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Hamas's armed wing released a video showing two Israeli hostages, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, alive in Gaza, with Ohana urging the Israeli government to end the war and secure the release of all captives. Bohbot's family criticized the Israeli government for not acting to save the hostages, while demonstrators in Tel Aviv called for their release. Since the war began with Hamas's October 2023 attack, 58 hostages remain in Gaza, amidst escalating violence...

SummaryIran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei endorsed anti-American chants during a speech in Tehran, coinciding with the resumption of nuclear talks with the U.S. U.S. President Trump demands the total dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program, while Iranian officials assert their right to develop civilian nuclear energy. As negotiations approach in Vienna, Iran maintains defiant rhetoric, with Trump’s envoy stating that any agreement must ensure no enrichment capabilities exist in Iran, emphasizing the need for the dismantling...

SummaryBeirut airport has seen the dismissal of numerous staff with Hezbollah ties as the new Lebanese government intensifies efforts against the group, marking a shift in the enforcement of existing laws and resulting in arrests of smugglers. Enhanced security measures, including AI-driven surveillance, have led to stricter searches of planes and passengers, with flights from Iran suspended since February. Although Hezbollah has acknowledged the government's progress, officials from the U.S. and Israel remain cautious, emphasizing...

US President Donald Trump announced that Pakistan and India have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire following intense fighting, after US-mediated talks. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to peace and security, while Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that military actions on land, air, and sea would cease as of 17:00 IST. This development follows Pakistan's retaliatory operation in response to Indian military strikes on alleged terrorist targets...

Pakistan announced the shooting down of 77 Israeli-made drones launched by India amid escalating tensions, with military spokesman Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reporting 33 deaths and 62 injuries from Indian attacks targeting civilian areas. Chaudhry challenged India to provide evidence of its claims regarding downed Pakistani aircraft and warned of a decisive response if hostilities continue. Following Indian missile strikes on purported militant sites in Pakistan that reportedly killed civilians, both nations have exchanged accusations, heightening...

The United States has ceased requiring Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel as a condition for advancing its civil nuclear program, marking a significant concession ahead of President Donald Trump's upcoming visit. This shift comes as Saudi Arabia insists it will only recognize Israel if a Palestinian state is established, complicating nuclear talks that have stalled due to non-proliferation concerns. Despite progress toward an agreement, unresolved issues remain, particularly around uranium enrichment, with discussions...