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Syria

Syria's armed Bedouins withdraw from Druze-majority Sweida

Syria's armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida, bringing a cautious calm as humanitarian convoys reportedly make their way to the area.

Israel

Exclusive: No intention to control Gaza long term, Israeli FM says

Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar tells Euronews that his country doesn't 'have any intention' to control Gaza long term, adding that the Jewish state has "only security concerns" over the Strip.

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Israel begins demolishing buildings hit in 12-day war with Iran

Israel has begun tearing down buildings destroyed by Iranian missile strikes during the recent 12-day war.

Israel

Netanyahu talks with Trump focused on release of hostages, says Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the pair also discussed a potential ceasefire in Gaza and their countries' recent military actions against Iran.

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Gaza

Israeli hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha for talks with Hamas

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.

Israel

Israel orders mass evacuations in northern Gaza

On Sunday, President Trump urged a ceasefire deal for Gaza. Simultaneously, Israel ordered new mass evacuations in northern Gaza as it plans to expand its military operation in the area.

World News

Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire: what's in the latest proposal?

A source told Newsweek that US President Donald Trump has made significant efforts to persuade Israel to move toward a ceasefire in Gaza, now the conflict with Iran has ended.

Markets

Oil prices rise despite fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel

Markets rose slightly on news that the ceasefire appears to be holding, while oil prices also continued to climb.

Ukraine

Ukraine wants a ceasefire, Russia wants Ukraine to surrender

After the second round of direct talks, which lasted just over an hour in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine remain far apart in what each side demands from the other.

World News

Ukraine and Russia agree on new POW swap as Istanbul talks conclude

Ukraine and Russia concluded the second round of talks in Istanbul. The sides agreed on a new POW exchange of under 25 years old and severely ill soldiers. Kyiv says it handed over to Moscow the list of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.

Gaza

Hamas responds to US proposal by demanding permanent Gaza ceasefire

As part of its counter-proposal, Hamas has agreed to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceased ones for 125 Palestinian prisoners and 1,111 detained Gazans.

Gaza

US ceasefire proposal does not meet key demands, says Hamas

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel “backed and supported” the new proposal.

Culture news

Celebrities urge UK PM Keir Starmer to 'end UK complicity' in Gaza

More than 300 public figures are calling on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "end the UK's complicity" in Gaza. The open letter states: “You can’t call it ‘intolerable’, yet do nothing.”

Europe News

Three killed in Russian overnight drone strikes on Ukraine

Russia fired 90 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing three and injuring dozens of people as Kyiv law enforcement reported more than 2,000 strikes along the front line and in residential neighbourhoods.

Europe News

Germany's Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks 'fell short' of expectations

Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions.

Europe News

Russia attacks Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum

Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine's air force reported.

India

India and Pakistan observe first night of calm following ceasefire

The countries became engaged in one of the most serious confrontations in decades after India hit targets in Pakistan last week, following a massacre of 26 Indian tourists in Kashmir.

Europe News

Say yes to ceasefire today or face sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

World News

India and Pakistan trade blame over violation of ceasefire in Kashmir

The ceasefire had been expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating clashes, including missile and drone strikes, triggered by the mass shooting of tourists that India blamed on Pakistan, something Islamabad denies.

Russia

Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?

A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is "clearly on the radar," the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet, what is Washington's response?