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‘No idea’: Trump downplays Nobel peace prize chances; says ‘they’ll find a reason not to give it to me’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday responded to questions about his prospects of winning the Nobel peace prize, saying he had “no idea” but highlighted, according to him, his administration’s record in resolving global conflicts.Asked by a journalist at the White House whether he thought he could win the prize – which will be announced […]

‘Will know very quickly’: Marco Rubio on if Hamas will follow Trump’s plan, says Gaza war not yet over

US secretary of state Marco Rubio (Pic credit: AP) US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Sunday said that the war in Gaza has not ended yet, despite Israel and Hamas agreeing to a peace plan. “We will know very quickly whether Hamas is serious or not by how these technical talks go in terms […]

Gaza peace deal to a close? Donald Trump claims Israel agrees to ‘initial withdrawal line’; hints at immediate ceasefire | World News

Trump says Israel agrees to ‘initial withdrawal line’; hints at immediate ceasefire (Pic Source: Truth Social/@realDonaldTrump) US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that Israel has agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” in Gaza, which has also been shared with Hamas, setting the stage for a potential ceasefire and prisoner exchange in the two-year-old conflict. […]

‘Bibi wants the deal too’: Donald Trump says Gaza plan well-received; cites all parties ‘tired of war’

US President Donald Trump said that he has received a “very good response” to his plan to end the war in Gaza and expressed optimism that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will support it when they meet on Monday, as cited by Reuters.“We’re getting a very good response because Bibi wants to make the deal […]

‘We will get it done’: Donald Trump hints at major announcement for Middle East; calls it ‘something special’

US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested a “major development” could be imminent in the Middle East, declaring there is “something special” in the works. “We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL […]

‘It’s a genocide’: Bernie Sanders labels Israel’s military offensive in Gaza; first US senator to take this stance

Bernie Sanders (AP image) US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday described Israel’s military campaign against Hamas in Gaza as “genocide,” becoming the first sitting United States senator to make such a charge against the Jewish state.While Sanders has previously led efforts in the Senate to block US sales of bombs and firearms to […]

Second warning: Zohran Mamdani again pledges to arrest Netanyahu if elected; also targets Putin

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, has doubled down on his vow to order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot in the city.Mamdani said he would instruct the police to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant.Speaking to The New York Times, Mamdani described Netanyahu […]

‘Asked us to get rid of the word Israel’: Cycling team to abbreviate name after protests by pro-Palestine group | More sports News

There have been plenty of protests against the Israel-Premier Tech team during the Vuelta a España cycling race in Spain. (AP) Cycling team Israel-Premier Tech will use the abbreviated name IPT for upcoming races in Canada this week to avoid potential protests, race organisers announced on Thursday in Quebec City. The decision comes amid ongoing […]

‘Deep negotiations with Hamas’: Donald Trump urges release of Israeli hostages; warns of ‘nasty’ situation if not freed

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that Washington is holding “very deep” negotiations with Hamas and pressed the group to release all hostages being held in Gaza.“We are in very deep negotiation with Hamas,” Trump told reporters. The US President urged Hamas to release all Israeli hostages immediately, cautioning that failure to […]

‘We don’t want to keep it, but … ‘: Israel announces plan to take over Gaza; what it means

Israel’s security cabinet on Friday approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza City, situated in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.A day earlier, Netanyahu had announced that Israel intends to take full military control of the entire Gaza territory. However, he also clarified that Israel does not plan to govern the area.His […]