Aya Batrawy
Stories
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Countries in the region respond to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader
The Middle East reacts to the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Gulf countries that host U.S. military bases say Iran has retaliated to U.S. strikes
Iran has retaliated to U.S. and Israel strikes. Several countries that host American military bases in the region including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain say they have been attacked.
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How Oman mediates in U.S.-Iran talks
By staying out of wars, keeping quiet and building trust, Oman plays a historic role as mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks.
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Palestinians describe challenges to entering Gaza, despite Trump plan
Trump's ceasefire plan calls for Palestinians to be able to enter and leave Gaza — but the reality on the ground is challenging
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President Trump's Board of Peace will meet for the first time Thursday
As President Trump's Board of Peace prepares to meet for the first time Thursday, he says the group has raised $5 billion for Gaza reconstruction. But key challenges remain.
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Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary
Trump created the group to oversee his ceasefire plan in Gaza, and said member states have pledged $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction. He also said the U.S. will contribute $10 billion to the Board of Peace.
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Ramadan in Cairo blends the old and the new
The world's Muslims are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Cairo, that means shopping for gifts and buying decorations to get into the spirit of the holy month.
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Israel's far-right dreams of rebuilding Gaza settlements
President Trump's peace plan for Gaza has been rejected by far-right Israeli officials who want the land for Jewish settlements.
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Israel says it recovered the last hostage body from Gaza
The Israeli military says the body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old special forces policeman killed while fighting Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found.
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Palestinians say Jared Kushner's vision for Gaza erases what's left of their homes
Jared Kushner unveiled a vision of a futuristic cityscape for Gaza that includes skyscrapers and advanced industrial zones, but Palestinians fear his vision erases what remains of their homes.
