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Saudi, Egyptian FMs discuss regional tensions as Cairo backs Gulf states against attacks

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Thousands set for release as Lebanon approves long-awaited general amnesty law

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Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages

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Israel detains journalist Mohammed Awad in West Bank

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