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Netanyahu seeking to dismiss head of Shin Bet over lack of ‘trust’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will bring a vote to the government to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet domestic security service.

Death toll from US attacks on Yemen rises to 53: Houthis

Yemen’s Houthi group has announced that US air attacks on the country have killed 53 people and injured 98.

Yemen’s Houthi leader warns of escalation, expands naval blockade against US

Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has declared that his forces will escalate attacks in response to US military aggressions, warning that drones and missiles will continue to target American warships, aircraft carriers and naval vessels.

West can dispatch troops to Ukraine without Russia’s permission: France

Kyiv does not need Russia's permission to invite peacekeeping troops to its territory, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with French regional newspaper Le Parisien.

Iran strongly condemns US, UK air attacks on Yemen

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the “barbaric” attacks by the US and the UK against Yemen that have killed and injured dozens of people, including women and children.

IRGC chief warns of Iran’s firm response to threats

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that while Iran will never seek to initiate a war, it remains determined to deliver a resolute response to any threats or onslaught by the enemies.

‘Putin lying to everyone’: Zelensky calls for ‘strong pressure’ on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged an international coalition to intensify pressure on Moscow and meet with skepticism any claims from Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation on the battlefield.

Israel kills over 150 Palestinians in Gaza since ceasefire: Report

More than 150 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the ceasefire accord took effect on Jan. 19, 2025, including 40 in the past two weeks, the Gaza Media Office has announced.

Italy says does not plan to send peacekeepers to Ukraine

Rome does not plan to participate in a peacekeeping force on the ground in eastern Ukraine to guarantee a potential ceasefire, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office has announced.

Iranian daily suggests foreign policy needs balancing act amid rising tensions

The Iranian newspaper, Ettelaat, has emphasized the need for more flexibility in Iran's foreign policy to de-escalate tensions and navigate the challenging terrain of international sanctions.

Iran says will never back down from its share in global oil market

Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani stressed Tehran will never back down from its share in the global oil market.

Armed attack in southeastern Iran kills IRGC guard, injures another

An armed attack by unidentified assailants late Saturday evening in southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan left an IRGC guard dead and another injured.

At least 9 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza

At least nine Palestinians, including journalists, were killed on Saturday in Israeli strikes the northern Gaza Strip.

UK: ‘Troops on ground and planes in sky’ could secure Ukraine peace accord

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that an expanded coalition of nations is ramping up efforts to back Ukraine in peace negotiations with Russia, following a high-level virtual summit in London.

Trump orders air attacks against Yemen’s Houthis, dozens killed

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has announced a series of large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis after the armed group threatened to resume raids on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea over Tel Aviv’s blockade on the Gaza Strip.

UN report on Israeli sexual abuses against Gazans must lead to prosecutions: Hamas

Hamas has urged international institutions to follow up on the findings of a major new United Nations report that found Israel had committed “genocidal acts” through the systematic destruction of women’s healthcare facilities in the Gaza Strip.

Putin calls on Ukraine to order soldiers in Kursk Region to surrender

Moscow is “sympathetic” to US President Donald Trump’s request that the lives of the Ukrainian soldiers encircled in Russia’s Kursk Region be spared, President Vladimir Putin stated during a National Security Council meeting on Friday. Russia will guarantee their lives if they lay down their arms, he added.

Hamas says ready to hand over Israeli American captive and four bodies

The Palestinian group Hamas has announced readiness to free Israeli American captive Edan Alexander and hand over the remains of four other dual nationals, after holding indirect negotiations with Tel Aviv.

‘Dangerous’ Daesh leader Abu Khadija killed: Iraq

The leader of the Daesh terror group has been killed by Iraqi security forces with support from the US-led coalition, the country's prime minister has confirmed.

US, Israel seeking to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: AP

The United States and Israel have discussed with three East African governments the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Sudan, Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland, according to US and Israeli officials quoted by The Associated Press news agency.

UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence during Gaza war

Israel carried out "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities during its war on Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts have announced in a new report.

Syria’s interim President signs constitutional declaration for 5-year transitional period

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has inked a draft constitutional declaration on Thursday, establishing a five-year transitional period for the country.

Envoy slams UNSC meeting as an ‘interference’ in Iran’s cooperation with IAEA

Iran has strongly objected to a United Nations Security Council meeting on the country’s nuclear program, calling it an “unwarranted interference” in Tehran’s ongoing collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

EU parliament accuses US of ‘blackmailing’ Ukrainian leadership into capitulating to Russia

EU lawmakers passed a wide-ranging joint declaration condemning the U.S. for "blackmailing" Ukrainian leadership into capitulating to Russia.

30-day ceasefire agreement may be struck within days: Rubio

A 30-day ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine may be finalized within "days", U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated.

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