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Bill allowing death penalty for Palestinian inmates advances to Israeli parliament

An Israeli panel has approved a bill introducing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, paving the way for its first reading in parliament.

Probe discloses Israeli Air Force failed to act on warning signs before Oct. 7 events

An Israeli investigation has revealed that the Air Force failed to respond to intelligence pointing to plans by the Palestinian group Hamas to launch an attack in October 2023, local media reported on Monday.

Lebanese military mobilizes troops in south after Israeli army movements near border

The Lebanese army mobilized its forces in the border town of Meiss El-Jabal in southern part of the country, following Israeli military movements near the border, local media has reported.

Kremlin says ‘no need’ for Trump-Putin summit

There is "no need" for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Ukraine says received Patriot air defense systems from Germany

Germany has delivered Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine in fulfillment of prior agreements, President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced.

Transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine not considered: US

The possibility of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine is not considered, US President Donald Trump has told reporters.

US warns of ‘consequences’ if China invades Taiwan

US President Donald Trump warned in a Sunday interview that Chinese officials “know the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan while he’s in office.

Israeli military committed 194 violations of Gaza ceasefire: Media office

The Israeli army committed 194 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Oct. 10, the Government Media Office in Gaza has announced.

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.

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.

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.

Venezuela pursuing military aid from Iran, Russia, China: WaPo

Caracas has requested assistance from Tehran, Moscow and Beijing to strengthen its defenses amid the ongoing standoff with the US, the Washington Post claimed on Friday, citing US government documents.

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.

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