- and controversy over Israel

It's inside this Basel arena that the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest will be held next month

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Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel's aid block on Gaza

People transport from the bed of a truck the remains of a victim killed in Israeli bombardment on Jabalia, northern Gaza

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