After 470 days of war, a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip allowed some hostages to return to Israel, Palestinian prisoners to be released, and displaced Gazans to search for their homes. The deal, lasting 42 days, raised hopes for peace but left unresolved issues. Masked gunmen and Hamas police showed their power post-ceasefire, while both sides remained wary of future conflicts despite moments of joy and relief amidst the devastation.
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EU regulators to decide on ADNOC’s Covestro deal by May 12: Report
EU antitrust regulators will decide by May 12 on whether to approve Abu Dhabi state oil giant ADNOC's $17.2bn takeover of German chemicals company Covestro, as part of efforts to reduce oil dependency. The European Commission can clear the deal with or without conditions or open a four-month investigation, potentially under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. ADNOC's bid for Covestro awaits confirmation, following a similar case involving UAE telecoms group e&’s acquisition of Czech telecoms company...
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