US Secretary of State Rubio to meet Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia
During the visit, Rubio will also meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Hamas confirms talks with US envoy on American hostage release
Taher Al-Nono, political adviser to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, confirmed the discussions took place in Doha over the past week
Israel to hold ceasefire and prisoner swap talks in Doha
Israel is set to negotiate in Qatar while Hamas rejects a ceasefire extension plan amid ongoing tensions.
Pope Francis shows mild improvement while recovering in hospital
Pope Francis, 88, remains stable in a Rome hospital, showing a gradual improvement and responding well to treatment, according to the Vatican.
Iran rejects negotiations under US ‘bullying,’ says supreme leader
Trump, while open to a deal, has revived the “maximum pressure” campaign he initiated during his first term, aiming to isolate Iran economically and reduce its oil exports to zero
Gunmen kill dozens in Syrian Alawite town, activists and monitors report
The video, which media verified as showing the location of Al Mukhtareyah, near the M4 highway, depicted the bodies of at least 20 men, some bloodied, lying along a road in the town’s center
Jerusalem church condemns US support for Gaza war
‘A true Christian must stand with the oppressed, the suffering, and the afflicted—not with the oppressors,’ Archbishop Atallah Hanna says
UAE rejects Sudan case at ICJ, blaming Burhan’s army for crimes
UAE has dismissed Sudan genocide-complicity case at the International Court of Justice as a “cynical publicity stunt” and will seek its dismissal.
Tesla charging stations set ablaze amid Musk backlash
7 Tesla charging stations torched in US State of Massachusetts amid protests of US billionaire and his push to eliminate thousands of US government jobs, according to media reports
GCC ministers hold talks with Egypt, Syria, Morocco and Jordan
GCC foreign ministers will convene in Mecca with counterparts from Egypt, Syria, Morocco, and Jordan to discuss strategic partnerships, regional cooperation.
‘One way or another’ US will acquire Greenland, Trump says
‘We need Greenland for national security and even international security,’ president says during his speech to Congress
Egypt proposes $53 billion Gaza rebuilding plan over five years
The plan aims to sideline Hamas, place the Palestinian Authority (PA) in control, and establish an internationally supervised trust fund.
Berlin halts new aid to Rwanda amid eastern Congo tensions
Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda, citing concerns over Kigali’s alleged support for the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo.
Hamas enforces price controls in Gaza amid Israeli blockade
Hamas-run police forces were seen across Gaza’s markets, ensuring merchants complied with price controls during the ongoing ceasefire negotiations
Egypt and Tunisia reject any efforts to displace Palestinians
Egypt and Tunisia strongly oppose any efforts to displace Palestinians and stress the need for a just political solution, as Egypt prepares to host an Arab summit to counter US-backed plans for Gaza.
Israel to escalate Gaza operations within a week, reports say
Israel will launch an intense military campaign within a week, cutting electricity, targeting Hamas leaders and forcing residents of northern Gaza south, sources say
Israel blocks Gaza aid as ceasefire phase ends
1st phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement officially ended at midnight on Saturday
Egypt meets EU to push forward Gaza ceasefire agreement
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica in Cairo to discuss implementing a Gaza ceasefire, facilitating aid, exchanging hostages, and rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians.
Zelenskyy arrives in UK amid US-Ukraine tensions
Ukrainian president’s plane landed at Stansted Airport after confrontation with US counterpart Trump at White House, says local media
Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy clash over Ukraine war at White House
Trump sounded off on Zelenskyy, telling him, “Your country is in big trouble,” which the Ukrainian president acknowledged, saying, “I know”
Israeli negotiators return home as ceasefire talks in Cairo continue
Israeli negotiators have left Cairo after discussing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, though talks are set to continue.
Multi-national crackdown on scam compounds strands hundreds
The detainees, relocated to a camp run by Myanmar’s Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) near the Thai border, describe deteriorating conditions and uncertainty over their fate
Russia says annexation of Ukrainian land is not up for discussion
The Kremlin has declared that the annexed Ukrainian regions are “non-negotiable” in any future peace deal, setting a firm red line as US-Russia talks aim to normalize relations.
Pope Francis resting well, Vatican reports
At 88 years old, Pope Francis is now in his 14th day at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, marking the longest hospital stay of his papacy
Turkey’s DEM party delegation meets jailed PKK ringleader Ocalan
The seven-member delegation’s visit marks the third meeting with Ocalan since December
Freed Palestinian prisoners arrive in Ramallah
Bus carrying dozens of Palestinian prisoners arrives at Cultural Palace, says Anadolu correspondent
Algeria condemns France’s fresh sanctions and travel restrictions
Algeria condemned France’s new sanctions, calling them threats and harassment, as tensions rise over immigration and diplomatic disagreements.