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Agencies  Jerusalem/Gaza City/Tulkarem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that a delegation will travel to Qatar on Sunday to resume negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire and potential hostage release, as war in the…

Rehan Khan Makkah: In an unprecedented move that underscores Islam’s universal message, the Grand Mosque in Makkah has taken a historic step by delivering the Friday sermon in 35 languages, marking a new chapter in global religious…

AFP/APP Gaza : Hamas announced Friday it is prepared to begin ceasefire negotiations "immediately" based on a US-backed proposal, as Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza reportedly killed more than 50 people in a single day.…

AFP/APP Morristown: US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has signed around 12 trade letters that will be sent out early next week, ahead of the implementation of new tariffs on dozens of global economies. “I signed some…

AFP/APP Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: BRICS leaders will convene in Rio de Janeiro starting Sunday, but the summit will be notably marked by the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is skipping the annual gathering for the first time…

AFP/APP Washington: US President Donald Trump signed his flagship tax and spending bill into law on Friday during a grand Independence Day ceremony at the White House, highlighted by a dramatic flyover of B-2 stealth bombers. “America is…

Agencies Kyiv: Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 23 people and damaging critical infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said early Friday. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the…

News Desk Moscow: In a significant diplomatic development, Russia has officially recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, becoming the first major global power to do so since the group’s return to power in 2021. The…

News Desk Washington: President Donald Trump secured the most significant legislative win of his second term on Thursday, as the House of Representatives narrowly passed his sweeping tax-cut and spending bill after days of intense White…

AFP/APP Denpasar, Indonesia: At least four people have died and dozens remain missing after a ferry sank en route to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, authorities said Thursday. The vessel, carrying 65 people, sank before midnight on…