Hamas transfers remains of 3 more hostages under ceasefire accord: Israel

The Palestinian group Hamas handed over the remains of three hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Sunday evening under a ceasefire accord, the Israeli army has confirmed.

Security chief say Iran to engage in ‘genuine’ talks with US

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has stated that Tehran will only engage in “genuine” negotiations with Washington and will reject any pressure for “unconditional concessions.”

Hamas refutes US accusations that it looted aid trucks in Gaza

Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday rejected allegations by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that it has looted aid trucks in the Gaza Strip.

Syrian president to discuss sanctions, reconstruction during US visit: FM

Syria's president will discuss issues including lifting remaining sanctions, reconstruction and counter-terrorism when he becomes the country's first leader to pay an official visit to Washington later this month, the foreign minister has stated.

NATO would need several weeks to respond to ‘Russian threat’: Euractiv

NATO member states would need several weeks to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of an escalation of the conflict with Russia, Euractiv reported, citing analysts and military sources. European bureaucracy reportedly stands in the way of stationing forces in the country.

Ukraine says thousands lose power supply after Russia attacks on frontline region

Nearly 60,000 people were deprived of power supply after Russia's overnight air attack on Ukraine's frontline region of Zaporizhzhia, while two people were killed in the southern region of Odesa, Ukrainian authorities announced on Sunday.

Iran’s FM voices deep concern over ‘tragic’ killing of civilians in Sudan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is deeply concerned about the “tragic” killing of innocent civilians in Sudan amid a horrifying escalation of conflict in the North African country.

Tomahawks won’t bring Ukraine peace: Russia

The potential delivery of US-made long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine will not help end the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Israeli air attack kills four in Lebanon, straining fragile ceasefire

An Israeli air raid has killed at least four people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, in a strike that put more pressure on a nearly yearlong truce with Hezbollah.

Russia unveils new nuclear submarine

Russia held a ceremony to showcase its new nuclear submarine, the ‘Khabarovsk’ on Saturday, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced. The vessel is designed to carry the massive torpedo-shaped nuclear-powered Poseidon drone.

Syrian president to visit Washington in November: US Envoy

The United States envoy for Syria has stated that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to travel to Washington to sign an accord to join an international US-led alliance against Daesh.

Ukraine claims has hit nearly 160 Russian oil facilities in 2025

Kyiv has carried out nearly 160 successful strikes against oil extraction and refining facilities across Russia in 2025, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk, has claimed

Russian missile attacks on Ukraine hit 2.5-year high: AFP

Russia fired more missiles at Ukraine in October than in any month since at least the start of 2023 as it pounded the European country's energy grid in night-time attacks, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian data showed.

US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced it supports repealing the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, urging the US lawmakers to include it in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is currently under discussion in Congress.

Remains returned by Hamas from Gaza not those of Israeli hostages: Report

The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to Israel through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Friday night do not belong to Israeli hostages, according to a report.

‘Secret’ Ukraine meeting set for Spain: El Mundo

Ukraine’s European backers will secretly meet in Madrid next week to coordinate endeavours to increase support, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported on Friday.

Turkish prosecutors hand several people life sentences over ski resort blaze

A Turkish court has sentenced 11 people to life in prison over a fire that killed nearly 80 people at a hotel in a ski resort in northwest Turkey’s Bolu mountains in January.

Iran’s deputy FM says negotiations with pre-set results hold no value

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has stressed that any talk must yield “balanced” outcomes, warning that discussions based on predetermined conclusions are “meaningless.”

Yemen’s Houthis say detained UN staff will be tried over Israeli links

Yemen’s Houthi-run government will put dozens of arrested United Nations staff on trial, alleging that they have spied for Tel Avov or had links to an Israeli air attack that killed the prime minister, according to officials.

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

Iran’s Hormuz Ballistic Missile Elevates Deterrence in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

The Iran-made Hormuz ballistic missile — capable of targeting surface vessels and blinding enemy radars — has elevated Iran’s defensive capability in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to a new strategic level as a deterrent tool.

EU parliament seeking to block Russian media: Politico

The European Parliament is considering banning MEPs and staff from accessing RT, Sputnik, and other Russian news outlets through its IT infrastructure, according to a report by Politico.

Iran vows to keep window of diplomacy open despite challenges

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering commitment to diplomatic engagement, noting that its channels for dialogue remain active even during challenging times.

Hamas ruled out role in Gaza governance, but disarmament talks ongoing: Qatar

Qatar has announced that Hamas will not be part of the future governance of the Gaza Strip, but the Palestinian group has not yet committed to unconditional disarmament.

Reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid: Syria’s president

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stated that his country’s reconstruction should be driven by investment rather than foreign aid, emphasizing Syria’s strategic role in regional stability and its growing economic ties with Saudi Arabia.

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