Middle East
A “ray of light” in Gaza as aid begins arriving, OCHA says
October 14, 2025
A “ray of light” in Gaza as aid begins arriving, OCHA says
A spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Gaza said the ceasefire has…
As Israel celebrates the hostages’ homecoming, Trump basks in the spotlight
October 14, 2025
As Israel celebrates the hostages’ homecoming, Trump basks in the spotlight
Kiryat Gat, Israel — Two years ago, almost nobody in Israel could point to Nir Oz on a map. Now,…
Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists
October 14, 2025
Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists
Three days after being excluded from a press conference fronted by Taliban’s foreign minister in India, women journalists took their…
Russia says Trump’s plan best option currently, but not a final solution to Palestinian issue
October 14, 2025
Russia says Trump’s plan best option currently, but not a final solution to Palestinian issue
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that a Palestinian state must be established following the implementation of US President Donald…
France will work to deploy UN force in Gaza, train Palestinian security forces: Macron
October 14, 2025
France will work to deploy UN force in Gaza, train Palestinian security forces: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron assured that “We will work to deploy a UN force in the Gaza Strip, and we…
Emotional scenes as Palestinian prisoners reunited with families in West Bank
October 13, 2025
Emotional scenes as Palestinian prisoners reunited with families in West Bank
There have also been tearful reunions in the Israeli-occupied West Bank today as Palestinian prisoners who had been serving long…
Netanyahu says he is “committed to this peace” in speech to Knesset
October 13, 2025
Netanyahu says he is “committed to this peace” in speech to Knesset
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has just said that he is “committed to this peace” following the release of the…
Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold
October 13, 2025
Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold
Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid…
Help from Arab countries “crucial” to ensure Hamas will not return to power, Israeli ambassador to UN says
October 13, 2025
Help from Arab countries “crucial” to ensure Hamas will not return to power, Israeli ambassador to UN says
Contributions from Arab countries in the next phase of the ceasefire deal are important to guard against the resurgence of…
Red Cross buses begin transporting Palestinian prisoners from Ofer Prison
October 13, 2025
Red Cross buses begin transporting Palestinian prisoners from Ofer Prison
Red Cross buses have begun arriving at Ofer Prison, in preparation to transport Palestinian prisoners scheduled to be released as…