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1 killed, another injured in Israeli air strike on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, an Israeli air strike on Lebanon killed one person and injured another in a vehicle in the southern city of Bint Jbeil on Saturday, according to official media reports.

Hundreds killed as Syria forces battle Assad loyalists

Intense battles between Syrian transitional government troops and fighters loyal to removed leader Basher al-Assad continue in northwestern Syria. Hundreds of people, including civilians, have been reportedLy killed in the deadliest violence since Assad’s fall last year.

European states welcome Arab League’s plan for reconstruction of Gaza

The UK, France, Italy, and Germany have welcomed the Arab League's reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip.

Israel repeating Gaza scenario in West Bank: UN

A high-ranking United Nations human rights official warns that Tel Aviv has turned the West Bank into the scene of the atrocities that it has been committing as part of its war against the Gaza Strip.

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on southern Gaza despite ceasefire

Three Palestinians were killed and seven others injured in Israeli air attacks targeting southern and northern Gaza Strip, according to medical sources on Saturday.

Russia may consider conditional truce in Ukraine: Bloomberg

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly considering a truce in Ukraine if certain conditions are respected, Bloomberg has reported.

Trump says he considers sanctioning Russia over Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering imposing sweeping banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until there is a ceasefire and peace accord in the Ukraine war.

Yemen’s Houthis give Israel ultimatum over Gaza aid blockade

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have given Israel a four-day deadline to lift its blockade on food, medicine and aid into the Gaza Strip, threatening to resume “naval operations” against Tel Aviv otherwise.

Tension erupts between US, Israel over Washington’s direct talks with Hamas: Report

Tensions have erupted between Israel and the administration of President Donald Trump over US talks with Hamas, culminating in a heated phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top aide and a senior American official, according to a report on Friday.

Trump planning major NATO policy shift: NBC

US President Donald Trump is considering a major change in Washington's unvolvement in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, according to three current and former senior American officials and one congressional official.

US wants to sideline EU: Politico

US President Donald Trump wants to sideline and destroy the European Union, an entity that he has long disliked, Politico has claimed in an article. The outlet argued that Trump is taking advantage of the cracks within the bloc caused by the Ukraine conflict.

US seeking to disrupt Iran’s oil by halting vessels at sea: Reuters

President Donald Trump's administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord aimed at countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters.

Majority of western Europeans believe Trump is threat to peace: Poll

Large majorities in five western European countries think Donald Trump is a threat to peace and security in Europe, a survey has found, after the US president assailed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and suspended military aid to Kiev.

Putin appoints new Russian envoy to US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree appointing Aleksandr Darchiev as Moscow’s new ambassador to Washington.

Trump’s threats complicate ceasefire attempts, encourage Israel to backtrack on deal: Hamas

Palestinian group Hamas on Thursday has stressed that the threats made by US President Donald Trump demanding the immediate release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip are complicating ceasefire efforts and encouraging Israel to backtrack on the agreement.

France says providing intelligence to Ukraine after US freeze

Paris is providing military intelligence to Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said after Washington halted intelligence sharing with Kyiv, the BFM TV channel reported.

US officials secretly meeting with Zelensky rivals: Politico

Senior members of US President Donald Trump’s administration have engaged in back-channel communications with political rivals of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Politico has reported, citing insider sources.

Investigation reveals Israeli soldiers selling loot stolen from Gaza and Lebanon

Israeli soldiers have been selling looted valuables from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, a new investigation has disclosed.

Trump threatens Palestinian people in Gaza

United States President Donald Trump has issued a threat to Hamas and the people of the Gaza Strip as part of a demand to release all Israeli captives in the besieged territory.

US approves $95mn in aid to Lebanon’s military

The administration of President Donald Trump has approved a waiver for $95m in military assistance to Lebanon in a sign that it sees it's making progress against Hezbollah.

US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza war

Washington is engaging in direct talks with Hamas as negotiations on a ceasefire accord between the Palestinian armed group and Israel are hanging by a thread.

Poll shows almost half of Britons want Trump UK  visit cancelled after clash with Zelensky

A poll has shown Britons’ fury at US President Donald Trump’s second state visit invitation, with almost half saying it should be cancelled after his White House clash with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

Israel’s Gaza aid blockade could breach humanitarian law: E3

The blockade of aid to the Gaza Strip announced by Israel last week would risk violating international humanitarian law, three European foreign ministers have warned in a statement.

CIA confirms freeze of intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Washington has brought all intelligence sharing with Kiev to a halt, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed to Fox Business on Wednesday.

Israel reports $2.5bn in damage from war with Hezbollah

Israel has reported damage worth 9 billion shekels ($2.5 billion) in the war with the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

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