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Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Turkey, lower-level talks pointless: Aide

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has stated, explaining that talks with lower-level representatives would be pointless.

British veterans detail war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

Former members of the United Kingdom’s special forces  recount war crimes committed by British soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq dating back over a decade.

Trump considering attending Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Turkey

US President Donald Trump has stated he is open to attending the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, as Washington ramps up pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to bring an end to the three-year conflict.

Trump receives royal Saudi welcome from MbS in Riyadh

US President Donald Trump received a royal Saudi welcome Tuesday as he arrived in the capital, Riyadh, descending Air Force One on purple-carpeted steps to a greeting from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Syria’s new ruler skips Iraq summit after firestorm over invitation

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad this weekend, Syrian state media reported on Monday, after Iraq's invitation spurred controversy over the rebel-turned-leader's potential return to a country where he fought and was jailed.

Iran, Uzbekistan can achieve prosperity through expanded relations: President Pezeshkian

President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Tehran is eager to deepen collaboration and share experiences with the friendly nation of Uzbekistan.

PA president lifts ban on operations of Al Jazeera TV inside Palestinian territory

Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau chief has announced that the news channel could resume working in the Palestinian territories after president Mahmoud Abbas lifted a ban in place since January.

Hamas frees dual US-Israeli national and soldier Edan Alexander

Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual United States-Israeli national and soldier, as the Palestinian group seeks to revive ceasefire negotiations and an end to Israel’s blockade of the besieged and bombarded Gaza Strip.

White House notifies US Congress of $1.45bn in proposed arms sales to UAE

The US State Department notified Congress on Monday of two proposed weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates totaling an estimated $1.45 billion as President Donald Trump embarked on a four-day Middle East tour.

Syria’s president proposes Trump Tower in Damascus, peace with Israel for sanctions relief: Reuters

Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has reportedly offered to build a Trump Tower in Damascus, establish peace with Israel, and grant the US access to Syria’s oil and gas, as part of his bid to secure sanctions relief from Washington, Reuters has reported.

Famine stalking across besieged Gaza Strip, 500k face starvation: Report

Israel’s blockade threatens the entire population of the Gaza Strip with famine, putting 500,000 people at risk of starvation, a global hunger monitor has warned.

EU sees Syria instability as terror risk for bloc: Reuters

The situation in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal European Union counterterrorism document seen by Reuters which warned that the terror threat level in the bloc remains high.

Anti-Turkey Kurdish group PKK disbands after 4 decades of conflict

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband and end its armed struggle for autonomy, following a call in February by its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan.

5G internet will be available in Iran’s metropolises by March: Minister

Iran will provide access to 5G internet to its metropolises by the end of the current Persian calendar year in late March, the Iranian minister of Information and Communications Technology has announced.

Study puts true death toll in Gaza war at around 110,000

A new report suggests that up to 109,000 people have been killed since the start of Israel's military campaign across the besieged Gaza Strip in October 2023.

Taliban bans game of chess

Taliban government has banned the game of chess across Afghanistan, arguing that it is incompatible with Islamic Sharia laws. The decision was announced on Sunday.

Israel asks ICC judges to withdraw PM arrest warrant 

Tel Aviv has asked judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw arrest warrants against Israel's Prime Minister and Defence Minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war.

Israel is prolonging war, hindering hostage agreement: US

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East has stated that Israel is prolonging the war in the Gaza Strip and reaching a new ceasefire and hostage deal is the correct next step to take.

President Pezeshkian says Iran seeks agreement in negotiations with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran’s participation in indirect talks with Washington proves that it is committed to peace and serious in reaching an accord.

Hamas confirms it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will soon be freed in the Gaza Strip, a senior Hamas official has told Reuters, a move key Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt described as an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire negotiations in the war-torn enclave.

FM warns Europe against ‘strategy of confrontation’ over Iran’s nuclear program

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned European countries against a "strategy of confrontation" over Tehran's nuclear program, stressing that the move could risk provoking a nuclear proliferation crisis.

Armenia says there will be no war with Azerbaijan despite ‘provocations’

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that there will be no war between Yerevan and Baku, despite what he described as internal and external "provocations", without providing any further details about potential threats.

Differences narrowed at Iran-US talks: FM Araqchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has hailed as fruitful the latest round of talks with the United States in Oman, saying Tehran and Washington have narrowed differences and their positions have moved closer.

Zelensky says ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkey on May 15.

Trump-Netanyahu rift widens over potential agreement between US, Iran: NBC

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “worried about any deal” the administration of US President Donald Trump might strike with Iran, according to NBC News.

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