Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli captive to Red Cross

Hamas handed over the remains of an Israeli hostage to the Red Cross on Monday evening under a ceasefire accord, the army has confirmed.

Zelensky refutes Trump-backed territory concession plan

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has ruled out any territorial concessions to Russia, rejecting what the media has described as a compromise proposal backed by US President Donald Trump.

EU bans transit of Russian gas through the bloc

The European Union member states have agreed to ban the transit of Russian gas through the bloc, the European Council announced on Monday.

Zelensky announces readiness to join Putin, Trump at Budapest summit if invited

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he would be ready to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump at their coming summit in Hungary if he is invited.

Yemen’s Houthis arrest 20 UN staff

Yemen’s Houthi authorities have detained about two dozen United Nations employees after raiding another UN-run facility in Sanaa, the UN has confirmed.

Israel kills nearly 100 Palestinians in ceasefire violations: Gaza government

At least 97 Palestinians have been killed and 230 injured by the Israeli military since a ceasefire took effect in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 10, according to the Gaza government.

British army to get powers to shoot down drones near bases

British soldiers will be granted new powers to shoot down drones threatening military bases, according to a report.

Zelensky stresses Putin stronger than Hamas, calls for more pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US President Donald Trump to apply more pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war against its neighbor, saying the Russian president was stronger than Hamas, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC.

Israel bombs Gaza’s Rafah despite ceasefire

Israeli military carried out air strikes on Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday in the latest reported violation of the ceasefire.

Iran FM condemns UK parliament’s drone display

The Iranian Foreign Minister has described the display of a drone in the British Parliament— attributed to Iran—as a regrettable scene orchestrated by the Israel lobby and its supporters.

Iran daily criticizes Tehran’s approach to Taliban, urges support for free elections in Afghanistan

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized the Iranian government’s continued engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, warning that Iranian officials have failed to grasp the serious regional threat posed by the militant group, unlike neighboring Pakistan.

Hamas refutes US claim on Gaza ceasefire violation

Hamas has rejected a statement from the US State Department in which it cited “credible reports” indicating the Palestinian group would imminently violate the ceasefire agreement with Israel.

US claims Hamas planning ‘imminent ceasefire violation’

The US State Department has announced that Hamas is planning an “imminent” attack on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, potentially violating the terms of its peace deal with Israel about a week after the pact’s agreement.

Netanyahu seeking another term as Israeli PM

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated he will seek another term in the November 2026 parliamentary election.

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Qatar

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after negotiations mediated by Qatar and Turkey following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.

Hamas returns bodies of two more hostages, says Israel violating Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has turned over the remains of two more deceased Israeli captives from the Gaza Strip, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced, as the Palestinian group announced that Tel Aviv is continuing to commit ceasefire violations.

Israel commits 47 violations since Gaza truce came into effect: Media office

The government media office in the Gaza Strip has said in a press statement that Israel committed 47 breaches of the truce deal since it came into effect last week.

Hamas says will not commit to disarm until further negotiations

Hamas will not automatically commit to disarming and hopes the ceasefire with Israel will last three to five years to rebuild Gaza, Hamas politburo member Mohammed Nazzal has stated in an interview with Reuters.

Analyst: Russia acts pragmatically while Iran treats politics as a matter of honor

Iranian political analyst Abbas Abdi has criticized Iran’s “honor-based” approach to politics, arguing that such rigidity prevents pragmatic policymaking and leads to endless conflict.

Iran says nuclear restrictions under UNSC Resolution 2231 no longer valid

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 will officially expire on October 18, insisted that all related restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program are now void, and urged the UN to correct “false claims” of renewed sanctions.

Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold talks in Qatar after deadly clashes

Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air sattacks on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.

Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli hostage

Hamas has handed over the remains of an additional captive it recovered in the ravaged Gaza Strip, as the Palestinian group calls on mediators and the international community to pressure Israel to open border crossings and allow aid in.

Iran: US, France directly responsible for violation of Lebanon sovereignty

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry sys the United States and France, as countries guaranteeing the ceasefire in Lebanon, are complicit with the Zionist regime in violating Lebanon’s territorial integrity.

Funeral for Former Basij Commander Held in Tehran

The funeral ceremony for Brigadier General Alireza Afshar, former commander of Iran’s Basij Resistance Force, was held in Tehran on Friday.

Israel confirms it received bodies of 2 more hostages from Red Cross in Gaza

Israel has announced that it has received the bodies of two more Israeli hostages that were handed over by Hamas to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza in the latest transfer carried out under a ceasefire accord with the Palestinian group.

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