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Here are the latest news stories from BBC News Middle East:
Top Stories
- Iran nuclear deal: US and Iran agree to indirect talks: The US and Iran have agreed to hold indirect talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018.
- Israel-Gaza violence: Ceasefire holds after deadly clashes: A ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza, following a day of intense violence that left at least 25 people dead.
- Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to resume diplomatic relations: Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic relations, following a years-long rift between the two countries.
Regional News
- Syria: Turkish forces capture key town from Kurdish-led forces: Turkish forces have captured the key town of Ras al-Ain from Kurdish-led forces in northeastern Syria.
- Egypt: President Sisi wins landslide re-election victory: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has won a landslide re-election victory, with 97% of the vote.
- Yemen: Houthi rebels claim responsibility for drone attack on Saudi airport: Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Saudi airport, which was targeted by multiple drones.
Human Rights
- Iran: Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh sentenced to 38 years in prison: Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes for her work defending women who removed their hijabs in public.
- Saudi Arabia: Women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul released from prison: Saudi Arabian women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has been released from prison after nearly three years in detention.
- Israel: Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli custody: A Palestinian prisoner has died in Israeli custody, sparking protests and calls for an investigation.
Business and Economy
- Dubai: Emirates airline to cut 30,000 jobs due to pandemic: Emirates airline has announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs due to the impact of the pandemic on the aviation industry.
- Saudi Arabia: Oil prices surge as OPEC+ agrees to cut production: Oil prices have surged after OPEC+ agreed to cut production, in a bid to support the global economy.
- Egypt: Economy grows 3.5% in 2020, despite pandemic challenges: Egypt's economy grew 3.5% in 2020, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
These are just a few of the latest news stories from BBC News Middle East. You can find more news and analysis on the BBC News website.