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Israel says to continue blocking aid to Gaza and soldiers to remain ‘indefinitely’

Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has stated Tel Aviv will continue blocking lifesaving supplies, such as food, medicine, fuel, and cooking oil, from entering the war-battered Gaza Strip despite stark warnings from international medical charity groups.

Israel allows dozens of Jews to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque for first time

Israel has allowed dozens of  Jewish worshippers to enter Al-Aqsa Mosque, the largest number ever permitted by the authorities.

US puts sanctions on Chinese buyers of Iranian oil

The United States has imposed sanctions on Chinese importers of Iranian oil despite being involved in negotiations with Iran to sort out differences over its nuclear program.

Iran warns ‘moving goalposts’ could derail Tehran-Washington negotiations

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has warned that making fundamental mistakes could disrupt the talks between Iran and the United States.

Gaza has become ‘mass grave’ for Palestinians: MSF

As Israel resumes and expands its onslaught on Gaza by land, air, and sea, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Wednesday denounced the mounting toll on Palestinian civilians and aid workers, saying the enclave has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians.

At least 1,400 medical personnel killed in Gaza war: Health Ministry

At least 1,400 medical personnel have been killed during Israel's onslaught on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Ministry of Health in the besieged enclave has announced.

Veteran Iranian journalist says US has “crossed red lines” in nuclear talks

The chief editor of Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has sharply criticized the US following the first round of indirect nuclear negotiations on Saturday in Oman, accusing Washington of failing its initial "truth test" by violating established red lines.

Iran’s FM to handover Ayatollah Khamenei’s written letter to Putin

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will deliver the written letter of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trip to Moscow.

US blocking G7 statement denouncing Russia’s attack against Sumy: Bloomberg

The U.S. has told the other G7 member states it would not support a joint statement condemning Russia's deadly attack on Ukraine's Sumy last week so as not to disrupt peace efforts, Bloomberg has reported, citing undisclosed sources.

WHO says member states reached deal to tackle future pandemics

The Members of the World Health Organization have reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations, the organisation announced on Wednesday.

Israel has killed over 70 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire: UN

The United Nations has announced at least 71 civilians have been killed by Israel in Lebanon since a ceasefire was struck at the end of last year.

Trump’s envoy reverses stance on Iran nuclear enrichment

US President Donald Trump’s foreign envoy Steve Witkoff has backpedaled comments he made a day earlier about the US position on nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Gaza death toll surges past 51,000 as Israel continues onslaught

Israeli air attacks on the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll from the war since October 2023 to 51,000, the Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

US says Russia open to Ukraine peace deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to a “permanent peace” agreement with Ukraine, United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has stated.

IRGC: Iran’s defense capabilities ‘non-negotiable’

A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that Iran's national security and military capabilities are not up for any negotiations under any circumstances.

European energy giants consider restoring gas supplies from Russia’s Gazprom: Reuters

A number of energy companies in France and Germany are considering resuming gas supplies from Russia amid the war in Ukraine, Reuters has reported.

Over 70% of Gaza schools directly hit by Israel: UN

More than 70% of schools in the Gaza Strip have been directly hit by Israel since October 2023, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has announced.

Thousands of Israeli academics, teachers, medics sign petitions to release hostages in Gaza

More than 9,500 Israeli academics, teachers, and medical professionals, as well as approximately 1,000 parents, signed petitions urging the government in Tel Aviv to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, even if it meant ending the war in the besieged enclave.

Gaza facing ‘worst’ humanitarian crisis since Israel’s attacks began: UN

The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is now "likely to be the worst it has been" since Israel's relentless attacks began 18 months ago.

Trump blasts Zelensky for Russia’s war against Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin started the war against Ukraine, but he also continued to cast blame on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Joe Biden.

Spokesman: Second round of Iran-US talks to be held in Oman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, says the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Muscat, Oman.

‘Iran won first round of talks with US,’ says political activist

A political activist says that Iran has emerged as the winner in the initial round of indirect negotiations with the US, citing positive economic impacts and American investment interests.

Hamas says studying Israeli ceasefire proposal

Negotiations for a renewed ceasefire and an end to the war in the Gaza Strip appear to be at an impasse after Israel issued new demands for Hamas to disarm in its latest proposal that offers only a temporary halt to attacks on the Palestinian enclave, where the death toll is quickly approaching at least 51,000.

Trump says he thinks Iran may be “tapping us along” on negotiations

President Donald Trump has stated he thinks Tehran is “tapping us along” in talks on nuclear weapons after the first round of discussions wrapped up this weekend in Oman.

Full-blown famine grips Gaza amid war: NGO

The Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO) has warned that the Gaza Strip has entered a full-blown famine as 91% of the population faces extreme food insecurity following Israel’s war against the Palestinians there.

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