Second phase: Hamas rejects the Gaza truce.
Group says cease-fire arrangement cannot progress as long as Israeli violations continue. GAZA CITY: On Tuesday, Hamas stated that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot advance…
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Zelensky to provide the US a new Ukraine war plan.
Putin failed to halt the war and just imposed further restrictions on Russian oil corporations. ROME: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that he expected…
Maternal malnutrition has devastated Gaza babies, according to the United Nations.
GENEVA: Malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women in the Gaza Strip is having a “devastating domino effect” on thousands of newborns, the UN said on…
Iran undertakes drills in the Gulf, firing ballistic and cruise missiles at imaginary targets.
According to state media, Iran fired Qadr missiles and 303 ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Oman while drones targeted simulated targets. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards…
Lebanon and Israel have their first direct talks.
An initial endeavour to lay the groundwork for a relationship and economic collaboration JERUSALEM: Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct meetings in…
No progress on Ukraine peace treaty
Moscow and Kyiv ready for more talks. MOSCOW: Russia and Ukraine are preparing for further talks with the US to end the nearly four-year war.…
One-third of French Muslims think they face discrimination: report.
France’s restriction on race data limits bias statistics, rights chief says, citing a 2024 survey of 5,000 Discrimination based on religion has escalated in France,…
Putin welcomes US officials in Ukraine peace negotiations.
MOSCOW: Top US negotiators met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a high-stakes meeting as Moscow pushed for battlefield progress. Putin, who hosted…
Tajikistan asks Russia’s support to secure its border.
Despite drone assaults, the Taliban have pledged cooperation. DUSHANBE: Tajikistan is in talks with Russia and a Moscow-led regional security grouping about the possibility of…
The White House justifies the strike on the boat as lawful.
Confirms Admiral authorised second strike on accused narcotics boat. WASHINGTON: According to the White House, a US admiral acting on behalf of Defence Secretary Pete…