Alina Hashmi

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Israel intercepts another vessel part of the Gaza flotilla

Israeli forces have intercepted one of the remaining vessels part of the…

Lebanon, Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts

On May 9, Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam made his second official visit…

Humanitarian needs in Gaza remain immense: UNSC report

Humanitarian needs in Gaza remain immense amid ongoing displacement and shortages of…

Iran vows resilience in face of US sanctions and naval blockade: Analyst

While US sanctions, coupled with its recent naval blockade, have heavily impacted…

Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’

“We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown…

Qatari official says Doha in contact with Washington and Tehran

When asked about communication with Trump, Qatar’s MoFA spokesperson al-Ansari said “contacts…

Communication ‘ongoing’ between regional leaders: Qatar

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says communication is “ongoing” between regional leaders and…

Israel’s far-right finance minister says ICC requested warrant for his arrest

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister ⁠Bezalel Smotrich ⁠says he was informed that the…

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extension faces ‘implementation gap’

The ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon is significant because it shows…

Trump-Xi meeting yields modest gains despite falling short of expectations

Scott Uehlinger, a former senior CIA officer, says the Trump-Xi meeting fell…

Iraqi national accused of New York City synagogue plot over war on Iran

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in…

UAE says it won’t be deterred from ‘protecting supreme national interests’

The United Arab Emirates has released a statement emphasising its “firm approach…

Lebanon welcomes ceasefire extension as Israel continues to attack

Lebanon has welcomed a 45-day ceasefire extension, as Israel continues to attack,…

Lebanon ceasefire talks have ‘potential for great success’: Israel

The Lebanese and Israeli delegations have issued statements after agreeing to a…

Iran’s FM warns US of rising economic costs from Trump’s ‘war of choice’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the American people will bear rising…

Hezbollah claims 33 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon

The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah says its fighters launched 33 attacks on…

Iran says UN states backing Hormuz resolution may share responsibility for escalation

Iran’s mission to the United Nations says the United States is trying…

Democrats slam Trump’s Iran war for driving up fertiliser and energy costs

Democrats have continued to criticise the domestic impact of President Trump’s war…

Israel’s central bank not in rush to intervene in foreign exchange: Deputy governor

Israel’s central bank is not rushing to intervene in the foreign exchange…

Iran backs Chinese president’s four-point proposal for peace

Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Iran’s ambassador to China, says Tehran has shown its…

At least 2,869 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says at least 2,869 people have been killed in…

Israeli forces kill one person in Qalandiya refugee camp

A young man has been killed after he was shot by Israeli…

Gaza filmmakers slam BBC after shelved documentary wins Bafta

The makers of the documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, which was dropped…

Israel’s Iron Dome nearly 99 percent effective against missiles, claims manufacturer

Israel’s Iron Dome defence system has been about 99 percent effective against…

Second Qatari LNG tanker to cross Strait of Hormuz

A second Qatari LNG tanker is transiting the ⁠Strait of Hormuz days…

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss diplomatic efforts to end war

Iran’s FM has spoken by phone to his Saudi counterpart to discuss…

Lebanon’s president emphasises need to stop Israeli attacks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has briefed US Ambassador Michel Issa on the…

Israeli air attacks kill four in Nabatieh

Israeli air attacks in southern Lebanon have killed at least four more…

War a danger for whales in South African waters: Researchers

Rising Middle Eastern conflicts are driving more sea traffic near South African…

Lebanon says more than 2,700 killed since March 2

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health says at least 2,759 people have been…