Tribal splits derail Syrian offensive on SDF
Syrian source says an attack on SDF-held Deir ez-Zor/Raqqa is unlikely due to tribal rifts and lack of U.S. approval, despite troop massing reports
Leaked audio: Ex Israeli intel chief says 50,000 Gaza deaths ‘necessary’
Leak quotes Aharon Haliva calling 50,000 Palestinian deaths “necessary”; he later voiced regret
Did the White House ask Zelenskyy to wear a suit for Trump Summit?
Rumors say the White House told Zelenskyy to wear a suit at the summit; the claim remains unverified
Palestinians begin leaving Gaza City as Israel signals ground assault
Families move west or south from Gaza City as Israel readies assault and mediators push for a truce
Israelis rally in Tel Aviv streets urging action to end Gaza war
Tens of thousands protested in Tel Aviv demanding the release of Israeli hostages and an end to the Gaza war, criticising Netanyahu’s handling of the crisis.
Hamas rejects Israeli Gaza City relocation plan, calls tents ‘deception’
Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza City relocation plan as ‘genocide’; calls tents a deceptive cover
US halts visitor visas for Gaza residents amid security review
U.S. halts Gaza visitor visas amid review, following GOP uproar over claims of Palestinian entry
Putin, Trump hold first round of Ukraine talks in Alaska
Putin, Trump end three-hour first round of Alaska talks on Ukraine settlement
Gaza aid deaths mount as Israel expands offensive
UN says 1,760 Palestinians were killed seeking aid in Gaza since May as Israel expands its offensive amid warnings of famine and rising civilian toll.
Trump, Putin set for high-stakes Alaska talks on Ukraine ceasefire
Trump, Putin hold Alaska summit on Ukraine truce as Kyiv warns against territorial concessions
Erik Prince secures 10-year Haiti deal to fight gangs, restore taxes
Trump ally Erik Prince to lead 10-year Haiti mission tackling gangs and rebuilding tax system
Smotrich revives settlement plan to block Palestinian state
Smotrich announces revived West Bank settlement project to block Palestinian statehood, drawing global criticism
Kuwait says 13 dead, 21 blinded from tainted alcohol; dozens critical
Kuwait says 13 people died and 21 were blinded after drinking tainted alcohol, with dozens critically ill
Israeli envoy visits South Sudan as relocation rumours grow
South Sudan hosted Israel’s deputy foreign minister for talks while rejecting claims it may take in Palestinians from Gaza.
Search after deadly migrant sinkings near Italian island
Two migrant boats sank off Lampedusa killing at least 26 while dozens were rescued and search efforts continued for the missing.
Haiti gang boss ‘Barbecue’ defies FBI after US indictment
Haiti’s “Barbecue” defies FBI after U.S. charges over gang funding, with $5M reward on his arrest
Israel kills 123 in Gaza strikes as Hamas holds Cairo ceasefire talks
Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead, as Hamas negotiates ceasefire in Cairo amid deepening crisis
Israel pounds Gaza City as Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for talks
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza City as Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for ceasefire negotiations
Audio attributed to slain Gaza journalist criticizes Hamas leaders
Audio said to be of slain Gaza journalist blasts Hamas leaders, urges urgent end to the war
US indicts Ugandan in $58m cartel arms plot
A Ugandan national faces charges in a $58m scheme to provide military-grade weapons to Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Netanyahu vows ‘surprises’ for Hamas after trapping fighters in 2 areas
Netanyahu vows to crush Hamas, promises “surprises” after trapping group in two Gaza areas
Netanyahu says Gaza City offensive aims to end war quickly
Netanyahu vows quick Gaza City push to defeat Hamas, set up safe zones, and end the war
Haiti launches plan as gangs terrorise rural areas
Haiti enforces a three-month emergency to tackle gang violence devastating farms and communities in its central region.
Iran threatens US-backed TRIPP corridor
Tehran warns it can stop TRIPP corridor; Yerevan backs plan, but security and customs issues linger
US targets Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ if Trump–Putin summit fails
White House eyes new penalties on Russia’s shadow fleet if summit falters; dozens of tankers hit
Trump to meet Putin in Alaska amid talk of Ukraine land swap
Putin and Trump will hold a summit in Alaska focused on Ukraine, as conflict grinds on and the idea of a territorial exchange sparks debate.
Ramaphosa speaks with Zelensky after Putin call
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky after a similar call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss peace efforts.