Hamas on edge? US pushes group to disarm for long-term Gaza ceasefire with Israel

[ad_1] Armed Hamas member (AP file photo) A new US-backed proposal has reportedly been presented to Hamas, asking the group to give up its weapons as part of efforts to secure a long-term ceasefire in Gaza.According to New York Times, the plan has been put forward by Board of Peace, created under US President Donald […]

How Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated under the shadow of war in the Middle East | World News

[ad_1] Eid al-Fitr 2026, expected around 19–20 March depending on the moon sighting, is being observed across parts of the Middle East amid regional conflict, security alerts and humanitarian crises. A festival normally associated with communal prayers, family gatherings and public celebrations has instead unfolded under heightened security, displacement and ongoing violence in several countries.Across […]

‘India will decide in line with international law’: Palestine FM on Gaza Peace Board invitation for New Delhi

[ad_1] Varsen Aghabekian (PTI image) Palestine’s foreign minister Varsen Aghabekian on Friday said that India would decide on joining the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace” in line with its own understanding of peace. She further stressed that any genuine effort to end the conflict should be welcomed.Speaking on the US-backed initiative announced by President Donald […]

‘No more hostages in Gaza’: IDF recovers last captive held by Hamas; remains repatriated to Israel

[ad_1] Israel military on Sunday recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza Ran Gvili and repatriated to Israel for burial.“Following the identification process conducted by the National Forensic Centre, in cooperation with the Israeli police and the military rabbinate, representatives of the (Israeli military) informed the family of hostage Ran Gvili… that […]

‘Real estate person at heart’: At Board of Peace event, Trump calls Gaza beautiful piece of property

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Gaza as a “beautiful piece of property” and said he is a “real estate person at heart” while outlining his administration’s vision for rebuilding the war-torn Palestinian enclave.Speaking at the Board of Peace ceremony on the sidelines of the Davos forum, Trump emphasised location as central to […]

Gaza future: Netanyahu accepts Donald Trump’s invitation to ‘Board of Peace’; how Israel’s participation plays out

[ad_1] File photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said he had agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, marking a shift from his earlier criticism of the body overseeing the Gaza ceasefire.The decision comes after Netanyahu’s […]

Middle East: Trump invited PM Shehbaz Sharif to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, says Pakistan

[ad_1] Pakistan has been invited to join the Gaza “Board of Peace” being set up by US President Donald Trump, Pakistan’s foreign office said on Sunday.Responding to media queries, foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the invitation had been formally conveyed by the US president.“The prime minister of Pakistan has received the invitation from the […]

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

[ad_1] NAHARIYA (ISRAEL): Israel’s goverment is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza.The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy,” without details. Saturday’s statement […]

‘Board of Peace’ in chaos? Netanyahu pushes back on Donald Trump’s Gaza governing body; what irked Israel

[ad_1] File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticised the US administration over the composition of a newly announced Gaza governing body, marking a rare open disagreement with President Donald Trump’s White House.In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, […]

JK Rowling calls out ‘selective activism’ in viral Iran tweet, Internet hits back hard

[ad_1] “You’ve Revealed Yourself”: JK Rowling Sparks Global Firestorm With Iran Human Rights Tweet Harry Potter author JK Rowling reignited global online discourse this Sunday, with a powerful message about human rights and international solidarity, drawing attention to the escalating unrest in Iran and prompting debate over how public figures engage with global causes. Taking […]