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‘Israel okayed Egypt-Saudi islands deal’

EGYPT

‘Israel okayed Egypt-Saudi islands deal’

Israeli media say Egypt had informed Israel about its intention to give away two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia and had received Israel’s blessing.

Taliban announce 'spring offensive'

AFGHANISTAN

Taliban announce 'spring offensive'

The Taliban militant group announces the start of its annual spring offensive dubbed Operation Omari across Afghanistan.

Abbas urges UN resolution on settlements

PALESTINE

Abbas urges UN resolution on settlements

The UN says some 75,000 Palestinians are still internally displaced after Israel's 50-day offensive against the besieged Gaza Strip in summer 2014.