Palestine
Trump lands in Tel Aviv as Israeli hostages begin return home
Donald Trump arrives in Israel as the first Israeli hostages are released from Hamas' captivity.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire set to begin on the evening of October 9
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is scheduled to take effect on the evening of October 9, pending Israeli government ratification.
Palestinian Hamas denies reports of gradual disarmament agreement
Hamas denies media reports claiming movement agreed to gradual disarmament under international supervision, describing claims attributed to Al Hadath network source as baseless and false.
Tehran Friday prayers speaker says Iran will plough Tel Aviv and Haifa
Iran's temporary Friday prayer leader rejects international pressure to halt uranium enrichment, saying it is "better to die".
Ukraine's receipt of Israeli missiles part of Israel's greater geopolitical plot
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that his country received a Patriot air defence system from Israel
Tony Blair in discussions to run Gaza
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to run an interim Gaza government following the collapse of Hamas, the White House hopes.
Lavrov pushes Russian agenda, networks with the Global South at UNGA
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov used the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York to lambaste the West and continue building up the growing Global South community that is aligning with the BRICS-led alternative pole
Netanyahu defies international pressure with combative UN address on Gaza
Netanyahu vows to continue Gaza operations as diplomats stage mass walkout during his appearance at the UN.
Trump vows to block West Bank annexation as Israel orders Gaza loudspeaker broadcasts
Trump blocks Israeli West Bank annexation saying "time to stop" as Israel prepares loudspeakers to broadcast Netanyahu's UN speech to Gaza residents from border positions.
Lockheed Martin unveils Vectis drone for collaborative combat missions
US-based Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has introduced the Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft designed to operate alongside fifth-generation and next-generation fighter jets.
Indonesia pushes two-state solution, possible recognition of Israel at the UN
Addressing the High-Level Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution in New York, the Indonesian president delivered a stark condemnation of the violence in Gaza, framing Israel’s military campaign as genocidal.
Palestinian President Abbas calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire in UN address
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demanded immediate Gaza ceasefire at UN, calling Israeli actions genocide whilst condemning Hamas attacks and reaffirming Palestinian readiness to govern Gaza.
UPDATE: Yemeni drone strikes Israeli tourist area, injuring 22 people
Houthi drone penetrates Israeli air defences to strike tourist area in Eilat, injuring 22 people as Iron Dome interceptor missiles fail to stop the attack from Yemen.
France and European states recognise Palestine at UN two-state summit
France has joined a growing list of Western countries formally recognising the State of Palestine, in a move President Emmanuel Macron described as “the only path to peace.”
Erdogan accused of securing Trump White House meeting with promise to buy 300 Boeing jets
Opposition leader Ozel launches scathing attack on Turkey’s leader for joining “Trump’s team” even as Israel “sets Palestine on fire with US backing”.
UK updates official maps to show 'Palestine' following recognition
Britain has redrawn its maps of the Middle East to label the "State of Palestine" for the first time, causing a buzz on Arabic language social media.
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state as Netanyahu threatens settlement expansion
UK, Australia and Canada formally recognise Palestinian state on September 21, with Netanyahu hinting at increased settlement expansion in response to international pressure.
Erdogan secretly hosted Donald Trump Jr. at Istanbul palace, claims opposition leader
Meeting took place even amid outrage at White House plan to disperse Gaza Strip Palestinians to countries including Turkey, Ozgur Ozel tells rally.
UN commission finds Israel committed genocide in Gaza
UN commission concludes Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, finding systematic targeting of civilians and use of starvation as warfare method.
Jordanian man unearths mysterious ancient box whilst digging well
Jordanian discovers mysterious ancient box containing crown-wearing figure whilst digging well on family property in historically rich Irbid region.