Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan
Hamas leaders have met in Egypt with US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East envoy, Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push a peace plan for Gaza that Israel…
Bangladesh says better environment needed for India visit amid rift over ousted leader
Bangladesh signalled on Sunday it wants a more favourable diplomatic environment before it can agree to a top-level visit to India, as Dhaka presses New Delhi to extradite its ousted…
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn, foreign chief says
The EU intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a German newspaper. – “EU sanctions have already cost Russia…
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” 10 days of joint military exercises with South Korea as they were about to get underway, citing the…
Iranian parliament to debate foreign influence, Hormuz oversight bills
Iran’s parliament will hold a virtual session on Sunday to review bills to counter foreign influence and oversee the Strait of Hormuz, state media IRIB reported. – Lawmakers will consider…
Hamas delegation, Egypt spy chief hold talks on Gaza plan
A Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya began meeting with the head of Egyptian intelligence chief on Sunday, a source told Al Arabiya English. – Both sides discussed ways to…
Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the…
US launches 49 probes into weapons supplies to Ukraine
Various agencies and departments in the United States are conducting at least 49 probes into US weapons supplies to Ukraine, data from Ukrainian law enforcement agencies seen by TASS showed.…
Palestine Red Crescent says 74 people evacuated through Rafah
The Palestine Red Crescent Society says it took part in a medical evacuation through Gaza’s Rafah crossing, carrying 74 people, including 38 patients and 36 companions, Wafa news agency reports.…
Iran Links Hormuz Reopening to US Compliance with June MoU
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is continuing talks with Oman on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, but warns reopening the waterway will depend on the US…