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Israeli drones drop grenades near peacekeepers in Lebanon: UNIFIL

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced that Israeli drones have dropped four grenades close to its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon near the border with the occupied territories.

Pentagon chief: US seeking ‘deter’ Russia and China

The United States is seeking to restore deterrence against both Russia and China, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has stated.

Trump warns Putin on Ukraine war

United States President Donald Trump has issued a thinly veiled threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war, warning of unspecified consequences if he is unhappy with Moscow’s next steps in the conflict.

Putin says ready to host Zelensky in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his readiness to host Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow. Holding meetings for the sake of meetings is a “path to nowhere,” however, and such talks must be meaningful, he stressed.

Foreign peacekeepers ‘unacceptable’ in Ukraine: Russia

Moscow is not open to foreign peacekeeping troops securing a ceasefire or peace accord in Ukraine, Russian state media reported, citing Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

Trump urges Hamas to free all 20 hostages in Gaza ‘immediately’

US President Donald Trump has called on Palestinian group Hamas to immediately release captives held in the Gaza Strip, warning that "things will change rapidly."

Illegal settlers’ unit paid $1,800 a day to demolish Gaza homes: Haaretz

An irregular militia of illegal settlers from the West Bank has been operating in the Gaza Strip to demolish houses in the enclave under the supervision of the Israeli army, according to a report by Haaretz newspaper.

Israel says plans to annex 82% of occupied West Bank

Israel plans to annex 82% of the occupied West Bank to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has stated.

UN Committee says at least 21k Gaza children disabled during war

At least 21,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been disabled since the war began on October 7, 2023, a United Nations committee announced Wednesday.

Israeli military calls up reserves amid fears of low turnout and falling morale

Israel was set on Tuesday for its biggest call-up of reservists since the beginning of its war on the Gaza Strip as concerns mount over a lack of numbers and dwindling morale within the army.

Xi oversees China’s massive military parade with Putin, Kim, Pezeshkian in attendance

China has flexed its military muscle at a huge military parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II, displaying its latest generation of stealth fighters, tanks and ballistic missiles amid a highly choreographed cast of thousands.

US obstructing negotiation path by raising ‘unrealizable’ demands: Iran’s top security official

Iran's top security official says the United States is blocking potential talks by raising “unrealizable” demands, including restrictions on Iran’s missile program.

Erdogan says Putin, Zelensky not ready for face-to-face meeting

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that neither Russian President Vladimir Putin nor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to hold direct talks at this time, according to Reuters.

France issues arrest warrant for Bashar Assad over 2012 journalist killings in Syria

French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six other top former officials over the bombardment of a city in 2012 that killed two journalists, lawyers have stated.

EU defence spending to hit record 380bn Euros this year: Report

EU military spending is set to hit a fresh record of 381 billion euros in 2025, as the member states plough more money into warding off Russia, the bloc's defence agency announced Tuesday.

EU considers tighter rules to block Russian gas: Bloomberg

European Union countries are weighing new measures to close potential loopholes that could allow Russian gas to continue flowing into the bloc after a full ban takes effect by the end of 2027, Bloomberg has reported.

Spokesman says US seeking unlawful pressure against Iran

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has stated that Washington support for the action of three European countries in triggering the snapback mechanism and reinstating the annulled UN sanctions against Tehran shows the US plan to impose unlawful pressure on Iran.

Kremlin says Putin and Trump did not agree on summit with Zelensky

No deal has been reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on the former holding talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky or on a trilateral summit, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has stated.

Belgium says to recognise Palestinian statehood, put sanctions on Israel

Belgium will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot has stated.

Spy agency claims about 2,000 North Korean soldiers killed in Russia deployment

Around 2,000 North Korean soldiers deployed to help Russia fight Ukraine are estimated to have been killed, South Korea's spy agency claimed Tuesday, according to a lawmaker.

Taliban appeals for global aid as rescue teams search for survivors

The Taliban has called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed hundreds of people and left thousands injured.

Pezeshkian, Putin stress impact of implementing bilateral treaty, EAEU agreement

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have emphasized the significance of implementing the Iran-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty as a catalyst for enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation.

Iran says ready to cooperate with Turkey to overcome banking, customs barriers

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized Tehran's readiness to enhance economic and trade relations with Ankara while addressing the need to overcome banking and customs obstacles.

Over 250 media outlets protest Israel murdering Gaza journalists

More than 250 media outlets in dozens of countries have staged a front page protest highlighting the killing of more than 200 journalists in Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) media freedom group announced.

US says ‘despicable’ Russian bombing campaign against Ukraine puts all sanctions options on table

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that the Donald Trump administration is considering new sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin intensified strikes on Ukraine despite recent peace talks.

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