Hamas ready to release all Israeli hostages at once
The group has published a statement outlining its stance during the second phase of negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
DUBAI - The Gaza-based Palestinian Hamas...
Israel’s ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again
JERUSALEM — Israel’s military says its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday’s deadline for their withdrawal under a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group, as...
4 candidates want to be Germany’s next chancellor. Who are they?
BERLIN — Four candidates are bidding to be Germany’s next leader in Sunday’s election. The would-be chancellors are the incumbent, the opposition leader, the current vice chancellor and — for the...
Russia-US talks kick off in Riyadh without traditional handshakes for press
Representatives of the Russian and American media were simultaneously led to the meeting venue, with Russian and US journalists waiting in different parts of the building
RIYADH - High-level...
Deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon expires
Israeli troops had started withdrawing Monday from some border villages, but they seemed poised to stay in key areas
Israel’s military said Monday it would remain temporarily...
Territorial concessions, US role in Ukraine conflict: key statements by Lavrov
According to the top Russian diplomat, the US has been playing a leading role in the Ukrainian crisis since its very start and now "may contribute to the settlement"
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
PARIS: European leaders insisted Monday they must have a say in international talks to end the war in Ukraine despite the clear message from both Washington and Moscow that there was no...
European leaders regroup in Paris for strategy huddle after Trump diplomatic blitz on Ukraine
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace on Monday for an emergency meeting on how to...
Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region
The Taliban government makes regular visits to neighboring and regional countries
KABUL: A Taliban government delegation was visiting Japan for the first time on Monday,...
US happy Putin wants to negotiate peace, otherwise would face ‘big problem’ — Trump
"I think he wants to stop fighting", the US leader said
WASHINGTON - Russian President Vladimir Putin's unwillingness to negotiate a settlement of the Ukrainian crisis would have...