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Germany renews commitment to UN peacekeeping with €82 million for MINURSO

Germany has reaffirmed its financial commitment to the United Nations Mission for Sahara (MINURSO), announcing a substantial contribution exceeding €82 million. This funding aims to enhance the mission's capabilities in critical areas such as training, equipment, renewable energy, digital transformation,......

Nato moves toward increased defense spending to appease Trump

NATO is close to reaching a new spending agreement aimed at satisfying former US President Donald Trump. The alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has proposed that member nations commit to allocating 3.5% of their GDP to direct defense spending by 2032, along with an additional 1.5% for broader......

Israel’s deadly assaults in Gaza mark Nakba’s 77th anniversary

Over 82 Palestinians, primarily women and children, have lost their lives amid a relentless wave of Israeli attacks across Gaza, worsening an already devastating situation after 19 months of continuous bombardment. These attacks coincide with the 77th commemoration of the Nakba, when more than 750,000......

South African president to meet Trump in Washington amid bilateral tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. This meeting comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, largely driven by Trump’s accusations of......

Trump proposes turning Gaza into a freedom zone

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred international attention with his recent remarks about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking from Qatar, Trump suggested that the United States should “take” control of Gaza and transform it into a “freedom zone.” “I have concepts......

Trump Nears Nuclear Deal With Iran Amid Tense Negotiations

DUBAI, May 15— U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Washington is on the verge of finalizing a nuclear agreement with Iran, suggesting that Tehran has "sort of" accepted the proposed terms. Speaking during a visit to the Gulf region, Trump emphasized the seriousness......

Syria welcomes Trump’s sanctions relief as a historic step

Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa praised US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria, calling it both bold and historic. In a televised speech, Sharaa described the move as a vital step toward easing the suffering of Syrians, fostering national recovery, and promoting regional......

Renewed violence challenges fragile ceasefire in Tripoli

Fresh clashes erupted in Tripoli on Wednesday between two major armed factions, despite a declared ceasefire just a day earlier, according to a security source. The fighting involved the Radaa Force and the 444 Brigade, with confrontations taking place in key areas such as the port. Although hostilities......

Canadian PM criticizes UK's invitation to Trump for state visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced his disapproval over the UK's invitation to Donald Trump for a second state visit, arguing that it undermines Canada's efforts to present a unified stance against Trump's rhetoric on annexing Canada. Since taking office, Trump has repeatedly......

Netanyahu condemns Macron for criticizing Gaza aid blockade

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu harshly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday after Macron denounced Israel's continued blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Netanyahu accused the French leader of siding with what he described as a "murderous Islamist terrorist group"......

U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis highlights strategic shift

In the days leading up to a surprise ceasefire between the U.S. and the Houthis, U.S. intelligence picked up signs that the Yemeni fighters were seeking an exit after enduring seven weeks of intense U.S. airstrikes, according to four U.S. officials. Houthi leaders began reaching out to U.S. allies in......

Zelenskiy insists on direct talks with Putin in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has emphasized that he will only attend peace talks with Russia in Istanbul this week if Russian President Vladimir Putin is also present. Zelenskiy challenged Putin, claiming that the Russian leader is afraid to meet him face-to-face. The Kremlin has not confirmed......

Donald Trump visits Qatar amid Gulf tour controversy

US President Donald Trump landed in Qatar on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, marking the second stop of his Gulf tour. His arrival at Doha International Airport drew attention amid growing controversy over a Boeing 747-8 reportedly gifted to him by the Qatari royal family. The aircraft is said to serve as a......

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