Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s deputy leader has said that resistance is inherent in the Palestinian identity, emphasizing the necessity of ending Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza before considering the release of Israeli captives held in the…
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Islamic Jihad affirms Palestinian resistance, links captives release to Gaza war’s end
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Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine for ‘lasting peace’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for resuming direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions,” seeking a comprehensive, long-lasting peace agreement in place of an armistice that allows Ukraine to rebuild…
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Fourth round of indirect Iran-US talks kicks off in Oman
Iran and the United States have started the fourth round of indirect talks in the Omani capital of Muscat, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program and the removal of sanctions against Tehran.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Immediate Ceasefire, Aid in Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In his first Sunday address as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and demanded the release of captives and delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians.
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New pope calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The new pope called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine and a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all Israeli captives, Sky News reported.
Recalling the end of the Second World War, Leo quoted his predecessor Pope Francis as he…
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Zelensky Says Ukraine Ready for Talks If Russia Confirms Ceasefire
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kiev is prepared for direct negotiations with Moscow if Russia confirms a full and reliable ceasefire starting Monday.
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Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs
Three men have been arrested in Japan for attempting to smuggle hermit crabs out of the country.
The suspects, aged 24, 26 and 27, and widely identified in Japanese media as being Chinese nationals, were detained on Amami, a southerly island where…
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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 52,800 As Israeli Strikes Hit Displaced Civilians – World news
Israeli airstrikes overnight targeted three tents housing displaced families in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, Gaza’s civil defence reported.
“Eight people, including four children aged two to five and two women” were killed, said Mahmud…
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Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address
Pope Leo XIV appealed for “no more war” in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at the Vatican.
The Pope also recited the Regina Caeli prayer, in honour of the Virgin Mary, to the crowd in St Peter’s Square.
Thousands of…
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Türkiye ready to host Russia-Ukraine negotiations: Erdoğan
Erdoğan held a key phone call wıth Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin amid Moscow’s overtures for cease-fire negotiations with Ukraine, Daily Sabah reports.
His comments came during a phone call with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, the…
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