US president Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is travelling to the Middle East as Washington tries again to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The conflict has dragged on for over 21 months, with the situation in Gaza getting worse, especially for people trying to get food and aid. State department spokesperson Tammy […]
Israeli tanks moved into southern and eastern parts of Deir al-Balah on Monday for the first time since the war in Gaza began. They targeted what military sources claim are Hamas strongholds and potential hostage locations. The area is full of Palestinians who were displaced during the war, which has been going on for almost […]
A vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood, injuring over 20 people, according to the Fire Department, quoted by AP.The incident occurred in the US city’s Santa Monica Boulevard early Saturday (local time), prompting an emergency response. It has left up to five people in critical condition, eight to ten in serious […]
The Syrian defence ministry building sits heavily damaged after alleged Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Syria (AP image) A new wave of deadly sectarian violence in southern Syria has drawn renewed attention to the Druze minority as well as escalating tensions between Syria and Israel.This week, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured during […]
Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Bahrain meets with Donald Trump at WH As fresh violence erupted between Israel and Syria, US President Donald Trump welcomed two key Arab Gulf leaders to the White House on Wednesday, aiming to spotlight diplomatic and economic progress in the region despite renewed doubts over Middle East peace efforts.Trump […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei (File photo) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday took a jab against US and Israel, declaring that fighting the United States and its “dog on a leash” Israel is “praiseworthy.”Khamenei also accused Israel of waging war with the broader goal of “overthrowing the system” in Iran, suggesting that Israel’s […]
Syrian military declares ceasefire in Sweida (Image: AP) Recent Syria clashes ‘worrisome,’ says US envoy The United States is “actively involved with all constituencies in Syria” in an effort to reach calm and productive discussions, Washington’s special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, said on Tuesday.“The recent skirmishes in Sweida are worrisome on all sides, and […]
Iran’s top military commander has expressed serious doubts over Israel’s commitment to the ceasefire that ended the exchange of fire between the two nations.Speaking to Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday, Iran’s chief of staff of armed forces, Abdolrahim Mousavi warned that Tehran is prepared to retaliate if hostilities resume.“Since we […]
Displaced Palestinians live in a tent camp in Gaza City (Image credit: AP) At least 25 people were killed in central Gaza early Tuesday after Israeli forces launched drones and open fired on crowds waiting for aid trucks, according to Palestinian witnesses and hospitals.The attack happened on Salah al-Din Road near the Nuseirat refugee camp. […]
The United States sought Qatar’s diplomatic help to convince Iran for the ceasefire pact with Israel, while the Americans got their ally Israel to accept the peace proposal, according to the US media.Also Read | ‘Complete and total ceasefire’: Trump announces end of Israel-Iran conflict“President Trump spoke with Qatar’s Emir and informed him the US […]
