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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began meeting his Turkish and Ukrainian counterparts Friday ahead of the first direct Russia-Ukraine talks in three years.
Trump flew to the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi after a stop in Qatar, where the president hailed what he said was a record $200 billion deal for Boeing aircraft.
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Trump to mark birthday with \$45M military parade featuring tanks, as critics slam the show of force amid government cuts.
US ends antitrust case against Meta, alleging Instagram and WhatsApp were bought to crush competition.
Cannes mourns slain Palestinian journalist Fatima Hassouna as her Gaza documentary premieres amid ongoing war.
Trump says Iran nuclear deal near, vows to avoid war as Gulf tour yields trillions in deals and sends oil prices plunging.
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Rubio says Syria's new leadership seeks peace with Israel as US discusses easing sanctions and rebuilding ties.
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Rubio discusses Gaza, Syria, and Iran with Netanyahu as Trump tours Gulf.
The visit by 13 intelligence officials comes as Ethiopia attempts to boost the image of the dam, which has been a source of bitter tension with Egypt
Human Rights Watch says Israel's Gaza blockade is a tool of extermination as UN warns of severe shortages and Israel denies a humanitarian crisis.