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Israel readies forces for Gaza ceasefire; Islamic Jihad hails deal as fruit of resistance
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that it has begun operational preparations to implement the newly agreed Gaza ceasefire deal, marking a significant...
Talks on Trump’s Gaza Deal Continue as Hamas Sets Out Demands
SHARM EL-SHEIKH/DOHA: On the second anniversary of Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza, Hamas announced that it is willing to reach an agreement based...
Pakistan’s Mushtaq Ahmad Khan Released After Detention by Israeli Forces
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani senator and delegation leader Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has been released from Israeli custody and has safely reached Jordan, according to...
Syria’s Post-Assad Elections Bring Few Gains for Women, Minorities
DAMASCUS: Syria’s first transitional parliament since the ouster of longtime president Bashar al-Assad has drawn criticism for its lack of inclusivity, with women...
First Round of Israel-Hamas Negotiations Ends with Signs of Progress
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: The first day of resumed indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas concluded on a positive note in Egypt on Monday, with...
Two Years of ‘Living Hell’: Gaza Awaits a Breather
Sharm El Sheikh / Washington: Two years after the devastating events of October 7, 2023, delegations from Israel and Hamas began indirect negotiations...
Iran declares end of nuclear cooperation with IAEA
TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister announced on Sunday that cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has become “irrelevant” following the reinstatement of...
Syria Elects First Parliament Since Assad Era
DAMASCUS: Syria has begun the process of selecting members for its first transitional parliament since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The move, overseen...
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Lebanon Hit by Israeli Strikes: Death Toll 31, Hundreds Injured
Beirut, Lebanon: At least 31 people have been killed and 149 others injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Lebanon, the Lebanese...
Sayyed Ali Khamenei: A Life of Resistance Against Global Powers
With deep sorrow and solemn respect, this detailed account honors the life, struggles, and ideological legacy of Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the...
Key Iranian Officials Targeted in U.S.–Israel Coordinated Strikes
Several of Iran’s most senior leaders have been killed in what Tehran described as “unprovoked and unwarranted” airstrikes carried out by Israel and...
