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The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on two biggest Russian oil companies in a bid to pressurize Moscow to “immediately agree to ceasefire“. The move after US President Donald Trump expressed that his talks with Russian counterpart Putin remained futile over Ukraine war.“Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire. Given President Putin’s refusal …

President Donald Trump urged Israel on Friday to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, but vexing issues like disarmament appeared unresolved. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Israel was preparing for an “immediate implementation” of the first stage of Trump’s Gaza plan …

The United States (U.S.) is reportedly considering imposing sanctions this week on the entire International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that could disrupt the court’s daily operations, in response to investigations into alleged Israeli war crimes. Washington has already targeted several ICC prosecutors and judges with sanctions, but adding the court itself to the list would mark a significant escalation. …

Former US President Donald Trump once again spoke about America’s mediation role in conflicts, claiming he prevented a war between Pakistan and India through trade diplomacy. Trump asserted that during his tenure he halted seven wars, including a potential conflict between Israel and Iran. According to a news agency, he also warned Afghanistan of “serious consequences” if it failed to …

US President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defence as the “Department of War,” a White House official confirmed on Thursday. The move, aimed at reshaping the identity of the government’s largest institution, is being seen as part of Trump’s effort to leave his imprint on federal agencies. The order …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the war in Ukraine could be ended through negotiations “if common sense prevails,” a solution he said he preferred. However, he added that he was prepared to achieve an end by force if no other option remained.  Speaking in Beijing at the end of a visit that resulted in an agreement on …

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stated that India’s continued imports of Russian crude are helping to finance Moscow’s war in Ukraine and must come to an end, accusing New Delhi of “aligning itself with both Russia and China.” In an opinion piece for the Financial Times, Navarro argued, “If India wishes to be treated as a true strategic partner …

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is flying to Washington on Monday under intense US pressure to agree to a swift end to Russia’s war, but he remains adamant about protecting Kyiv’s interests — while seeking to avoid a repeat of his earlier Oval Office clash with Donald Trump. Trump extended the invitation to Zelensky after hosting Vladimir Putin, Ukraine’s chief adversary, …

Israel’s military said it killed an Al Jazeera journalist it accused of being a Hamas cell leader in a Gaza airstrike, while rights groups argued he was targeted for his frontline coverage of the Gaza war and that Israel’s claim lacked credible evidence. According to Gaza officials and Al Jazeera, 28-year-old Anas Al Sharif was among four Al Jazeera journalists …

Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding an end to the war in Gaza, just a day after the Israeli government announced plans to escalate the conflict and seize Gaza City. Protesters carried placards and photos of hostages still held in Gaza, urging the government to prioritize their release. According to the Times of Israel, speakers at the rally …