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UN chief expresses hope Israel will “duly comply” with ICJ ruling on war-ravaged Gaza

The United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has voiced hope that Israel will "duly comply" with the ruling from the International Court of Justice ordering it to take action to prevent acts of genocide being carried out in war-torn Gaza.

Russia rejects Bloomberg’s claim over Ukraine war as ‘absolutely untrue’

A Bloomberg report claiming that Moscow has signaled to Washington that it is ready to withdraw its demand for Ukrainian neutrality in exchange for the recognition of its new territories is completely false, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Houthis say struck British oil ship in Gulf of Aden

Naval forces of the Houthi movement in Yemen attacked a British oil ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, and the vessel caught fire after it was hit by a missile, Yemen's military spokesman Yahya Saree has stated.

Putin says Kiev knew Ukrainian POWs were on plane it downed

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, the GUR, knew there were prisoners of war aboard a Russian military transport plane shot down by Kiev’s forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. He added the full story of the shootdown will “become clear in a couple of days".

Palestinian Authority, Hamas hail ICJ’s ruling on Gaza

Palestinian officials and the Hamas movement have lauded provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice on Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.

UN agency probes employees over suspected involvement in October 7 attack on Israel

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees announced it has opened an investigation into some employees Israel alleges were involved in the October 7 attacks, and that it has severed ties with those staff members.

Israel-linked boycotts hurting US brands in Middle East: Report

Numerous major Western brands have shed customers and seen profits dented due to boycott campaigns in the Middle East targeting companies seen as supporting Israel in the war in the Gaza Strip, Bloomberg has reported.

US to station nuclear weapons in UK amid tensions with Russia

The United States is planning to deploy nuclear weapons in the UK for the first time in 15 years amid increased tensions with Russia, the Telegraph has reported, citing Pentagon documents.

ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its first ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel on Friday, ordering Tel Aviv to take all necessary actions to prevent genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Nearly 40% of buildings within planned Gaza buffer zone demolished: Report

Israel has razed almost 40 percent of the 2,824 buildings in Gaza located within a kilometre of the border, according to a Hebrew University study cited by The Wall Street Journal.

35% of Americans say Israel committing genocide in Gaza Strip: Survey

Around 35 percent of Americans believe Israel is carrying out a genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to the latest Economist/YouGov poll.

Iran, Turkey pledge to enhance bilateral trade following president Raisi’s visit

Tehran and Ankara have jointly declared their commitment to augmenting bilateral trade while also pledging collaborative efforts to achieve peace in West Asia.

Biden notified US lawmakers of plans to approve F-16 sale to Turkey

US President Joe Biden has informed congressional leaders that he plans to formally notify the Congress of the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey as soon as Ankara completes the NATO ratification process for Sweden, Reuters reported citing a US official.

Washington, Baghdad expected to start talks on future of US military presence in Iraq

The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin negotiations on the future of the US military presence in Iraq, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid public calls from Baghdad for Washington to withdraw its troops.

Israel planning ‘permanent army stations’ in Gaza: Report

Israel’s military has drafted plans to establish permanent outposts in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli officer has told Middle East Eye.

Yemen’s Houthis say their missile hit US warship, Washington denies

Yemen's Houthis have claimed at least one of the missiles fired from Yemen on Wednesday afternoon struck an American warship in the Red Sea and forced two US-owned commercial vessels to retreat. The US Central Command claimed that all the incoming projectiles had been shot down, however.

Ukraine calls for international probe into downing of Russian Il-76

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Moscow's claim that Kiev’s air defenses shot down the Russian plane carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs scheduled to be exchanged.

Saudi Arabia set to open first-ever alcohol store

Saudi Arabia is set to open the country's first liquor store in the capital Riyadh, catering exclusively to diplomats, breaking with decades of strict alcohol prohibition in the kingdom.

EU preparing new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

The European Union member states are preparing to introduce additional sanctions against Russia as the second anniversary of the Ukraine conflict approaches, the Financial Times has reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.

US denies reports of Syria troop withdrawal

The US Department of Defense has dismissed media reports claiming that Washington may withdraw from parts of Syria, calling them “erroneous". Damascus has repeatedly urged Washington to end the occupation of Syria.

UN unable to end Gaza war: Iran president

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for the reform of the United Nations and other global bodies, lamenting that they have failed to prevent the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip which has so far killed more than 25,000.

Netanyahu’s remarks ‘destructive’ to hostage deal efforts: Qatar

Qatar has denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he was heard in a leaked recording criticizing Doha’s mediation attempts between Tel Aviv and the Palestinian group Hamas aimed at securing the release of the remaining hostages being held in Gaza.

Thousands block main streets in Tel Aviv, demanding release of hostages in Gaza

Thousands of protesters closed two main streets in Tel Aviv late Wednesday, demanding an immediate deal between the Israeli government and Hamas for the release of captives held in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s President Raisi in Turkey for talks with Erdogan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation, arrived in Turkey's capital Ankara on Wednesday to meet his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Exploring ways to boost bilateral ties in various fields and regional developments will take center stage in President Raisi's visit.

Source: Hamas says ready for exchanging women and children hostages with Israel

Palestinian movement Hamas has announced its readiness for a potential deal with Israel on the release of women and children still held as hostages in the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing Egyptian officials.

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