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Oct 2025
11m 40s

What Comes Next for the Middle East

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for Oct. 13. After a momentous day in the Middle East, world leaders are looking ahead to the next phase of the cease-fire deal for Israel and Hamas. WSJ national security reporter Robbie Gramer discusses what’s to come from peace negotiations. Plus, three economists win the Nobel Prize for their work explaining how innovation drives economic gr ... Show More
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