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.

Top US diplomat says EU wants another year of war

Some EU countries would favor the war between Russia and Ukraine to drag on longer in order to  weaken Moscow, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed, stressing that Washington’s goal is to end the hostilities.

US intel discloses Russia and China seeking to recruit disgruntled federal employees

Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon, according to four people familiar with recent US intelligence on the issue and a document reviewed by CNN.

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.

US terminates support of Ukraine energy grid restoration

The State Department has terminated a US Agency for International Development (USAID) initiative that has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore Ukraine's energy grid following attacks by the Russian military, according to two USAID officials working on the agency’s Ukraine mission.

UK’s intl. development minister quits over aid cuts

Anneliese Dodds, the UK’s International Development Minister, has resigned after London announced a massive cut to the international aid budget, warning that it would likely impact programs in the Gaza Strip and Sudan.

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.

Trump says US generals involved in Afghanistan withdrawal should be fired

US President Donald Trump said “every single one” of the military generals involved in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan must be fired, seated next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting.

US abstains from WTO statement condemning Russia assault against Ukraine: Reuters

The United States has opted not to support a joint World Trade Organization (WTO) statement, decrying Russia’s “aggression against Ukraine”, according to a diplomatic source and a Geneva trade official, cited by Reuters.

Palestinian prisoners released by Israel show signs of torture, starvation

Hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli jails and released in the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement, once again showed signs of emaciation and abuse.

West Bank becoming ‘battlefield’, dozens killed in recent weeks: UNRWA chief

The West Bank is facing an "alarming spillover" of the Gaza war, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees announced, adding dozens have been killed since Israel expanded its military operations there last month.

Iranian official says Tehran likely to hold meeting with E3 in coming weeks

A senior Iranian diplomat has stated that Tehran and the European troika – France, Germany and Britain – will likely hold meetings in the coming weeks. Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that Iran’s talks with any country are solely based preserving its national interests and security.

No sanctions relief for Russia pre-agreement, Ukraine ‘can forget about’ NATO: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has stressed that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO as part of a future peace accord with Russia and ruled out lifting sanctions on Moscow before a deal is reached.

Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote in parliament

Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in parliament, following a speech by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promising to push for economic reforms and to start negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

US puts sanctions on network behind ‘Iran’s drone program’

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced fresh sanctions targeting a procurement network behind Iran's drone production program.

US, Ukraine reach agreement on minerals deal

Kyiv has reached an agreement with Washington on a minerals deal, Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister and justice minister, told the Financial Times.

Two terrorists killed, six captured in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran's Ministry of Intelligence in a joint operation killed two foreign terrorists in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, in Southeastern Iran, and captured six others.

Hamas, Israel reach deal to resolve delay in release of Palestinian prisoners

The Palestinian group Hamas has announced that its delegation concluded a visit to the Egyptian capital Cairo, where it reached an agreement to resolve a delay in releasing Palestinian prisoners who were supposed to be freed last Saturday as part of a ceasefire accord with Israel.

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