Two Palestinians killed, many injured during Israeli raid on Nablus

Two Palestinians have been shot dead during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, as the Israeli army has intensified its deadly attacks across the occupied territories.

Russian police detain woman over bombing that murdered pro-Putin war blogger

A woman suspected of killing prominent military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky has been arrested, the country’s Investigative Committee announced on Monday. Russia says the attack was masterminded by Ukraine's special services.

Yemen facing ‘critical time’: UN

The United Nations has called on the warring sides in Yemen to seize the opportunity created by the UN-brokered truce and take more serious steps toward realization of a permanent peace in the war-ravaged country.

Oil prices jump after OPEC surprise production cuts

Oil prices have surged after Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ producers announced a surprise round of output cuts. The oil producers, who control roughly 50% of global oil supplies, reached a decision to reduce their output starting from May until the end of 2023, in a move designed to stabilize the markets.

Lavrov to Blinken: Fate of detained WSJ reporter will be determined by Russian court

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the fate of arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will be determined by a Russian court, according to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Turkish president boycotts US envoy after controversial meeting with opposition leader

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his doors are now closed for US Ambassador to Ankara Jeff Flake following the diplomat’s meeting with Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the presidential candidate from the main opposition Republican People's Party.

Russian, Iranian, Turkish, Syrian diplomats to meet in Moscow

A four-party meeting on settling relations between Ankara and Damascus (Russia, Iran, Syria and Turkey) will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow on Monday.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 404

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Russian war reporter killed in St. Petersburg blast

An explosion that rocked the ‘Street Bar’ café in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday has claimed at least one life and left dozens of people injured, authorities have announced.

Sources say Saudi Arabia plans to invite Syria to Arab leaders summit

Saudi Arabia is planning to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to an Arab League summit that Riyadh is hosting in May, three sources familiar with the plans have revealed.

Iran says likely to set deadline for JCPOA revival talks

Tehran may set a deadline for negotiations aimed at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amiabdollahian has suggested.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian youth in Kafr Yasif

Israeli forces have killed another young Palestinian man in the northern occupied territories amid increasing violence and extremism across the occupied Palestinian lands.

Ex-Pakistani PM says his would-be assassins still in office

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says death threats will remain a constant part of his life until he can return to power and hold his would-be killers accountable.

Iran and Bahrain to start talks after Raisi’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia: Sources

Bahraini sources told Sputnik news agency that after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Saudi Arabia, negotiations between Tehran and Manama will begin aimed at resuming bilateral relations.

Lebanon split into two time zones over daylight saving dispute

The Lebanese government’s decision to delay the start of daylight savings time by a month until the end of the holy month of Ramadan has resulted in mass confusion. The country has woken up in two time zones amid an escalating dispute between political and religious authorities over a decision to extend winter time for a month.

Israelis hold huge protests against Netanyahu’s legal reforms

Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday against a controversial judicial overhaul, as Defence Minister Yoav Galant broke ranks to call for a pause to the government reforms.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 396

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Russia says Azerbaijan violating ceasefire agreement with Armenia

Russia has accused Azerbaijan of violating the Moscow-brokered ceasefire that ended the 2020 war with Armenia, by letting its troops cross over the demarcation line.

Israel systematically subjects Palestinian inmates to various forms of torture: Rights groups

Two Palestinian rights groups have highlighted Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners. They revealed that Tel Aviv enjoys a culture of impunity in the absence of international accountability and systematically subjects the Palestinian detainees to various forms of torture.

Report: 15 people beheaded by Daesh in Syria’s Hama

Remnants of the Daesh terrorist group have killed 15 people searching for desert food in Syria’s central province of Hama by cutting their throats, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has reported.

Biden says US not seeking conflict with Iran in Syria

US President Joe Biden says Washington does not seek conflict with Iran, adding "we will act to protect our people”, after multiple attacks targeted American troops in war-ravaged Syria.

UNICEF: Every 10 minutes a child dies in Yemen

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF ) has raised the alarm over the dire situation of Yemen, saying every 10 minutes one child dies in the war-ravaged country.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 395

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Israel’s attorney general calls Netanyahu’s actions on judiciary illegal

Israeli attorney-general announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broken the law by getting directly involved in the judicial overhaul plan.

Trump’s VP blames Biden for ‘vacuum of leadership’ on White House’s response to Iran, China, Russia

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has blasted President Joe Biden for his administration’s response to Iran, China and Russia.

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