The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel appeared increasingly fragile Tuesday after US President Donald Trump warned "all hell" would break loose unless Hamas releases every Israeli hostage by the weekend. The truce, in place since January 19, largely halted more than 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip and saw
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UN chief welcomes formation of new Lebanon government
UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the formation of a new government in Lebanon, affirming the international body's commitment to that country's "territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence," a spokesman said Sunday. "The United Nations looks forward to working in close partnership with the new government on its priorities, including the
Trump says will impose 25% tariffs on US steel, aluminum imports
Kremlin says cannot ‘confirm or deny’ Trump-Putin call
The Kremlin on Sunday declined to confirm or deny a US report of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Washington and Moscow have not officially confirmed any communication between the leaders since Trump took office on a pledge to swiftly end the Ukraine fighting. The
Trump says he plans to meet with Zelensky in US next week
US President Donald Trump has said that he plans to hold a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky next week, with Washington as the potential venue. "I will probably be meeting with Zelensky next week, and I will probably be talking to [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin," the US leader said before talks with
Iran rejects US plan to ‘forcibly displace’ Palestinians from Gaza
Iran's foreign ministry rejected Thursday what it called a "shocking" plan laid out by US President Donald Trump to take over Gaza and "forcibly displace" Palestinians from the coastal territory. "The plan to clear Gaza and forcibly displace the Palestinian people to neighbouring countries is considered a continuation of the Zionist
UN chief rejects ‘any form of ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza
It is vital to stay true to the bedrock of international law and "avoid any form of ethnic cleansing" in Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday. At its essence, the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people is about the right of Palestinians to simply live as
Hamas rejects Trump proposal to take over Gaza, move Palestinians
Palestinian militant group Hamas lashed out Wednesday at President Donald Trump's shock proposal for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle its people in other countries, seemingly whether they want to leave or not. Trump made his announcement to audible gasps during a joint press conference with
Joe Biden signs with talent agency to shape post-presidency career
Former US President Joe Biden has signed with a Los Angeles talent agency, marking a move in shaping his career after the presidency. This signing reconnects him with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), which represented him from 2017 to 2020, reports BBC "President Biden is one of America's most respected and influential voices
