Tens of thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, against dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday night to demand an end to the war in the Gaza Strip to protect the lives of the captives, and reject the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Afghanistan says US lifted bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani

The United States has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for attacks against Afghanistan’s former Western-backed government, officials in Kabul have claimed.

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Senior Hamas official and Palestinian lawmaker Salah al-Bardawil was killed in an Israeli airstrike on western Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian group confirmed on Sunday.

Most Americans slam Putin for Russia-Ukraine war: Poll

Nearly all Americans blame the Kremlin’s leader Vladimir Putin for the Russia-Ukraine war rather than President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a survey.

Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as Israel strikes southern city

Israel's military struck southern Lebanon following an alleged rocket attack, killing at least seven people and endangering a ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah four months ago.

Detained Istanbul Mayor dismisses ‘terrorism’ charges: Reuters

Arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has refuted “terrorism” charges brought against him, according to a court document seen by the Reuters news agency

European states reconsidering troop deployment in Ukraine: FT

European countries supporting Ukraine in the conflict with Russia are shifting away from the idea of deploying troops to the country, the Financial Times has reported.

Negotiations on dividing territory between Moscow and Kiev ongoing: Trump

Talks about the terms of “dividing up the lands” between Moscow and Kiev are in full swing, US President Donald Trump has stated.

Iran raps US complicity in Israeli crimes

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has refuted US and Israeli allegations of destabilizing activities by Tehran, stressing that they aim to shield Israel and 'perpetuate impunity for its crimes.

Trump’s envoy: US ‘open to an opportunity to clean it all up with Iran’

The US special envoy to the Middle East stated that President Donald Trump is “open to an opportunity to clean it all up with Iran" after his military threats were rebuffed by Tehran as getting them nowhere.

France considers UN peacekeeping mission for Ukraine in case of peace agreement: Telegraph

French President Emmanuel Macron is exploring the possibility of establishing a United Nations-led peacekeeping mission to protect Ukraine in the event of a potential peace deal, the Telegraph has reported.

Germany confiscates Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Baltic Sea: Der Spiegel

The German government has seized a tanker stranded in the Baltic Sea linked to Russia's "shadow fleet", Der Spiegel has reported, citing security sources.

US claims Ukraine will hold presidential elections

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has told American journalist Tucker Carlson in an interview that Ukraine's leadership has agreed to hold a presidential election.

Thousands join march in Istanbul to protest mayor’s detention

Thousands of demonstrators have joined a march in Istanbul in support of the city’s arrested mayor, defying a warning from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that authorities would crack down on “street terror”.

China urges end to US meddling in Beijing-Tehran cooperation

China has called on the United States to stop its interference in Beijing’s economic collaboration with Tehran.

Russia says Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear energy

Moscow has once again defended Tehran's nuclear program, saying it is completely peaceful in nature and complies with international law.

Israeli Supreme Court halts dismissal of Shin Bet head

Israel's Supreme Court has issued an injunction temporarily freezing the dismissal of the head of the domestic intelligence service as protests continue against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US Secretary of State threatens Iran with regime change

US President Donald Trump is prepared to take military action against Iran and could go as far as threatening Tehran if diplomatic bids to renew dialogue on the country’s nuclear program do not succeed, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated.

Israeli defense minister orders military to occupy more areas in Gaza

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the army to occupy more areas in the Gaza Strip after expelling Palestinian residents, as Tel Aviv resumed its genocidal war on the Palestinian enclave earlier this week.

European countries plan to replace US in NATO by 2035: FT

Europe’s NATO members are drawing up a plan to gradually replace the United States as their key defense guarantor over the next five to ten years, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources.

UK discussing deploying military aircrafts to Ukraine under potential peace deal: Telegraph

British military leaders have discussed deploying Royal Air Force (RAF) jets to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement, the Telegraph reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Israel’s cabinet agrees to Netanyahu’s dismissal of Shin Bet chief

Israel’s cabinet has approved the sacking of the head of the domestic security agency, endorsing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to oust the intelligence chief over a lack of trust amid the regional tensions.

White House says Trump ‘fully supports’ Israel’s military operation in Gaza

US President Donald Trump "fully supports Israel" as Tel Aviv resumes its aerial and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip, the White House announced amid an escalating death toll.

US puts new round of sanctions against Iran

The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed a new round of sanctions against Tehran, targeting several entities, including independent Chinese teapot refineries, as well as vessels that supplied Iranian crude oil to these processing plants.

Anti-Netanyahu Israelis clash with police over plan to sack Shin Bet head

Thousands of Israelis joined demonstrations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as protests against his move to oust the head of the domestic intelligence service flared for a third consecutive day.

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