Middle East

Turkish and British officials to discuss post-Assad Syria in Ankara talks

Outlawed group PKK declares a ceasefire with Turkey

PKK has declared a ceasefire with Türkiye after its jailed leader, Abdullah Öcalan, urged the movement to lay down its arms and dissolve itself.

Hamas rejects Israel's 'formulation' of extending first Gaza ceasefire phase

Israeli army claims it killed Hezbollah leader in Lebanon

Israel has claimed that its army killed Mohammad Mahdi Ali Shaheen, a Hezbollah leader, in a Thursday airstrike in the eastern Lebanese region of Hermel.

Tel Aviv residents show solidarity for hostages as ceasefire talks remain uncertain

In Tel Aviv, residents honored the victims of the hostage crisis, expressing concern for the 59 hostages still held in Gaza, following the return of four hostages' bodies marking the end of the first phase of the ceasefire.

Jailed Kurdish militant leader calls on PKK to dissolve

Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has called for the militant group to lay down its arms and dissolve itself, according to a letter read by Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party.

Israel Katz: US Approves Indefinite Stay in Lebanon Buffer Zone

Israel addresses recent developments in southern Syria, highlighting its commitment to the Druze community. Authorities consider new measures to assist neighbouring residents and confirm their continued presence in Lebanon’s buffer zone with US approval.

Israel to maintain military presence in Philadelphi Corridor, rejects withdrawal

Israel has decided not to pull its troops from the Philadelphi Corridor, the border zone between Gaza and Egypt. This follows expectations of a withdrawal contingent on a ceasefire extension. The Philadelphi Route aims to control illegal movements and materials.

Hamas hands over remains of four hostages to the Red Cross at Kerem Shalom

The Qassam Brigades announced that the remains of Tsachi Idan, Itzhak Elgarat, Ohad Yahalomi, and Shlomo Mantzur were handed over.

Hamas says next swap deal with Israel will use 'new mechanism'

Afghanistan flash floods claim at least 35 lives as death toll rises

The death toll from flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan has surged to 35 over the past two days, with an additional six people killed and five injured in southern Helmand province, according to local officials.

Israelis honour Bibas family in large funeral procession

Hamas, Israel agreed on releasing Palestinian prisoners

Hamas group said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with Israel on releasing Palestinian prisoners supposed to be freed on Saturday as a part of a ceasefire agreement.

Israeli warplanes strike south of Damascus, security sources and TV say

A series of blasts and the sound of airplanes flying low were heard over the Syrian capital, Damascus, late on Tuesday, residents of the city and Reuters reporters there said.

IsDB, KSrelief sign agreement for region's sustainable development

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed a Donor Contribution Agreement worth US$ 100 million to advance sustainable development in middle- and low-income member countries

British couple in Afghanistan to be freed soon, Taliban says

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov visits Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Tehran today to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The visit is arranged at invitation of Iran's Foreign Minister.

Israeli bulldozers carve new roads through Jenin camp

Israel has demolished large areas of the Jenin refugee camp, carving roads through its alleys as troops prepare for a long-term stay. Thousands of Palestinians have been displaced amid the ongoing military operation in the northern West Bank.

Iranian FM stresses N-disarmament, rejects HR misuse

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called for compliance with nuclear disarmament regime and also warned against partial implementation of human rights norms.

Trump ties U.S. aid to Afghanistan to military gear return

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut $2.5 billion in annual aid to Afghanistan unless the Taliban returns military equipment left behind during the U.S. withdrawal. The demand raises tensions as humanitarian groups warn of disruptions to aid efforts in the region.