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U. S. President Donald Trump stands next to U. S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, as he speaks to members of the media, upon his arrival at Morristown Airport, in Morristown, New Jersey, U. S. , July 6, 2025. REUTERS / Nathan Howard

Trump hopes for Gaza deal 'this week' ahead of Netanyahu meeting

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday evening in Doha

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha as Netanyahu heads to Washington

Rush hour traffic in Cairo. EPA

Egypt arrests nearly 50 drivers for drug use after deadly crashes

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Yasser Abu Shabab's Popular Forces gang opposes Hamas's control of Gaza. Photo: Popular Forces

Anti-Hamas gang leader admits joining forces with Israeli army in Gaza

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war

Lebanon's Shiites mark Ashura amid calls for Hezbollah to disarm

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Mathieu van der Poel, left, after beating UAE Team Emirate-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar to the finish line on Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France. AFP

Tour de France 2025: Pogacar edged out of 100th career win by Van der Poel

Pupils are thrilled with top marks scored in the IB examinations with a clear pathway for many to prestigious universities around the world and in the UAE. Photo: Raha International School

High achievers in UAE praised for stellar IB performance

Laurie Fersing in Churchill Tower, Business Bay. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Own HomeDistressed sale ends in bargain for French entrepreneur

India's Akash Deep, second right, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of England's Jamie Smith on day five of the second Test at Edgbaston. AP

Akash Deep leads India to crushing second Test win against England

In Old Damascus, the Shiite community has gathered to mark Ashura. But instead of the defiant roar of public mourning, what unfolded was a ceremony subdued by caution and a visible security presence. Hasan Belal for The National

DispatchSecured but subdued: Muted Ashura in Damascus

McLaren driver Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy after winning the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire. Picture date: Sunday July 6, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Norris enjoys 'beautiful' British GP win as Piastri pays penalty in wild race

Season three of Squid Game got 60.1 million views in only three days. Photo: Netflix

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Hezbollah was weakened by Israeli attacks and the loss of senior figures during last year's war. AFP

Hezbollah 'divided' over whether to scale back its arsenal amid US pressure to disarm

A health ministry official visits the injured on Saturday. Egypt's Ministry of Health

Nine killed in collision on Egypt's 'Road of Death'

11 were injured in the accident in which when two vehicles collided

Vessel attacked in Red Sea two months after US-Houthi truce

UK restores diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus

Syria willing to return to 1974 disengagement deal with Israel

Hamas wants guarantees from Trump and 'not anyone else' on Gaza ceasefire

Lebanese PM orders arrests of armed men who took part in Ashura commemoration

Hezbollah 'divided' over whether to scale back its arsenal amid US pressure to disarm

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US sanctions on Syria are being lifted, paving the way for the country to revive its economy. Getty Images

Does the easing of US sanctions on Syria come with strings attached?

Executive order by US President Donald Trump repeals penalties that paralysed economic life in country for years

Demonstrators wave flags and cheer during a protest against Israeli and American attacks on Iran, on June 24, 2025 in Tehran. Getty Images.

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Egypt

Rush hour traffic in Cairo. EPA

Egypt arrests nearly 50 drivers for drug use after deadly crashes

Authorities uncover hundreds of violations as road safety concerns grow

Hamas gives 'positive' answer to Gaza ceasefire plan

Ethiopia's controversial Nile dam complete after 14-year construction

Hamas in talks on final details of Gaza ceasefire

Lebanon

Hezbollah was weakened by Israeli attacks and the loss of senior figures during last year's war. AFP

Hezbollah 'divided' over whether to scale back its arsenal amid US pressure to disarm

US envoy Thomas Barrack is set to visit Lebanon on Monday

CommentLebanon's failure to confront Hezbollah would invite more Israeli devastation

Lebanon's Shiites mark Ashura amid calls for Hezbollah to disarm

Lebanese PM orders arrests of armed men who took part in Ashura commemoration

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