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Middle East · 8:52 AM UTCIsrael-Gaza violence shows few signs of slowing as global diplomacy ramps up

More than a week of fighting between Israel and Hamas showed few signs of abating on Tuesday despite intense U.S. and global diplomacy to stop the region's fiercest hostilities in years.

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ChinaShares rise, dollar eases on U.S. rate outlook
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Middle EastMIDEAST STOCKS Saudi rises in early trade on oil boost; Qatar flat

Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, with the Saudi index leading gains on rising oil prices, while Qatar traded flat.

Middle EastIn first, Gaza logs no deaths from overnight Israeli strikes
Middle EastUAE awards local firm ADSB $950 mln naval patrol vessel contract

The United Arab Emirates has signed a 3.5 billion dirham ($950 million) contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) (ADSB.AD) to manufacture new patrol vessels for the Gulf Arab state's navy, ADSB said on Tuesday.

Middle EastIsrael-Gaza conflict rages on despite U.S., regional diplomacy
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Middle EastTurkey's Erdogan condemns Western powers for inaction against Israel
Aerospace & DefenseBiden administration approved $735 million arms sale to Israel - sources
Middle EastSaudi sovereign fund PIF boosts U.S. equities exposure to over $15 bln
Middle EastDP Eurasia's pizza sales surge as demand rebounds in Turkey

DP Eurasia (DPEU.L), which runs the Domino's Pizza brand in Turkey and Russia, said on Tuesday its sales jumped 48.7% in January to April from a year earlier on rising demand for home deliveries during the pandemic, particularly in Turkey.

Middle EastU.S. tiptoes through sanctions minefield toward Iran nuclear deal
EnergyOil firm OQ to develop Oman green fuels project with consortium

A consortium including Oman's state-owned oil firm OQ will develop a renewable energy project in the Gulf state capable of producing millions of tonnes of zero-carbon green hydrogen per year, the developers said on Tuesday.

Middle EastBiden says he'll speak with Israel's Netanyahu Monday afternoon

U.S. President Joe Biden said he would speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday afternoon regarding the conflict with Palestinians in Gaza.