Israel confirms five soldiers killed in Gaza

Five Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip, Israel's military announced on Tuesday, as Tel Aviv and Hamas held indirect negotiations in Qatar on an elusive ceasefire.

UN General Assembly condemns ‘systematic oppression’ of Afghan women

The United Nations General Assembly has denounced the "systematic oppression" of women and girls in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban authorities.

US will send more weapons to Ukraine: Trump

President Donald Trump has stated that the United States would be sending more weapons to Ukraine to help the war-torn country defend itself against Russian attacks.

FM condemns US-Israeli attacks against Iran as violation of international law

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned recent US-Israeli onslaght against Iran, describing it as a violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Thousands of babies in Gaza lack proper nutrition: UNICEF

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) chief Catherine Russell has warned of a deepening nutrition crisis among infants in the Gaza Strip as humanitarian access remains severely restricted.

US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham group

The United States has announced that it was revoking the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, months after it spearheaded the overthrow of the long-serving Assad dynasty.

British-French military initiative for Ukraine ‘lacks direction’: Politico

An initiative by London and Paris to deploy troops to Ukraine after a potential truce with Russia is floundering, and adding to tensions between the two countries, Politico has reported, citing officials.

Iranian military spokesman says any Israeli aggression to face more crushing response

A spokesman for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, referring to the high combat readiness of the country’s military, stated that any potential assault by Israel on Iran will be met with a firm and more crushing response.

Crew abandons cargo ship in Red Sea after aerial strike

Crew members onboard a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship that was set ablaze in an attack in the Red Sea have abandoned the vessel and were rescued, a British maritime agency has announced.

Intl. law expert: Reimposing UN sanctions against Iran absurd

Reza Nasri, an expert in international law and a foreign policy analyst, described the efforts of the pro-Israel lobbying group known as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to reinstate international sanctions against Iran as absurd and meaningless.

Israel bombs Yemen, Houthis fire more missiles

Israel’s military has bombed three ports and a power plant in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, prompting the group to fire more missiles towards the occupied territory.

Israel strikes several targets across Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli military aircraft carried out airstrikes late Sunday on towns in northern, eastern, and southern Lebanon, in violation of the ceasefire, Lebanese media reported.

Hezbollah secretary-general says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon

Hezbollah chief has stated that the Lebanese group remains open to peace, but it will not disarm or back down from confronting Israel until it ends its air raids and withdraws from southern Lebanon.

Over 700 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza: Health Ministry

More than 700 Palestinians have been killed trying to get food in the Gaza Strip over the past few weeks, according to new figures from the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave, spurring renewed condemnation of a contentious United States and Israeli-backed aid scheme.

UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone attack on Ukraine

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned a Russian drone and missile strike against Ukraine this week that has been described as the largest such raid in the three-year war.

Thousands of Israelis demand release of hostages in Gaza

Thousands of Israeli protesters demonstrated Saturday night in Tel Aviv, demanding the return of hostages from the Gaza Strip as part of a "comprehensive deal” with Hamas.

Tucker Carlson teases interview with President Pezeshkian

Conservative American journalist Tucker Carlson has announced that he will air an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, saying Americans deserve to hear directly from the leader of the country their military has recently fought.

Lebanese PM denounces Hezbollah’s armed parade in Beirut, orders detain of participants

A heavily armed parade organized by Hezbollah in Beirut has sparked widespread criticism, with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday calling the display “unacceptable” and ordering the arrest and investigation of those involved.

Hamas’ changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal ‘unacceptable’: Israeli PM’s office

Israel has announced that Hamas made “unacceptable” changes to a Qatari proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu era sees 40% surge in Israeli settlements in West Bank: Report

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank endure a sharp rise in settler attacks, alongside a 40% increase in the number of settlement outposts under the current government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report.

Gaza ceasefire deal may come next week after ‘positive’ Hamas response: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas may be reached next week, following what he described as a “positive” response from the Palestinian group to a US proposal.

NATO calls for US ‘flexibility’ on Ukraine aid as Washington halts deliveries

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged the United States to show "flexibility" in its military aid to Ukraine, after Washington unexpectedly paused some weapon deliveries citing concerns over dwindling domestic stockpiles.

No power can prevent Iran from attaining its legitimate rights: Leader advisor

A top advisor to Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the Iranian nation’s cast-iron resolve to stand on its legitimate rights regarding scientific development and preservation of its national esteem.

613 Gaza killings recorded at aid sites, near humanitarian convoys: UN

The United Nations human rights office says it has recorded at least 613 killings of Palestinians, both at controversial aid points run by the Israeli and United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and near humanitarian convoys.

IAEA inspectors leave Iran as Tehran suspends cooperation with UN atomic watchdog

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed it is pulling its inspectors out of Iran after Tehran suspended its collaboration with the United Nations nuclear agency.

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