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Patience with Putin ‘running out fast’ over Ukraine war: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin was running out, but stopped short of threatening new sanctions over the Ukraine war.

US pledges to defend ‘every inch’ of NATO territory after Russian drone incursion into Poland

The United States has told the United Nations Security Council that it would defend "every inch of NATO territory" following a Russian drone incursion into Poland—marking the first known instance of a NATO country shooting down Moscow's drones during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

UN Security Council members condemn Israel over deadly attack on Qatar

The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital Doha and called for de-escalation in a statement agreed by all 15 members, including the United States.

US says sees no reason to economically isolate Russia outside war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump does not believe Russia should be cut off from the global economy beyond the context of its war against Ukraine, Vice President JD Vance has stated in an interview with One America News Network.

Trump had heated phone call with Netanyahu over Israeli attack on Qatar: Report

US President Donald Trump had a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, where he conveyed his “deep frustration” at being caught by surprise by Israel's attack on Hamas representatives in Qatar, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Syrian president to attend UN General Assembly in New York

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa will participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the “High-Level Week”, scheduled from Sept. 22-30 in New York City.

Israeli military vows to destroy more high-rise towers in Gaza City amid occupation push

The Israeli army on Thursday pledged to continue demolishing high-rise residential towers in Gaza City as part of its ongoing ground offensive to occupy the entire city in the Strip.

Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli military attack

Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has stressed that there must be a “collective response” to Israel’s attack on Doha, as Arab leaders rushed to the Persian Gulf nation to express solidarity.

Israeli PM pledges to target opponents abroad after strike in Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to try to kill Hamas leaders in Qatar again if Doha does not expel the group’s officials, drawing a sharp response from the Persian Gulf country.

Israel kills dozens in Yemen attack after bombing Qatar

At least 35 people have been killed after Israel carried out air attacks in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and al-Jawf governorate, a day after targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Russia rejects Polish ‘drone attack’ claims

Moscow has dismissed Poland’s latest claim that Russian drones breached the European country’s air space. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no evidence has been provided linking the UAVs to Russia.

US wants EU to slap India and China with 100% tariffs: FT

US President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India, as part of a joint effort to pressure Russia, the Financial Times reported.

Zelensky calls for ‘joint’ air defence with Europe after Russian drones downed in Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pushed for a common air defence system with Kyiv's European allies as he accused Russia of "deliberately targeting" neighbouring Poland by flying drones through its airspace in an overnight attack.

Qatar dismisses White House claim Trump sent warning before Israel’s attack

The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced it notified Qatari officials before Israel’s attack on Hamas negotiators in Doha, a claim denied by the Persian Gulf country.

EU says to freeze payments to Israel

The European Union will suspend its bilateral support programs with Israel and freeze related payments over Tel Aviv’s ongoing siege of the Gaza Strip, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday.

Poland downs Russian drones amid mass attack on Ukraine

Poland has confirmed downing Russian drones in its airspace during a mass aerial attack on Ukraine in what seems to be the first case of a NATO member engaging Moscow's military assets over its territory during the war.

Qatar calls for retaliation against Israel for aerial raid in Doha

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has vowed to retaliate against Israel for its air strike against Hamas’s political leadership based in Doha.

Trump ‘feels very bad’ about Israel attack against Qatar: White House

The White House on Tuesday announced that President Donald Trump “feels very bad” about the location of Israel’s strike in Qatar that targeted Palestinian group Hamas’s senior officials in Doha.

Hamas says its leadership survived Israel’s assassination bid in Qatar

The Hamas leadership has survived Israel’s assassination bid in the Qatari capital Doha, but at least six people were killed in the attack, according to an official statement from the Palestinian group.

Israeli army says it attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar

The Israeli military has announced that explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital Doha were the result of an assassination attempt against members of the Hamas leadership and senior officials of the Palestinian group.

Flotilla for Gaza says main boat attacked

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza has announced one of its main vessels, the “Family Boat,” was struck by what is suspected to be a drone off the coast of Tunisia early Tuesday, but Tunisian authorities dismissed the claim.

Israeli military orders evacuation of entire Gaza City before major onslaught

The Israeli army has issued a new evacuation order for the residents of the entire Gaza City and warned of a major attack as part of an occupation plan.

BRICS unlikely to last: WH trade adviser

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has claimed that the BRICS group is unlikely to last because the member states have “long hated each other.”

Israeli attacks kill five in Lebanon in latest ceasefire breach

At least five people have been killed and five others wounded after Israeli military aircraft struck eastern Lebanon in the latest violation of the ceasefire accord signed last November, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

UN says 362 earthquake-hit villages in Afghanistan still not reached

The United Nations has announced it has been unable to reach 362 villages in Afghanistan in the wake of a deadly earthquake in its eastern Kunar province, which killed at least 2,200 people and flattened entire communities and their homes.

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