PKK announces it is withdrawing fighters from Turkiye to Iraq

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced it is withdrawing all its forces from Turkey to northern Iraq as part of a peace process with Ankara, bringing an end to a months-long disarming process following a four-decade armed conflict that killed tens of thousands of people.

Trump says measures to be taken against Hamas if bodies of captives not returned

Measures will be taken against Hamas in case bodies of hostages will not be returned as soon as possible, US President Donald Trump has warned.

Egypt to send special team to Gaza to search for bodies of Israeli captives: Report

Egypt will send a special team to the Gaza Strip to assist in the search for the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages, the Egyptian television has reported.

Afghanistan, Pakistan to firm up truce at Istanbul negotiations

Afghan and Pakistani negotiators met in Istanbul Saturday to address security issues and establish a lasting ceasefire along their shared border after an outbreak of unexpectedly intense bloody clashes.

EU leaders fail to agree to use frozen Russian funds for Ukraine

EU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky to take swift action to make Moscow pay for its war.

Demining Gaza could take up to 3 decades: Report

The demining of Gaza and the disposal of unexploded mines and shells left in the Palestinian enclave after two years of Israeli military operations could take about 30 years, a representative of an international non-governmental organization operating under the UN auspices has announced.

Iran, Russia, China write letter to IAEA chief declaring UN Security Council Resolution 2231 terminated

Tehran, Moscow and Beijing have written a joint letter to the UN nuclear watchdog chief, affirming the termination of Security Council Resolution 2231 and the agency’s reporting concerning the Islamic Republic’s nuclear energy program.

France says to deliver to Ukraine additional Aster missiles, Mirage fighters

France plans to supply Ukraine with additional Aster surface-to-air missiles and Mirage fighter jets, French President Emmanuel Macron has stated at a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on providing aid to Kiev.

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill two in latest truce violation

An Israeli drone strike has killed two people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, a day after Israeli military aircraft launched a series of deadly raids on the country’s eastern mountain range and south.

UK vows Ukraine allies will take Russian oil and gas off market after US sanctions

Allied nations have pledged to act to take Russian oil and gas off the global market, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated, after leaders gathered with President Volodymyr Zelensky in London.

Russia says it response to Tomahawk strikes would be ‘staggering’

Russia would deliver a “very serious, if not downright staggering” response to any Ukrainian attacks using US-made Tomahawk missiles, President Vladimir Putin has warned, calling pressure on Washington to supply such weapons “an attempt at escalation.”

Putin says Russia-US summit postponed

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that the planned Budapest summit with US counterpart Donald Trump is being postponed. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, he noted that the proposal was initially made by the American side.

Haniyeh family refutes reports relatives left Gaza after Turkish request

The family of late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has rejected reports that some of their relatives had been allowed to leave the Gaza Strip at Turkey’s request.

Saudi Arabia appoints conservative Grand Mufti

Riyadh has appointed a conservative cleric in his nineties as its top religious leader, state media reported, sticking with tradition even as rapid social changes upend the previously cloistered kingdom.

EU squabbling over frozen Russian funds: Politico

European countries are at odds over how to use a proposed loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets, with some pushing to restrict spending to European-made weapons while others want US arms included, Politico has reported, citing sources.

Over 61mn tons of debris left by 2 years of Israeli war on Gaza: UN

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has announced that more than 61 million tons of debris blanket the Gaza Strip as a result of more than two years of Israel’s war.

Israel must allow aid into Gaza: ICJ

The United Nations court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has announced that Israel has an obligation to ensure the “basic needs” of the population in Gaza are met.

EU agrees 19th sanctions package against Russia over Ukraine war

The European Union on Wednesday agreed to impose new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine aimed at crimping Moscow's oil and gas revenues, announced Denmark, which holds the EU's rotating presidency.

Russian aerial attacks kill six, cut power across Ukraine

A Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine killed six people in and around the capital Kyiv and triggered power cuts across the European country, Ukrainian authorities announced Wednesday.

President Pezeshkian stresses significance of Iran-Iraq rail transport connectivity

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the significance of connecting Iran and Iraq's rail transport networks as a vital aspect of bilateral cooperation during a meeting with Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and his delegation in Tehran on Tuesday.

Israel’s PM fires national security chief

Israel’s national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says he has been fired by Benjamin Netanyahu, as the Israeli prime minister’s office announced Gil Reich would be appointed as acting head of the National Security Council (NSC).

US VP admits uncertainty over Gaza

US Vice President J.D. Vance has stated that he does not know who will ultimately govern Gaza, admitting uncertainty over the war-ravaged enclave’s political future amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Syria reconstruction costs put at $216bn: World Bank

Syria's post-war reconstruction could cost up to $216 billion, the World Bank announced in a report on Tuesday that follows over 13 years of conflict in the country.

Ukraine, Europe allies support peace negotiations based on current frontline

European leaders have issued a joint statement with Ukraine backing US President Donald Trump's call for peace talks to begin based on the current frontline with Russia.

UN says all staff inside compound in Yemeni capital now free

The Untied Nations team in Yemen confirmed on Monday that all personnel previously restricted inside the UN compound in the capital Sanaa are now free, after days of limited movement and detentions.

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