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Over 1,700 arrested so far in demonstration on U.S. college campuses nationwide

Over 1,700 pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested in recent days in the U.S. according to media reports, as the anti-war rallies at more than 20 American universities continued on Wednesday.

US imposes sanctions on hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The United States has put new sanctions on hundreds of individuals and firms linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, accusing Moscow of illegally using chemical weapons against Kiev forces.

Iran says welcomes talks with EU to enhance mutual cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with the European Union foreign policy chief, said Tehran welcomes continuation of talks with the bloc to further advance mutual cooperation.

Ukrainian official says F-16s could arrive in Kiev this month

US-made F-16 fighter jets could start arriving in Ukraine as early as this month, a senior Ukrainian military official has stated.

US increases pressure on Israel over Gaza aid as truce negotiations continue

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Israeli officials to improve the facilitation of humanitarian aid supplies to the Gaza Strip amid warnings from the United Nations and aid agencies of a looming famine in parts of the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave.

Russia says attacked Ukrainian military HQ

Russia has carried out a strike on the Ukrainian military headquarters commanding troops in the southern sector of the front, the Defense Ministry in Moscow announced Wednesday.

Turkey says to join S. Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza war before ICJ

Ankara will join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Wednesday.

Colombia says to break diplomatic relations with Israel amid Gaza war

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has stated he will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its actions in the Gaza Strip which has so far killed over 34,500.

PA says US support behind Israel’s disregard for warnings against Rafah invasion

The Palestinian Authority  (PA) has blamed the US bias for Israel’s disregard for growing opposition to launching a military offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

US claims Russia ties embolden North Korea

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has raised the alarm over North Korea’s increasing strategic cooperation with Russia. He stated the burgeoning alliance has boosted leader Kim Jong-un’s confidence.

Blinken ceasefire comments meant to acquit Israel: Hamas official

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri stated that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments on the Gaza ceasefire talks are an attempt to put pressure on the Palestinian group and acquit Israel.

Iran Leader: Gaza first issue of world

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Gaza has now turned into the first and foremost issue of the world, and not just the Muslim world.

Several arrested at Columbia University as NYPD clear Gaza protest

Hundreds of New York City police officers entered the campus of Columbia University, taking multiple people into custody, in the latest escalation in the Gaza demonstrations that have swept college campuses, mostly in the United States.

Creation of Palestinian state ‘has got harder’ due to Israeli settlements in West Bank: UK

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has addressed key issues concerning the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing the impact of Israel's settlements on the viability of a Palestinian state.

US considers accepting Gaza refugees: Report

The administration of US President Joe Biden is considering bringing some Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the US as refugees, CBS News has reported. The US remains Israel's staunch supporter in its "genocidal campaign" against Gaza.

UN chief calls for independent investigation into Gaza mass graves

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated he is “deeply alarmed” by reports of mass graves in several locations in the Gaza Strip, calling for independent probe into the matter.

WHO chief: Rafah invasion would be ‘humanitarian catastrophe’

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has taken to X to plead with Israel not to proceed with its planned invasion of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah.

UN says law enforcement action at US universities ‘disproportionate’

The United Nations has voiced concerns regarding the police treatment of pro-Palestine protesters at US universities.

Israel will invade Gaza’s Rafah ‘with or without deal’ with Hamas: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on  Tuesday the army will invade Rafah in southern Gaza Strip despite reports of a possible cease-fire deal with the Palestinian group Hamas.

Over 10,000 people missing under rubble across Gaza

The Palestinian Civil Defense service on Tuesday reported more than 10,000 people are still missing under the rubble across the Gaza Strip almost seven months into the Israeli military onslaught against the besieged enclave.

Rival Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas meet in China

Officials from Rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas have held a meeting in China for talks on potential reconciliation.

US advocacy groups support Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war

Dozens of faith, civil rights and progressive groups in the United States have expressed solidarity with university students protesting against US support for Israel amid the war on the Gaza Strip which has so far killed over 34,500.

US lawmakers threaten ICC with retaliation over arrest warrants for Israeli officials

American lawmakers are in the process of drafting a bill aimed at responding to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in case it decides to issue arrest warrants against high-ranking Israeli officials accused of committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza death toll surges past 34,500

The Palestinian death toll from Israel's military onslaught against the besieged Gaza Strip has jumped to 34,535 since Oct. 7, the Health Ministry in the enclave announced on Tuesday.

Dozens of US lawyers ask Biden to stop military aid to Israel due to actions in Gaza

More than 90 lawyers, including at least 20 from the presidential administration, called on US President Joe Biden to stop military aid to Israel because of its actions in the Gaza Strip, which they say contradict US and international humanitarian law, Politico has reported.

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