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US detains second student over pro-Palestinian protests

The administration of US President Donald Trump has arrested a second student demonstrator and set a deadline for Columbia University, one of the most prestigious campuses in the United States, to cede control of one of its academic departments.

US received ‘some pretty good news’ on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire: Trump

The White House has received "some pretty good news" regarding a 30-day ceasefire accord between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a speech at the Justice Department (DOJ).

Putin calls on Ukraine to order soldiers in Kursk Region to surrender

Moscow is “sympathetic” to US President Donald Trump’s request that the lives of the Ukrainian soldiers encircled in Russia’s Kursk Region be spared, President Vladimir Putin stated during a National Security Council meeting on Friday. Russia will guarantee their lives if they lay down their arms, he added.

Hamas says ready to hand over Israeli American captive and four bodies

The Palestinian group Hamas has announced readiness to free Israeli American captive Edan Alexander and hand over the remains of four other dual nationals, after holding indirect negotiations with Tel Aviv.

‘Dangerous’ Daesh leader Abu Khadija killed: Iraq

The leader of the Daesh terror group has been killed by Iraqi security forces with support from the US-led coalition, the country's prime minister has confirmed.

US plans to dispatch upgraded long-range bombs to Ukraine: Reuters

The United States has upgraded the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) to counter Russian jamming and is set to reintroduce them to the battlefield in Ukraine within days, Reuters has reported.

US, Israel seeking to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: AP

The United States and Israel have discussed with three East African governments the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Sudan, Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland, according to US and Israeli officials quoted by The Associated Press news agency.

NATO head confirms Ukraine membership out of question

NATO membership for Kyiv is off the table in efforts by the US and Russia to achieve peace in the Ukraine conflict, the bloc’s Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed.

Official: Iraq to continue importing electricity from Iran despite US restrictions

The CEO of Iran’s Tavanir Company has announced that Iraq will continue importing electricity from Iran based on a bilateral agreement between the two countries, despite the US decision to revoke Iraq’s exemption for importing Iranian electricity.

Iran, China, Russia hold trilateral meeting in Beijing, support diplomacy regarding Tehran nuclear issue

A trilateral meeting between Iran, China, and Russia was held in Beijing on Friday to discuss several issues, including the latest developments on Iran’s nuclear issue and the lifting of Western sanctions.

Columbia University expels, suspends and revokes degrees of several students

Columbia University leadership made a series of concessions to the Donald Trump administration following an extraordinary letter that listed nine demands it expected the university to make if it did not want its federal funding to be pulled.

UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence during Gaza war

Israel carried out "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities during its war on Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, United Nations experts have announced in a new report.

Syria’s interim President signs constitutional declaration for 5-year transitional period

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has inked a draft constitutional declaration on Thursday, establishing a five-year transitional period for the country.

Envoy slams UNSC meeting as an ‘interference’ in Iran’s cooperation with IAEA

Iran has strongly objected to a United Nations Security Council meeting on the country’s nuclear program, calling it an “unwarranted interference” in Tehran’s ongoing collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

EU parliament accuses US of ‘blackmailing’ Ukrainian leadership into capitulating to Russia

EU lawmakers passed a wide-ranging joint declaration condemning the U.S. for "blackmailing" Ukrainian leadership into capitulating to Russia.

30-day ceasefire agreement may be struck within days: Rubio

A 30-day ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine may be finalized within "days", U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated.

US officials heading to Russia for ceasefire negotiations: Trump

American representatives are on their way to Russia to discuss a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the White House.

Hamas welcomes Trump’s pullback from mass displacement plan of Gazans

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has welcomed United States President Donald Trump’s apparent retreat from his proposed permanent displacement of more than two million Palestinians from the besieged Gaza Strip.

No one expelling anyone from Gaza: Trump

Amid row over his 'Gaza Plan', US President Donald Trump asserted that no one would be "expelled" from the besieged Strip.

Over 800 extrajudicial killings documented in Syria violence: Report

The recent surge in violence in coastal Syria has resulted in more than 800 extrajudicial killings, a war monitor has announced in a new report.

Canada announces plan to ease sanctions on Syria

Ottawa has announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria as the interim government in Damascus seeks international support.

Ukraine doesn’t trust Russia but wants to show readiness for peace: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine agreed to Washington's temporary truce proposal to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump and its European partners that it is serious about ending the war.

Russia discussed Iran nuclear agreement with US, maintains contact with Europeans: Moscow

Moscow has discussed the Iran nuclear deal with Washington and maintains some communication with the Europeans, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told US bloggers Mario Nawfal, Larry Johnson and Andrew Napolitano in an interview.

China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear negotiations in Beijing on Friday

Beijing will hold a meeting on Friday with Tehran and Moscow on the Iranian nuclear issue, China’s foreign ministry has stated, with both nations sending their deputy foreign ministers.

Russia unlikely to accept 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine: Reuters

Moscow is unlikely to agree to a temporary truce in Ukraine proposed by Washington, feeling it has the upper hand on the battlefield and viewing the ceasefire as a trap, Reuters has reported, citing undisclosed Russian sources.

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