President Donald Trump expressed frustration over the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, stating that he was losing patience after seeing footage of Israeli hostages released over the weekend, whom he compared to Holocaust survivors.
Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, Trump reacted to the frail appearance of the three hostages freed on Saturday. “They look like Holocaust survivors. They were in horrible condition. They were emaciated,” he told reporters. “I don’t know how much longer we can take that ... at some point we’re going to lose our patience.”
Trump acknowledged the ongoing deal but criticized its slow progress: “I know we have a deal ... they dribble in and keep dribbling in ... but they are in really bad shape.”
The three released hostages - Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy – were taken captive during Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. They were freed on Saturday, appearing in significantly worse condition than previous hostages released under the truce agreed on January 15. In exchange, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the condition of the hostages shocking, vowing to address the matter.
Trump also reaffirmed his commitment to U.S. ownership of Gaza following Palestinian removal, an idea he proposed on February 4 during Netanyahu's visit to Washington. He suggested that other Middle Eastern nations could help rebuild parts of Gaza under U.S. oversight.
“As far as us rebuilding it, we may give it to other states in the Middle East to build sections of it, other people may do it, through our auspices. But we’re committed to owning it, taking it, and making sure that Hamas doesn’t move back.”
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to meet in Istanbul today for the most significant peace talks since the war began, as both sides remain deeply divided over key demands and military attacks escalate on the ground.
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to revoke temporary legal status for over 500,000 migrants, putting them at risk of deportation while legal challenges continue.
The Kremlin has dismissed criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned that Vladimir Putin is "playing with fire" by avoiding ceasefire talks with Ukraine, saying Russia's national interests remain the top priority.
The Trump administration has temporarily halted new student visa appointments at U.S. embassies worldwide, as it prepares to tighten scrutiny of international applicants' social media profiles — a move that could impact universities and foreign students alike.
U.S. President Donald Trump will host South African President on Wednesday for crunch talks over alleged "genocide" on white farmers and other racial issues highlighted by the Trump. Ramaphosa is hoping to use the opportunity to revive US-South Africa relations, currently at its lowest since 1994.
Ukraine will participate in the NATO summit in The Hague after receiving an official invitation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a video address.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders announced the collapse of the ruling coalition on Tuesday after his PVV party quit the government, citing disagreements over asylum policy—paving the way for fresh elections and heightening political uncertainty in the Netherlands.
A Russian missile strike hit Ukraine's Sumy on Tuesday morning, killing three people and injuring several others, as emergency crews responded to the attack that targeted civilian vehicles in the heart of the city.
Europe is facing yet another climate-driven drought, with hotspots like Spain, Cyprus, and Greece under severe alert. Hydropower, agriculture, and tourism are already feeling the pressure after an unusually hot spring.
Azerbaijan plans to save 1.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually by 2030, thanks to expanded renewable energy capacity, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said at the Baku Energy Forum.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
As peace talks progress, voices from Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku reveal hopes, concerns, and expectations for a future shaped by trade, trust, and generational change in the South Caucasus.
Portuguese police have reopened the search for Madeleine McCann in the Algarve, acting on a German request, as investigators continue to pursue links to suspect Christian Brueckner.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a major defence overhaul to prepare Britain for modern threats, but experts warn that the lack of clear funding raises doubts about its viability.
Environmental groups gathered in Iğdır to demand the immediate closure of the Metzamor Nuclear Power Plant near the Armenian border, warning of severe regional risks.
Ukraine will participate in the NATO summit in The Hague after receiving an official invitation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a video address.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders announced the collapse of the ruling coalition on Tuesday after his PVV party quit the government, citing disagreements over asylum policy—paving the way for fresh elections and heightening political uncertainty in the Netherlands.
Ukraine will participate in the NATO summit in The Hague after receiving an official invitation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a video address.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders announced the collapse of the ruling coalition on Tuesday after his PVV party quit the government, citing disagreements over asylum policy—paving the way for fresh elections and heightening political uncertainty in the Netherlands.
A Russian missile strike hit Ukraine's Sumy on Tuesday morning, killing three people and injuring several others, as emergency crews responded to the attack that targeted civilian vehicles in the heart of the city.
Europe is facing yet another climate-driven drought, with hotspots like Spain, Cyprus, and Greece under severe alert. Hydropower, agriculture, and tourism are already feeling the pressure after an unusually hot spring.
Azerbaijan plans to save 1.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually by 2030, thanks to expanded renewable energy capacity, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said at the Baku Energy Forum.
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