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Biden Urges Egypt, Qatar For Hamas-Israel Hostage Deal

President Biden's diplomatic efforts to secure hostage release and promote peace in the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Escalating Middle East Tensions Underpin Crude Prices

May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) on Friday closed up +0.32 (+0.37%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed down -0.56 (-0.20%). Crude and gasoline prices on Friday settled mixed, with crude posting a 5-1/4 month high as escalating tensions in the Middle East could lead to oil supply disruptions....

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Earthquake Briefly Interrupts UN Security Council Meeting In New York

A minor earthquake briefly disrupted a UN meeting on the Middle East crisis in New York, highlighting the importance of preparedness in emergency situations.

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Thirty days to save UNRWA: Following UN agency chief Lazzarini in his race against time

UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, is on the brink of collapse. Since the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, the agency has come under suspicion, accused of being too close to the terrorist acts of Hamas. Many donor countries have…

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UNHRC Debates Halting Weapons Trade With Israel

UNHRC discusses draft resolution to halt arms trade with Israel, emphasizing human rights protection in the Middle East conflict.

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McDonald’s buys back all Israel outlets after boycott

McDonald’s has seen a slump in its sales in the Middle East after Alonyal announced it had given away thousands of free meals to Israeli soldiers

Evening Standard

US Faces Potential Retaliation After Israeli Airstrike In Syria

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as U.S. distances itself from airstrike on Iranian consulate in Syria, raising fears of retaliation and regional conflict.

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U.S. Troops In Middle East Face Renewed Threats From Iran

U.S. troops in the Middle East face threats from Iran and proxies after an airstrike on Iran's consulate in Syria, raising concerns for American forces' sa...

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Biden To Speak With Netanyahu Following Gaza Aid Worker Deaths

President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent Gaza strike. International community calls ...

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US Warns Iran At UN Over Syria Strike

US warns Iran against targeting in response to Syria strike, highlighting tensions in the Middle East.

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White House Hosts Muted Ramadan Event Amid Israel Policy Anger

The White House's subdued Ramadan event amid criticism of Biden's Israel policies highlights the delicate balance in navigating the Middle East conflict.

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Oil Prices Surge To 6-Month Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Supply Threats

Rising tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe contribute to a significant surge in oil prices, reaching levels not seen in six months.

International Business Times

Blinken Visits Paris After Gaza NGO Attack

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken's visit to Paris post-Gaza NGO attack underscores international efforts for peace in the Middle East.

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Does Counter-Terrorism Work? by Richard English review – a thoughtful and authoritative analysis

The Belfast academic offers vitally important lessons about government strategies, from Northern Ireland to the Middle East, warning that few campaigns are a complete success

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Oil Prices Rise On Increased Demand And Middle East Tensions

Learn about the factors driving the recent surge in oil prices, from increased demand to Middle East tensions.

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President Biden Calls For Two-State Solution In Israel-Gaza Conflict

President Biden's diplomatic remarks at a fundraiser highlight a shift towards inclusivity and peace in the Middle East, focusing on a two-state solution a...

International Business Times

Middle East Conflict: US State Department Official Resigns Over Washington's Israel Policy

It's Day 174 of the war in Gaza – a U.S. State Department foreign affairs officer has publicly resigned, saying she made the decision amid rising opposition from within the federal government over the White House's Israel policy.

International Business Times

George Washington University Faces $10mn Disinformation Lawsuit

A leading American university was sued Wednesday over a disinformation campaign allegedly financed by the United Arab Emirates, accused of seeding false narratives that linked academics to a radical group in the Middle East.

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‘There will be no day after’: hopes fade to end war in shattered, traumatised Gaza

Across the Middle East, a painful realisation is dawning – there will be no clean truce to hostilities

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Middle East Conflict: China, Russia Reportedly Reach Deal With Houthis For Safe Red Sea Navigation

It's Day 167 of the war in Gaza -- Blinken is in the Middle East, seeking a new truce agreement that could finally bring some relief to Israelis and Palestinians alike who have been suffering from over five months of fighting.

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders call for ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ in Gaza – as it happened

Leaders at summit agree text that says pause should lead to ‘sustainable ceasefire’

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Hezbollah Official Visits UAE In Landmark Diplomatic Move

Hezbollah official's visit to UAE could reshape regional dynamics and relationships in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Blinken Heads To Mideast As Israel-Hamas War Threatens Famine

US top diplomat Antony Blinken was set to return to the Middle East Wednesday in a new bid to secure a truce in the Israel-Hamas war as the threat of famine looms in besieged Gaza.

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Middle East Conflict: Israel Says 5 Senior Hamas Officials Killed In Rafah Airstrike

On Day 166 of the Israel-Hamas war, eyes are on the Middle East following Arab reports that several leaders of pro-Iranian militias were assassinated in airstrikes led by a U.S.-backed coalition in Syria.

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Blinken's Sixth Middle East Trip Focuses On Gaza Diplomacy

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken's visit to the Middle East aims to promote peace and dialogue in the Israel-Palestinian conflict amidst escalating tensions.

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