Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian markets retreat on potential new US trade curb against China * Oil gains 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions * PRECIOUS-Gold inches down as dollar firms, focus on US inflation data * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets higher on earnings, oil; FAB gains lift Abu Dhabi * World Court says Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza and ensure basic needs of Palestinians are met * Israel's parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation * Netanyahu hints at opposition to any Turkish forces in Gaza * Iran says it won't return to talks as long as US makes 'unreasonable

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