Iraqi PM secretly visits Tehran 'at Trump's request' in bid to ease tension | The National
Ali Al Zaidi meets Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in mediation push by Baghdad
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Israeli forces demolish Palestinian home in Al-Hijra amid ongoing tensions
Israeli authorities demolished a house belonging to Fida Al-Atiri in Al-Hijra village, south of Hebron, citing its construction without a permit. The demolition also included the destruction of fruit trees, land, and a water well, highlighting ongoing tensions and the frequent denial of building permits for Palestinians amid the illegal expansion of Jewish settlements.
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Another UAE beach closed after oil detected: municipality
Al Luluia Beach in the UAE has been temporarily closed after oil patches were found. This incident occurs amidst ongoing tensions in the nearby Strait of Hormuz.
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Abu Dhabi talks must show if Russia ‘genuinely prepared’ to negotiate: German FM
US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia and Ukraine will test Moscow’s willingness to negotiate a settlement, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. These discussions are crucial in determining Russia’s position on ending the conflict sparked by its invasion of Ukraine.