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COP28 progress will fall short of climate needs
As the hottest year on record draws to a close, world leaders are again meeting to discuss climate action
InternationalHezbollah may capitalise on southern Lebanon gains
Debate is reviving over the implementation of a UN resolution barring Hezbollah forces from southern Lebanon
LebanonIsrael’s new unity will depend on the Gaza war
The October 7 attacks represent a paradigm shift for Israeli society
IsraelLibya's leaders will resist UN political pressure
A newly announced effort by the UN envoy to Libya is not gaining traction yet
LibyaStalled Arab ties will constrain Syria’s president
Bashar al-Assad will no longer make his global comeback at COP28
SyriaEmirati economic cohesion could gradually increase
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are tilting from competition towards more coordination to achieve common economic goals
United Arab EmiratesTurkey's opposition will try to unify ranks
The main opposition party is positioning itself to compete strongly in the upcoming local elections
TurkeyQuasi-official enforcers will push Iran hijab rules
Punishments for failure to enforce the Islamic dress code are being visited on those in authority
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