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Syrian Kurdish negotiator Yusuf: No agreement yet with Damascus on Tishreen Dam

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Syria’s interim president has sparked Kurdish fears of being sidelined in future talks.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Israeli strikes kill over 115 Palestinians as Trump suggests to 'take' Gaza

The stepped-up airstrikes hit residential areas and displacement camps, killing mostly women and children.

Palestine

Five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in West Bank

Agence France-Presse

Gaza strikes kill 120 as Hamas says aid entry 'minimum requirement' for talks

Agence France-Presse

To achieve peace, Syria must punish all crimes: rights lawyer

Agence France-Presse

Trump floats plan for Gaza 'freedom zone'

The US president once more suggested that the United States could take ownership of the Palestinian territory.

Palestine

Trump says getting close to deal to avoid Iran military action

Agence France-Presse

'I thought she'd survive': Story of slain Gaza photojournalist touches Cannes

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Trump promises arms sales to the Gulf, but can he deliver?

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Ben & Jerry's cofounder removed from Senate in Gaza protest

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

As Trump lands in UAE, tech and trade to dominate agenda, not defense

The Emirati official said that the US' easing of sanctions on Syria is “the right thing to do,” but expressed concerns about stability and safety of minorities in the country.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Fresh gunbattles rock Libya capital after brief lull

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Trump’s Gulf trip lifts embattled Boeing with Qatar, UAE deals

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Palestinians mark Nakba amid mass displacement in Gaza and West Bank

Agence France-Presse

US, Qatar's $243.5B deal includes sale of up to 210 Boeing jets: What to know

The United States and Qatar inked economic deals worth more than $243.5 billion, laying the groundwork for a bigger $1.2 trillion package of expanded investment and trade, the White House said.

Qatar

Trump announces big Boeing order for Qatar Airways

Agence France-Presse