Israel-Hamas truce enters final day with talk of extension
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The truce between Israel and Hamas entered its final 24 hours Monday, with the militant group saying it was willing to extend the pause after it freed…
Israel dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on Gaza Strip since Oct. 7: Gaza officials
GAZA CITY (Agencies): The Gaza government’s media office said on Sunday that the Israeli army has dropped 40,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, with the…
Russia Launches Third Wave of Attacks on Avdiivka, Ukraine, From All Directions
KIEV (Agencies): The eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka faced a third wave of attacks from Russian forces, systematically shelling the industrial hub’s center, according to Vitaly Barabash, the head of…
Spain open to recognising Palestinian State, even if EU disagrees: Spanish Prime Minister
MADRID (Agencies): Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, said on Friday that Madrid is open to unilaterally recognising a Palestinian State, even if it goes against the opinion of the European…
Turkish-UK Defense and Security Deal: A Strategic Milestone
ANKARA (Agencies): In a groundbreaking move, Turkey and the UK have solidified a comprehensive defense and security agreement during British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps’ official visit to Ankara. The joint…
Hamas frees first batch of hostages under truce, including 13 Israelis
GAZA STRIP (Agencies): Hamas released the first batch of hostages under a cease-fire deal that began Friday, including 13 Israelis who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the…
Afghanistan permanently shuts embassy in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Afghanistan has announced the permanent closure of its embassy in New Delhi after diplomats pre-dating the current Taliban government failed to secure visa extensions. In a statement…
NATO plans ‘military Schengen’
BRUSSELS (Agencies): NATO’s European logistics chief has urged nations on the continent to establish a “military Schengen” zone to allow for the rapid movement of troops, equipment, and ammunition in…
Gaza war estimated to cost Israel $48bn
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The ongoing Israeli war on Gaza could cost the Israeli economy $48 billion over the current and next year, a financial consulting company estimated on Thursday, Anadolu…
US Army Recalls Soldiers ‘Kicked Out’ for Vaccine Refusal Amid Recruitment Shortfall
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Facing a significant shortfall of recruits, the US Army is recalling soldiers who were previously discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. The Army, falling short by 10,000 recruits…