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Starmer faces criticism over Israeli defence contracts

Sir Keir Starmer confronts criticism regarding Labour's stance on UK-Israel defence ties during his Middle East trip, as controversy surrounds the Ajax armoured vehicle contract with Israeli company Elbit Systems.

Pakistan-Taliban Security Talks Begin in Doha

In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistani officials have initiated high-level discussions with Afghanistan's Taliban leadership in Qatar, aiming to address escalating security concerns and cross-border tensions.

Hot Mic Exposes Israel-Gaza Aid Tensions

A private conversation between US and Israeli officials reveals deepening tensions over humanitarian aid to Gaza, exposing the diplomatic challenges facing the new government.

Reagan's Forgotten Middle East Peace Blueprint

Decades before current conflicts, Ronald Reagan proposed a comprehensive Middle East peace plan that offered Palestinians self-government alongside Israeli security. As modern negotiations stall, experts ask: was the solution hiding in plain sight all alo

Trump praised as hostages return to Israel

Israeli officials and citizens celebrate Donald Trump's diplomatic success as freed hostages return home, with many crediting the US President for achieving what others couldn't.

Netanyahu's Gaza gamble: Survival vs ceasefire

Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure as he navigates complex Gaza ceasefire negotiations while battling political turmoil and international condemnation. Analysis reveals the Israeli leader's precarious position.

Meloni calls Israel genocide case 'unfounded'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces international backlash after dismissing South Africa's ICJ case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, calling it 'unfounded' in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents.

Trump brokers Israel hostage deal breakthrough

Exhausted Israelis welcome former US president's dramatic return to Middle East diplomacy as breakthrough in hostage negotiations appears imminent after months of stalemate.

Israel Hosts Marco Rubio After Trump's Qatar Strike Rebuke

US Senator Marco Rubio visits Israel days after former President Trump criticised the country over its surprise Qatar-mediated strike. The diplomatic move signals strengthening US-Israel ties amid regional complexities.

Belgium PM threatens Israel with sanctions over Gaza

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo issues a stark ultimatum, warning of potential sanctions and trade measures against Israel if it fails to comply with the International Court of Justice's ruling on Gaza, marking a significant escalation in EU-Isra

UK, France, Belgium consider recognising Palestine

In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of Belgium, the UK, and France are actively considering the formal recognition of a Palestinian state, signalling a potential watershed moment in Middle East policy and increasing pressure on Israel.

UK to recognise Palestinian state, Lammy to tell MPs

Foreign Secretary David Lammy declares the UK will push forward with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, urging European allies to join a coordinated diplomatic effort for a two-state solution.

Blair's Secret White House Meeting with Trump on Gaza

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair held a clandestine meeting with Donald Trump, urging the ex-President to leverage his influence for a Middle East ceasefire and Palestinian statehood, as the Gaza conflict intensifies.

US revokes Palestinian diplomat's visa before UN vote

In a controversial move, the US has revoked the visa of the Palestinian UN envoy, a decision seen as an attempt to pressure Palestine ahead of a key UN General Assembly vote on its status. The action has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups.

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.

Palestinians excluded from Gaza future talks with Blair

Exclusive report reveals how post-war planning for Gaza is being shaped by international figures, including Tony Blair, while Palestinian voices are systematically marginalised from the negotiations that will define their future.

Kushner and Blair Lead Secret White House Gaza Talks

Exclusive: Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and former UK PM Tony Blair held a covert high-level meeting at the White House to discuss post-war Gaza strategies, signalling a potential return to Middle East diplomacy for the Trump inner circle.

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