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Trump says received an important letter from Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he appreciates Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement in support of peace talks, but did not directly discuss his decision to halt military aid to Ukraine in his address to a joint session of the Congress.

Israel’s Shin Bet investigation finds government-wide policy failures leading to Hamas October 2023 attack

A long-awaited investigation by Israel's internal law enforcement agency, the Shin Bet, has found that both political and intelligence failures led to the Hamas attack in October 2023, including a lack of coordination between the Israeli military and the Shin Bet itself.

Ukraine president says White House clash ‘regrettable’, proposes steps for peace

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House "did not go the way it was supposed to be", calling the fallout "regrettable".

US VP dismisses criticising Britain, France over Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

United States Vice President JD Vance has denied that his criticism of a potential European peacekeeping force in Ukraine was aimed at Britain and France, both of which have supported US-led wars in the past.

Russia: Threats of using military force against Iran’s nuclear facilities ‘unacceptable’

Russia has dismissed threats of using military force against Iran's nuclear sites, cautioning that such actions would have catastrophic consequences.

Arab leaders endorse Egypt’s reconstruction plan for Gaza

Arab leaders have endorsed an Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip that would allow its residents to remain in the besieged enclave, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has stated.

US designates Yemen’s Houthi group as ‘foreign terrorist’ organisation

The United States State Department has reinstated the “foreign terrorist organization” designation for Yemen’s Houthi group, fulfilling an order announced by President Donald Trump shortly after he took office.

E3 considers seizing frozen Russian assets in ceasefire negotiations: FT

France, Germany, and the UK are exploring ways to seize over 200 billion euros ($210 billion) in frozen Russian assets as part of the ceasefire talks over Ukraine war, officials familiar with the discussions told Financial Times (FT).

Russia says ready to facilitate US-Iran negotiations

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Bloomberg on Tuesday that Moscow is ready to broker talks between Washington and Tehran, including on Iran’s nuclear program and its "regional proxy network."

Pentagon denies halting cyber operations against Moscow: Bloomberg

The Pentagon has denied that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a halt to cyber operations against Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing an unnamed senior defense official.

US weighs lifting sanctions on Russia: Reuters

The White House has directed the State and Treasury departments to draft proposals for easing certain sanctions on Moscow, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Israeli military kills Palestinian in Jenin amid ongoing offensive in West Bank

The Israeli army on Tuesday killed a young Palestinian man in Jenin amid the ongoing onslaught in the northern occupied West Bank, that has been taking place since mid-January.

US halts financing new weapons sales to Ukraine: WSJ

The United States has suspended funding for any new arms sales to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing unnamed sources.

Time isn’t on Ukraine’s side: US

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has warned Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky not to test the limits of Washington’s patience, financial support, and military resources, arguing that now is the time to shift towards negotiations rather than prolonging the conflict with Russia.

Israeli engineer captured for offering Iran info on Dimona nuclear reactor: Report

Authorities say an Israeli engineer has been arrested for initiating contact with Iranian intelligence and offering to sell sensitive information including  access to a nuclear research center, according to a report.

Hamas calls on mediators to oblige Israel to start talks for 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has urged mediators to intervene to prevent the collapse of a Gaza ceasefire accord and start negotiations for the second phase of the deal.

2 Gazans killed, 3 injured by Israeli military despite ceasefire

Two Palestinians were killed and three others injured by Israeli army fire in southern Gaza on Monday, in the latest violation of a ceasefire accord between Tel Aviv and Hamas.

Israel conducts air attacks near Syria’s Tartous

Israel has carried out air attacks near Syria’s Mediterranean port city of Tartous, Syrian state media reported.

UNICEF warns of severe impact on Gaza children as Israel stops aid deliveries

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Israel's halt to humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip will have "devastating consequences" for children and families struggling to survive.

Saudi crown prince, Lebanese president hold meeting in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held official talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Riyadh.

Old man dead in stabbing attack in Israel’s Haifa

A 70-year-old man was killed and three others were wounded in a stabbing attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, officials have confirmed.

Israel plans escalation in Gaza within a week: KAN

Israel plans to implement an escalatory strategy against the Gaza Strip within a week, including cutting off electricity, assassinations and displacing Palestinians from northern to southern parts of the besieged enclave, Israeli sources have announced.

FBI Director urges US Congress to investigate Ukraine aid transparency

Kash Patel, the newly appointed director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has called on US Congress to investigate how aid money sent to Ukraine has been used, The Epoch Times has reported.

Just 4 percent of Americans support Russia in Ukraine war: Poll

Only 4 percent of surveyed Americans say they support Russia in the war in Ukraine, while 44 percent say they do not support Ukraine, according to a CBS News/YouGov poll.

Britain announces ‘coalition of willing’ to deploy troops in Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK and France are prepared to lead a “coalition of the willing” to provide military support to Ukraine.This includes the deployment of forces and aircraft, aiming to secure Kiev’s positions once a peace deal with Moscow has been reached.

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