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Israel hits Gaza with new airstrikes that kill at least 235 after truce talks stall
Israel carried out extensive airstrikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas in response to stalled ceasefire talks. Over 200 Palestinians were reported dead. The surprise attack ended a period of relative calm during Ramadan. The White House supported Israel, blaming Hamas for the renewed conflict. The strikes raised concerns over the fate of Israeli hostages.
Hamas warns that Israel's new airstrikes breach their ceasefire
Hamas warned that Israel's new airstrikes breached their ceasefire and endangered hostages. Israel launched the strikes due to lack of progress in extending the ceasefire. Early Tuesday airstrikes killed at least 44 people. The latest escalation jeopardizes the ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the 17-month-old war and releasing remaining hostages.
Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News
President Trump's administration confirmed its consultation with Israel regarding the latest airstrikes in Gaza. These attacks, the deadliest since a January ceasefire, have resulted in significant Palestinian casualties and displacement. Trump warned Hamas and its allies, including the Houthis and Iran, of severe repercussions. Simultaneously, the US has initiated airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Trump warns Iran it will face 'consequences' of further attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels
President Donald Trump linked Yemen's Houthi rebels to Iran, warning of dire consequences for further attacks. U.S. airstrikes targeting the Houthis killed 53 people, and more are expected. The Houthis attacked over 100 vessels, raising their profile in the Arab world. Meanwhile, tension persists in Yemen as the U.N. calls for restraint.
New US airstrikes on Yemen pile pressure on Iran-aligned Houthis
The United States launched airstrikes on Yemen, targeting the Houthi movement which has been disrupting global shipping. At least 53 people died in the attacks. The strikes come as tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran. The Houthis threatened to target U.S. ships in response, while Israel also continues its military operations in Gaza.
Israel kills three in latest Gaza strike, local medics say
An Israeli air strike killed three Palestinians in Gaza, with renewed ceasefire talks showing no progress. Medics reported additional injuries in Rafah. Israel claims the strikes targeted terrorists planting bombs. Hamas asserts the victims were gathering firewood amid an Israeli goods ban. The ongoing conflict jeopardizes ceasefire efforts, leaving Gaza in distress.
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Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says
The Trump administration is contemplating new travel restrictions for citizens from 41 countries. Some would face full visa suspensions, others partial suspensions. The list, still awaiting approval, includes countries like Afghanistan and Iran, echoing Trump’s previous bans on travelers from majority-Muslim nations.
Pakistan on edge: Bomb blast hits security convoy killing 5 officers days after train hijack horror
A roadside bomb attack near a bus in Naushki, Balochistan killed at least five security officers and injured 10 others. The blast also damaged another bus. The Baloch Liberation Army is suspected to be behind the attack. The incident follows their recent ambush on a train, killing 26 hostages.
Gold edges higher as geopolitical and economic concerns linger
Gold prices rose by 0.2% to $2,989.79 an ounce on Monday, following a record high of $3,004.86 last week. Increased safe-haven demand was fueled by geopolitical tensions, trade frictions, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. U.S. gold futures slightly eased to $2,997.30.
Israeli raids in Gaza kill 14
Palestinian officials say dozens of people have been killed by Israeli fire despite the January 19 truce that halted fighting in Gaza. Israel's military has said its forces have intervened to thwart threats by "terrorists" approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.
Huthis vow 'escalation' after US strikes on Yemen kill 31
Yemen's Iran-backed Huthis vowed to retaliate with increased force following a deadly series of intense US airstrikes. The bombings resulted in significant casualties, including women and children, and marked a severe escalation in the conflict, drawing international condemnation and heightening tensions with Iran and the United States.
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed
President Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, targeting Houthi rebels to protect American shipping and restore navigational freedom. He warned Iran against supporting the Houthis and vowed accountability. The strikes follow Houthi threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels in response to Gaza's blockade.
Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal implemented
Hamas has stated it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four hostages if Israel adheres to their ceasefire agreement. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed nine people, identified as militants by the military, while an aid group denied these charges.
Israeli airstrike kills nine people in north Gaza town, medics say, amid ceasefire disputes
An Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya, Gaza, killed at least nine Palestinians, including local journalists and charity workers, during a fragile ceasefire. Hamas accuses Israel of attempting to abandon the ceasefire agreement, urging mediators to ensure Israel commits to its terms.
United G7 warns Russia to back Ukraine truce
The Group of Seven warned Russia of additional sanctions unless a ceasefire with Ukraine is accepted, showing strong unity despite ongoing internal tensions. The G7 also called for permanent ceasefire in Gaza and emphasized the need for robust security arrangements to support Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented
Hamas is willing to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four others if Israel fulfills conditions of an existing ceasefire. Talks for the second phase of the truce must begin immediately, with Israel lifting humanitarian aid bans and withdrawing from a strategic corridor. Hamas also demands the release of more Palestinian prisoners.
US to revoke more student visas in coming days, announces Marco Rubio
The U.S. is expected to revoke more visas in the coming days following the detention of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites Khalil's involvement in protests deemed antisemitic and supportive of Hamas as reasons for the deportation move.
Israel rejects Hamas offer to free Israeli-American hostage as 'psychological warfare'
Hamas agreed to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander if Israel starts the next phase of ceasefire talks, a proposal Israel calls psychological warfare. Despite a temporary truce halting major fighting, negotiations remain stalled. Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, mediators strive for a permanent resolution and the freeing of remaining hostages.
Israel committed genocidal acts, sexual violence in Gaza: UN Report
"Israeli authorities have destroyed in part the reproductive capacity of the Palestinians in Gaza as a group, including by imposing measures intended to prevent births, one of the categories of genocidal acts in the Rome Statute and the Genocide Convention," said the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel.
Yemen's Houthi rebels say 'any Israeli vessel' in nearby Mideast waterways again a target
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared any Israeli vessel in Mideast waters a target, demanding Israel resume aid to Gaza. This warning threatens crucial maritime routes and potentially affects aid shipments. The Houthis emphasize their actions are in support of Palestinians, and they previously targeted ships, heightening global concerns. Israel has not yet responded.
China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran and US
China, Iran, and Russia conducted joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, highlighting unity amid Iran's nuclear tensions and Houthi threats in Yemen. The exercises aimed to strengthen maritime security near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Observers included several countries, with the U.S. likely monitoring the situation closely.
China, Iran, Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran, US
China, Iran, and Russia conducted joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman. These exercises come amid regional concerns over Iran's nuclear program and renewed threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels. The drills involved Russia's Defence Ministry and China's Defence Ministry with their respective vessels, highlighting the strategic importance of the region and the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Mahmoud Khalil: Petition demanding Palestinian activist's release gets over 900,000 signatures
Launched by nonprofit organisation Action Network, the petition demanding Mahmoud Khalil's immediate release has a target of 1,638,400 signatures. The Palestinian student activist was arrested on Saturday evening from Columbia University. His lawyers have filed a habeas corpus petition challenging the validity of his detention.
Iran says it is open to talks about concerns about militarisation of its nuclear programme
Iran is open to discussing concerns about its nuclear programme’s potential militarisation, per a statement by its UN mission. However, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei rejected talks with the US, asserting that demands to restrict Iran's missile programme and regional influence would not resolve issues. Iran reiterated its nuclear programme's peaceful intentions.
Activists vandalize Trump golf resort over his comments on emptying out Gaza
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, painting protest messages against his proposal to depopulate Gaza. Police are investigating the incident, and the resort dismissed the act as childish. Trump's plan to relocate Gaza's population has faced significant rejection from Palestinians.
France, Germany, Italy and UK back Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and Britain support an Arab-backed $53 billion plan for Gaza's reconstruction, aiming to avoid displacing Palestinians. The plan, proposed by Egypt and adopted by Arab leaders, envisions an administrative committee of independent Palestinian technocrats and excludes Hamas from governance over Gaza.
Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population
Foreign ministers from Muslim nations gathered in Jeddah to reject U.S. President Donald Trump's calls to empty Gaza of Palestinians, condemning such plans as ethnic cleansing. They supported an Egyptian-backed proposal for an administrative committee to govern Gaza under the Palestinian Authority, aiming to facilitate reconstruction.
Muslim nations adopt Arab alternative to Trump's Gaza plan
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has endorsed an Arab League proposal to rebuild Gaza under the Palestinian Authority, in contrast to US President Donald Trump's controversial plan to displace Gaza residents. The OIC is urging international support for the plan, which seeks broad international backing despite rejection from the US and Israel.
Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza until Hamas agrees to US-backed ceasefire extension
Israel has halted all humanitarian aid to Gaza after Hamas rejected a US-backed extension of the ceasefire. The ceasefire deal, which expired on Saturday, aimed to extend the truce and release more hostages. Hamas denies the proposal and demands an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
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