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Netanyahu keeps changing his position on a Gaza ceasefire, using different ploys to keep the war going.For almost two years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone out of his way to avoid agreeing to a Gaza ceasefire.In November 2023, a deal saw the release of 110 captives taken during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel.But a week later, Netanyahu refused to extend the ceasefire, leaving the rest of the captives behind.Since then, whenever a ceasefire has seemed to be within reach, Netanyahu has shifted the goalposts. In May 2024, Hamas accepted a proposed deal, but Israel denied agreeing and…
Qatar seeks a collective response to Israel, which has attacked several other countries as it pummels Gaza.Leaders from across the region are gathering in the Qatari capital to discuss a formal response to Israel’s strikes on Doha last week, which it said targeted Hamas leadership and reverberated through the Middle East and beyond.Israel launched the missiles as Hamas members gathered in their Doha office to discuss a deal proposed by United States President Donald Trump to end Israel’s two-year genocidal war on Gaza.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Rubio lands in Israel to discuss war on Gaza after…
Israel has repeatedly entered Syria since the fall of al-Assad and has carried out air raids across the country.Israeli troops have carried out a ground operation in Syria’s southeastern Deraa province, Syria’s state news agency reported, the latest incursion in the neighbouring country as it also continues air raids against Damascus in various locations.Soldiers also carried out searches in the Saysoun and Jamlah towns on Sunday, which are adjacent to the 1974 ceasefire line that was meant to separate Israeli and Syrian troops.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Syria condemns attacks by Israeli warplanes on cities of Homs…
As Israel displaces thousands from the north of the enclave, concerns are growing about worsening conditions in the south.Thousands of Palestinians are being displaced each day by Israel’s indiscriminate carpet bombing of Gaza City, which is killing dozens of civilians daily, with families fleeing south towards an uncertain fate in the repeatedly attacked and overcrowded al-Mawasi.More than 6,000 people were forced to leave the besieged city on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence, as the Israeli army continued its relentless bombardment of the area.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2Qatar PM meets Trump after Israel’s deadly strike…
Fans and experts blame hot weather and lingering tensions between both nations for the dozens of unsold tickets.Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Hundreds of tickets for the India vs Pakistan cricket match at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai remain unsold on the morning of the fixture, a rare occurrence for a cricket match between the South Asian archrivals.With less than eight hours before the start of the 6:30pm (14:30 GMT) game, tickets were available on Sunday in three stands and one hospitality section of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on the tournament’s official ticketing website.Recommended Stories list of 4…
US secretary of state says Trump was ‘not happy’ about the attack, but the incident will not change ties with Israel.United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to arrive in Israel, where he is set to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions mount in the Middle East over the Israeli attack on Qatar last week.Rubio’s trip, which begins on Sunday, comes after US President Donald Trump criticised Israel over the unprecedented attack on Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Qatar PM meets Trump after Israel’s deadly strike on Dohalist…
As teams get ready to take the field, players and staff reveal dressing room chats amid political frenzy.Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A day prior to the marquee India-Pakistan cricket clash at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, it’s a tale of two teams positioned on opposite ends of the pre-match hype metre as political frenzy envelops the fixture.As a result of the hoopla, the game of cricket has been reduced to a supporting act.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Cricket after conflict: ‘Worst time for an India-Pakistan match’list 2 of 4India vs Pakistan at Asia Cup: Three…
The Asian Champions League begins on Monday, elevated by a host of star names, including Cristiano Ronaldo.Former English Premier League stars could make the difference in the Asian Champions League that begins Monday. Ivan Toney, Jesse Lingard, Riyad Mahrez and Darwin Nunez all have a chance of winning Asian football’s premier club tournament.Saudi clubs dominated last season, providing three of the semifinalists before Al-Ahli won the final in front of 60,000 spectators at Jeddah in May. Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal are also back and expected to challenge again for the title.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Cricket after conflict:…
Activists from 40 countries sail from Tunisia to defy Israel’s blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.An international convoy of boats, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), has set sail from Tunisia, aiming to defy Israel’s siege on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.The GSF, which departed Bizerte Port on Saturday, includes more than 40 vessels carrying between 500 and 700 activists from more than 40 countries, according to Anadolu.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Overnight Israeli attack on residential building in Gaza sparks fireslist 2 of 3Israel wants us to evacuate al-Shifa Hospital again to kill hopelist 3 of 3Iran…
Iran says national security council must greenlight any inspections, now limited only to Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.Tehran, Iran – Iran’s authorities are discussing what comes next following an agreement with the global nuclear watchdog, as they urge the region to go beyond issuing statements in reaction to Israel’s attack on Qatar.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to an emergency meeting of the parliament’s national security commission on Saturday evening, with hardline lawmakers looking for answers as to whether the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be allowed to access nuclear sites bombed by the United States and Israel in June.Recommended…