Israeli military lawyers doubted legality of Gaza onslaught: Reuters

Israeli military lawyers were reportedly concerned about the growing body of evidence suggesting that Tel Aviv’s actions in the Gaza Strip could amount to war crimes, according to US intelligence gathered during the first year of the conflict, five former American officials told Reuters.

EU tightening visa rules for Russian

The European Commission adopted stricter rules on issuing visas to Russian citizens, who will be largely banned from receiving multi-entry visas, the EU has announced.

Kremlin dismisses Lavrov fell out of favor with Putin after canceled Trump summit

Speculation that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov fell out of favor with Russian President Vladimir Putin is not true, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Afghanistan says peace talks with Pakistan failed again

Afghanistan's Taliban government has announced the latest round of peace negotiations with Pakistan had failed, blaming Islamabad's "irresponsible and uncooperative" approach and stoking fears of further violence.

Britain and Baltic countries simulate war with Russia: Politico

Several northern European countries, including the United Kingdom, Nordic, and Baltic states, rehearsed a military conflict with Russia at a gathering in northern Norway this week, Politico has reported. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denis Shmigal reportedly also attended.

NATO head claims military bloc outproducing Russia in ammo

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has claimed that the military bloc is now outproducing Moscow in ammunition, citing dozens of new production lines and the highest output “in decades.”

Iran slams US hostility towards Venezuela

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has deplored the United States’ hostility towards independent countries, particularly its threats against Venezuela.

Afghanistan and Pakistan return to Turkey for more peace negotiations

Kabul and Islamabad will resume peace talks in Istanbul, both nations have announced, after a previous round ended without agreeing on a lasting truce.

Opium farming in Afghanistan declined by a fifth in 2025: UN

The total area of land in Afghanistan on which opium poppy is grown shrank 20% in 2025, according to a U.N. estimate issued on Thursday, a further drop since farming of the raw material for heroin collapsed in 2023 after the Taliban banned it.

Strong Iran-Saudi ties bring positive regional, global impact: Deputy FM

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for international and legal affairs has stressed the strategic importance of the renewed relationship with Saudi Arabia, saying that growing cordial relations between Tehran and Riyadh are not just beneficial bilaterally but are a powerful force for regional stability and global peace and security.

Israel sets up checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra

Israel’s military has renewed its incursions into Syria, setting up a checkpoint in the southern province of Quneitra, according to local media, as it continues daily attacks.

Washington asks UN to lift sanctions on Syria’s president ahead of US visit

The United States has proposed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet American President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

IAEA condemns Trump’s nuclear test plan

US President Donald Trump’s decision to resume nuclear weapon testing is indicative of a deepening global crisis and weakens the international system of security and peace, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated.

Iran’s envoy urges urgent UN action over Trump’s ‘alarming’ nuclear testing remarks

Iran’s Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani has called on the United Nations Security Council to convene urgently following “extremely alarming” remarks by US President Donald Trump about resuming nuclear weapons testing, warning that such statements pose a serious threat to international peace and violate Washington’s international obligations.

Hamas transfers remains of another Israeli captive under Gaza ceasefire agreement

The Palestinian group Hamas handed over the remains of another Israeli hostage to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) late Tuesday under its ceasefire deal with Tel Aviv.

Official figures show Israel’s war expenses reached $76.3bn in 2 years

Israel’s military expenses have surged to $76.3 billion since the outbreak of the Gaza war two years ago, official data show.

Nearly 1mn people in Gaza receive food aid amid ceasefire: UN

The United Nations has announced that nearly 1 million people in the Gaza Strip have received food assistance since October, as humanitarian operations expand under a 60-day response plan amid Israeli attacks.

Putin claims NATO spy ship observed test of Russia’s nuclear-powered missile

Foreign military experts had the opportunity to observe and verify the capabilities of the Burevestnik cruise missile, which features a nuclear-powered turbojet engine and is technically capable of unlimited range, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated during a ceremony honoring those involved in the development of the new strategic weapon.

UN satellite assessment shows 81% of Gaza Strip structures damaged

The United Nations has announced that nearly 81% of all structures in the Gaza Strip have been damaged, according to a new satellite assessment, as humanitarian efforts continue amid widespread devastation from two years of the Israeli war.

US circulates draft UN resolution to establish international security force in Gaza: Axios

The United States has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council calling for the creation of an international security force in Gaza with a mandate lasting at least two years, the Axios news site has reported.

Aramco’s third-quarter net profit declines on lower crude prices

Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, reported a 2.3% fall in its quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing lower revenue resulting from a drop in crude and product prices.

Iranian official says Tehran hit by driest autumn in six decades

The Iranian capital Tehran is experiencing its driest autumn in six decades, a government official has warned, amid concerns over water shortages in the city and surrounding regions.

Britain supplies Ukraine with more long-range missiles to attack Russia: Bloomberg

The United Kingdom has supplied Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to enable deeper strikes into Russia, Bloomberg reported.

Israel attacks southern Lebanon, killing two and wounding seven

Israeli attacks have killed two people and wounded seven others in southern Lebanon, a day after Tel Aviv threatened to escalate its onslaught on alleged Hezbollah targets.

Bill allowing death penalty for Palestinian inmates advances to Israeli parliament

An Israeli panel has approved a bill introducing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, paving the way for its first reading in parliament.

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