Palestinians cast ballots in first municipal elections since Gaza war, turnout reveals mixed public mood

Palestinians cast ballots in first municipal elections since Gaza war, turnout reveals mixed public mood

Palestinians in the West Bank and parts of central Gaza stepped out to vote on Saturday in their first municipal elections since the outbreak of the Gaza war—an event marked by both cautious optimism and visible hesitation. In the occupied West Bank, where around 1.5 million people were eligible to vote, early turnout appeared slow. […]

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Trump praises Secret Service after shooting scare at correspondents’ dinner

Trump praises Secret Service after shooting scare at correspondents’ dinner

A high-profile evening in Washington, D.C. took a sudden and alarming turn when a security scare disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were swiftly escorted out of the venue by Secret Service agents after an armed individual attempted to breach security. According to officials, the suspect […]

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Trump halts Pakistan peace mission as Iran tensions rise and Hormuz blockade tightens

Trump halts Pakistan peace mission as Iran tensions rise and Hormuz blockade tightens

In a sudden shift that underscores rising global tensions, US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned diplomatic mission to Pakistan aimed at advancing peace talks with Iran. The decision came after Trump expressed frustration with Tehran’s initial negotiation stance, calling it unproductive and not worth the effort. According to Trump, the proposal presented by […]

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Turkey signals openness to Hormuz mine-clearing after potential Iran–US deal

Turkey signals openness to Hormuz mine-clearing after potential Iran–US deal

Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has indicated that Ankara may be willing to support mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz — but only if a peace agreement is reached between Iran and the United States. Speaking to reporters in London, Fidan explained that any such effort would depend on the formation of an international […]

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Iran says US looking for a ‘face-saving’ exit from deepening war crisis

Iran says US looking for a ‘face-saving’ exit from deepening war crisis

Iran’s defence ministry has claimed that the United States is now searching for a “face-saving” way to step back from what it described as a complicated and escalating conflict. According to statements reported by Iranian media outlet ISNA, a spokesperson for the ministry emphasized that Iran’s current military strength has shifted the balance of power. […]

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