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New Russia sanctions bill ‘on hold’ over White House’s stance: Bloomberg

The latest drive in the US Congress for more sanctions on Moscow, spearheaded by Senator Lindsay Graham, is now stalled due to President Donald Trump’s opposition, Bloomberg reported.

Russia warns against anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting

Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has warned the European states about the consequences of pushing an anti-Tehran resolution during the upcoming Board of Governors meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Israeli soldiers seize Gaza aid boat

Israeli soldiers have taken command of a charity vessel that had tried to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and the boat with its crew of 12 including activist Greta Thunberg is now heading to a port in Israel.

Gaza aid sites branded ‘human slaughterhouses’ under deadly Israeli army fire

At least 13 Palestinians have been killed and more than 150 injured after Israeli soldiers and American security contractors opened fire on crowds waiting for food near two aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip, one east of Rafah and another near the Wadi Gaza Bridge.

US expects Russia’s retaliation for Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” military operation to resume soon: Reuters

The United States believes Russia has not yet fully responded to Ukraine's military operation Spiderweb and may soon launch another large-scale, multi-pronged strike following the recent massive raid, Reuters has reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials.

Afghanistan’s Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water: Report

The Afghan capital city of Kabul could become the first modern city to completely run out of water, experts have warned in a report.

Russia says actively assists in seeking solution for Iran, US

Moscow exerts active efforts on assisting in seeking a resolution between Washington and Tehran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has​​​​​ said in an interview with TASS.

Israeli families call on US Mideast envoy to propose new deal to return hostages

Families of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip on Saturday urged US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to introduce a new proposal for securing their release.

Yemen’s al-Qaeda leader threatens US officials over Israel’s war on Gaza

The leader of al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch has targeted US President Donald Trump and other American officials over Washington’s support for Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip and its besieged Palestinian population

Germany plans rapid expansion of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters amid fears of Russian attack

Berlin is drawing up plans to rapidly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters, the government’s most senior civilian protection official has said, warning the state needs to be prepared for an attack from Moscow within the next four years.

Israel warns of more strikes on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed

The Israeli army will continue to bomb Lebanon if Hezbollah is not disarmed, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned, stating “there will be no calm in Beirut” and “no order or stability in Lebanon” unless Israel’s security is assured.

Trump quietly pressuring US Senate to weaken Russia sanctions: WSJ

The White House is urging Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to soften his sanctions bill against Moscow, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing congressional staffers.

Britain, France abandon plans to recognise Palestinian state at NY conference

The United Kingdom and France will abandon previous plans to recognise a Palestinian state at an upcoming conference in New York, according to diplomats.

EU seeking to target Russia’s financial reputation: FT

The European Union is considering adding Russia to its anti-money laundering “grey list” in an effort to cause reputational damage and increase financial pressure on Moscow, the Financial Times has reported.

Israel army lacking more than 10,000 soldiers: Spokesperson

Israel’s military has announced it lacks more than 10,000 soldiers, including about 6,000 for combat units, as it presses an intensified campaign in the Gaza Strip.

Trade unions from dozens of countries protest against Saudi Arabia’s treatment of migrant workers

Trade unions from 36 states have filed a complaint with the International Labour Organization (ILO) over the treatment of migrant labourers in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by The Guardian.

Trump says Zelensky gave Putin ‘reason to bomb the hell out of’ Ukraine

The recent Ukrainian drone attacks on long-range nuclear-capable Russian bombers have sharply increased the risk of escalation and given Moscow a valid reason to retaliate with force, US President Donald Trump has stated.

Internal EU report shows Israel committing war crimes in Gaza

A confidential European Union report has found that Israel is committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip, including the use of starvation as a weapon of war, according to Belgian public broadcaster VRT, which said the document has been circulating among top EU officials since November 2024.

Israeli military faces severe equipment fatigue, technical failures in Gaza: Report

The Israeli army is facing growing logistical and mechanical challenges amid the prolonged war in the Gaza Strip, with mounting technical failures affecting its tanks, armored vehicles, and weapons, according to a report.

US on track for biggest nuclear weapons spending hike since Cold War: Report

"The White House has proposed a spending increase on nuclear bomb development not seen since the Cold War, the Los Alamos Study Group says in a report.

US imposes fresh round of sanctions against Iran despite negotiations

The United States has imposed new sanctions against Iran despite Washington’s engagement in indirect talks with Tehran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Iran Envoy: US veto of UNSC Gaza resolution to lead to more catastrophic military campaign

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, said the US veto of a UN resolution, calling for an end to the Israeli regime’s genocide in Gaza, has actively enabled the continuation of a catastrophic military campaign that has already killed tens of thousands of civilians, most of them women and children, and driven Gaza to the edge of absolute collapse.

US presses NATO member states to agree on defence spending hike

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has pressed NATO member states to agree to President Donald Trump’s demand for a major increase in defence spending ahead of a summit later this month.

US redirecting anti-drone tech from Ukraine to American forces in Middle East: WSJ

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is redirecting anti-drone technology earmarked for Ukraine to its own troops based in the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported.

Most people across the globe have negative views of Israel: Survey

The majority of people across the world have a negative view of Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war in the Gaza Strip, according to a Pew poll.

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