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US-Iran talks to open as Israeli strikes in Lebanon deepen tensions
Tourists eager to return to Dubai after travel warnings scrapped
Vance and Ghalibaf arrive in Switzerland for US-Iran talks
US and Iranian officials set to begin peace talks in Switzerland
Iraqi militia linked to Iran 'likely to integrate into state following US deal'
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The Strait of Hormuz will reopen – but it won't be business as usual
Shadi's take on the Iran-Israel conflict in Lebanon
Cuba 'willing to seek agreement' with Cuban-Americans on nationalised properties
Raul Castro's grandson 'Raulito' says Cuba is no threat to US and world
Israeli strikes kill 47 people in Lebanon overnight
Oil posts sharp weekly loss as supply outlook improves
Shock in Israel as US criticises Netanyahu ministers and Lebanon campaign
Relief for seafarers as they prepare to return home from Strait of Hormuz
Cuba signs deals attracting global business but US holds key