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Qatar Prime Minister Meets Iranian Counterpart in Tehran to Advance Strait of Hormuz De-escalation
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to discuss a temporary shipping corridor and de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Holds Rare Talks in Moscow with Russian Intelligence Officials
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow for meetings with Russian intelligence officials, marking the first visit by a US spy chief to the country since 2021.
Mauritanian Diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed Elected as New OIC Secretary General
Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed has been elected secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation, succeeding Hissein Ibrahim Taha during a meeting in Jeddah.
Ratko Mladic, Notorious Bosnian Serb Leader Known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' Dies at 84 in Hague Prison Hospital
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military leader convicted of genocide and war crimes, has died at the age of 84 in a prison hospital in The Hague.
Dutch Christian Group Sues Government Over West Bank Settlement Trade Ban
The Israel Product Centre is taking the Dutch government to court over a newly introduced ban on importing goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Golan Heights.
Israeli Raid on UNRWA Facility in Qalandiya Advances West Bank Annexation Plans
Israeli forces raided the UNRWA training centre in Qalandiya, a move analysts describe as a strategic step to advance the West Bank annexation and dismantle international refugee protections.
Ratko Mladic, Former Bosnian Serb General Serving Life Sentence for Genocide, Dies at UN Detention Centre
Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes, has died at a UN detention centre in The Hague.
US Imposes Sanctions on Palestine Action and Other Far-Left Groups Over Alleged Terrorism Links
The United States has imposed financial sanctions on Palestine Action and two other far-left groups over alleged terrorism support, drawing criticism from human rights organisations.
Putin and al-Sharaa Hold High-Level Talks on Bilateral Ties and Strategic Military Bases
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and the future of strategic military bases during a recent call. The talks highlighted an agreement to reorganize the Khmeimim and Tartous facilities into joint training centers.
Iraq Announces Accelerating Withdrawal of Foreign Coalition Troops Ahead of September Deadline
The Iraqi government announced that the withdrawal of foreign coalition troops is accelerating ahead of the September 30 deadline, following Germany's recent conclusion of its military mission in the Kurdish region.
How Pressure and Months of Stalling Led to the Dissolution of the SDF in Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have officially disbanded following intense pressure from the US and an integration deal with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, ending years of Kurdish autonomy aspirations.
US Imposes Financial Sanctions on Palestine Action and Other Left-Wing Activist Groups
The US Department of the Treasury has slapped financial sanctions on British activist group Palestine Action, international movement Masar Badil, and Italy-based Autistici Inventati amid a widening crackdown on critics of Israel.
Dissolution of the Kurdish-led SDF Sparks Questions Over True Military Integration in Syria
The dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and its merger into the Syrian military marks a major milestone for Damascus, though analysts warn that complex integration challenges and deep-seated divisions still remain.
Trump Links Saudi Civilian Nuclear Deal to Official Ties with Israel in Submittal to Congress
US President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, making its enactment dependent on the kingdom establishing official ties with Israel.
UNRWA Chief Strongly Condemns Israeli Seizure of East Jerusalem Training Centre
UNRWA acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders has condemned the Israeli seizure of the Qalandiya Training Centre in East Jerusalem, calling it an attempt to undermine the agency and Palestinian refugee rights.
Gaza Truce Failure Threatens 'Point of No Return,' US Board Envoy Warns UN
A top envoy for United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has warned the UN Security Council that the failure of the Gaza ceasefire would bring a 'point of no return.'
Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Promises Strict Debt Ceiling If Elected
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's economic campaign team announced plans to institute a public debt ceiling if he wins Brazil's upcoming presidential election, aiming to rein in spending and improve fiscal reputation.
Iraqi Forces Dismantle Drone Workshop in Baghdad Amid Growing Pressure to Curb Militia Attacks
Iraqi authorities have dismantled a major drone-manufacturing workshop in Baghdad amid mounting international and regional pressure to curb attacks by Iran-backed militias.
Years Later, Dozens of Asylum-Seeking Children Remain Missing from UK Hotels
A report from the Human Rights Joint Committee reveals that 40 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who vanished from UK hotels in 2023 are still missing years later.
September 11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Faces June 2028 Trial After Years of Delays
A US military judge has scheduled the trial for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to begin in June 2028 following years of legal delays and blocked plea deals.
Diplomatic Push Intensifies as Regional Officials Visit Tehran Amid US-Iran Tensions
Regional officials from Qatar, Oman, and Pakistan are visiting Tehran to push for renewed diplomacy and de-escalation, even as the US intensifies economic sanctions against Iran.
UNRWA Chief Warns of Israeli Campaign Against Agency and Palestinian Refugee Status
The UNRWA chief warns that Israel is actively seeking to eliminate the agency and the broader Palestinian refugee issue.
UNRWA Chief Warns Israel Aims to Destroy Agency and Palestinian Refugee Cause
UNRWA chief warns that Israel is seeking to eliminate the agency and the Palestinian refugee issue, amid demands for the return of bodies held by Israel.
Tohono O'odham Nation Accuses US Federal Agents of Illegal Trespassing for Border Wall Construction
The Tohono O'odham Nation accused US federal agents and construction workers of trespassing on its Arizona land to begin border wall construction. The incident follows a federal judge's decision declining to issue an injunction against the project.