Israeli PM Netanyahu is pushing for a military victory to free hostages in Gaza, saying Hamas isn't interested in a deal. Families of captives oppose expanding the war, warning it endangers hostages' lives, The Times of Israel reported. The Israeli cabinet remains divided on the next steps.
Druze armed groups attacked Syrian security forces in Suwayda, killing at least one soldier and injuring others, violating a ceasefire, Al Jazeera reported. The violence, linked to sectarian tensions with Bedouin tribes, comes amid wider instability, including Israeli strikes and ISIL attack
The PDP chief further said, "The ceasefire had to be declared later. Unless reconciliation, dialogue, debate and discussions are done, such encounters will go on, and we will always stay on the verge of war." "Reconciliation is the only way forward," she added.
Israeli PM Netanyahu and US President Trump are negotiating a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, demanding all hostages be freed and Hamas disarm. If accepted, the US would lead an international administration in Gaza, The Jerusalem Post reported.
"Why is the government sleeping? US President Donald Trump has said it almost 40 times that he brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Now he (Trump) is saying that our relations with India are not good as India buys fuel from Russia. Are we slaves? We would trade and talk, with w
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow to push for Ukraine peace talks, according to RT. Trump expects a ceasefire by August 8 and has warned of harsh penalties if no deal is reached. The US plans to sell weapons to NATO allies to aid Ukraine negotiations.
Hamas has dismissed reports that it expressed willingness to disarm during Gaza ceasefire negotiations with Israel, affirming its "national and legal" right to resistance against Israeli occupation, Al Jazeera reported.
Thailand released two wounded Cambodian soldiers after recent deadly border clashes. Eighteen others remain in custody. Both nations blame each other as they prepare for ceasefire talks next week in Malaysia. Cambodia urged Thailand to act under international law and plans to nominate Donald
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Zelensky's call for regime change in Moscow, saying Zelensky lacks legal authority since his term expired. Putin said Russia's government follows its constitution, unlike Ukraine's. The Kremlin also questioned the legitimacy of an
Sarkar wonders why Modi hasn't responded strongly, especially with Trump now imposing a 25% tariff plus penalty on India. He drew parallels with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, suggesting she would have given Trump a fitting response.
Israel launched major air strikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah missile sites, in violation of a ceasefire. Lebanon's president urged Hezbollah to disarm and proposed a peace plan, while Hezbollah rejected surrender. Tensions remain high as both sides trade blame and continue military