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Saudi Arabia Pledges to Invest More Than $6 Billion in Syria

The deals highlight the countries’ deepening relationship under the new Syrian government, and a wave of investment in a country squeezed by war and sanctions.

© Diego Ibarra Sanchez for The New York Times

Damascus, Syria, last month. New investment deals involving more than 100 companies would be an economic boon for the country’s government.
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Four More Rescued in Red Sea, as Houthis Vow to Keep Up Attacks

A total of 10 crew members have been rescued so far after Yemeni militants sank a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea.

© Ansar Allah Media Office, via Associated Press

This image released by the Houthis’ Ansarullah Media Center on Wednesday shows what the group says is the Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, sinking after it was attacked by the Houthis.
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