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Israel plans escalation in Gaza within a week: KAN

Israel plans to implement an escalatory strategy against the Gaza Strip within a week, including cutting off electricity, assassinations and displacing Palestinians from northern to southern parts of the besieged enclave, Israeli sources have announced.

FBI Director urges US Congress to investigate Ukraine aid transparency

Kash Patel, the newly appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has called on US Congress to investigate how aid money sent to Ukraine has been used, The Epoch Times has reported.

Britain announces ‘coalition of willing’ to deploy troops in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK and France are prepared to lead a “coalition of the willing” to provide military support to Ukraine.This includes the deployment of forces and aircraft, aiming to secure Kiev’s positions once a peace deal with Moscow has been reached.

Israeli PM rejects 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, admits use of starvation against Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday refuted moving to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, acknowledging his use of starvation tactics against the territory’s population to pressure the Palestinian group, Hamas.

At least 116 Palestinians killed by Israel since start of Gaza ceasefire

At least four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, taking the death toll since the ceasefire agreement in January to 116, the Health Ministry announced.

President Pezeshkian congratulates Muslim leaders on holy month of Ramadan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered his congratulations to leaders of Muslim states on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, expressing hope that their collective efforts will strengthen cooperation among Muslim nations.

France, UK working on developing one month truce plan for Ukraine: Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are working on a plan to reach a one-month truce in Ukraine, according to Paris.

Hamas: Israel evading its obligations under Gaza ceasefire accord

The Palestinian group Hamas says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is evading its obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, calling on mediators to start negotiations for a second phase of the deal.

Israel approves call-up of 400,000 reserve soldiers amid uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire accord

The Israeli government has approved a bill allowing the military to call up an additional 400,000 reserve soldiers amid delays in the start of negotiations for the second phase of a the Gaza ceasefire accord.

NATO Secretary General urges Zelensky to ‘restore relationship’ with Trump following White House clash

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to mend relations with US President Donald Trump following a tense exchange in the White House on Friday.

Iran’s non-oil exports surge 19% y/y in Apr-Feb: IRICA

Iranian Customs Office (IRICA) figures have shown that Tehran’s non-oil exports rose by nearly a fifth in the 11 months to late February.

Israel halts humanitarian aid entry to Gaza after 1st phase of ceasefire ended: Report

The Israeli government decided to stop the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, just hours after the official completion of the first phase of the ceasefire accord, according to Israeli media.

Starmer reaffirms UK support for Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky after White House clash

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated his support for Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London.

Israel accepts US proposal for temporary Gaza ceasefire during Ramadan

Israel has announced that it has agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan and Passover, following a proposal from US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff. The announcement came just hours after the first phase of a ceasefire was set to expire.

Iran releases 1st footage of Israeli-linked ship seized months ago

Iran has broadcast the first footage of the Israeli-linked container ship MSC Aries, which was seized by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)’s special naval units in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf last April.

Hamas refutes Israel’s ‘formulation’ to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas has rejected Israel’s “formulation” of extending the first phase of the ceasefire instead of proceeding to the second phase as originally planned, calling it unacceptable.

US approves $3 billion military sales to Israel amid ceasefire negotiations

Washington has approved potential foreign military sales to Israel worth $3 billion, according to the State Department.

Former Iran MP criticizes Russia’s role in JCPOA collapse, voices skepticism about Lavrov visit

A former Iranian lawmaker has criticized Russia’s foreign policy and its role in the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, with the West.

UN head warns coming days are ‘critical’ for Gaza ceasefire agreement

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that "the coming days are critical" for maintaining the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and has urged all parties to uphold their commitments.

Iran: PKK leader’s call on group to drop arms ‘important step’ to curb violence

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has welcomed Turkey’s jailed militant leader’s call on his Kurdish group to lay down weapons and dissolve.

Zelensky ordered to leave White House without signing minerals agreement after Oval Office clash with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early without signing a mineral deal with the United States following a heated exchange with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Trump extends Russia sanctions over Ukraine war for another year

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending for another year certain sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war, according to documents released by the White House.

Israeli military admits ‘colossal failure’ in its Oct. 7 attack probe

The Israeli army has released its findings after months of investigations into the Hamas attack in Oct. 2023, admitting to a "colossal failure" in anticipating the "Al-Aqsa Flood Operation​​​​​​​" launched by the Palestinian group.

North Korea deploys additional forces to Russia’s Kursk Oblast: South Korean intelligence

North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, an official for South Korea's National Intelligence Agency (NIS) has claimed.

President Pezeshkian advocates stronger relations among Muslim states

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the promotion of convergence and relations among Muslim countries is among the necessities in the current global situation.

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