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US imposes sanction on UN rapporteur following ‘economy of genocide’ report

The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on the United Nations special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese.

Saudi Arabia to allow foreign property ownership in two cities

Saudi Arabia has approved a new law allowing foreigners to own real estate as part of the kingdom’s plan to diversify its economy and open it to foreign investment.

US ignored report saying GHF was not fit to deliver aid in Gaza: CNN

The main US government agency that distributes foreign aid raised “critical concerns” about a newly formed aid group’s ability to deliver food safely and effectively to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, just days before the Donald Trump administration announced $30m in funding for the organisation, CNN has reported.

Disarmament to happen fast in Turkey peace process: PKK founder

The Kurdish militant PKK group's disarmament process will happen quickly but establishing a Turkish political framework to ensure the switch to democratic politics will be crucial, its jailed founder announced Wednesday.

EU showcases ‘stockpiling strategy’ to prepare for potential war with Russia

The European Union has announced its first ever plan to help stockpile essential goods such as food, water, fuel and medicines in case of crises, amid fears over potential war with Russia.

Russia launches massive overnight attack on Ukraine with over 740 drones

In a massive barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, Russia conducted its largest ever aerial attack, with a total of 741 targets launched against Ukraine.

Trump claims he threatened Putin to ‘bomb sh*t out of Moscow’ if Russia attacked Ukraine: CNN

United States President Donald Trump claimed during a private fundraiser last year he had threatened Russian President Vladimir Putin with bombing "the sh*t out of Moscow" if he attacked Ukraine, CNN has reported, citing an obtained audio.

UN expert slams countries that let Netanyahu fly over airspace to US

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, has hit out at states that allowed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fly over their airspace en route to the United States, suggesting that they may have flouted their obligations under international law.

US envoy suggests Gaza ceasefire agreement is close

An aide to United President Donald Trump has suggested a Gaza ceasefire is close, saying Washington hopes to see a deal finalised by the end of the week.

ICC seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of Afghan women

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, accusing them of crimes against humanity over the persecution of women and girls.

Three killed in Red Sea in suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthis

A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi group on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea has killed three sailors and wounded two others, a European Union naval force has announced.

Iran nuclear programme ‘very delayed’ by strikes: France

Iran's nuclear programme has been "very, very delayed" by US and Israeli attacks, France's foreign intelligence chief claimed on Tuesday, wading into a contentious debate over just how hard it was hit.

Lives of Gaza’s children ‘marked by war and destruction’: UN

The lives of one million children in the Gaza Strip “are marked by war and destruction”, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced on Tuesday.

At least 4 killed, 13 injured in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Four people were killed and 13 wounded in separate Israeli strikes Tuesday in southern and northern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry has announced.

US has only %25 of Patriot interceptors needed for military operations globally: Report

Washington has only about 25 percent of the Patriot missile interceptors that planners at the Pentagon assess are needed for all the US’s military operations globally, according to a report by The Guardian.

Israel holds 10,800 Palestinian prisoners in its jails: Rights groups

Israel is holding 10,800 Palestinians in its jails, prisoners’ affairs groups have announced in a report.

Kremlin allows foreigners to serve in Russian military

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also during the period of mobilisation.

Iran rejects Trump’s claims of requesting talks as baseless fabrication

Iran’s Foreign Ministry firmly refuted assertions by US President Donald Trump that Tehran sought negotiations, slamming Washington for "fabricating narratives to deflect from its failures."

US envoy lauds Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

A senior United States envoy has hailed the Lebanese government’s response to a US proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah amid Israel’s continued military presence in the country.

Iran to register all civilian drones amid spiraling situation

Iran will soon implement a comprehensive registration system for all drones, both imported and domestically produced, to prevent misuse and enhance national security, according to a senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.

US says has ‘scheduled Iran talks’

US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington will hold negotiations with Tehran soon.

Netanyahu meets Trump at White House as Israel, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, discussing a range of issues including the war in the Gaza Strip.

Israel confirms five soldiers killed in Gaza

Five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip, Israel's military announced on Tuesday, as Tel Aviv and Hamas held indirect negotiations in Qatar on an elusive ceasefire.

UN General Assembly condemns ‘systematic oppression’ of Afghan women

The United Nations General Assembly has denounced the "systematic oppression" of women and girls in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban authorities.

US will send more weapons to Ukraine: Trump

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States would be sending more weapons to Ukraine to help the war-torn country defend itself against Russian attacks.

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