No Comment Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return. 02/02/2026
Gaza Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention. 02/02/2026
Gaza Israeli strikes kill at least 11 people including three journalists Israel's military said it had spotted suspects who were operating a drone that posed a threat to its troops. 22/01/2026
Syria Syrian government announces ceasefire with Syrian Democratic Forces A ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army was announced following the army's takeover of areas in the east of the country, including military, security and administrative arrangements. 18/01/2026
No Comment Gaza air strike by Israel kills Hamas commander and four others An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas called it an assassination, accusing Israel of escalating tensions. 16/01/2026
No Comment Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions. 06/01/2026
USA Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida for US-backed Gaza ceasefire talks The first phase has held since October, but progress stalls amid mutual accusations. Trump's 20-point plan aims to end Hamas' rule in the Strip. 29/12/2025
World News Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end weeks of border fighting The ceasefire, which came into force around noon local time, calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes. 27/12/2025
Thailand Thailand disputes Trump's announcement of a renewed ceasefire deal Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty. 13/12/2025
Gaza UN Security Council approves Trump's peace plan for Gaza The US-drafted resolution, voted in favour by 13 nations and abstained by Russia and China, includes the establishment of a international stabilisation force and approves a transitional authority to be overseen by Trump himself. 18/11/2025
No Comment Gaza residents rebuild daily lives amid the ruins A new United Nations video released on Wednesday shows daily life in Gaza City during the current ceasefire. 13/11/2025
Lebanon Israel warns of intensified strikes on Hezbollah if disarmament fails Israel has threatened to increase attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon if the Lebanese government doesn't disarm the militant group, despite a ceasefire. 02/11/2025
Gaza Hamas returns remains of three more people to Israel, Red Cross says Hamas has returned the remains of three more people, which were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross late on Friday. The bodies are still being forensically examined to determine their identities and confirm if they were hostages. 01/11/2025
Gaza Trump says ceasefire to hold after Israel airstrikes on Hamas in Rafah Trump says the ceasefire is still in place after Israel conducted airstrikes in Rafah, stating Hamas was violating the truce. 19/10/2025
World News Qatar brokers immediate ceasefire deal between Afghanistan, Pakistan The two sides have agreed to hold follow-up talks in Qatar to establish conditions and a framework for lasting peace, bringing an end to a week of deadly cross border skirmishes, which have killed dozens of people. 19/10/2025
Gaza Reduced aid enters Gaza as Israel accuses Hamas of violating truce Israel says it will only allow 300 trucks carrying aid and food to enter Gaza daily, despite the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas allowing for double that amount. 15/10/2025