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Palestinian ambassador pledges Iraqi embassy in Jerusalem
Palestinian ambassador pledges to open Iraqi embassy in Jerusalem as Iraq lays foundation stone for Palestinian ambassador's residence in Baghdad's new diplomatic quarter covering 300 hectares.
IOC sanctions Indonesia over Israel visa ban
The International Olympic Committee has announced that international sports federations will be advised not to hold competitions or meetings in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from entering.
US ambassador thanks Turkey for role in "coordinated squeeze" that forced Hamas to surrender
Ankara, Cairo and Doha took part in tactics that made Palestinian group accept deal it did not want.
IMF: Global economic outlook shows modest change amid policy shifts and complex forces
Dialing down uncertainty, reducing vulnerabilities, and investing in innovation can help deliver durable economic gains.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Consumed by the Donald Trump Gaza Show? You’d do well to remember the Erdogan Episode
Nature of Turkey-US relations has become transparent under an American president who doesn’t deign to care what people think.
US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey sign agreement to end Gaza war at Sharm El-Sheikh Summit
The US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey signed a binding peace document on October 13, guaranteeing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, marking what President Trump called “perhaps the greatest achievement” of his presidency.
Trump lands in Tel Aviv as Israeli hostages begin return home
Donald Trump arrives in Israel as the first Israeli hostages are released from Hamas' captivity.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire set to begin on the evening of October 9
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is scheduled to take effect on the evening of October 9, pending Israeli government ratification.
Iran's foreign minister calls for return to diplomacy after missile accusations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 7 of attempting to manufacture an "imaginary threat" from Iran.
Palestinian Hamas denies reports of gradual disarmament agreement
Hamas denies media reports claiming movement agreed to gradual disarmament under international supervision, describing claims attributed to Al Hadath network source as baseless and false.
Tehran Friday prayers speaker says Iran will plough Tel Aviv and Haifa
Iran's temporary Friday prayer leader rejects international pressure to halt uranium enrichment, saying it is "better to die".
Ukraine's receipt of Israeli missiles part of Israel's greater geopolitical plot
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that his country received a Patriot air defence system from Israel
Tony Blair in discussions to run Gaza
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to run an interim Gaza government following the collapse of Hamas, the White House hopes.
Netanyahu defies international pressure with combative UN address on Gaza
Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza operations as diplomats stage mass walkout during his appearance at the UN.
Trump vows to block West Bank annexation as Israel orders Gaza loudspeaker broadcasts
Trump blocks Israeli West Bank annexation saying "time to stop" as Israel prepares loudspeakers to broadcast Netanyahu's UN speech to Gaza residents from border positions.
Lockheed Martin unveils Vectis drone for collaborative combat missions
US-based Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has introduced the Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft designed to operate alongside fifth-generation and next-generation fighter jets.
Indonesia pushes two-state solution, possible recognition of Israel at the UN
Addressing the High-Level Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution in New York, the Indonesian president delivered a stark condemnation of the violence in Gaza, framing Israel’s military campaign as genocidal.
Palestinian President Abbas calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire in UN address
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demanded immediate Gaza ceasefire at UN, calling Israeli actions genocide whilst condemning Hamas attacks and reaffirming Palestinian readiness to govern Gaza.
Slovenia bans Israeli PM Netanyahu
Slovenia imposes ban as debate intensifies within the EU over how to respond to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, where humanitarian conditions have deteriorated sharply.
Argentina's Milei criticises UN in fiery General Assembly address
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a scathing critique of the United Nations during his address to the 80th General Assembly on September 24, accusing the organisation of "overreach" while calling for fundamental reforms.