More than two dozen countries were represented at the Gaza summit in Egypt on Monday, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders signed a ceasefire deal. According to a list obtained by CNN from a White House official, the summit drew participation from key global and regional players, including the Arab League secretary … Read more
Published On 11 Oct 202511 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Tens of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians are making their way back to devastated areas in northern Gaza as Israeli forces stop operations as agreed under phase one of the ceasefire plan with Hamas, and partially withdraw. Gaza’s al-Rashid … Read more
Hope and fear in Gaza as Israel begins partial pulloutpublished at 07:53 BST 07:53 BST Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent, reporting from Istanbul The mood in Gaza has quickly changed from celebration to unease, as Israeli forces begin a partial withdrawal from parts of the territory following the announcement of a ceasefire and prisoners-hostages exchange deal with … Read more
President Donald Trump has warned that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire. United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow, days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face economic penalties. President Donald Trump has warned that … Read more
The US president says he’ll be ‘very firm’ with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Although it’s not clear that Israeli leaders want to end the “Forever War” they launched in the aftermath of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, the US has enough leverage to force a truce, argues Georgetown University visiting scholar, Khaled … Read more
Israeli military considers new Gaza operation strategy, ceasefire stalls The Jerusalem Post Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump calls for war to end Reuters Israel at War Day 631: What’s happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank? The Jerusalem Post IDF issues evacuation warning for Palestinians in central Gaza The Times of Israel IDF tells residents of Gaza … Read more
British performers, writers and activists protest Israel’s actions in Gaza outside the gates of Downing Street on May 21, 2025. Leon Neal/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Leon Neal/Getty Images More than 300 cultural figures across the United Kingdom and Ireland have signed a letter demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted aid to … Read more
The European Union approved a new package of sanctions on Russia on Tuesday, targeting covert oil exports, days after the top E.U. official announced plans for a further set of even tougher restrictions. The point is to intensify Russia’s economic pain — and by doing so, to prod President Vladimir V. Putin toward peace talks … Read more
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine’s Sumy region hours after first direct talks in three years. It took three years to get officials from Ukraine and Russia in the same room. But President Vladimir Putin, who proposed the meeting, did not go to Istanbul and the talks ended in less than 90 minutes. The result: … Read more
Trump’s Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff met with the families of Israeli hostages on Tuesday after having slammed Israel for prolonging the war the day before. Israeli negotiators head to Doha for peace talks on Wednesday, with Witkoff saying he’s optimistic that progress will be achieved, per local media. It’s not clear if Trump, who … Read more