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Hamas, Israel prepare to send delegations to Doha for hostage-ceasefire talks: report
Both Israeli and Hamas delegations are expected to arrive in Doha as early as Sunday for renewed talks on a proposed ceasefire and hostage release agreement, two Palestinian sources close to Hamas told Saudi channel Al-Sharq on Saturday. The...

MOECC organizes awareness activities on International Plastic Bag Free Day
Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), in cooperation with Al Meera Consumer Goods Company and Monoprix, organized awareness activities to mark International Plastic Bag Free Day, observed annually on July 3. The initiative...

Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israel prepares for talks in Doha
JERUSALEM — Israel has received a formal response from Hamas regarding a new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, with local media reporting late Friday that discussions on the proposal’s details are now underway. According to Israel’s Channel 12, an...

World News | Doha Talks Focus on Drug Control, Rehab, and Livelihoods in Afghanistan
Doha [Qatar], July 5 (ANI): The Ministry of Interior announced that significant commitments were made on drug control, addiction treatment, and alternative livelihoods during the recent two-day Doha meeting, Tolo News reported. The summit,...

Israel Conceals Data on 5 Military Facilities Hit by Iran in June - Reports
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Escalation in Gaza as ceasefire talks remain fragile amid mounting humanitarian crisis
As ceasefire negotiations stall in Doha, Gaza is witnessing one of the deadliest escalations in recent weeks, with intensified resistance operations and surging humanitarian alarm over the ongoing Israeli assault. On the 641st day of the war, the...

Netanyahu heads to Washington amid Gaza ceasefire push
Tel Aviv, July 8, (dpa/GNA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has departed for Washington for a trip lasting several days as ceasefire efforts draw closer to ending 21 months of war in Gaza. “This is my third visit with (US President...

Israel mum on Iran's successful strikes on five military targets — newspaper
LONDON, July 5. /TASS/. Israel has not disclosed information about Iran's successful strikes on five military targets, including a large airbase, The Daily Telegraph reported, citing an analysis of satellite data conducted by researchers at Oregon...

Qatargate: US lobbyist's testimony unexpectedly canceled, Israel will ask Serbia to extradite Einhorn
The deposition in the United States of lobbyist Jay Footlik—suspected of involvement in the Qatargate affair—was unexpectedly canceled for the third time. Footlik's testimony was supposed to take place under a coordinated agreement with the Israel...

President Of Iran Rejects Stabs Of Use Of Adjacent Nations For Attack Against His Country
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. Iran's security agencies, contrary to some rumors, haven't confirmed any signs of its cooperation with some neighboring countries during Israel's military airstrikes on Iran, President of Iran...

Keyamo Inaugurates Enugu Air + Peter Obi Denies Working For Abacha + Natasha’s Resumption – Trending With Ojy Okpe
Peter Mbah, Enugu State governor has launched Enugu Air, a new state-owned commercial airline, with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo commending the Governor and stressing the importance of professional management to avoid past airline failures....

Qatar presses Hamas leaders to disarm for Gaza peace deal
Qatar has reportedly asked top Hamas leaders based in Doha to hand over their personal weapons. This request came during recent talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. According to the British newspaper The Times, Qatari mediators made this...

Israel and Gaza: they make a desert and call it peace
Visiting Washington, Benjamin Netanyahu delighted in telling Donald Trump that he had nominated him for the Nobel peace prize. The Israeli prime minister cited Mr Trump’s efforts to end conflicts in the Middle East. But in truth he is grateful to...

Israeli minister states Gaza war must proceed
(MENAFN) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Monday that the conflict in Gaza must persist until Israel achieves a “decisive victory,” rejecting any calls for ceasefire or negotiated settlements. Speaking at a press briefing,...

Lebanon at a crossroads: Tom Barrack on the US paper, Hezbollah, and the future of unity — here is the full interview
In an exclusive and candid conversation, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack sits down with Ricardo Karam to discuss his mission in Lebanon, the weight of expectations, and the possibilities for breakthrough in a deeply divided country. Speaking from a place...

Donald Trump wants Gaza ceasefire to automatically extend
US President Donald Trump wants the proposed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza to lead to a permanent end to the war, with the two-month timeline at the core of the deal automatically extending. That desire was relayed during a meeting...

Stop the slaughter: on Trump, Israel and the Gaza war
In his third White House visit in six months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, heaped praise on U.S. President Donald Trump for his “pursuit of peace and security... in the Middle East” and even nominated him for a Nobel Peace...

Turkish construction sector takes on international projects worth $6.2B in first half of 2025
The Turkish construction sector undertook international projects totaling $6.2 billion in the first six months of 2025, according to data from the Trade Ministry, ranking among the top 10 countries in annual global construction revenue....

Lebanese Army receives newinstallment of Qatar's fnancial grant
Beirut: The leadership of the Lebanese Army has received a new financial installment provided by the State of Qatar, aimed at supporting the military institution in Lebanon. In a statement Saturday, Commander of the Army General Rodolphe Helou...

Egypt & Qatar Intensify Efforts to Broker Gaza Ceasefire
Sat 05 Jul 2025 | 01:30 PM Egypt and Qatar are continuing their mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, amid an escalating humanitarian catastrophe, sources told AlQahera News Channel on Saturday. The situation in Gaza remains...