Israel to send delegation to Qatar for ceasefire negotiations
A new ceasefire plan is in discussion as Israel prepares for Doha talks and Hamas refuses an extension.
532 Alawites killed in Syrian security forces’ crackdown, monitor says
Rami Abdulrahman, head of the war monitor, said gunmen and security forces linked to Syria’s new Islamist government have been responsible for the killings in Jableh, Baniyas, and surrounding areas
Israeli airstrike kills two in southern Gaza amid ceasefire talks
The Israeli military said it targeted a drone that crossed from Israel into southern Gaza and struck “several suspects” attempting to retrieve it
Fears grow as migrant boats sink off Yemen with many missing
The majority of the migrants were believed to be Ethiopian, using the increasingly dangerous “eastern route” to seek work in Gulf countries or escape conflict.
Syrian forces confront Alawite insurgency in coastal strongholds
Civilians have been urged to stay indoors amid ongoing clashes
US praises Egypt’s Gaza plan as ‘good-faith’ first step
The US envoy praised Egypt’s Gaza plan as a step forward but did not commit to its details, while Trump’s latest statement on social media warned Gaza of deadly consequences if Hamas does not comply with demands.
France says Europe must end dependence on US
‘As we lived under the American shield, the threat crept closer to us,’ says Jean-Noel Barrot
Publicly stunt: UAE refutes Burhan-led govt’s genocide case at ICJ
The UAE has dismissed Sudan genocide-complicity case at the International Court of Justice, labeling it a “cynical publicity stunt” and seeking its dismissal.
Israeli forces launch deepest ground incursion into Southern Syria
Israeli troops parachuted into the village of Tal al-Mal and a former military outpost in northern Daraa province on Monday, destroying facilities and excavating sites before leaving Tuesday morning
Mecca Summit: GCC, Egypt, Morocco discuss regional cooperation
High-level talks in Mecca will see GCC ministers meeting with their Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan, and Jordanian counterparts to strengthen strategic partnerships.
Israel slams Cairo Arab Summit outcome, Hamas welcomes it
Following a summit of Arab leaders in Cairo, Israel’s foreign ministry stated that the proposed reconstruction plan failed to address the situation after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel
Egypt outlines phased plan to reconstruct Gaza with $53 billion
Egypt has proposed a $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza in two phases over five years, focusing on emergency relief, infrastructure restoration, and economic development, with international funding and governance transitions.
EU’s von der Leyen unveils €800B ‘reArm Europe’ plan
‘This is Europe’s moment, and we must live up to it,’ says European Commission president
Israel ties Gaza ceasefire extension to hostage release deal
The current truce, in place since January 19 and brokered with U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian mediation, has seen Hamas release 33 Israeli and five Thai hostages
Ukraine willing to sign minerals deal with the US, says Zelenskyy
‘It is our policy to continue what happened in the past, we’re constructive. If we agreed to sign the minerals deal, we’re ready to sign it,’ Ukrainian president says in interview
Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire proposal
‘We will take further steps if Hamas continues to hold our hostages,’ Israeli prime minister says in recorded speech
Israel blocks Gaza aid as ceasefire dispute deepens
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced its acceptance of a U.S.-backed proposal for a temporary truce covering Ramadan and Passover
Cyclone Garance hits La Réunion, killing three, knocking out power
The storm made landfall in the island’s north, tearing off roofs, knocking out power, and disrupting water supplies before moving southwest several hours later
Trump: Zelenskyy ‘overplayed his hand’ after tense exchange
US president says Zelenskyy ‘wants to come back right now, but I can’t do that. They should have an immediate ceasefire’
Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy face off over Ukraine war
Zelenskiy, who sought the meeting to reinforce Ukraine’s position against Russia, instead faced a combative Trump and Vice President JD Vance
Israel seeks six-week extension of Gaza ceasefire’s first phase
With the first phase set to expire on Saturday, it remains unclear what will happen if no agreement is reached
Kremlin refuses to negotiate on annexed Ukrainian territories
Russia has ruled out negotiating the return of annexed Ukrainian territories, setting a firm stance in ongoing diplomatic efforts with the United States.
Russian delegation arrives in Istanbul for talks with the US
The discussions, while limited in scope, will not address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Zelenskyy to visit Washington Friday for mineral deal
‘We’re going to be signing an agreement, which will be a very big agreement,’ says US president