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UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'

UNRWA had reduced its service delivery hours by 20% this year, cutting salaries for local personnel and keeping 15% of…

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Gulf-EU trade talks gain momentum 

Details of this renewed momentum indicate a fundamental shift in negotiating approaches. [Getty] Economic diplomacy circles are witnessing intensified activity…

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Fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza set 200 tents ablaze despite truce

Israeli strikes destroyed over 200 tents for the displaced in Gaza on Monday evening (Getty image) The Israeli army launched…

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Egypt under pressure to reduce fuel costs as oil prices plunge

In March and April, the government took the decision to increase fuel, gas and electricity prices in response to soaring…

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US and Iran officials in Doha to implement agreement

Asian shares were trading mixed early Wednesday, as uncertainty remained about an initial deal to end the war in Iran and access…

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Somaliland opposition criticises Jerusalem embassy opening

Somaliland opened an embassy in West Jerusalem earlier in June [HAZEM BADER / AFP via Getty Images] The breakaway state…

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Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not leaving

Guler said the US played a central role for the bloc’s security and deterrence and that it was of strategic…

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Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral later this week

The late Supreme Leader’s funeral is expected to draw between 15 and 20 million mourners [Getty/file photo] Giant portraits of…

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UAE lifts war-related ban on travel to Lebanon

The United Arab Emirates banned travel for Emirati nationals to Lebanon on 30 April [GETTY] The United Arab Emirates has…

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Mastercard SME Confidence Index: 81% of Nigerian SMEs are confident about the year ahead as growth ambitions build

100% of Nigerian SMEs agree that digital and online payments are vital to growing their business Nigerian SMEs rank training…

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