Middle East peace process

‘President Putin invited’: Russia on Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’; seeks clarification on ‘nuances’

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to join the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.He added that Moscow would first seek to “clarify all the nuances” of the proposal with Washington before taking a decision. Why Donald Trump […]

Bridge between US, Israel, and Gaza: Who is Nickolay Mladenov, tasked with turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace

[ad_1] High Representative for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov (AP) “As we step into 2026, here’s hoping it becomes a year where common sense prevails, where rules are respected, facts carry more weight than slogans, and strength is measured not by reckless escalation, but by thoughtful restraint and wise choices.”Nickolay Mladenov posted those words on X at […]

‘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, […]

Palestine statehood: More countries back two-state solution – what’s keeping the dream a dream?

[ad_1] Palestinians carry sacks of flour taken from a humanitarian aid convoy en route to Gaza City, in the outskirts of Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip. (Pic credit: AP) First France, then the United Kingdom, and now Canada: three of America’s closest Western allies have recently voiced support for the idea of a Palestinian state, […]

‘Permanent end to war’: Netanyahu says Israel open to negotiations on permanent ceasefire in Gaza, demands Hamas ‘lays down weapons’

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is open to negotiating a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, but only on the condition that the territory is demilitarised. Indirect negotiations between the Israeli and Hamas delegations began in Doha on Sunday, seeking to establish a temporary pause in […]

Donald Trump pulls off an India-Pakistan on Israel-Iran, forcing ceasefire

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (PTI photo) TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump did an India-Pakistan on Israel and Iran, abruptly announcing a ceasefire between the two warring countries that no one had a clue about — least of all the two countries involved — and had everyone wondering of it would be […]