The airstrike on Ain al-Hilweh, the largest Palestinian camp in Lebanon, marks a significant escalation as Israel claims to have targeted a Hamas training center […]
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European Union backs creation of international force for Gaza: ‘It is an important step to end the conflict’
The European Commission expressed its support for UN Security Council Resolution 2803, which promotes the formation of a stabilization force in the Gaza Strip. BRUSSELS […]
Trump defends Saudi Prince at White House, claiming he ‘knew nothing’ of Khashoggi killing
The U.S. President urged reporters not to “embarrass” Mohammed bin Salman with questions about the 2018 murder, as the Crown Prince promised to increase investments […]
Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons depot and underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said it carried out targeted air strikes on a weapons cache and subterranean facilities used by Hezbollah near populated areas in southern […]
Israel warns Hamas leaders ‘will not have immunity’ after ceasefire breach
The warning from Defense Minister Israel Katz came after an attack killed an Israeli soldier in Rafah, shattering the truce and triggering a deadly, 15-hour […]
Iran advances new underground nuclear site after attacks, report finds
Satellite imagery shows ‘highly suspicious’ construction at a separate Natanz facility, raising clandestine enrichment fears as IAEA inspections remain limited. WASHINGTON — Iran is actively […]
US says Gaza ceasefire ‘is holding’ despite Israeli strikes
Vice President JD Vance downplayed new violence, including an Israeli bombardment that killed nine, as “small skirmishes,” insisting the Trump-brokered peace will hold. WASHINGTON — […]
New Zealand insurer investigated for covering ships carrying sanctioned Iran and Russia oil
Raids in Auckland and Christchurch targeted Maritime Mutual amid suspicions of facilitating billions in sanctioned oil trades and potential money laundering. AUCKLAND, New Zealand — […]
Israel accuses Hamas of staging body recovery, holding remains ‘hostage’
The Israeli military released drone footage it claims shows Hamas operatives burying remains and then faking their discovery for the Red Cross, calling it a […]
Donald Trump seeks deal with Iran to allow destruction of nuclear infrastructure
The U.S. president said talks with Tehran are making progress and that a robust agreement could be reached within the next two weeks. President Donald […]