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In a moment charged with emotion and hope for Middle East peace, the eyes of the world turned to Israel on Monday, October 13, 2025, as the first hostages held by Hamas were released — marking the beginning of a fragile ceasefire…

At least 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed and dozens wounded in fierce overnight clashes along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, according to Taliban officials in Kabul. The Afghan forces reportedly seized over 20 Pakistani military outposts in what they described as retaliatory operations following…

Iran announced that it will not participate in the high-level summit on peace in the Gaza Strip taking place today in Egypt, despite receiving an official invitation. The summit, held in Sharm el-Sheikh, is co-chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian…

Macron seeks stability and approval of the 2026 budget France has a new government, with Sébastien Lecornu sworn in as Prime Minister after days of negotiations and internal tensions within President Emmanuel Macron’s camp. The appointment of the 38-year-old former Defence Minister…

Hamas gathers hostages for handover to Red Cross Hamas has reportedly gathered all living hostages at three designated locations across the Gaza Strip, preparing for their transfer to the Red Cross later today, according to statements attributed to the Palestinian organization. From…

US President to travel from Washington to Israel and Egypt as peace ceremony looms US President Donald Trump will meet with relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza before delivering a historic address to the Israeli Knesset, the White House announced…

Sharm el-Sheikh tragedy casts shadow over crucial international talks Three diplomats from Qatar were killed and two others injured in a road accident near the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, as they were travelling to attend Monday’s high-profile international…

Kabul accuses Islamabad of airstrikes and violating Afghan sovereignty Intense fighting has erupted along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, deepening tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Taliban accused Pakistan’s military of carrying out airstrikes inside Afghan territory, sparking violent clashes between border forces.…

Mass gathering in Tel Aviv marks emotional turning point More than 150,000 people filled Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, transforming the city centre into a sea of candles, flags, and emotion. The massive rally — the largest since the…

After months of relentless conflict, the first real signs of reconciliation in Gaza have emerged — and Washington is moving swiftly to seize the diplomatic moment. U.S. President Donald Trump is traveling to Israel and Egypt this week following a hard-won 72-hour…

The White House has reacted angrily to the Nobel Committee’s decision to award this year’s Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado instead of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement, made in Oslo, praised Machado for her “tireless work…