Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced "certain progress" in ceasefire talks with Hamas, speaking at the Knesset on Monday. He attributed advancements to sustained military pressure and reiterated Israel's commitment to bringing hostages home.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Knesset on Monday, cautiously expressing optimism about the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Gaza
"There is certain progress," Netanyahu said, crediting military operations and pressure for softening Hamas's demands. He assured lawmakers that efforts to secure the return of hostages from Gaza would continue relentlessly.
Netanyahu also turned attention to Iran, warning of its nuclear ambitions. "We are determined to stop Iran from reaching nuclear weapon capabilities or acquiring other arms that could threaten our cities," he said.
In a push for regional diplomacy, Netanyahu highlighted plans to expand the Abraham Accords with the support of the United States, describing the initiative as transformative for the Middle East.
Closing his speech, the prime minister touted Israel’s economic resilience, encouraging international investment as a sign of the country’s strength amid regional challenges.
The address, marked by interruptions from opposition members, underscored the political divisions within Israel's parliament.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Hamas has proposed a deal to exchange all hostages for a set number of Palestinians jailed by Israel, rejecting an interim truce and calling for broader negotiations to end the war in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference in Washington on Monday, covering topics from Gaza and hostages to tariffs and China.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to secure relief from U.S. tariffs during a meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington this week, highlighting the economic impact on Israeli exports and the strength of U.S.-Israel ties.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington to meet with Donald Trump on Monday, aiming to address new U.S. tariffs on Israeli goods and a range of key regional and diplomatic issues.
A large dark stain was spotted off Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro this week, prompting concern from locals and environmental experts over its cause and potential impact.
Coinbase refused to pay a $20 million ransom after hackers accessed user data through bribed support agents. The breach could cost up to $400 million and affected around 97,000 users, prompting a strong company response and stock dip.
The Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, scheduled for May 18–19, will host 200 international guests, including 40 current and former European officials.
The sixth European Political Community summit opens this Friday in Tirana, Albania, bringing together 47 heads of state and EU institutions—alongside Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine—to forge unified strategies on European security, defense and continued support for Ukraine.
Walmart has warned that U.S. shoppers could soon see higher prices as the retailer manages the impact of new import tariffs introduced earlier this year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
The sixth European Political Community summit opens this Friday in Tirana, Albania, bringing together 47 heads of state and EU institutions—alongside Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine—to forge unified strategies on European security, defense and continued support for Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that all NATO member states are expected to agree on a long-term goal of spending 5% of their GDP on defense by the time of the 2025 NATO Summit in June.
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have “sort of” agreed on terms for a nuclear deal, signaling potential progress in long-standing negotiations - but with military threats still on the table if diplomacy fails.
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Ukraine’s Air Force lost an F-16 fighter jet on Friday following an in-flight malfunction; the pilot ejected safely after diverting the aircraft from populated areas, and investigators say there’s no indication of Russian fire.
A large dark stain was spotted off Barra da Tijuca beach in Rio de Janeiro this week, prompting concern from locals and environmental experts over its cause and potential impact.
Coinbase refused to pay a $20 million ransom after hackers accessed user data through bribed support agents. The breach could cost up to $400 million and affected around 97,000 users, prompting a strong company response and stock dip.
The Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, scheduled for May 18–19, will host 200 international guests, including 40 current and former European officials.
The sixth European Political Community summit opens this Friday in Tirana, Albania, bringing together 47 heads of state and EU institutions—alongside Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine—to forge unified strategies on European security, defense and continued support for Ukraine.
Walmart has warned that U.S. shoppers could soon see higher prices as the retailer manages the impact of new import tariffs introduced earlier this year.
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