Zelenskyy en route to Istanbul for direct talks with Russia; Trump, Putin unlikely to attendZelenskyy en route to Istanbul for direct talks with Russia; Trump, Putin unlikely to attend

Thursday could mark a pivotal moment in global efforts to halt Russia-Ukraine war as both sides are expected to hold direct talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul.Thursday could mark a pivotal moment in global efforts to halt Russia-Ukraine war as both sides are expected to hold direct talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

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Revisting the Nakba

The Nakba was just the beginning; Israel’s war on Palestine surpasses all past violenceThe Nakba was just the beginning; Israel’s war on Palestine surpasses all past violence

Nearly 80 years after the ethnic cleansing of Palestine, Israel’s current assault on Gaza and the occupied West Bank marks a new unparalleled phase of mass violence, destruction, and illegal annexation.Nearly 80 years after the ethnic cleansing of Palestine, Israel’s current assault on Gaza and the occupied West Bank marks a new unparalleled phase of mass violence, destruction, and illegal annexation.

After 77 years of displacement, Falasteen demands you lookAfter 77 years of displacement, Falasteen demands you look

A key, a necklace, a metal trunk: Dreams of returning home live on in Palestinian keepsakesA key, a necklace, a metal trunk: Dreams of returning home live on in Palestinian keepsakes

The Nakba was just the beginning; Israel’s war on Palestine surpasses all past violence

Iran could forego highly enriched uranium in deal with US, Khamenei aide tells NBCIran could forego highly enriched uranium in deal with US, Khamenei aide tells NBC

Ali Shamkhani, adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, says Tehran could sign the deal today if its conditions are met.Ali Shamkhani, adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, says Tehran could sign the deal today if its conditions are met.

Turkish President Erdogan has stood by Syrian people: AlsharaaTurkish President Erdogan has stood by Syrian people: Alsharaa

"We will neither allow the division of Syria nor will we give space to the former regime's narratives aimed at fragmenting our people," President Alsharaa says."We will neither allow the division of Syria nor will we give space to the former regime's narratives aimed at fragmenting our people," President Alsharaa says.

Israel expanding Gaza buffer zone, now controls 35 percent: reportIsrael expanding Gaza buffer zone, now controls 35 percent: report

The buffer zone has a width of more than two kilometres and covers approximately 129 square kilometres, or roughly 35 percent of Gaza's area, according to data allegedly derived from satellite image analysis by a Ben-Gurion University professor.The buffer zone has a width of more than two kilometres and covers approximately 129 square kilometres, or roughly 35 percent of Gaza's area, according to data allegedly derived from satellite image analysis by a Ben-Gurion University professor.

Qatari emir hails Trump's 'historic' visit, deals worth $1.2T signedQatari emir hails Trump's 'historic' visit, deals worth $1.2T signed

In the aviation field, Qatar finalised a major agreement of over $200 billion to purchase jets from US manufacturer Boeing.In the aviation field, Qatar finalised a major agreement of over $200 billion to purchase jets from US manufacturer Boeing.

Analysis: Trump’s outreach to Syria marks major policy shiftAnalysis: Trump’s outreach to Syria marks major policy shift

Trump’s reliance on regional heavyweights like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a calculated move.Trump’s reliance on regional heavyweights like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a calculated move.

From Assad to Alsharaa: Timeline of US sanctions on SyriaFrom Assad to Alsharaa: Timeline of US sanctions on Syria

Trump blasts Western war hawks and 'interventionists', cites Saudi Arabia as Middle East modelTrump blasts Western war hawks and 'interventionists', cites Saudi Arabia as Middle East model

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Trump urges Netanyahu to end Gaza war, but will Israel listen?

Despite Trump urging de-escalation after Israeli-American Edan Alexander's release, Israel's Gaza offensive intensifies, casting doubt on US influence and worsening the humanitarian crisis for Palestinians.Despite Trump urging de-escalation after Israeli-American Edan Alexander's release, Israel's Gaza offensive intensifies, casting doubt on US influence and worsening the humanitarian crisis for Palestinians.