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Palestinians Mark Ramadan in Gaza Despite Ceasefire

Palestinians in Gaza are observing the start of the holy month of Ramadan amid the continuing humanitarian impact of Israel's war, despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025.

Israel Defies Global Outcry With West Bank Annexation

Israel has moved forward with de facto annexation of the West Bank — territory home to over 3 million Palestinians that it has occupied since 1967 — despite growing international isolation, ICC arrest

Iran, US Agree Nuclear 'Guiding Principles' in Geneva

Iran and the US reached an understanding on main "guiding principles" in indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, with Iran pledging to return in two weeks with detailed proposals while bot

Russia Ukraine war day 1455 drone attacks continue

On day 1,455 of the Russia-Ukraine war, both sides continued drone and shelling attacks resulting in casualties on both sides, while peace talks mediated by the US resumed in Geneva. Despite these tal

81 Film Workers Urge Berlinale to Condemn Gaza

Over 80 film workers have publicly condemned the Berlin International Film Festival for its silence on the Gaza conflict, demanding a clear statement opposing Israel’s genocide and accusing the festiv

Hamas urges Trump's Board of Peace to halt Gaza attacks

Hamas has called on President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to intervene and stop Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, amid rising civilian casualties and stalled humanitarian aid, as the board

Trump Taps Witkoff Kushner for Iran Ukraine Talks

President Trump is relying on real estate developers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as his primary envoys for sensitive negotiations with Iran and Ukraine, bypassing traditional diplomatic channels.

Kyrgyzstan’s War‑Driven Economic Boom Faces Risks

Kyrgyzstan’s logistics sector, once crippled by the pandemic, has been revived by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sparking a war‑driven economic boom that now faces sustainability risks for the nation’s

Trump's Ukraine peace plan stalls amid Russian advances

Despite Trump's initial promise to swiftly end the war in Ukraine, his peace talks have stalled, coinciding with increased Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian casualties. The situation is further c

Police hack activist phone with Israeli Cellebrite

Kenyan authorities used Israeli‑made Cellebrite tools to hack pro‑democracy activist Boniface Mwangi’s phone while it was in police custody, exposing private data and prompting criticism from human‑ri

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Iran Conducts Strait of Hormuz Exercises After Trump

Amidst heightened tensions and on the eve of resuming nuclear talks, Iran conducted live military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. This show of forc

Sedanka villagers await recognition after sending many

The small Russian village of Sedanka, having sent a disproportionate number of men to fight in Ukraine, awaits promised recognition from the government. This situation highlights the Kremlin's relianc

UN staff back Albanese as minister’s resignation call

Current and former UN staffers have rallied to defend special rapporteur Francesca Albanese after a pro‑Israeli NGO and European ministers spread a doctored video that misquoted her, prompting calls f

Iran Protests End but Anger and Pain Persist

Despite the apparent end of recent anti-government protests, Iran remains in a state of collective grief and uncertainty, signaling deep-seated discontent that could reignite at any moment. The regime

Kim Jong Un opens housing for soldiers' families

Kim Jong Un opened a new Pyongyang housing complex for families of soldiers killed abroad, a domestic ceremony that underscores North Korea’s ongoing military involvement in Ukraine and its political

Indonesia to deploy 8,000 troops to Gaza Board of Peace

Indonesia's Prabowo government announced plans to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza under Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a move an Al Jazeera opinion piece argues risks eroding Jakarta's 'Free and Act

U.S. forces board tanker Veronica III

U.S. forces boarded the Panamanian‑flagged tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean after it tried to evade President Trump’s blockade of Venezuelan‑sanctioned vessels, with the Pentagon saying it trac

Netanyahu demands Iran give up all enriched uranium

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the US that any nuclear agreement with Tehran must force Iran to surrender all enriched uranium and halt any future enrichment, a stance that underpins I

Kim unveils Pyongyang housing for troops killed in Ukraine

North Korea unveiled a new Pyongyang housing district for families of soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine, with Kim Jong-un touring the homes and pledging to repay the 'young martyrs' ahead of a major