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Houthis announce missile launch at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport

The Houthis have launched a hypersonic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, after the Israeli army broke a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Yemeni group announced Thursday.

Health Ministry confirms over 700 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since Tuesday

More than 700 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air attacks in the Gaza Strip since Tuesday, the Health Ministry announced on Thursday.

Macron confirms Iran released French citizen imprisoned for over 880 days

A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for more than 880 days has been freed, according to President Emmanuel Macron.

US ownership of Ukraine’s power plants ‘best protection’ of energy infrastructure: White House

President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call, during which the American leader suggested Washington's ownership of Ukraine's power plants could help ensure their security.

Israeli troops resume Gaza ground operation, seize part of Netzarim Corridor

Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in the besieged Gaza Strip, reclaiming control of a key land corridor while continuing a wide-ranging bombardment of the besieged enclave as a truce with Hamas collapsed.

Thousands protest against detention of Istanbul mayor

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday following the arrest of the city's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition figure is seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

American judge rules Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain in US for now

A US federal judge has denied the administration of President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss activist Mahmoud Khalil's challenge to his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and has decided to shift the jurisdiction of the case to the state of New Jersey.

Trump calls on Iran to stop aiding Houthis

US President Donald Trump has stressed that Iran must completely halt any assistance it is supplying to Yemen's Houthi group, vowing to destroy it. Iran has repeatedly denied such allegations.

Zelensky agrees to halt attack on Russian energy infrastructure during phone call with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he agreed to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Several killed in Gaza as Israel continues air attacks

Several Palestinians have been killed in overnight and early morning Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, a day after more than 400 were killed across the besieged enclave.

Major Persian Gulf markets in red on geopolitical woes

Major stock markets in the Persian Gulf fell in early trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East after Israeli air attacks killed hundreds in the Gaza Strip, shattering nearly two months of relative calm since a ceasefire began.

Turkey arrests Istanbul mayor, Erdogan’s key rival

Turkey detained Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group in what the main opposition party calls "a coup against our next president".

US considering relinquishing leadership of NATO’s European command: NBC

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering scrapping the longstanding role of the US in leading NATO's military operations in Europe, NBC News has reported, citing unnamed defense officials.

‘I don’t want us to be on Putin’s menu’: Zelensky says ceasefire negotiations must include Ukraine

Kyiv must be included in all future negotiations regarding steps to end Russia's full-scale war, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in a virtual press conference.

Palestinian Mahmoud Khalil calls himself ‘Political prisoner’ over US arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student who the administration of US President Donald Trump is seeking to deport for his role in pro-Palestinian protests, has called himself a “political prisoner”, in his first direct comments since detention.

More Americans say Ukraine not getting enough help from US: Poll

More Americans now think the United States is not doing enough to help Ukraine in its war against the Russian onslaught, an uptick from late last year, according to a Gallup survey.

Macron confirms France to deploy nuclear-armed planes to German border

France will upgrade one of its main air bases along its border with Germany to host Rafale fighter planes armed with nuclear cruise missiles, French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed.

Iran rejects UN human rights mechanisms, vows non-cooperation with fact-finding mission

The Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, declared on Tuesday that Iran will not cooperate with the UN’s fact-finding mission under any circumstances.

Putin supports limited 30-day ceasefire deal in call with Trump

US President Donald Trump spoke for nearly three hours with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday amid the U.S. push to secure Moscow’s agreement to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.

President Sisi says Egypt loses $800 million monthly in Suez Canal revenue amid regional turmoil

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has stated that regional instability costs the country roughly $800 million monthly in Suez Canal revenue, though he noted the African nation’s economy shows signs of improvement.

Russian energy giant Gazprom suffered $13.1 billion loss last year: Report

The loss of a key European market has dealt a severe financial blow to Russian energy giant Gazprom, resulting in net losses of 1.076 trillion rubles ($13.1 billion) in 2024, the Moscow Times has reported.

Syria, Lebanon agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10, injure dozens

The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported, after cross-border attacks left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.

EU, others pledge over $6bn to Syria in post al-Assad donor drive

The European Union has hosted a donor drive for Syria to encourage a peaceful transition following the fall of former leader Bashar al-Assad.

At least 3 killed in Israeli air attack on Syria’s Deraa

At least three people were killed and nearly 20 others wounded after an Israeli air strike on the outskirts of the southern Syrian province of Deraa, the Syrian state news agency, SANA, has reported.

UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace negotiations: Bloomberg

The U.K. and the European Union will discuss confiscating Russian assets to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow ahead of possible peace talks on Ukraine, Bloomberg has reported, citing unnamed sources.

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