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Here are the latest news stories from BBC News Middle East:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.