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Tasnim exclusive images: Dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed from Israel’s Ofer prison as exchange begins

The exchange of Palestinian and Israeli prisoners began early Monday, with large numbers of Palestinian detainees released from Israel’s Ofer Prison near the Beitunia settlement, according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.

Kurdish leader says reached first deal on merging forces with Syria’s army

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi has announced that he has reached a "preliminary agreement" with Damascus on the integration of his troops into Syria's military and security forces.

Hamas releases all living Israeli hostages in Gaza Strip

The Palestinian group Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, concluded on Monday the release of 20 living Israeli captives.

Ukraine to get Tomahawks if ‘war not settled’: US

US President Donald Trump has stated that he might talk to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about the possibility of sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kiev. He did not elaborate on whether he has made the decision, speaking to reporters on Sunday.

Isreal’s war on Gaza ‘over’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has declared to reporters that the war in the Gaza Strip “is over".

Ukraine warns Russia exploiting lack of ‘attention’ on war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbied his allies for more air defences on Sunday, warning that Russia was "taking advantage" of attention shifting away from the Ukraine war to intensify its bombardment of the country.

US ‘wants to help China, not hurt it’: Trump

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States wants to help China, not hurt it, striking a conciliatory tone days after threatening an additional 100 percent tariff on the world's second-largest economy.

Israel says instructed to prepare for demolition of ‘Hamas tunnels’ after hostage release

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that he instructed the army to prepare for the demolition of what he claimed are underground tunnels used by the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Leaked files disclose secret Israeli-Arab pact against Iran amid Gaza war: WaPo

Leaked American military documents have exposed a covert US-led partnership between Israel and six key Arab countries against Tehran amid Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Israel abusing Palestinian prisoners ahead of their release under exchange agreement with Hamas: Report

A circulated video shows Israeli security officers abusing Palestinian prisoners assembled at the Negev prison in southern Israel, ahead of their release as part of a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.

Over 75% of Americans support additional sanctions on Russia: Survey

Despite United States President Donald Trump's reluctance to impose additional economic pressure on Moscow, some 77% of Americans are in favor of implementing additional sanctions on Russia to force an end to its war effort, a recent poll Harvard/Harris X poll showed.

UK, US, NATO flew 12-hour patrol on Russian border amid tensions in Europe

The United Kingdom has announced two Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft joined a 12-hour NATO patrol earlier this week near Russia’s border, following a series of "Russian drone and aircraft incursions" into alliance airspace.

US guiding Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities: FT

Washington has been assisting Kiev in carrying out drone attacks on energy facilities inside Russia for the past several months, the Financial Times has reported, citing unnamed American and Ukrainian officials.

Zelensky calls on Trump to use Gaza ceasefire momentum to broker peace in Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his American counterpart Donald Trump to use the momentum of the Gaza ceasefire to broker peace in Ukraine, as the two leaders spoke by phone on Saturday.

China warns of retaliation over US tariff ultimatums

Beijing stressed that it won’t yield to Washington’s latest tariff threats, urging the United States to seek a negotiated settlement instead of escalating tensions.

Taliban, Pakistan trade heavy fire along Afghanistan border

Taliban and Pakistani soldiers have exchanged fire across the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, prompting calls for restraint from several countries, as tensions escalate following an air attack on the Afghan capital, Kabul, earlier this week.

Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt

Three Qatari officials have been killed in a car crash near the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the Doha Embassy in Cairo.

Hamas says ready to fight if Gaza war resumes

Hamas is ready to fight back if United States President Donald Trump’s peace accord unravels and hostilities with Israel resume in the Gaza Strip, a senior official told AFP on Saturday.

Israeli air attacks kill one, injure seven in Lebanon

Israeli air attacks on a southern Lebanese village have killed one person and wounded seven others, temporarily severing a key route connecting Beirut to the country’s south, in the latest near-daily violation by Tel Aviv of the November 2024 ceasefire it signed with Hezbollah.

Thousands of Palestinians returning to areas vacated by Israeli soldiers in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Palestinians set off toward areas vacated by Israeli soldiers after a ceasefire took effect on Friday.

Beijing slams Washington plan to restrict flights over Russia

Beijing has slammed Washington over a proposed ban on Chinese airlines using Russian airspace, warning that it would ultimately harm US businesses.

Lebanon says it thwarted Israeli network plotting bomb attacks

The Lebanese government announced it had foiled an Israeli plot to carry out assassinations and bombing attacks in the country, as Tel Aviv continues to violate the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

Hamas, Islamic Jihad Hail global solidarity, thank Iran and other allies for supporting Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad expressed deep gratitude for the “unprecedented wave of global solidarity” supporting the Palestinian people.

US says to impose 100% tariffs on China

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods beginning November 1, 2025, in response to what he described as Beijing’s “extraordinarily aggressive” new trade restrictions.

Putin says Russia to unveil new weapon soon

Moscow will soon make an announcement on a new weapon at its disposal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that trials have so far gone well.

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