Hamas says it has held direct ceasefire talks with the US in Qatar as deadly Israeli strikes continue across Gaza.

Algeria has expelled two French intelligence officers accused of entering the country with fake diplomatic passports, escalating tensions with France.

Russian president says ceasefire may be negotiated in Turkish metropolis

President Traore praised Russia’s military modernisation and discussed defence cooperation during a Kremlin meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Macron says France is in discussion with British and Ukrainian partners about supporting Ukraine with a potential military presence on the ground.

Pakistan, India also confirm they have agreed to stop all firing and military action

The latest round of fighting was triggered by an attack on India’s side of Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, mostly Hindu men

ISIS, which controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq between 2014 and 2017, beheaded several Western hostages, including Americans, and released videos of the killings

Iran is preparing to send Fath-360 missile launchers to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, according to Western and regional officials.

Migrants in Texas were taken to a military airfield for Libya deportation but were later returned to detention after waiting for hours.

South Africa raises concerns with the US over resettling white Afrikaners under refugee status, disputing accusations of racial discrimination.

A moderate figure with a long history of service within the Church, Prevost, 69, was closely aligned with Pope Francis and had spent years as a missionary in Peru

The parade, scheduled for 0700 GMT, will feature thousands of Russian soldiers marching and military hardware such as intercontinental ballistic missiles and tanks parading past Lenin’s Mausoleum on Red Square

US President Trump urges an unconditional ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and says it should lead toward a broader peace agreement.

The US will cut $50 million in health aid to Zambia due to its weak response to stolen medicines meant for public use.

Defence ministers Belousov and Mondjo discussed broadening cooperation in military and technical fields during a bilateral meeting.

Greece and Egypt sign a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, and regional stability.

India launched airstrikes on five sites in Pakistan, killing three and injuring twelve, prompting Pakistan to vow retaliation.

Although Israeli officials have expressed willingness to assist Gazans wishing to leave, little progress has been made in persuading other countries to accept refugees

Rwanda is negotiating with the US to accept third-country deportees, mirroring a failed UK deal and raising questions about human rights concerns.

Nearly 100 military officials from 40 African countries are visiting China for 10 days to take part in defence exchanges and tour major cities.

Authorities were granted permission to hold four Iranians, aged between 29 and 46, who were arrested over a suspected plot targeting a specific location

Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors have deteriorated sharply following an April 22 attack in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 people

Oman’s sultan meets Algerian president in Algiers to boost cooperation and regional dialogue, marking a major diplomatic milestone after decades.