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Analysis What awaits Turkey's economy as its foreign exchange woes ease? Mustafa Sonmez | Turkey | Nov 18, 2023
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US senate votes unanimously to suspend Azerbaijan's military assistance Al-Monitor Staff | Nov 17, 2023
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UAE’s Masdar opens world’s largest single-site solar plant ahead of COP28 Jack Dutton | United Arab Emirates | Nov 17, 2023
Egypt pushes privatization, sells tobacco company stake to UAE buyer Jack Dutton | Egypt | Nov 16, 2023
US envoy reports ‘tidal wave of antisemitism’ worldwide amid Gaza war Adam Lucente | Israel | Nov 18, 2023
Why did Lebanon issue warrant for journalist over interview with Israeli official? Beatrice Farhat | Lebanon | Nov 17, 2023
Israel's raid in West Bank leaves several dead following US warning of escalation Adam Lucente | Palestine | Nov 17, 2023
Former CENTCOM commander Gen. Joseph Votel warns Gaza conflict may expand because Iran lacks full control of its militia proxies
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