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Iran has received and is reviewing US proposals, report says
On America's Middle East policies, the Arab world is losing patience
UAE committed to 'supporting regional security in co-ordination with partners'
Iran warns war will spread 'beyond the region' after Trump renews threat
Xi tells Putin negotiations key to ending Middle East conflicts
Shadi's take on Putin's arrival in China shortly after Trump's visit
Hamas refusal to disarm is still main obstacle, says Board of Peace report
Russia returns military aircraft to Syria in sign of developing ties
Lebanon needs to table a plan for Hezbollah – before the US and Israel do
Iran used war to intensify repression, report says
A high-profile arrest marks a turning point in US action against Iranian proxies
Shadi's take on Trump's warning as the US-Iran talks stall
OpenAI and Sam Altman have major win against Elon Musk in closely watched trial
Trump says Gulf leaders have persuaded him to delay strikes on Iran
US Treasury reaches $275m settlement with Adani Enterprises
Iran presents new proposal to end war as Trump warns 'clock is ticking'