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Holding elections a disaster for Ukraine: Zelensky

Holding a vote amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine would be a disaster for Kiev for a number of reasons ranging from popular disapproval to “losing” its Armed Forces, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

US committed to ‘buying and owning’ Gaza: Trump

Despite international outcry, United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial proposal to take control of the besieged Gaza Strip, stressing he is committed to “buying and owning” the war-ravaged enclave.

Israel kills two, including pregnant woman, in West Bank attack

The Israeli army has expanded its military operation in the occupied West Bank, killing two women – one of whom was eight months pregnant, during a raid in the Palestinian territory’s Nur Shams refugee camp.

Arab League, PGCC condemn Netanyahu’s comments on Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

The Arab League and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council have condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements suggesting the establishment of a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia.

Majority of Americans think US takeover of Gaza ‘bad idea’: Survey

A poll conducted by CBS has found that most people in the United States think Washington's control of the Gaza Strip, a proposal made by President Donald Trump last week, is a “bad idea”.

At least 110 Palestinians killed by Israeli military in Gaza since ceasefire: Report

The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has documented the killing of at least 110 Palestinians by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire agreement was implemented last month.

Kremlin keeps mum on reported contacts between Putin and Trump

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that he could neither confirm nor deny reports of contacts between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Ukraine.

Israeli soldiers complete withdrawal from Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor

Israeli soldiers have withdrawn from the militarised zone that cut Gaza in half, known as the Netzarim Corridor, to the buffer zone it created on the besieged Strip’s eastern border.

Baltic states disconnected from Russia’s power grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have disconnected their energy systems from Russia's electric power grid "another historic day for European integration", the Estonian Foreign Ministry confirmed.

Riyadh condemns Netanyahu’s remarks on Palestinian relocation to Saudi Arabia

Riyadh has strongly condemned the recent statements of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who had called for the displacement of Palestinians to Saudi Arabia.

Israeli air attack kills six in Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire

An Israeli air attack has killed six people and wounded two in eastern Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah.

Trump says has spoken to Putin about Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump says he has discussed the Ukraine war with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the phone, according to the New York Post. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the announcement.

Lebanon forms new government, first in over two years

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has announced the formation of a new government after more than two years of an interim cabinet amid political wrangling and a major economic crisis.

Lebanese presidency dismisses US envoy’s remarks on Hezbollah

Lebanon’s presidency has distanced itself from comments made by US deputy special envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus, who stressed after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, that Hezbollah’s participation in the next government was a “red line”.

Hamas, Israel launch fifth prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire accord

Tel Aviv released dozens of Palestinian prisoners after the armed group Hamas freed three Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip.

US approves nearly $7.5bn arms sale to Israel

The US State Department approved a potential $7.41 billion foreign military sales to Israel, the Pentagon has announced.

US says ready to ‘double down’ on Russia sanctions

US President Donald Trump is prepared to intensify sanctions on Russia in order to push for an end to the war between Kiev and Moscow, according to his special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg.

“No rush to do anything” in Gaza: Trump

President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that he saw “no rush to do anything” in the Gaza Strip and insisted there would be no US “boots on the ground.”

Israel torturing Palestinian workers to death: Report

Palestinian workers arrested during the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023 were abused by Israeli prison guards, with some of them tortured to death or disappeared, according to testimonies collected by a Palestinian trade union.

Elon Musk warns US to lose next war ‘very badly’

The United States risks major defeat in the country’s next war unless it urgently reforms its outdated weapons programs, Elon Musk, who owns X and heads SpaceX and Tesla, has warned in a stark assessment of the nation’s defense capabilities.

British MPs slam ‘barbaric’ Netanyahu call for Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia

MPs from the UK Labour Party have condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for suggesting that Palestinians should establish a state in Saudi Arabia rather than their homeland.

Trump says he expects to meet Zelensky next week and will “probably” talk with Putin

US President Donald Trump has stated he would “probably” meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week and hinted at a talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Hezbollah should be omitted from Lebanon government: US

The United States has demanded that the armed group Hezbollah must not be part of Lebanon’s government.

Dozens of parties To ICC condemn US sanctions against global tribunal

US President Donald Trump's decision to sanction the International Criminal Court increases the "risk of impunity" for serious crimes, 79 parties to the global tribunal have announced in a joint statement.

North Korean missiles show improved accuracy in Russian attacks on Ukraine: Reuters

North Korean missiles used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine have become more accurate, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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