Middle East

Hamas announced on Friday the names of three Israeli hostages set to be released on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, following a delay that highlighted the challenges facing a fragile deal aimed at ending the war in Gaza.…

Salama Maarouf, head of Gaza’s Government Media Office, stated that over 12,000 bodies are believed to be trapped under the rubble in the enclave due to the lack of equipment for retrieval, which he attributed to Israeli border…

Top US government officials have backtracked on key aspects of President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza and permanently resettle Palestinians in neighboring countries following widespread international condemnation and strong…

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its unwavering stance that Palestinians must have an independent state, rejecting any negotiations on the matter. The Saudi Foreign Ministry emphasized that normalization with Israel hinges on the establishment of a…

The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned an Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank on Monday, labeling it as “ethnic cleansing.” According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, 70 Palestinians have been killed in the…

Analysts believe Malaysia can play a key role in encouraging more countries to collaborate in the reconstruction of Gaza through diplomatic efforts. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM),…

The watchdog overseeing U.S. assistance to Afghanistan stated that the Taliban have no legal claim to the billions of dollars allocated for the country, as they are not recognized as the legitimate government and are under sanctions. In its…

Arab foreign ministers have unanimously rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to transfer Palestinians from the occupied territories to other countries, describing it as a violation of international law and the rights of…

The new Syrian authorities announced yesterday the appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa as interim President, granting him a mandate to establish a legislative body, according to state media. The rebel coalition, led by the Islamist group…

A Special Committee for Agency Coordination will be established to support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to the initial efforts of rebuilding Gaza. The committee will be administered by the Department of Islamic…