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France's Macron urges US to revise decision on Palestinian visas www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Iraq announces ISIS network busted in West Africa: What to know www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Pentagon kicks off Bright Star war games in Egypt with 1,200 US troops www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Iran-GCC clash over islands, nuclear talks underscores Tehran’s growing isolation www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW FutureVerse: Water tech and liquid assets 💧💦 As climate pressures mount, Gulf states are positioning themselves not just to secure their own future supplies, but to become global leaders in water technology. www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2...

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NEW: Turkey’s Erdogan holds hand with Iran’s Pezeshkian, sparks online buzz A short video of Erdogan holding hands with Iran’s Pezeshkian at the SCO summit in China has captured global attention and stirred heated online reactions. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Over 1,000 dead in Darfur landslide as Sudan war hinders relief efforts www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW podcast: Saudi Arabia would play peacemaker between Damascus and the Kurds — if Syria's Sharaa agreed Hear Aziz Alghashian’s conversation with @amberinzaman.bsky.social: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...

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NEW: Turkish Tesla sales soar in August, surpassing European, Japanese rivals www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Turkey: CHP Istanbul head ousted as court escalates pressure on Ozel www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Xi in Beijing as China, Russia try to stall E3 sanctions www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israel arrests Hebron mayor, launches West Bank crackdown: What to know www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Bahraini protesters clash with police over new Israeli ambassador: What to know www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Israel calls up 60,000 reservists for Gaza City op, but how many will show up? www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: US sanctions network smuggling Iranian oil diguised as Iraqi: What to know www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Iran says US missile demands block path to nuclear talks www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Netanyahu eyes West Bank annexation as Palestine recognition grows, Trump holds final say Reports emerged over the weekend that Israel intends to annex parts of the West Bank in response to growing international recognition of a Palestinian state. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Syria exports first oil in 14 years after sanctions lifted The shipment marks a major step forward for Syria, which has been embroiled in a civil war for 14 years and under Western sanctions for more than four decades. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israeli president to meet Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Freed Hamas hostage Or Levy on a 'mission' in South Africa www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty, as military chief clashes with ministers www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Arid Gulf states pursue global water deals, leveraging desalination expertise Via @s-wendel.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Lebanon faces tough test as army pushes plan to seize Hezbollah weapons @beatricefarhat.bsky.social reports www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Spy or jihadist? Court rules in case of Danish 'agent' in IS www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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IAEA finds uranium traces in Syria linked to site bombed by Israel www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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After becoming leaders in domestic water desalination, Gulf states are spotting opportunities to generate lucrative returns by exporting their know-how in a world facing growing water pressures. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Iran faces an escalating internal crisis over the UN snapback sanctions, as hard-liners demand immediate NPT withdrawal, while moderate voices call for renewed diplomacy to avert conflict and isolation. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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UN refugee agency plans to cut spending despite growing displacement www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Egypt, Turkey ink investment deals with China on SCO Summit sidelines, @jackvdutton.bsky.social report www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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After becoming leaders in domestic water desalination, Gulf states are spotting opportunities to generate lucrative returns by exporting their know-how in a world facing growing water pressures www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Turkey, Armenia leaders eye cooperation as Azerbaijan peace process advances, @ezgiakin.bsky.social reports www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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UN refugee agency plans to cut spending despite growing displacement www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Lebanon faces tough test as army pushes plan to seize Hezbollah weapons, @beatricefarhat.bsky.social reports www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Turkey's Erdogan tells Iran's Pazeshkian that continuing nuclear talks useful www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Fierce winds force Gaza aid flotilla back to Barcelona www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Arid Gulf states pursue global water deals, leveraging desalination expertise By @s-wendel.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Turkey’s power play in Libya tests Greece’s red lines www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israel cautious on Lebanon withdrawal despite Netanyahu overtures, US push www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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At SCO summit in China, Iran seeks support ahead of UN sanctions By @roscarroll.bsky.social www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israel sends tanks deeper in Gaza City, more families flee www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Ditch NPT or embrace diplomacy? Snapback sanctions widen Iran's postwar rift www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Thousands attend funeral of Houthi leaders killed by Israeli strike, vow revenge www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Erdogan tells Putin that Turkey is working for fair, lasting peace in Ukraine www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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In oil-rich Oman, efforts to preserve frankincense 'white gold' www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Around 500 killed in Afghanistan earthquake, state-run broadcaster says www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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How millennia of history vanished in Sudan's war www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Yemen's Huthi rebels detain at least 11 UN staff: envoy www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Turkey’s power play in Libya tests Greece’s red lines A naval visit, back-channel diplomacy and a budding Italy-Libya track reveal Ankara’s push to lock in its 2019 maritime deal. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Iran faces an escalating internal crisis over the UN snapback sanctions, as hard-liners demand immediate NPT withdrawal, while moderate voices call for renewed diplomacy to avert conflict and isolation. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israel says killed spokesman for Hamas armed wing www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israel mulls West Bank annexation in response to moves to recognise Palestine www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Turkey’s power play in Libya tests Greece’s red lines

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NEW: Israel cautious on Lebanon withdrawal despite Netanyahu overtures, US push

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NEW: Ditch NPT or embrace diplomacy? Snapback sanctions widen Iran's postwar rift

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Hamas confirms death of its military leader Mohammed Sinwar www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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EU ministers split over Gaza in Copenhagen meeting www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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The Red Cross warned on Saturday that any Israeli attempt to evacuate Gaza City would put residents at risk, as Israel's military tightened its siege on the area ahead of a planned offensive. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Gaza aid flotilla 'should not have to exist' says Thunberg www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Thousands protest Israeli siege of Gaza near Venice Film Festival www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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How India-China reset could ease competition over Middle East energy, trade Experts suggest the improved ties could allow both countries to pursue joint projects and strengthen their economic and strategic roles in the Middle East. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Gulf rail boom rumbles on as 2030 deadline for regional network nears From 100 million metro riders in Riyadh to a new Oman-UAE railway, Gulf states are pouring money into train transport — but plans for a regional rail network are still taking shape. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Attack, concede, stall: Hezbollah’s options as Lebanon advances disarmament plan Despite mounting US pressure on the government to disarm the Shiite group, its leader, Naim Qassem, says it will not surrender its weapons. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government killed in Israeli strike www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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China's SCO will bring together major world leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian, as Tehran seeks support amid mounting Western pressure. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Red Cross warns against evacuation of Gaza City as Israel tightens siege www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: How India-China reset could ease competition over Middle East energy, trade www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Gulf rail boom rumbles on as 2030 deadline for regional network nears www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Attack, concede, stall: Hezbollah’s options as Lebanon advances disarmament plan www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: At SCO summit in China, Iran seeks support ahead of UN sanctions www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Human rights lawyers call for Netanyahu's arrest on Argentine soil www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Europeans tell Iran offer on table to avoid sanctions www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: After weeks of threats, is Turkey softening line on Syrian SDF? Turkey’s dialing down of rhetoric may be linked to ongoing Israel-Damascus security talks, an expert told Al-Monitor. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Libyan army holds talks as Tripoli clashes threaten fragile peace Recent weeks have seen multiple clashes and security incidents in the Libyan capital, raising concerns from both the United States and the United Nations. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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UK, France and Germany urge Iran to agree deal to delay UN sanctions www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Amid Trump tariffs, UAE, Singapore to form trade group of small nations www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: US eases export controls to boost Syria's recovery www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: UK bans Israeli officials from major defense fair: What to know www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Turkey's top diplomat said Friday that Ankara had closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and planes, with a diplomatic source telling AFP the ban applied to "official" flights. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Over 800 executed in Iran this year as UN warns real situation may be worse Of the 800+, 110 executions have been documented in July alone, more than double the people put to death during the same month last year. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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BREAKING: US to deny visas to Palestinian officials for UN summit Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Palestinian officials to “return to a constructive path of compromise." www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Push for better US deal or go for round 2? Israeli leadership split on Iran www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Critical medical supplies run out as cases of rare syndrome rise in Gaza, WHO says www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Largest flotilla for Gaza hopes to pressure Israel to end blockade www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Israel army says Gaza City now 'a dangerous combat zone' www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Russia condemns European move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear program www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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With snapback sanctions now in motion, Beijing must decide how much risk it is willing to assume in standing by Tehran. @roscarroll.bsky.social writes www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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UK, France, Germany trigger snapback sanctions on Iran www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Iran's currency plunges below 1M against dollar as E3 triggers snapback sanctions @adamlucente.bsky.social reports www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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UK blocks Israeli officials from its biggest defense show www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Turkey, U.S. discuss peace efforts on Russia-Ukraine war, Turkish source says www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Iran ready to resume 'fair' nuclear talks if West shows goodwill, foreign minister says www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Syrian airline Fly Cham launches flights to UAE’s Sharjah as ties warm www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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UK couple held in Iran appear in Tehran court: family www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Somalia, UAE hold talks as tensions simmer over Puntland, Somaliland The visit occurred on the same day that Somalia's president met with Sudan’s intelligence chief. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: Iran's currency plunges below $1M against dollar as E3 triggers snapback sanctions www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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NEW: ACWA Power, TAQA among Saudi firms backing Syria's energy comeback www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...