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World Bank lifts 2025 growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa to 2.8%, citing stronger Gulf economies but weaker outlook for 2026
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Full Article: World Bank lifts 2025 Middle East growth forecast to 2.8% on Gulf recovery

Trump thanked Israel for holding off on continued bombing to give the ceasefire deal a chance.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Saudi Arabia and China signed $1.74bn in investment deals spanning smart vehicles, energy, and mining at the Saudi-Chinese Business Forum in Beijing
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi Arabia, China strengthen ties with .74bn investment deals in Beijing

Italy's right-wing government has been critical of the protests, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suggesting that people would skip work for Gaza just as an excuse for a longer weekend break.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Mass rally in Rome on fourth day of Italy's pro-Palestinian protests

In an interview with the Post, UN Ambassador Danny Danon said that it was "very sad to see serious leaders taking part in this circus."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu vows no Palestinian state west of Jordan, promises response after US visit

The C-9 Combating Hate Act would introduce a hate crime offense, a legal definition of hatred, and so-called "bubble laws" to prevent belligerent picketing of religious and cultural centers.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Canada proposes hate crime legal regime amid rising antisemitism

Saudi Arabia’s GACA August 2025 airport performance report ranks Riyadh, Dammam, Abha, Qaisumah and Al-Baha airports top for compliance, service and passenger wait times
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi Arabia airport rankings: Riyadh, Dammam, Abha, Qaisumah and Al-Baha lead in GACA report

Prior to the meeting, Netanyahu met with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Trump is due to meet with PM Netanyahu on Monday to discuss plans as Israel's Gaza ground offensive continues.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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“I passed by the junction and heard the sound of a collision behind me,” Nechama said. “I looked in the mirror and saw a vehicle colliding with the bus stop."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Terrorists must be killed': Reservist who shot terrorist recalls moments of the attack