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Middle East's USAid vacuum and Iran counters Trumps 'maximum pressure'

The Middle East braces for Elon Musk's USAid cuts through the Department of Government Efficiency. Israel's Defence Minister orders the army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure. Tehran responds to calls for “maximum pressure” on Iran with its Foreign Minister’s own call for “maximum wisdom.”

 

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Trump’s Gaza 'takeover' and scarce aid to northern Gaza despite ceasefire

Trump plans to “take over” Gaza. Aid barely reaches Gaza’s north. Syria’s Ahmed Al Shara plans to reshuffle his new government.

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Ceasefire talks and how Israel’s Iron Dome failed on October 7

Talks have started on the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza. A report reveals new failures in Israel’s Iron Dome system. Oil prices fall as the US delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

What Netanyahu’s US visit means for occupied West Bank, and Bill Gates talks tech and politics

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Al Shara in Saudi Arabia and Netanyahu in the US

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Trump repeats call to move Gazans to Egypt and Jordan and doctors warn children are in urgent need

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Ahmed Al Shara declared Syrian President and Gaza hostage release set for Thursday

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Egypt to receive Gaza wounded and Israel strikes Lebanon

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Gazans return to north and Smotrich withdraws resignation threat

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended, while Egypt and Jordan reject ‘emptying’ of Gaza

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