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Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday

Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Sunday.

A train station was once the pride of Syria’s capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war

Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition

Blinken tells AP he’s worried Trump administration may abandon key Biden foreign policy initiatives

More than 1,000 Syrians have withdrawn asylum applications in Cyprus, another 500 have returned home

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Leaders from rival Kurdish groups look to mend ties during Syria upheaval

Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags

Biden issues directive allowing Cyprus to buy American arms from the US government

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UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad

Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives, top official acknowledges

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UN food agency says some donors are hesitant to fund urgent Syrian aid under the new authorities

Blinken makes the case for post-war reconstruction, security and governance of Gaza

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Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda

What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?

Significant progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say