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Pakistan says Trump invited PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday, January 18, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been invited by President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. The White House released a…
- World
In rare criticism, Israel objects to US Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Jerusalem: Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza. The rare criticism from Israel of its close…
- Middle East
Presidents of Turkey, Egypt invited to Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
US President Donald Trump invited the Presidents of Egypt and Turkey to be a part of the controversial Gaza peace board, the leaders said on Saturday, January 17, a day after the…
- World
Don’t let history books portray Gaza as victim: Ex–US Secretary of State
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has stressed that the world needs to ensure, “the history books don’t write about the victims of Gaza”. Pompeo said that there are casualties in…
- Middle East
UN concerned over worsening situation due to storm in Gaza
The United Nations on Monday, January 12, expressed concerns over the worsening situation in Gaza as the enclave faces storms while being in a fragile condition. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric issued a statement,…
- Middle East
UAE wanted to support Israel’s war on Gaza, leaked document show
A leaked official document accessed by Emirati Leaks revealed that a United Arab Emirates (UAE) government proposal to utilise its bases at the Red Sea to send direct military, intelligence and logistical…
- Middle East
Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against Israeli soldier in Austria
Vienna: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) on January 10 filed a criminal complaint in Austria against Israeli soldier Yonatan Akric, accusing him of “crimes against humanity, war crimes and acts contributing to…
- India
Mumbai local polls: Candidate gets legal notice for Palestine bag
Revolutionary Workers Party of India (RWI) candidate Pradnya Prabhulkar was served a legal notice by the Maharashtra Police after one of her supporters was seen carrying a bag with artwork of a…
- Middle East
Despite ceasefire, Israel destroys over 2,500 buildings in Gaza: NYT
Gaza Strip: The Israeli military allegedly demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire agreement was signed between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, according to an investigation by the…
- World
European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats over protests
Amid the ongoing protests in Iran, the European Parliament on Monday, January 12, banned all Iranian diplomats from its premises. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola made the announcement on January 12. “It…
- Middle East
Palestinian killed in Israeli raid in Hebron
A Palestinian man was shot dead during an Israeli raid in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, January 10. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the deceased was identified as…
- Middle East
Hamas pledges to dissolve Gaza government, offers no timeline
Cairo: Hamas said Sunday, January 11, it will dissolve its existing government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over the territory, as mandated under the US-brokered peace plan. But…
- World
Stanford students face trial over pro-Palestinian office takeover
San Francisco: A trial began on Friday for five current and former Stanford University students who occupied the university president’s offices during a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024, in a rare instance of…
- Middle East
Arab nations condemn Israel FM visit to Somaliland
Days after Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visited Somaliland, 22 Islamic countries and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (IOC) on Friday, January 9, condemned Saar’s visit to Somalia’s breakaway region. In a joint…
- Middle East
Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Trump expected to announce Board of Peace
Deir al-Balah: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 13 people, according to health officials, as US President Donald Trump was expected to announce the Board of Peace to oversee the fragile…
