Egypt retrieves ancient artefacts smuggled to Australia

Egypt has recovered 21 ancient artefacts smuggled to Australia, including items displayed at a local auction house without proper ownership documents.

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 100 in Gaza amid ceasefire efforts

Khalil Al-Deqran, a spokesperson for Gaza’s health ministry, confirmed the death toll, stating that “complete families were wiped off the civil registration record” due to the bombing

Moscow readies Putin-Trump’s upcoming talk

The Kremlin says Putin and Trump are preparing for a conversation following Trump’s post about upcoming calls with NATO and Ukraine.

Gaza demands Arab action to stop Israeli war

Arab leaders are asked by Gaza to take bold steps to stop Israel’s war, open border crossings, and deliver medical supplies and fuel.

Iran’s Khamenei denounces Trump’s peace claims as lies

The latest round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks ended last Sunday in Oman, with no new discussions scheduled at this time

British police charge three Iranians in counter-terrorism investigation

The arrests, which took place earlier this month, were part of a major counter-terrorism operation led by British police. In total, eight men were detained, seven of whom were Iranian

Gaza Palestinians may be moved to Libya under US plan

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to resettle 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, NBC News reports, citing sources familiar with talks.

Yemen and Somalia face deeper crises after UN budget cuts

The UN is cutting aid goals in Yemen and Somalia due to reduced funding, putting millions at risk of hunger, displacement, and lack of essential services.

Egyptian diplomat urges funding for Gaza reconstruction plan

Egypt’s foreign minister emphasized the need for international and regional funding to implement their $53 billion plan for Gaza’s reconstruction.

Russia-Ukraine talks end quickly with no progress

A Ukrainian source described Moscow’s demands as “non-starters,” further dampening expectations for progress

Trump’s extortion tour continues, and I like it

The post-1945 world of American generosity, where Washington guaranteed others’ security with little direct compensation, is finally getting a much-needed update

Putin rejects Zelenskyy meeting, peace talks falter

The peace talks, which would be the first direct engagement between the two sides since March 2022, were marred by a diplomatic misstep, with Zelenskiy’s defense minister leading Ukraine’s delegation

Zelenskiy visits Turkey for Russia truce; Trump, Putin absent

Zelenskiy is en route to Turkey for peace discussions with Russia as confirmed by a senior Ukrainian official.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to meet Trump in US

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the United States next week to meet with President Donald Trump amid strained relations between the two nations.

Israeli strikes kill dozens during hostage talks

Gaza rescuers say 80 people were killed in Israeli strikes during hostage talks between Netanyahu and US envoys in Doha.

Is Islam’s geopolitical footprint being remade?

The theory emerging is that October 7th was used to justify a broad offensive – military and intellectual – aimed at “taming” the more radical manifestations of political Islam and solidifying a new regional order

Sri Lanka summons Canadian envoy over Ontario ‘genocide’ monument

‘The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible authority,’ says Foreign Ministry

X as a soft power weapon: How authoritarians harness Twitter’s reach

In the past decade, Twitter — rebranded as “X” — earned a reputation as a platform for protest and dissent. But today, from Ankara to Islamabad, that same platform has increasingly become a tool of soft power in the hands of authoritarian leaders. Governments are leveraging X to suppress dissent, promote official narratives, and manipulate public opinion on a massive scale

Macron: Europe to act if Russia blocks truce

The French president warns of swift European action against Russia if Moscow declines a 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposal for Ukraine.

UN chief: Israel’s Gaza aid plan a cynical distraction

Tom Fletcher warns Israel’s Gaza aid restrictions are inhumane and block effective humanitarian response by the UN.

UK lawmakers alarmed as hundreds of ISIS returnees escape justice

Government ministers acknowledge the challenge but say they have been constrained by the law and evidence

US, Saudi Arabia discuss potential F-35 jet purchase

However, it remains unclear whether the U.S. will approve the sale, particularly due to concerns about maintaining Israel’s “Qualitative Military Edge” (QME)

Displacement around the world surges to 83.4 million

The number of internally displaced people worldwide has reached 83.4 million, a historic high driven by conflict and climate crises, according to the latest report.

Trump kicks off Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, focused on economic deals

The tour will take Trump to Qatar on Wednesday and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, but he has not scheduled a stop in Israel, raising questions about its place in Washington’s priorities

PKK ends 40-year insurgency, but YPG conflict continues

Since its insurgency began in 1984, the PKK has caused the deaths of over 40,000 people and led to ongoing social and economic turmoil in Turkey

Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan over gambling concerns

Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban has enforced strict and strange regulations based on its interpretation of Islamic law

White South African refugees fly to US under Trump plan

White South Africans approved for US refugee status under Trump’s plan have boarded a plane to Washington DC and beyond.

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