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Israeli soldiers patrol the Philadelphi Corridor. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said on Saturday that the UAE will not support post-war efforts in Gaza without the establishment of a Palestinian state. Reuters

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Refugees are rescued off the coast of Balikesir, Turkey after a failed attempt to reach Europe by boat. Many Iraqis who fled their home country after receiving threats from militias are waiting for resettlement to a third country. Getty Images

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Jerome Powell has faced relentless criticism from Donald Trump for the Fed's rapid and substantial interest rate rises. Reuters

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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, September 9. AFP

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Beaufort Castle looks down on Deir Mimas Monastery, demolished in the 2006 war and rebuilt in 2008 with Qatari funds. It is now inaccessible to the inhabitants of Deir Mimas, as Israel regularly strikes the valley, which is judged to be a launching area for Hezbollah operations. Matt Kynaston for The National

South Lebanon's historic sites caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah

The Bear star Liza Colon-Zayas accepts the award for best supporting actress in a comedy series. Reuters

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Apple's latest iOS 18 features new personalisation options powered by artificial intelligence. Photo: Apple

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The TikTok app is used by nearly 170 million people in the US. Reuters

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Earlier this year, Idris Elba teamed up with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to promote entrepreneurship, partnerships and investments across Africa. AP

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