Syria and Israel meet in Paris as U.S. mediates peace effort
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday for talks aimed at boosting stability in southern Syria and the...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday there is a strong chance of reaching a ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza this week.
Speaking in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump said many hostages have already been freed and negotiations are ongoing to release more.
“We think we’ll have that done this week,” he added.
His remarks came ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at The White House on Monday.
Asked about the talks’ focus, Trump said, “We’re working on a lot of things with Israel, and one of the things is probably a permanent deal with Iran.”
Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Sunday for discussions on regional issues, including a Gaza ceasefire and a possible prisoner swap.
This is Netanyahu’s third visit to the U.S. in six months. He is also expected to meet senior U.S. officials and congressional leaders from both parties.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accused Seoul and its president of having a “dual personality,” criticising their commitment to peace while carrying out joint exercises with the United States, according to state media KCNA on Wednesday.
A Ukrainian drone strike late Tuesday cut power to areas of Russia-held Zaporizhzhia region, officials said, during ongoing attacks in southeastern Ukraine.
India and China on Tuesday announced plans to resume direct flights and enhance trade and investment as they cautiously rebuild ties following their 2020 border clash, though key border issues remain unresolved.
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he plans to pressure the Smithsonian Institution, a leading museum and research complex on American history and culture, to comply with his demands, similar to his approach with colleges and universities by threatening to withhold federal funding.
Armed bandits stormed a mosque in northern Nigeria’s Katsina state during morning prayers, leaving dozens dead and many injured.
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