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US ownership of Ukraine’s power plants ‘best protection’ of energy infrastructure: White House

President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call, during which the American leader suggested Washington's ownership of Ukraine's power plants could help ensure their security.

Israeli troops resume Gaza ground operation, seize part of Netzarim Corridor

Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in the besieged Gaza Strip, reclaiming control of a key land corridor while continuing a wide-ranging bombardment of the besieged enclave as a truce with Hamas collapsed.

Thousands protest against detention of Istanbul mayor

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Istanbul on Thursday following the arrest of the city's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The opposition figure is seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

American judge rules Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to remain in US for now

A US federal judge has denied the administration of President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss activist Mahmoud Khalil's challenge to his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and has decided to shift the jurisdiction of the case to the state of New Jersey.

Zelensky agrees to halt attack on Russian energy infrastructure during phone call with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he agreed to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Several killed in Gaza as Israel continues air attacks

Several Palestinians have been killed in overnight and early morning Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, a day after more than 400 were killed across the besieged enclave.

Major Persian Gulf markets in red on geopolitical woes

Major stock markets in the Persian Gulf fell in early trade on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East after Israeli air attacks killed hundreds in the Gaza Strip, shattering nearly two months of relative calm since a ceasefire began.

Turkey arrests Istanbul mayor, Erdogan’s key rival

Turkey detained Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the main rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group in what the main opposition party calls "a coup against our next president".

‘I don’t want us to be on Putin’s menu’: Zelensky says ceasefire negotiations must include Ukraine

Kyiv must be included in all future negotiations regarding steps to end Russia's full-scale war, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in a virtual press conference.

Macron confirms France to deploy nuclear-armed planes to German border

France will upgrade one of its main air bases along its border with Germany to host Rafale fighter planes armed with nuclear cruise missiles, French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed.

Iran’s daily gasoline use hits record of 144 million liters on eve of Persian New Year holidays

Iran has reported a new record in gasoline consumption as motorists take to the roads at the start of a busy travel season that coincides with the Persian New Year holidays.

President Sisi says Egypt loses $800 million monthly in Suez Canal revenue amid regional turmoil

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has stated that regional instability costs the country roughly $800 million monthly in Suez Canal revenue, though he noted the African nation’s economy shows signs of improvement.

Ex-head of Parliament’s foreign policy committee warns of Iran-U.S. conflict risk 

The former chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has warned that without direct diplomatic engagement between Iran and the U.S., tensions in the Middle East could spiral into a conflict neither country intends. 

Russian energy giant Gazprom suffered $13.1 billion loss last year: Report

The loss of a key European market has dealt a severe financial blow to Russian energy giant Gazprom, resulting in net losses of 1.076 trillion rubles ($13.1 billion) in 2024, the Moscow Times has reported.

Syria, Lebanon agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10, injure dozens

The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported, after cross-border attacks left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.

At least 3 killed in Israeli air attack on Syria’s Deraa

At least three people were killed and nearly 20 others wounded after an Israeli air strike on the outskirts of the southern Syrian province of Deraa, the Syrian state news agency, SANA, has reported.

UK, EU to discuss confiscating Russian assets ahead of Ukraine peace negotiations: Bloomberg

The U.K. and the European Union will discuss confiscating Russian assets to ramp up economic pressure on Moscow ahead of possible peace talks on Ukraine, Bloomberg has reported, citing unnamed sources.

Lebanese army, Syrian troops clash on northeastern border

The Lebanese army has engaged in clashes with Syrian forces on Lebanon’s eastern border with Syria, in the latest round of fighting.

Iran vows ‘firm response’ to any assault after US threats

Tehran will give a "decisive and crushing" response to any act of aggression, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has warned, amid US threats against the Islamic Republic over its support for Yemen.

Yemen’s Houthis and US launch new attacks amid tensions

Houthi fighters have claimed another attack on a United States naval vessel, calling it “retaliation” for Washington's strikes on Yemen.

Houthis claim retaliation, US attacks on Yemen continue

Yemen’s Houthis say they have retaliated after vowing to “meet escalation with escalation” following the United States air attacks against the armed group that killed at least 53 people in recent days.

UK proposes Western peacekeeping mission of 10,000 forces in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has presented plans to send 10,000 peacekeeping troops to Ukraine at a high-level virtual summit in London.

Iran President welcomes peace treaty between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the long-awaited peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, reiterating Tehran's commitment to promoting regional stability.

Trump, Putin may agree on Ukraine ceasefire soon: US envoy

The presidents of the US and Russia might have a call this week to agree on a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, has stated.

US says Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions

Ukraine should be prepared to give up certain territories as part of any future peace negotiations with Russia, US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has stated.

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