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Cyprus tourism revenue fell more than 35% in April due to war
Despite an initially expected downturn, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said tourism in Cyprus had returned to a "stable course", adding that improving performance in recent months showed government measures had "a positive impact".
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Qatar
13 killed, dozens injured in Qatar's Ras Laffan energy site explosion
Qatar Energy announced on Monday afternoon that a massive accidental explosion and blaze at the country’s main energy site at Ras Laffan the night before killed 13 people and injured 66, as workers tried to resume operations. Qatar says its LNG exports are not affected.
Lebanon
Israel says one soldier killed in Lebanon following Wednesday clashes
Israeli officials close to Netanyahu say the Likud leader has no intention to give up positions in Lebanon and are engaged in negotiations with the US following the announcement of an initial deal with Iran to halt hostilities.
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Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya
Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres, Hebrew graffiti reading "revenge" and extensive damage left behind in an area of the occupied West Bank where Israelis are prohibited from entering.
