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French President’s visit comes amid domestic unrest over soaring fuel prices, with Paris seeking to deepen energy and defence ties with Gulf partners
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The number of Palestinians in Gaza killed by the Israeli military since dawn has risen to five, according to Gaza's health ministry.
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Iran’s foreign minister says his country is ready for diplomacy, but will ‘defend ourselves’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that while the country is prepared for diplomacy, it is also ready to defend itself. He criticized the White House for its lack of willingness to reach an understanding.
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Turkish and Qatari defence ministers meet
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