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Zug: The European ‘bolt-hole’ for the Gulf elite
Under the Radar Historic town has earned the title ‘Swiss Monaco’, as Middle Eastern mega-rich flock to the lakeside haven
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US seizes Iranian tanker, roiling chaotic ceasefire
Speed Read The fragile ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday
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Israel and Lebanon begin tentative 10-day ceasefire
Speed Read Israeli forces will remain in a 6-mile security zone around Lebanon
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The Week Unwrapped: How did Pakistan become the Middle East mediator?
Podcast Plus, has Northern Ireland struck gold? And why does the Queen of Country unite Americans?
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Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks as fighting rages
Speed Read The two nations had not held official meetings in over 30 years
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Trump vows Iran naval blockade after talks fail
Speed Read The U.S. Navy will block “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait,” Trump said
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How airlines are reacting to surging oil prices
The Explainer Southwest, Delta, United and JetBlue are among the companies announcing price hikes
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US-Iran ceasefire teeters as Israel hammers Lebanon
Speed Read The strikes in Lebanon killed at least 254 people
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Trump and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire, with caveats
Speed Read The deal is subject to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, said Trump
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Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians
Speed Read The bill received condemnation from several human rights organizations
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure
Speed Read Experts warned that this could constitute a potential war crime
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How would we know if World War Three had started?
In depth Most of us probably won’t realise that we are in a global conflict - at least until it enters ‘the history books as a real event in retrospect’
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s gamble in Iran
Talking Point In going to war, the Israeli PM is risking his country’s long-term security, as well as support at home and abroad
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Iran counters US ceasefire proposal, denies talks
Speed Read Iranian officials are demanding reparations for the attacks
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