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US should ‘take’ Gaza and turn it into ‘freedom zone’: Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants Washington to "take" Gaza and turn it into a "freedom zone" as Israel tightens its siege and continues its military onslaught on the besieged enclave.

Trump’s announcement about Syria surprised US officials: Reuters

When US President Donald Trump announced in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that he would lift all sanctions on Syria, the decision, which will boost a country devastated by 13 years of war, took many in the region by surprise. It also caught some in his own administration off guard.

US opposes Ukraine attendance at NATO summit: Report

The Unites States is against inviting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Italy’s ANSA news agency has reported, citing anonymous diplomatic sources.

Syrian official appears to hint at normalisation of ties with Israel

A Syrian official has appeared to hint at possible normalisation with Israel after being questioned on the issue by an Israeli outlet.

Palestinians mark Nakba Day

Palestinians held marches in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to commemorate the Nakba — the “catastrophe” of their mass dispossession during the creation of Israel 77 years ago.

U.S. close to a nuclear accord with Iran: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that Washington was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Tehran, and Iran had "sort of" agreed to the terms.

Aide to Iran Leader: Tehran would forgo highly enriched uranium in nuclear agreement with Washington

Tehran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with certain conditions with President Donald Trump in exchange for lifting economic sanctions, a top adviser to Iran’s leader told NBC News on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian strongly condemns Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly centured U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent remarks against Tehran, saying that the endeavours to undermine the Islamic Republic over the past decades have failed to diminish the determination and resilience of the Iranian nation.

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine’s peace negotiations in Istanbul

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have indicated they would not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday, with the Kremlin sending instead a group of experienced technocrats.

Trump says he hopes diplomacy with Iran will bring agreement

US President Donald Trump has voiced optimism that diplomatic efforts on Iran’s nuclear program would bear fruit, reiterating that he wants to "make a deal with Tehran".

Kremlin says Russian delegation will be waiting for Ukrainians in Turkey

Moscow will be sending a delegation for direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday and expects Kiev to do the same, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia says fully supports US-Iran negotiations

Riyadh fully supports Washington-Tehran nuclear talks and hopes for positive results, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said on Wednesday.

Robert De Niro slams Trump as ‘philistine president’ and enemy of arts at Cannes Film Festival

Robert De Niro has taken a fiery stand against US President Donald Trump at Cannes Film Festival‘s opening ceremony, calling him a “philistine president” and declaring him an enemy of the arts.

Russia likely preparing major offensive in Ukraine despite peace endeavours: FT

Russia seems to be preparing a significant offensive in Ukraine as it is moving troops toward key positions on the front, the Financial Times has reported, citing undisclosed intelligence officials in Kyiv.

Trump meets Syrian president, calls on him to establish ties with Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel, after a surprise Washington's announcement that it would lift all sanctions on Damascus.

EU agrees on new sanctions package targeting Russian ‘shadow fleet’

EU ambassadors have agreed on the bloc's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, primarily targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers.

Iraq releases over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including ex-Daesh members

Iraq has freed more than 19,000 prisoners under a sweeping amnesty law designed to relieve pressure on its overcrowded prison system, including inmates convicted of being members of Daesh.

India expels Pakistan diplomat as war of words between nuclear-armed countries simmers in place of fighting

New Delhi has ordered a Pakistani diplomat to leave India within 24 hours as tensions simmer in the wake of heavy military exchanges between the nuclear-armed neighbours before a ceasefire was agreed last week.

US spent $1bn bombing Yemen’s Hothis but failed to gain air superiority: NYT

US President Donald Trump’s administration declared a ceasefire in Yemen last week due to burning through expensive munitions while failing to establish air superiority over the Houthis, according to the New York Times.

Trump should realise Putin is obstacle to peace: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he hopes the current period of frantic diplomacy and high-stakes gambits between Russia and Ukraine will end with President Donald Trump understanding that President Vladimir Putin is the real obstacle to a peace deal.

Rights groups urge UK to end all arms sales to Israel as court case begins

Rights groups and charities gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice to support a legal challenge against the UK government's continuing export of F-35 jet parts for use by Tel Aviv.

Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment pledge on Persian Gulf tour

President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States after Riyadh accorded him a gala welcome at the start of a tour of Persian Gulf states.

US imposes new oil-related sanctions on Iran

The United States has announced new sanctions against companies, individuals, and tankers it claims are involved in the export of Iran's oil.

Trump says he will ease sanctions on Damascus, to meet Syria’s new ruler on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump has stated that he will move to normalize relations with and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country "a chance at peace."

Pakistan confirms 51 dead in Indian attacks; New Delhi reports 20 fatalities

Pakistan's military has announced that 51 individuals, comprising 40 civilians and 11 armed forces personnel, were killed during Indian strikes last week, while New Delhi has reported 20 fatalities from Islamabad’s attacks.

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