Intense Israeli airstrikes struck the Jabalia al-Balad area in northern Gaza, triggering a massive fire that engulfed parts of the neighborhood. The strikes, which occurred amid escalating hostilities, have intensified concerns over civilian safety as rescue teams struggle to respond to the unfolding situation. Thick plumes of smoke could be seen rising over the densely…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has dismissed speculation about an imminent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that “no meeting is planned” despite efforts from the United States to broker direct talks. Speaking in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on Friday, Lavrov said, “There…
The United Nations has officially declared a famine in Gaza, marking the first time such a designation has been made in the Middle East. According to UN officials, more than 500,000 people are facing “catastrophic” levels of hunger, with conditions expected to worsen in the coming weeks. “This is a famine: the Gaza famine,” said…
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning to Hamas, threatening the destruction of Gaza City if the militant group refuses to disarm, release all remaining hostages, and accept Israel’s conditions for ending the war. “Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas’s murderers and rapists in Gaza —…
Significant flooding has been reported in the Kaseda area of Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, as Tropical Storm Lingling made landfall on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu. The storm struck near Hioki City just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, bringing with it heavy rain and unstable weather conditions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, southern parts…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest visit to the White House on Monday took an unexpected turn when U.S. President Donald Trump made lighthearted comments about his guest’s attire. The exchange came during a brief interaction with right-wing reporter Brian Glenn, who had previously criticized Zelensky’s clothing during an earlier meeting with Trump. This time, however,…
Hamas has agreed to a new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, where more than 22 months of war with Israel have left the territory devastated. A source within the group confirmed to AFP on Monday that Hamas, along with allied factions, had accepted the latest plan presented by mediators without requesting any amendments. “Hamas has delivered…
Israel witnessed one of its largest waves of protests since the start of the Gaza war nearly two years ago, as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Sunday demanding the release of hostages still held in Gaza. The nationwide campaign escalated into what organizers called a “day of stoppage,” during which…
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that the next phase in efforts to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine will involve direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with himself at the table. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Fox News shortly after his meeting with Putin in Alaska, Trump…
Protests broke out in Syria’s southern Suwayda region as supporters of Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, a prominent Druze spiritual leader, rallied against the Syrian government while openly displaying Israeli flags. The demonstrators called for the “right to self-determination,” a move that underscores growing tensions between Damascus and sections of the Druze community. Witnesses reported that protesters…
