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Hamas refusal to disarm seen as main obstacle

Gaza

Hamas refusal to disarm seen as main obstacle

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, leaving more than 2 million people crowded into less than half its territory, unless a ceasefire takes hold.

Court move deepens pressure on Erdogan’s political challengers

Turkey

Court move deepens pressure on Erdogan’s political challengers

A Turkish court effectively ousted the main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday in a ruling that annuls the party's 2023 congress at which he was elected chairman, marking a big blow to President Tayyip Erdogan's challengers and hitting financial markets. 

Cyprus election shakes up traditional political parties

Cyprus

Cyprus election shakes up traditional political parties

Cyprus votes on Sunday in parliamentary elections which could reshape the island's political landscape, as frustration over corruption and the rising cost of living boosts support for political newcomers.

Building collapse leaves several dead in Fez

Morocco

Building collapse leaves several dead in Fez

At least nine people were killed and six others injured when a four-storey building collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, about 200 kilometres (124 miles) east of Rabat, local authorities said on Thursday.

Supreme Leader draws red line on Iran’s uranium stockpile

Iran

Supreme Leader draws red line on Iran’s uranium stockpile

Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran's stance on one of the main U.S. demands at peace talks.

UAE economy resilient and growing as new sectors drive momentum

United Arab Emirates

UAE economy resilient and growing as new sectors drive momentum

The UAE economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of global geopolitical turbulence and is set for continued robust growth in the years ahead, driven by the sectors shaping tomorrow's economy, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, sustainability and transformation.

France's Lebanon envoy: lots of words, little leverage

Lebanon

France's Lebanon envoy: lots of words, little leverage

Lebanon is facing threats to both its unity and territorial integrity, French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian warned Thursday, pointing to Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory in the south and Hezbollah's grip on the rest as twin threats to the country's survival as a coherent state.

Iran reviewing fresh US response

Iran

Iran reviewing fresh US response

Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington's latest position on ending the war after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he was prepared to wait a few days to "get the right answers" from Tehran but warned of renewed attacks if it did not agree to a deal.

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz coordination

Oman

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz coordination

Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV on Wednesday.

Erdogan says Iran disputes can be resolved through talks

Turkey

Erdogan says Iran disputes can be resolved through talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump in a call on Wednesday he welcomed the extension of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding he believed contested issues between the sides could be resolved, according to the Turkish presidency.

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