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Trump ‘frustrated’ with Russia, Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that U.S. President Donald Trump has been "continually frustrated" with both Ukraine and Russia as peace negotiations continue to drag on.

Red Cross chief warns Gaza ‘hell on earth’

The president of the Red Cross has described the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as "hell on earth" and warned that its field hospital will run out of supplies within two weeks.

Russia reveals content of Putin’s talks with Trump envoy

The discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the White House special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday involved “aspects of the settlement of the Ukraine conflict", the Kremlin announced.

Ukraine’s European allies say Russian onslaught pushing peace out of reach

Peace is out of reach for Ukraine due to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing offensive, European defense ministers stressed Friday, even as the United States pushed ahead with talks with Moscow.

Senate report warns Trump weakening US defenses against foreign interference

The administration of President Donald Trump has weakened tools the US government uses to combat foreign-influence campaigns, even as covert attempts by Saudi Arabia and other “malign actors” to influence American policy are growing in “scope, sophistication, and reach”, according to a new Senate report.

Trump’s envoy says US ready to seek compromise in talks with Iran

Washington is open to seeking a compromise in talks with Iranian authorities, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has stated ahead of high-level negotiation in Oman.

New figures: Iran-Saudi trade sees astonishing 6,483% growth

Iran's non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia skyrocketed by an unprecedented 6,483% in the past 12 months, marking the most dramatic growth among all neighboring countries as the former rivals continue to mend relations, according to official customs data released Friday.

‘Coalition of the willing’ for Ukraine stalls over lack of US support: Bloomberg

The endeavours of the British- and French-led "coalition of the willing" to provide security guarantees to Ukraine faces delay due to missing commitments from the U.S., Bloomberg reported, citing undisclosed sources.

China dismisses role in war against Ukraine, calls on Kyiv to temper rhetoric

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian has once again denied Beijing's involvement in Russia's all-out war against Ukraine, urging Kyiv to refrain "from irresponsible remarks."

Israel denies nearly 70% of UN aid access attempts into Gaza: UN

The United Nations has reported that Israeli authorities have denied at least 68% of its efforts to coordinate humanitarian access into the Gaza Strip since March 18.

Russia and US conduct another prisoner swap

Moscow and Washington have conducted another prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing CIA officials.

Hundreds of Israeli Air Force reservists demand halt to Gaza war, return of captives

A group of 1,000 current and former Israeli Air Force reservists called for the return of all captives held in the Gaza Strip, "even if it means ending the war" in the enclave.

Hamas launches legal challenge against UK terror designation: MEE

The Palestinian group Hamas has instructed British lawyers to appeal the UK's 2021 decision to designate the movement as a terrorist organisation, Middle East Eye revealed.

Kazan becomes Isfahan’s 16th sister city in historic ceremony

The ancient cities of Isfahan in Iran and Kazan in Russia formalized a sister-city partnership on Wednesday during a signing ceremony at Isfahan's UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoun Palace.

Poll shows majority of Americans hold unfavourable view of Israel amid Gaza war

More than half of Americans now have a negative view of Israel, according to a recent poll, stressing the fallout from Israel’s war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran ahead of Oman negotiations

Washington has put new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the latest move in the so-called maximum pressure campaign recently reinstated by the Donald Trump administration.

France could recognise Palestinian state within months: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise "the state of Israel."

Zelensky claims over 150 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed Ukrainian intelligence has information about 155 Chinese nationals fighting for the Russian military against Ukraine, and that the real number is likely to be much higher.

At least 6k Gaza children malnourished as Israel keeps blocking aid

At least 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip are “at risk of serious health complications due to malnutrition” as food supplies dwindle amid Israel’s blockade of aid, the enclave’s Ministry of Health has warned.

IAEA can resolve remaining issues through independent attitude: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has stated that Tehran and the UN nuclear agency can resolve their remaining differences over Tehran’s nuclear program if the IAEA adopts “an independent, technical, and impartial approach.”

Israel estimates ‘only a quarter of Hamas tunnels in Gaza destroyed’ since start of war

Only a quarter of Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed by Israel since the beginning of the war on the Palestinian enclave in October 2023, according to a report.

Iranians rally for Gaza

Crowds of people held a rally on Tehran's Palestine Square in a show of support for the oppressed Palestinians in Gaza.

Israel orders closure of UN-run schools in East Jerusalem

Israel has ordered the closure of six schools run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, Palestinian authorities have announced.

EU welcomes Iran-US negotiations

A spokesperson for the European Union has welcomed the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only sustainable solution to Tehran’s nuclear issue.

Algerian president urges Islamic countries’ solidarity against Israel

The President of Algeria has expressed grave concern over the critical situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for solidarity and cooperation among all nations to stop the Zionist regime's massacre of innocent Palestinians and prevent the spread of insecurity in the region and beyond.

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