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Deadliest Gaza Strikes Yet Push Palestinian Toll Above 53,000
Gaza City, Palestine: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza with unprecedented intensity, reportedly killing over 100 people in one day. This surge lifts...
Direct Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Talks Begin in Turkey, Excluding Putin
Ankara, Turkey: Ukrainian and Russian delegations have convened in Turkey for what officials call the first “direct ceasefire talks” since major...
Israel Targets Top Hamas Leader in Gaza Airstrike Amid Ongoing Conflict
Gaza, Middle East: The Israeli military launched an overnight strike aimed at senior Hamas figure Yahya Sinwar in Khan Younis. It remains unclear...
Zelenskyy Presses Putin to Join Peace Talks in Turkey
Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he will travel to Ankara, Turkey, requesting a face-to-face meeting with Russian...
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria After Assad’s Ouster
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: From his visit to the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced an immediate end to all US sanctions on Syria, calling...
Hamas Releases Last Known American Hostage in Gaza
Gaza Strip: Hamas freed Edan Alexander, believed to be the final American citizen in captivity after recent hostilities in the region. The release...
President Trump’s Middle East Trip Focuses on Investment Deals
President Donald Trump embarked on his first major international trip of his second term, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Unlike...
India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Amid Heightened Tensions
After four days of intense cross-border fighting, India and Pakistan reached a US-brokered ceasefire on Saturday. Despite some isolated violations...
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