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EU bans transit of Russian gas through the bloc

The European Union member states have agreed to ban the transit of Russian gas through the bloc, the European Council announced on Monday.

Zelensky announces readiness to join Putin, Trump at Budapest summit if invited

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he would be ready to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump at their coming summit in Hungary if he is invited.

US says Ukraine will have to concede territory

Ukraine is bound to lose some of its “property” to Russia in the aftermath of the enduring conflict, US President Donald Trump has stated.

Gaza ceasefire remains in place despite Israeli attacks: US

US President Donald Trump has stated that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains in effect despite repeated Israeli attacks that have left dozens dead in the enclave, emphasizing that Washington wants to ensure continued calm between Israel and Hamas.

Yemen’s Houthis arrest 20 UN staff

Yemen’s Houthi authorities have detained about two dozen United Nations employees after raiding another UN-run facility in Sanaa, the UN has confirmed.

Ukraine claims US ‘ready’ to replace Russian oil, gas supplies to Europe

The United States is prepared to supply European countries with "as much gas and oil as is needed" to replace Europe's dependence on Russian energy imports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed.

Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians in ceasefire violations: Gaza government

At least 97 Palestinians have been killed and 230 injured by the Israeli military since a ceasefire took effect in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 10, according to the Gaza government.

British army to get powers to shoot down drones near bases

British soldiers will be granted new powers to shoot down drones threatening military bases, according to a report.

Zelensky stresses Putin stronger than Hamas, calls for more pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US President Donald Trump to apply more pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war against its neighbor, saying the Russian president was stronger than Hamas, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC.

Israel bombs Gaza’s Rafah despite ceasefire

Israeli military carried out air strikes on Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday in the latest reported violation of the ceasefire.

Syrian FM to make first official visit to China in November

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani has announced that he will make his first official visit to China in early November on an invitation extended by Beijing.

Hamas refutes US claim on Gaza ceasefire violation

Hamas has rejected a statement from the US State Department in which it cited “credible reports” indicating the Palestinian group would imminently violate the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

20 European states demand measures to return Afghans either voluntarily or forcibly

In a letter addressed to Magnus Brunner the Commissioner of Internal Affairs and Migration, twenty European countries have come together to pressure the European Commission to find ways to send back Afghan nationals who are living illegally in Europe, either voluntarily or by force, Belgian minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt has stated.

US claims Hamas planning ‘imminent ceasefire violation’

The US State Department has announced that Hamas is planning an “imminent” attack on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, potentially violating the terms of its peace deal with Israel about a week after the pact’s agreement.

Netanyahu seeking another term as Israeli PM

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated he will seek another term in the November 2026 parliamentary election.

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Qatar

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after negotiations mediated by Qatar and Turkey following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.

Hamas returns bodies of two more hostages, says Israel violating Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has turned over the remains of two more deceased Israeli captives from the Gaza Strip, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced, as the Palestinian group announced that Tel Aviv is continuing to commit ceasefire violations.

Israel commits 47 violations since Gaza truce came into effect: Media office

The government media office in the Gaza Strip has said in a press statement that Israel committed 47 breaches of the truce deal since it came into effect last week.

Hamas says will not commit to disarm until further negotiations

Hamas will not automatically commit to disarming and hopes the ceasefire with Israel will last three to five years to rebuild Gaza, Hamas politburo member Mohammed Nazzal has stated in an interview with Reuters.

Analyst: Russia acts pragmatically while Iran treats politics as a matter of honor

Iranian political analyst Abbas Abdi has criticized Iran’s “honor-based” approach to politics, arguing that such rigidity prevents pragmatic policymaking and leads to endless conflict.

Trump says To meet with China’s leader At South Korea summit

President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that he will hold talks with China's Xi Jinping during the upcoming APEC summit in South Korea.

Venezuelan Nobel winner holds call with Israeli PM

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, in a call on Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, praised the fight against "totalitarian forces", in what Tel Aviv presented as an endorsement of its Gaza offensive.

Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold talks in Qatar after deadly clashes

Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air sattacks on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.

Trump hopes to put an end to Russia’s war without dispatching Tomahawks to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has stated that he believed to be able to carry the momentum of the Gaza ceasefire accord between Israel and Hamas towards successfully putting an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine, too.

Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli hostage

Hamas has handed over the remains of an additional captive it recovered in the ravaged Gaza Strip, as the Palestinian group calls on mediators and the international community to pressure Israel to open border crossings and allow aid in.

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