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US warns of Daesh, al-Qaeda expansion, commends partners in Iraq, Syria, Somalia

The US Embassy in Baghdad has announced that Washington remains deeply concerned about the continued operations and territorial expansions of the Daesh and al-Qaeda terror groups, stressing that it will continue to prioritize partnerships with allies and regional actors to combat terrorism.

EU says Putin ‘laughing’ at Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace attempts

The European Union’s (EU) top diplomat Kaja Kallas has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “laughing” at US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Iranian envoy urges UN chief, UNSC to condemn terror attack on police

Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has called on the United Nations chief and the UN Security Council to condemn in the strongest terms possible a recent deadly terrorist attack on police forces in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

US general whose report on Iran nuclear facilities angered White House fired

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency’s preliminary intelligence assessment angered President Donald Trump for reporting that the US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June had inflicted limited damage, according to reports.

Trump again threatens Russian sanctions if Ukraine war doesn’t end

US President Donald Trump has once again threatened Russia with “massive sanctions” over the war in Ukraine unless an accord can be reached in about two weeks, swerving back to a tougher stance after an inconclusive meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Ukraine official says Zelensky ready to discuss territory with Putin

Ukraine is ready to discuss its territorial dispute with Russia at direct talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Ukrainian foreign ministry official has said, adding that the current frontline should be the starting point for the negotiations.

Hopes dim for peace summit between Russia, Ukraine leaders

The chances of a Russia-Ukraine summit faded Friday as US President Donald Trump appeared to tire of peace efforts and Moscow poured cold water on efforts to end the grinding war in Ukraine.

Israeli data reveals 83 percent of Gaza war dead are civilians

A classified Israeli military database has disclosed the vast majority of Palestinians killed in Gaza are civilians, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call.

Declassified docs show Clinton was ready to consider Russian NATO membership

Former US President Bill Clinton promised Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would consider membership for Russia in NATO, according to newly declassified documents. He also claimed that the military bloc’s expansion would not threaten Moscow, the files show.

Famine officially declared in Gaza Strip by UN-backed global hunger monitor

Famine has been officially declared in the besieged Gaza Strip for the first time by the Integrated Food Phase Classification (IPC), the UN-backed global hunger monitor.

Several countries join EU, UN in opposing Israel’s illegal settlement plan

The United Kingdom, Australia and Japan are among 21 countries that have condemned Israel’s plans to build an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, which they say renders a future two-state solution for Palestinians impossible.

Israeli air force dismisses several officers over petition demanding end to Gaza war

Israel's air force dismissed 15 officers, including one with the rank of major general, for signing a petition that calls for ending the war in the Gaza Strip to return all hostages, according to a report.

Iran warns future nuclear talks will be ‘armed negotiations’ amid rising tensions

A senior Iranian diplomat has warned that any future negotiations with Western powers will take place under heightened caution and mistrust, following US-Israeli recent military strikes on Iranian facilities.

Armenia seeks LPG imports from Iran to address domestic shortages

Armenia has formally requested the import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran to meet its immediate domestic needs, the country’s Economy Minister announced on Thursday.

Israel ignoring truce attempts by launching new Gaza aggression: Hamas

Hamas says Israel is ignoring mediators' efforts to reach a ceasefire by launching a new assault in Gaza City, believed to mark the first phase of the full occupation of the Strip.

Zelensky urges ‘strong response’ from Trump if Putin rejects talks with Ukraine

If Russian President Vladimir Putin "is not ready" for a one-on-one meeting with Ukrainian officials, Kyiv expects Washington to respond with tougher measures, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with journalists.

Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security: US VP

European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of an accord to end Russia’s war in the country, United States Vice President JD Vance has stated.

UK business leaders call for action against Israel over Gaza war

Hundreds of business leaders in the United Kingdom have urged the British government to take action against Israel as the crisis in the Gaza Strip worsens.

US sanctions more ICC judges over cases against Israel

The United States has imposed sanctions on four more International Criminal Court judges or prosecutors, including from allies France and Canada, in a new effort to undermine the tribunal particularly over actions against Israel.

Poll finds most Americans oppose Russia seizing Ukrainian land

Most Americans are opposed to Russia receiving Ukrainian territory at the end of the war between the two countries, according to a new survey that comes as US President Donald Trump has suggested “land swaps” could be part of a peace deal.

Most Americans believe countries should recognize Palestinian state: Poll

A 58% majority of Americans believe that every country in the United Nations should recognize Palestine as a nation, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey.

China reiterates opposition to Snapback trigger against Iran

The Chinese mission at the UN has renewed Beijing's firm opposition to the European troika's threats to trigger the “snapback” mechanism against Iran.

Israeli military to call up 60,000 reservist soldiers for Gaza occupation plan: Report

The Israeli army will call up 60,000 reservist soldiers to fight in Gaza City under an occupation plan, according to a report on Wednesday.

US may provide air support for Ukraine under peace accord: Trump

Washington may provide air support to Ukraine as part of a potential peace accord with Russia, US President Donald Trump told Fox News.

Syrian, Israeli officials meet in Paris on de-escalation measures: SANA

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Tuesday in Paris with an Israeli delegation to discuss de-escalation measures and stability in southern part of the war-torn country, Syria's state news agency SANA has reported.

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