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Netanyahu pledges to complete the mission against Iran with backing from Trump

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday his commitment to “complete the mission” against Iran, with backing from US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu made these remarks during a joint appearance with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on his inaugural official visit to Israel since taking office. “In the past 16 months, Israel has delivered a significant blow to Iran’s terror network. … Continue reading Netanyahu pledges to complete the mission against Iran with backing from Trump

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Flags of Taiwan and U.S. are placed for a meeting.
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United States removes language from its website indicating a lack of support for Taiwan’s independence

The U.S. State Department has updated its website by removing a statement indicating its lack of support for Taiwan’s independence, a change that the Taiwanese government commended on Sunday as a sign of support for the island. The updated fact sheet on Taiwan maintains Washington’s stance against any unilateral changes from either Taiwan or China, which asserts sovereignty over the democratically governed island. In addition … Continue reading United States removes language from its website indicating a lack of support for Taiwan’s independence

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Kabul continues to support the Pakistani Taliban, a recent UN report states

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), commonly referred to as the Pakistani Taliban, has intensified its assaults within Pakistan, receiving ongoing financial and logistical backing from Kabul, according to a recent United Nations (UN) report. This information was highlighted in the 35th report from the UN’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, dated February 6, which was presented to the UN Security Council. This expert panel, established … Continue reading Kabul continues to support the Pakistani Taliban, a recent UN report states

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Russian-Israeli Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, speaks as he is released by Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Three Israeli hostages have been freed in Gaza as the ceasefire remains intact

Israeli hostages Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov reached a designated release location in Gaza on Saturday, following the intervention of Egyptian and Qatari mediators who successfully prevented a standoff that could have jeopardized a delicate ceasefire. Live footage captured the moment the three were escorted onto a stage flanked by militants wielding automatic rifles at the Khan Younis site. In exchange for … Continue reading Three Israeli hostages have been freed in Gaza as the ceasefire remains intact

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Vance cautions Russia about potential sanctions should it reject a favorable peace agreement with Ukraine

JD Vance cautioned Russia that Washington may impose sanctions on Moscow if it fails to reach a favorable peace agreement with Ukraine. These remarks were made during an interview with the Wall Street Journal. The Kremlin indicated on Friday that Russia is seeking clarification on Vance’s statements regarding the economic and military “leverage” that Washington possesses, which could be utilized against Russia if it does … Continue reading Vance cautions Russia about potential sanctions should it reject a favorable peace agreement with Ukraine

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Palestinians react after a school sheltering displaced people was hit by an Israeli strike, at Beach camp in Gaza City .
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Gaza is initiating another chapter in its extensive history of attempts at peacebuilding

Arab nations are actively working to formulate a pragmatic strategy for the future of Gaza in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal, which suggests that the United States would assume control over the territory while displacing its Palestinian residents to Egypt and Jordan. The following outlines key Middle East peace initiatives since the Six-Day War in 1967, during which Israel captured the West Bank, … Continue reading Gaza is initiating another chapter in its extensive history of attempts at peacebuilding

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China has charged Australia with intentional provocation in the South China Sea

China accused Australia on Friday of intentionally provoking tensions with a maritime patrol in the contested South China Sea earlier this week, claiming that Australia was disseminating “false narratives.” In contrast, Australia asserted that its actions were in compliance with international law. The incident involved a statement from Australia’s defense minister, who reported that a Chinese PLA J-16 jet released flares within 30 meters (100 … Continue reading China has charged Australia with intentional provocation in the South China Sea

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Trump prepares to implement reciprocal tariffs amid escalating concerns over a trade war

Donald Trump’s trade advisors were finalizing plans on Wednesday for the reciprocal tariffs that the U.S. president has pledged to implement against any country imposing duties on American imports, escalating concerns about a potential global trade conflict. In a separate development, trade ministers from the 27-member European Union were scheduled to convene later via videoconference to discuss their strategy in response to European Commission President … Continue reading Trump prepares to implement reciprocal tariffs amid escalating concerns over a trade war

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Buildings lie in ruin in Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as seen from southern Israel.
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Israeli military mobilizes reservists amid growing concerns regarding the Gaza ceasefire

Israeli military has activated reservists in anticipation of a potential renewal of hostilities in Gaza if Hamas does not comply with a Saturday deadline to release additional Israeli hostages, leading to a collapse of the nearly month-long ceasefire. Under the ceasefire agreement established on January 19, the Palestinian militant organization committed to releasing three more hostages on Saturday. However, this week, Hamas announced it was … Continue reading Israeli military mobilizes reservists amid growing concerns regarding the Gaza ceasefire

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Macron emphasizes the need for respect towards Palestinians in Gaza, stating that the appropriate response is not a real estate transaction

In the midst of the intense backlash surrounding Donald Trump’s suggestion to “take over” Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized the need for “respect” towards Palestinians and their Arab neighbors, rejecting the US president’s notion of forcibly relocating Gazans from their homeland. “You cannot tell 2 million people, ‘now you will move,’” Macron stated in an interview with CNN, recorded on Thursday at the … Continue reading Macron emphasizes the need for respect towards Palestinians in Gaza, stating that the appropriate response is not a real estate transaction

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