Trump pushes war talks after two-hour Putin call
Donald Trump confirms that Ukraine and Russia agreed to begin negotiations toward ending the war after his conversation with Putin.
UNRWA staff deaths top 300 in Gaza strikes
The UN reports three more UNRWA staff killed in Gaza as the total surpasses 300 amid ongoing Israeli military operations and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Israel recovers personal items of 1960s spy executed by Syria
Cohen, a Mossad agent, infiltrated Syria’s political and military circles in the 1960s by posing as a Syrian businessman returning from South America
Israel seeks to label Qatar ‘terror sponsor’ to block Gaza talks
The bill would prohibit countries labeled as “terror sponsors” from providing funds or engaging in trade with Israel
Israel vows full control of Gaza as aid trucks arrive
The Israeli military, which launched a new operation on Friday, warned residents in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis to evacuate immediately in preparation for a significant attack
Iran warns nuclear talks will fail if US insists on zero enrichment
A fifth round of discussions is expected to take place in Rome this weekend, though this is yet to be confirmed, according to an Iranian official
Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump phone call set for May 19
Call will follow Istanbul peace talks, focus on Ukraine and trade, says Trump
Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump call prep
Dmitry Peskov confirms plans for Putin and Trump to speak soon as international diplomatic discussions continue.
Gaza urges Arabs to end Israeli siege, stop genocide
Gaza calls on Arab leaders at Baghdad summit to break the blockade, ensure aid access, and stop Israeli attacks on hospitals and civilians.
Musk’s xAI updates Grok chatbot after ‘White genocide’ comments
Concerns over political biases, hate speech, and the accuracy of AI chatbots have been ongoing since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022
Trump considers Palestinian relocation to Libya
NBC News says the U.S. may relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya in return for unfreezing Libyan funds.
UN cuts back humanitarian aid plans in Yemen and Somalia
Due to a funding crisis, the UN is scaling back support in Yemen and Somalia, leaving millions without access to critical aid and humanitarian support.
Trump pressures Iran on nuclear deal, Tehran denies proposal
Earlier, an Iranian source close to the country’s negotiating team said that while Tehran had not yet received the proposal, it was reportedly in the hands of Oman
Islamic State slams Syria’s Sharaa after meeting with Trump
The article, titled “On Trump’s Doorstep,” criticized al-Sharaa’s engagement with Trump, accusing him of betraying Islamic principles in favor of aligning with Western powers
India revokes security clearance for Turkey’s Celebi
This move came just a day after reports indicated that Indian holidaymakers were canceling trips to popular tourist destinations in Turkey and Azerbaijan
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza as Trump visits Middle East
The majority of the casualties, including women and children, were killed in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, when airstrikes hit homes and tents
Zelenskiy in Turkey seeking Russia ceasefire; Trump, Putin away
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy is travelling to Ankara for direct talks with Russia while Putin and Trump choose not to attend.
South Africa’s president plans key talks with Trump in DC
With relations strained, Ramaphosa will meet Trump at the White House to discuss key issues and trade concerns.
Gaza rescuers: 80 dead as hostage talks continue
Hostage talks between Israel and the US proceed while Gaza faces deadly air strikes that killed at least 80 people.
EU plans swift sanctions if Russia resists truce
Macron says Europe will impose sanctions within days if Russia rejects Ukraine’s proposed ceasefire and refuses to engage in peace efforts.
Israel’s Gaza aid a cruel diversion – UN head
UN relief chief criticises Israel’s Gaza aid plan as a distraction that worsens suffering and excludes the most vulnerable.
Egypt delays envoy approvals over Israel’s Gaza war
Rising Gaza conflict prompts Egypt to withhold ambassadorial moves with Israel as diplomatic tensions continue to grow between the two nations.
Zelenskyy demands Putin attend peace talks
The Kremlin has yet to confirm whether Putin will join the scheduled talks in Istanbul on Thursday, marking more than three years of the war in Ukraine
Global internal displacement hits 80 million
A new report reveals that internal displacement worldwide has surpassed 80 million, with Sudan, Gaza, and the US seeing record displacement figures.
