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16:44
Türkiye hosts ministerial meeting of the Gaza Contact Group
Today Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is hosting a ministerial meeting of the Gaza Contact Group in Antalya. The meeting is attended by foreign ministers from Bahrain, Indonesia, Palestine, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
08:26
Banned organization
Hamas requests UK to lift its designation as ‘Banned organization’
Hamas has formally requested the UK Home Office to revoke its designation as a “banned organization” in the UK.
16:55
Türkiye, Israel to hold talks in Azerbaijan on preventing clashes in Syria
Turkish and Israeli officials held first technical talks aimed at preventing unwanted incidents in Syria, where militaries of the two regional powers are active, Turkish ministry sources and an Israeli political source said on Thursday.
15:54
IRAN-ARMENIA
Iran, Armenia hold a joint military exercise on the border
Armenia and Iran are conducting a joint military exercise on the border between the two countries.
10:29
Deadly building collapse in Egypt’s Asyut province leaves six dead
A deadly building collapse in Egypt’s central Asyut province has claimed the lives of at least six people, among them a mother and her two children, prompting an urgent safety review of the surrounding area.
16:13
U.S. cuts to global food aid threaten millions as Afghanistan faces worst hunger crisis in decades
The U.S. decision to cut $560 million in food aid is deepening Afghanistan’s worst hunger crisis in decades, threatening millions. Aid groups warn of a “death sentence” as 23 million Afghans, including 3.5 million children, face life-threatening hunger.
15:20
Bagram Airbase
Taliban hands over Bagram airbase to the United States
U.S. sources report that, amid potential strikes on Iran, the Pentagon has once again taken control of the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan.
13:10
NUCLEAR TALKS
Ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks, Russia, China, and Iran hold discussions
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed the upcoming talks with the United States on Saturday, but he insisted the discussions in Oman would be indirect. Meantime, experts from Russia, China and Iran will come together today to discuss Iran's nuclear programme.
20:21
TAPI Pipeline
Acting Mines Minister and Turkmen Ambassador visit TAPI pipeline site, stress accelerated progress
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan officials visited the TAPI pipeline site in Herat, reaffirming commitment to the key regional energy project. The pipeline will deliver Turkmen gas to India via Afghanistan and Pakistan, with efforts now focused on accelerating construction.
11:01
Jordan, Egypt and France
Jordan, Egypt and France to convene summit on Gaza crisis Monday
– Leaders from Jordan, Egypt, and France are set to meet in Cairo on Monday for high-level discussions focused on the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip.
13:00
Türkiye
Türkiye aims to avoid conflict with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says
Türkiye's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, stated on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Brussels that Ankara seeks to prevent any direct confrontation with Israel in Syria.
13:14
Financial Oversight
Lebanon must strengthen measures against money laundering and high-risk financing, governor says
Lebanon’s new central bank governor, Karim Souaid, has outlined plans to bolster financial oversight and restore economic stability, including restructuring public debt and addressing long-standing obligations to depositors.
11:36
Israel expands military operations on "seizing territories" of Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has expanded its ground operations in northern Gaza today. The military stated that the operations aim to widen Israel’s buffer zone along the Gaza border.
10:58
Saudi crown prince, Iranian president discuss regional developments
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday, marking an important diplomatic exchange ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
16:09
Iran and Afghanistan move to strengthen ties as Taliban seeks U.S. engagement
Iran and Afghanistan are working to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties as the Taliban seeks greater engagement with the United States. The discussions focus on trade, security, and regional stability, highlighting shifting alliances in the region amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
10:40
Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu arrives in Budapest, despite ICC arrest warrant over Gaza war crimes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest early Thursday for a four-day official visit, despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes related to the Gaza conflict.
16:49
Netanyahu visits Hungary as ICC warrant sparks diplomatic tensions
Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary signals diplomatic defiance as he travels despite an ICC arrest warrant. With Hungary rejecting the court’s ruling, the trip highlights shifting alliances while Israel presses ahead with its military operations in Gaza amid growing international pressure.
10:48
Pentagon
Pentagon deploys additional military assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions
The Pentagon has ordered the deployment of more military assets to the Middle East, responding to escalating tensions with Iran. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Tuesday that the move aims to bolster regional stability and enhance defense capabilities.
01:55
Pentagon sends warplanes to Diego Garcia as tensions rise with Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of additional warplanes to reinforce American naval assets in the Middle East, the Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday. The move follows a renewed bombing campaign in Yemen and rising friction with Iran.
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