Middle East
Palestinian businesses in Gaza struggle to recover
Palestinian business-owners in the Jabalia refugee camp struggle to revive their daily activities despite harsh conditions. In the face of these challenges, all the business owners share a common hope: peace and stability.
Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel is set to begin negotiations on the second phase of its Gaza ceasefire deal, which is expected to include an exchange of the remaining Israeli hostages with Palestinian detainees, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Tuesday.
Turkish police detain 282 suspects linked to PKK
Turkish police arrested 282 individuals allegedly connected to the PKK terrorist group during nationwide raids over the last five days. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday.
Libya will host the 2026 African-Turkish Summit
Libya will be the host country for the 2026 African-Turkish Summit, according to a statement the African Union.
Iranian, Sudanese foreign ministers discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday evening discussed bilateral ties and regional developments with his Sudanese counterpart Ali Yousif Sharif.
Rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan as border clashes escalate
Azerbaijan's Embassy in Syria reopens in Damascus
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Syria has restarted its operations after 13-year break.
Israel appoints Eyal Zamir as new Chief of Staff
The Israeli cabinet officially approved Major General Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff.
Israeli military says it killed Hamas official in Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has announced that Muhammed Shaheen, the Head of Hamas’ Operations Department in Lebanon, was eliminated in a precise airstrike on a car in the Sidon area today.
Türkiye and AIIB Sign $5 Billion Financing Deal to Boost Public and Private Sector Projects
Türkiye has secured a groundbreaking $5 billion financing deal with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), marking the beginning of a multi-year partnership to fund vital infrastructure and sustainable development projects across the country.
Iran will not allow any weakness in regards to its nuclear programme, Foreign Ministry says
Iran has defended its nuclear programme and will not be hesitant to continue doing so, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, a day after Israel and the U.S. vowed to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins Middle East tour with high-level talks in Jerusalem
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began his Middle East tour on Sunday, meeting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss President Trump’s controversial proposal for Gaza.
Israel and Hamas finalize sixth exchange of hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas successfully completed their sixth swap of hostages and Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, marking a brief moment of relief amid the ongoing Gaza ceasefire. The three hostages appeared in better physical condition than those released in previous exchanges.
Israeli hostages released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire deal holds
AnewZ Exclusive: Hezbollah Fighters Rally in Beirut Against Israeli Occupation
Hezbollah fighters gather in the streets of Beirut to express their discontent to the Israeli occupation of the south of the country
Arab Nations Plan Gaza Reconstruction Without Displacing Residents
Arab countries are working on a proposal to rebuild Gaza without displacing its population, Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Friday, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion of relocating Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt.
Tensions escalate in Lebanon amid Israeli overflights and pending military withdrawal
Qatar reaffirms commitment to Afghanistan's stability during talks with Taliban officials
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan, met with Qatar's Prime Minister to discuss Afghanistan’s challenges. The Qatari leader reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to supporting the country's stability and humanitarian needs.
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