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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

US Envoy Witkoff To Continue Talks On Gaza Ceasefire Deal

US envoy Witkoff returns to the Middle East to advance Gaza ceasefire deal, navigating complexities and stakeholder concerns.

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Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect wanted to kill Jewish people, prosecutors say

Evidence so far suggests the attack was linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to investigators

The Independent UK

Can Ultimate Frisbee Heal the Middle East?

The spread of Ultimate Frisbee testifies to a kind of Western soft power in the Middle East, one far friendlier than bombs or bullets.

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As Egypt’s el-Sissi puts off White House visit, Democrats blame Trump’s Gaza plan - Roll Call

Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sissi is putting off a White House visit over his frustration with Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza.

Roll Call

9th Xposure photography festival gets under way in Sharjah, UAE

The Middle East’s largest photography trade and imaging show runs for one week, until February 26

Digital Camera World

Costa Rica Will Become The Latest Nation To Receive U.S. Deportees From Third Countries

The Trump administration has started sending nationals of countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa

Latin Times

Netanyahu’s CGI vision for Gaza resurfaces ahead of Trump’s controversial plan

‘Gaza 2035’ plans have re-emerged after Trump’s controversial proposal to turn strip into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

Evening Standard

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Saudi Arabia Offers To Mediate Between US And Iran

Saudi Arabia offers to mediate between the US and Iran for a new nuclear deal, navigating regional dynamics and promoting stability in the Middle East.

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Rubio expected to push Trump plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza on trip to Israel

US secretary of state is making his first trip to region and is expected to advocate Trump’s plan to create ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Guardian - AU

What does the Bible say about who belongs in the ‘promised land’? A biblical scholar explains

In current US politics, a “biblical” view of the Middle East informs foreign policy – perhaps more than it has for decades. This makes it very important to understand what the Bible actually says, particularly about the idea of a “promised land”.

The Conversation

Tilda Swinton takes furious aim at Trump's 'greedy' plans to turn Gaza into 'Riviera of the Middle East'

The actress, 64, blasted ‘inhumane’ and ‘greed-addicted’ governments in a tearful speech

Evening Standard

Secretary Of State Rubio's Plane Returns Due To Mechanical Issue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plane returns due to mechanical issue, but he will continue his diplomatic mission to Germany and the Middle East.

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What was the Sykes-Picot agreement, and why does it still affect the Middle East today?

Some national borders are determined by natural phenomena like seas, mountains and rivers. Most, however, are created by people.

The Conversation

Stormzy faces backlash for McDonald’s collaboration after pro-Israel claims

‘Vossi Bop’ rapper has faced criticism from pro-Palestine supporters boycotting the fast food chain’s alleged support of Israel

The Independent UK

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French President Macron denounces Trump's Gaza takeover plan: 'The right answer is not a real estate operation'

President Donald Trump wants to remake Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” and he wants Jordan and Egypt to take in Palestinians.

The Independent UK

‘It’s so ridiculous’: Experts say Trump’s plan to ‘take’ Gaza will never work

‘The genie is out of the bottle. Now ethnic cleansing becomes a policy choice, as opposed to a crime against humanity’

Roll Call

Democrats doubt Trump’s Gaza plan as president puts Arab allies on the spot - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has America's Arab allies twisting but congressional Democrats have doubts about his plan to "own" Gaza.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump says Palestinians will not be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan to 'own territory'

President has sparked anger after unveiling plan to turn Gaza into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

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Li Haotong Wins Qatar Masters With Dramatic Birdie Finish

Li Haotong clinches his fourth European Tour title at the Qatar Masters with a thrilling one-shot win, marking a successful conclusion to the Middle East e...

Evening Standard

Donald Trump says US is committed to 'buying and owning' Gaza and calls war-ruined territory 'a big real estate site'

US President told reporters ‘we’re going to bring stability to the Middle East soon’

The Independent UK

What's happening in the Gaza Strip and Sudan that sparked a protest at the Super Bowl halftime show?

A brief protest by a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show referenced Sudan and the Gaza Strip, two wars in the Middle East that have killed tens of thousands

Al Jazeera

US committed to ‘buying and owning’ Gaza, Trump says

US president says other countries in the Middle East could be tasked with rebuilding parts of the war-ravaged enclave.

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Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Visit Germany And Middle East

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic journey to Germany and the Middle East, addressing key regional issues amidst President Trump's Gaza proposal.

The Conversation

Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict

Maps are ubiquitous – on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and name territories and boundaries, others show different voting blocs in elections, and GPS devices help drivers navigate to their destination.

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President Trump's Controversial Proposal For Gaza Sparks Global Debate

President Trump's proposal to take over Gaza sparks debate on U.S. involvement in the Middle East and the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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