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Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough

  • Hamas has said ‌it will hand over its weapons ‌for storage only after Israel ​halts military operations and withdraws ‌its forces
  • Israeli Security Minister Itamar ‌Ben-Gvir has called the initiative unacceptable and said Israel should continue assassinating Hamas leaders
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Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if US launches fresh attacks 

Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if US launches fresh attacks 

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Sudan child soldiers recount horrors unleashed by RSF-hired mercenaries

Sudan child soldiers recount horrors unleashed by RSF-hired mercenaries

By AP ·
Gaza authorities say found 112 bodies in rubble

Gaza authorities say found 112 bodies in rubble

By AFP ·
Special Analysis: How does Hamas’ declaration change the equation in Gaza? photos

Analysis: How does Hamas’ declaration change the equation in Gaza?

By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
Mazen Al-Salhani, Syria’s Minister of Tourism. (SANA)

Syrian tourism minister inaugurates Palm Village Hotel in Yaafour

By SANA ·
Israeli forces detain 7 Palestinians, including two children, across northern and southern West Bank

Israeli forces detain 7 Palestinians, including two children, across northern and southern West Bank

By WAFA ·

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Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if US launches fresh attacks 

Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if US launches fresh attacks 

Top US commander warns Washington unable to sustain Israel’s defense amid weapon shortages: Report

Top US commander warns Washington unable to sustain Israel’s defense amid weapon shortages: Report

Saudi FM discusses regional de-escalation efforts with Kuwaiti, Turkish counterparts

Saudi FM discusses regional de-escalation efforts with Kuwaiti, Turkish counterparts

Egypt captains recount scramble to stop disaster after drone strike

Egypt captains recount scramble to stop disaster after drone strike

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Lebanon ex-central banker transferred to jail after hospital: judicial official

Lebanon ex-central banker transferred to jail after hospital: judicial official

By AFP ·
Top US commander warns Washington unable to sustain Israel’s defense amid weapon shortages: Report

Top US commander warns Washington unable to sustain Israel’s defense amid weapon shortages: Report

By Arab News ·
UN says Israeli demolitions in Lebanon ‘deeply concerning’

UN says Israeli demolitions in Lebanon ‘deeply concerning’

By AFP ·
Syrian authorities intensify Captagon crackdown with twin drug busts

Syrian authorities intensify Captagon crackdown with twin drug busts

By Arab News ·
Syrian authorities arrest three brothers over mass execution during Assad rule

Syrian authorities arrest three brothers over mass execution during Assad rule

By Arab News ·
Morocco NGO calls for probe after Ceuta migrant influx

Morocco NGO calls for probe after Ceuta migrant influx

By AFP ·

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Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US

Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US

Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho

Multiple people dead after shooting at fast food restaurant in southern Idaho

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough

Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money laundering probe

Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money laundering probe

US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says

The New York Times building is seen on May 20, 2026 in New York City. (AFP)

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