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Here are the latest news stories from BBC World 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. The talks will be facilitated by the European Union.
  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 ties: Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic relations, ending a years-long rift between the two regional powers.

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, as part of a military operation launched last week.
  2. Egypt: President Sisi wins landslide re-election victory: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has won a landslide re-election victory, with official results giving him over 90% 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 and caused significant damage.

Business and Economy

  1. Dubai's economy grows 2.1% in 2022, despite pandemic challenges: Dubai's economy grew by 2.1% in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official figures.
  2. Qatar's economy grows 4.6% in 2022, driven by hydrocarbon exports: Qatar's economy grew by 4.6% in 2022, driven by strong hydrocarbon exports and infrastructure development, according to official figures.
  3. Iran's economy struggles to recover from US sanctions: Iran's economy is struggling to recover from the impact of US sanctions, which have led to a sharp decline in foreign investment and a shortage of foreign currency.

Sports

  1. Qatar to host 2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is set to take place from November 21 to December 18, 2022.
  2. Egypt's Mohamed Salah wins African Footballer of the Year award: Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has won the African Footballer of the Year award for the second time, following a successful season with Liverpool and the Egyptian national team.

Weather

  1. Heatwave hits Middle East, temperatures soar to 50°C: A severe heatwave has hit the Middle East, with temperatures soaring to 50°C (122°F) in some areas, causing widespread discomfort and health concerns.
  2. Flooding hits parts of Iraq, thousands displaced: Flooding has hit parts of Iraq, displacing thousands of people and causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.

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