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Turkey, Indonesia withdraw from US Gaza aid initiative

Middle Eastern powers Turkey and Indonesia have unexpectedly withdrawn from a US-backed Gaza aid initiative, dealing a significant blow to international humanitarian efforts in the conflict-ravaged territory.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Intensify in Cairo

High-stakes peace negotiations gain momentum in Cairo as international mediators push for breakthrough agreement. Latest developments on humanitarian corridors and potential prisoner exchanges.

Why Lasting Peace in Gaza Remains Elusive

An in-depth analysis of the complex barriers to sustainable peace in Gaza and why military solutions alone cannot resolve the deep-rooted political crisis between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas agrees to release 50 hostages in ceasefire deal

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Hamas has agreed to release 50 civilian hostages as part of a four-day ceasefire agreement with Israel, with the potential for extension and additional prisoner releases.

Archivist sacked over Trump's Eisenhower sword gift

The US National Archivist has been dramatically removed from office after refusing to allow Donald Trump to present a historic Eisenhower sword to King Charles III, sparking a constitutional firestorm.

Pope condemns Trump's Gaza plan as 'pernicious'

In a remarkable diplomatic intervention, Pope Francis has denounced Donald Trump's controversial proposal to resolve the Gaza conflict, labelling it 'pernicious' and warning it would legitimise 'immoral violence' in the region.

Netanyahu secretly urged Trump to apologise to Qatar

Explosive leaked documents reveal how the Israeli PM secretly pressured Donald Trump to mend fences with Qatar, exposing complex Middle East alliances and backchannel diplomacy that contradicts public positions.

Brits Sceptical of Palestine Recognition Impact on Gaza

A new survey reveals deep public scepticism, with nearly two-thirds of Britons believing that UK recognition of a Palestinian state would have no positive effect or could even worsen the situation in Gaza.

UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions

The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.

UK Foreign Office holds direct talks with Taliban

Exclusive: The British Foreign Office has confirmed holding official discussions with Taliban representatives in Afghanistan, a move that has ignited a fierce debate over UK diplomatic engagement with the militant regime.

Trump: I Stopped Israel Attacking Qatar

Ex-President Donald Trump claims he thwarted a planned Israeli attack on Qatar, revealing a clandestine diplomatic intervention that has sent shockwaves through international relations.

Houthis raid UN aid offices in Sana'a, seize property

In a major escalation, Houthi rebels have forcibly raided the offices of key UN agencies in Sana'a, including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, seizing property and ejecting staff. The UN condemns the acts as a severe violation of international law.

Albanese's Growing Confidence on the Challenging World Stage

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is demonstrating a newfound confidence in international diplomacy, deftly navigating a complex web of global challenges from US-China tensions to climate action, reshaping Australia's role on the world stage.

NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

Trump Returns to White House for Gaza Crisis Talks

Exclusive: Donald Trump makes a dramatic return to the White House for a closed-door meeting with President Joe Biden, focusing on the escalating Middle East crisis and a potential Gaza ceasefire deal.

Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak

Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.

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