Hamas rejects Israel's 'formulation' of extending first Gaza ceasefire phase

Lebanon's finance minister says World Bank working on $1 billion reconstruction fund

Lebanon's finance minister says World Bank working on $1 billion reconstruction fund
Israel wants to extend first phase of Gaza truce by six weeks, Egyptian security sources say

Israel wants to extend first phase of Gaza truce by six weeks, Egyptian security sources say
Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks

Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks
Trump says ongoing Gaza talks are 'pretty good'

Trump says ongoing Gaza talks are 'pretty good'
SDF chief says PKK disarmament call 'not related to us in Syria'

SDF chief says PKK disarmament call 'not related to us in Syria'
Jailed Kurdish militant leader calls on PKK to dissolve, pro-Kurdish party says

Jailed Kurdish militant leader calls on PKK to dissolve, pro-Kurdish party says
Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire

Israel sends negotiators to Cairo to extend phase-one of Gaza ceasefire
Russian delegation arrives for U.S. talks in Istanbul, witness says
Russian delegation arrives for U.S. talks in Istanbul, witness says
Ukraine not on agenda in US-Russia talks on diplomatic missions, says State Dept

Ukraine not on agenda in US-Russia talks on diplomatic missions, says State Dept
Hamas says preparations begin in Gaza's Khan Younis to receive Palestinian prisoners
Hamas says preparations begin in Gaza's Khan Younis to receive Palestinian prisoners
Jailed Kurdish militant leader's message to be shared on Thursday

Jailed Kurdish militant leader's message to be shared on Thursday
Hamas-allied group says it will release body of Israeli hostage Ohad Yahalomi on Thursday
Hamas-allied group says it will release body of Israeli hostage Ohad Yahalomi on Thursday
Russia's Lavrov aligns positions with Iran on nuclear programme

Russia's Lavrov aligns positions with Iran on nuclear programme
Syria calls for Israel's withdrawal from its lands, national dialogue closing statement says

Syria calls for Israel's withdrawal from its lands, national dialogue closing statement says
Russia's Lavrov will visit Iran on Tuesday, Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russia's Lavrov will visit Iran on Tuesday, Russian Foreign Ministry says
Saudi defence minister, U.S. defense secretary discuss cooperation in Washington

Saudi defence minister, U.S. defense secretary discuss cooperation in Washington
Syrian leader to visit Jordan on Wednesday, say Jordanian sources

Syrian leader to visit Jordan on Wednesday, say Jordanian sources
Merz says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested

Merz says he will find a way for Netanyahu to visit Germany without being arrested
Italy's Meloni bags UAE investment pledge worth $40 billion

Italy's Meloni bags UAE investment pledge worth $40 billion
Azerbaijan closes Russian media outlet's office, denies reporter for US broadcaster right to work
Azerbaijan closes Russian media outlet's office, denies reporter for US broadcaster right to work
White House backs Israel's decision to delay releasing Palestinian prisoners

White House backs Israel's decision to delay releasing Palestinian prisoners
Hamas says talks with Israel contingent on release of prisoners as agreed

Hamas says talks with Israel contingent on release of prisoners as agreed
Russia and US plan another meeting this week

Russia and US plan another meeting this week
Trump envoy will push for Gaza truce extension in the region this week, he says

Trump envoy will push for Gaza truce extension in the region this week, he says
Syrian national dialogue to begin on February 25

Syrian national dialogue to begin on February 25
Hamas says Israel's claim on hostages' handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations

Hamas says Israel's claim on hostages' handover ceremony is pretext to evade its obligations
Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday, PM's office says

Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners planned for Saturday, PM's office says
Two bodies released by Hamas identified as Bibas children, military says

Two bodies released by Hamas identified as Bibas children, military says
France's Macron: Ukraine's Zelenskiy is 'legitimate' president

France's Macron: Ukraine's Zelenskiy is 'legitimate' president
Saudi Arabia invites leaders of Gulf states, Egypt and Jordan for talks on Friday

Saudi Arabia invites leaders of Gulf states, Egypt and Jordan for talks on Friday
US freezes funds to Palestinian Authority security forces, Washington Post reports

US freezes funds to Palestinian Authority security forces, Washington Post reports
Israel says it has received names of deceased hostages to be released from Gaza
Israel says it has received names of deceased hostages to be released from Gaza
Egypt says Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians

Egypt says Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians
Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says

Russia plans high-level contacts with Syria in near future, Lavrov says
UAE tells U.S.' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells U.S.' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
Zelenskiy postpones his visit to Saudi Arabia, says no talks behind Kyiv's back

Zelenskiy postpones his visit to Saudi Arabia, says no talks behind Kyiv's back
Israel, Hamas reach deal on release of six remaining live hostages, Axios reports
Israel, Hamas reach deal on release of six remaining live hostages, Axios reports
Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped

Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped
Israel will begin negotiations on next phase of Gaza ceasefire this week, minister says

Israel will begin negotiations on next phase of Gaza ceasefire this week, minister says
Britain intends to strengthen trade with Saudi Arabia, UK minister says

Britain intends to strengthen trade with Saudi Arabia, UK minister says
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished