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Gulf banks raise interest rates, following US Federal Reserve

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UAE receives first batch of Turkish armed drones

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UN General Assembly updates: Syria's FM slams Israel, reiterates amnesty offer for rebels

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Russian "Marina" shows her Russian passport as she poses for a photo in a hostel in Belgrade, on March 17, 2022.

Turkey braces for fresh influx of Russians as Putin announces mobilization

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Elon Musk to send Saudis to space, internet to Iran

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The flags of (L to R) Turkey, Israel, and the Israeli army armoured corps fly at the Yad La-Shiryon Tank Museum in Latrun, about 30 kilometres west of Jerusalem, on August 18, 2022. - Israel and Turkey on August 16 announced the resumption of full diplomatic ties following years of strained relations between the Mediterranean nations. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid hailed the step as an "important asset for regional stability and very important economic news for the citizens" of the Jewish state. Lapid h

Israeli, Turkish leaders to meet at UN amid East Mediterranean tensions

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Iran's supreme leader in public appearance following reports of ill health

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Saudi crown prince unveils national strategy for esports, video games

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Newspaper stall with a view of Etemad newspaper's front page bearing a title reading in Farsi "The night of the end of the JCPOA,"

Iranian diplomat calls IAEA statement ‘shameful’

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France’s TotalEnergies sells stake in Iraqi Kurdish oil field

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Turkey renews veto threat on Sweden, Finland NATO bids

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