Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit amid Iran war concerns | The National
Pentagon chief's trip comes day after Trump publicly endorses Israeli Prime Minister for re-election
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South Korea to withdraw some Ukraine embassy staff after POW row
South Korea is withdrawing some embassy staff from Ukraine due to tensions over the transfer of North Korean POWs to Seoul. This decision follows a diplomatic row and the recall of the South Korean ambassador.
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Macron talks energy crisis during UAE visit, WFP to cut Gaza food aid and Dubai tests autonomous wheelchairs | The National
A concise round-up of the region’s top news stories this morning
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Syrian civilian detained by Israeli army released
Syrian civilian detained by Israeli army released Israeli troops have released on Tuesday a civilian detained during an incursion into Syria’s Quneitra governorate a day earlier, according to state media. On Monday, Israeli forces alongside several military vehciles entered the area and set up a temporary military checkpoint at al-Alam roundabout. Several civilians passing through were searched and one was arrested. Such incidents have increased in recent times, with local media reporting of…