WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to a preliminary withdrawal line following recent talks aimed at halting hostilities in Gaza. In his statement, Trump said Hamas has been informed of Israel’s decision, and once Hamas confirms, a ceasefire will take effect immediately, followed by the exchange of hostages and prisoners. Earlier,…
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Hamas will be disarmed, declaring that the group would be stripped of its weapons either through diplomatic means or by Israeli military force. In a televised address, Netanyahu said he had informed the United States of Israel’s intent to demilitarize Hamas and insisted that the…
ANKARA: Disturbing new revelations have emerged about the treatment of humanitarian activists detained by Israel after the interception of the Global Samoud Flotilla, which was carrying aid for Gaza. Two Malaysian sisters — singers and actresses Haleezah Helmi and Hazwani Helmi — who were among those detained, have recounted the inhumane conditions and abuse they…
Special day for mosques in GermanyBerlin (Voice of Germany) October 3 is the day of German reunification. Since October 3, 1990, this day has been celebrated as Republic Day, however, since 1997, October 3 has also been declared a special day for mosques.On this day, people of Germans and other nationalities and religions visit mosques…
Seven al-Shabab militants who attacked a high-security prison in Somalia’s capital have all been killed, the country’s government has said. A huge explosion and gunfire were heard coming from Godka Jilicow – a detention centre that holds al-Shabab militants – in Mogadishu on Saturday evening. In a statement, al-Shabab said it released “all the Muslim…
London: The United Kingdom has announced a new wave of tougher immigration measures, tightening the conditions for migrants seeking permanent residency. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, addressing the Labour Party Conference, confirmed that the government is introducing stricter criteria for settlement to ensure that only those who contribute positively to British society can qualify for long-term…
Reuters Flights have resumed at Germany’s Munich airport after unconfirmed drone sightings forced it to suspend operations for the second time in 24 hours. In a statement on Friday evening, the airport said that flights were stopped at 21:30 local time (20:30 GMT), with around 6,500 passengers affected. At least 17 flights were also grounded…
Getty Images Gisèle Pelicot will return to court as one of her 51 rapists launches an appeal The first day Gisèle Pelicot walked up the steps of the courthouse in Avignon in September 2024, she was an anonymous retired grandmother. Within weeks, this diminutive 72-year-old – the victim at the centre of the largest rape…
Sarah RainsfordSouthern Europe correspondent, in Rome Thousands protest in Italy in support of Palestinians and the Gaza aid flotilla Workers in Italy joined a general strike on Friday, not for better pay or conditions, but in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Large crowds took to the streets of multiple cities amid a growing wave…
New Delhi / Islamabad (International Desk) — India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stark warning to Pakistan over military activity near the disputed Sir Creek sector, saying any “misadventure” there would be met with a response so strong it could “change both history and geography.” Speaking to troops in Bhuj, Singh condemned…
