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Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.

Gregor Paul: The surprising countries making charge for RWC hosting rights
Leaders of the global game are keen on Middle East investment.

'Gaza is a killing field': UN says Israel has opened ‘floodgates of horror’
Civilians are in an endless death loop, UN chief says.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

UN alarmed as 15 medics killed in Gaza, urges war crime probe
Fifteen medics and aid workers were killed in Gaza after shots hit their ambulances.

‘I’m here! Can you hear me?‘: One family’s story of death in Gaza
NYT: After the ceasefire they thought they could rebuild. Then came more airstrikes.

Watch: Masked US cops ‘spirit away’ Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the academic community.

US approves $3.4 billion drone sale to Qatar
Drones for 'friendly country' will be a deterrent to regional threats, US says.

‘Beaten by soldiers’: Palestinian filmmaker detained, released
Israeli police released Hamdan Ballal after detaining him on Monday.

Israel launches ground operations in Gaza, issues ‘last warning’
At least 436 people were killed in the latest Israeli air strikes on Gaza.

UN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violence
Palestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.

Why maids keep dying in Saudi Arabia
New York Times: At least 274 Kenyans have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.

US strikes kill nine in Yemen as Trump vows to end Houthi attacks
Trump announced the attacks, warning Iran to cut support to rebels.

Hamas demands Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in ceasefire talks
Militant group has accused Israel of keeping troops in the strategic Philadelphi Corridor.

ICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for April
Israel blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.

‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.

Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.

‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killings
The UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.

How Trump’s rhetoric is affecting Gaza’s fragile peace
Hamas criticised Trump's threats, saying they undermine the tenuous ceasefire.

‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.

‘Free choice’: Arab leaders unveil Gaza plan to rival Trump’s vision
The reconstruction is estimated to cost $50 billion, funded by wealthy Arab states.