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Saudi Arabia’s New Power Play Is Exporting A.I. to the World
ByAdam Satariano and Paul Mozur October 27, 2025November 4, 2025

The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power.

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Trump Says Israeli Annexation of West Bank Land ‘Won’t Happen’
ByIsabel Kershner October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Vice President JD Vance also called symbolic votes in Israel’s Parliament to take territory a “very stupid political stunt.”

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Trump Officials Shoot Down Israeli Aspirations of Annexing West Bank Land
ByIsabel Kershner October 23, 2025

Vice President JD Vance calls symbolic votes in Israel’s Parliament to annex West Bank territory a “very stupid political stunt.”

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Iranian Wedding Video Plunges Top Official Into Scandal
ByFarnaz Fassihi October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani oversaw a brutal crackdown on women, but traditional notions of Islamic morality were little on display at his daughter’s wedding.

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Vivienne Westwood Show Opens Riyadh Fashion Week, as Saudis Highlight Creative Side
ByEphrat Livni October 17, 2025

Some Saudis see the provocative brand’s appearance as one more example of the kingdom’s pursuit of cultural cachet. But some critics see incongruity in such pairings.

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Vivienne Westwood Show Opens Riyadh Fashion Week, as Saudis Highlight Creative Side
ByEphrat Livni October 17, 2025October 18, 2025

Some Saudis see the provocative brand’s appearance as one more example of the kingdom’s pursuit of cultural cachet. But some critics see incongruity in such pairings.

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How the U.S. and the Arab World Teamed Up to Seal the Gaza Deal
ByAdam Rasgon, David M. Halbfinger, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Luke Broadwater October 14, 2025October 15, 2025

The cease-fire talks in Egypt showed that with pressure on Hamas and Israel, seemingly huge impediments could be overcome or set aside.

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Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?
ByTariq Panja October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Gianni Infantino, the head of soccer’s global governing body, frequently appears alongside President Trump at events outside the realm of sports.

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As Gaza Deal Nears, Palestinians and Israelis Cheer — and Worry
ByAdam Rasgon, Bilal Shbair and Michael Levenson October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

With the agreement still not finalized, people in Gaza and Israel celebrated a possible end to two years of war, but hoped they were not doing so prematurely.

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Netanyahu’s Political Fortunes May Be Transformed by Gaza Deal
ByDavid M. Halbfinger October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

The Israeli prime minister appeared backed into a corner in Gaza diplomacy. But this deal could greatly increase his room for maneuver, analysts said.

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