
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
Disagreements persist over Hamas' role, with some nations demanding its immediate disarmament while others advocate a phased approach.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Arab summit to focus on Egypt's alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
The big unanswered question in Gaza negotiations is who will govern the enclave after 15 months of Israel's war with Hamas.
Tue Mar 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: Talks underway for second phase of ceasefire deal
Talks have commenced in Egypt for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, just before the first phase of the truce expires tomorrow.
Fri Feb 28 2025

Egypt rejects Israeli proposal for Cairo to administer Gaza
Egypt on rejected on Wednesday any proposal for taking control of the Gaza Strip, after a call by Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid for Cairo to temporarily administer the Palestinian territory
Thu Feb 27 2025

Saudi Arabia spearheads Arab scramble for alternative to Trump's Gaza plan
Draft ideas will be discussed at a meeting in Riyadh this month of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the UAE.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Egypt plans to offer 'comprehensive proposal' to rebuild Gaza while Palestinians remain in Strip
Egypt says it is looking forward to cooperating with US President Donald Trump to reach comprehensive and just peace in the region.
Wed Feb 12 2025

Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio
Egyptian Foreign Minister stresses the importance of expediting Gaza's reconstruction while Palestinians remained there.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza
Trump says he could make a deal with Jordan and Egypt to take the displaced Palestinians.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Trump proposes permanent displacement of Gazans with Netanyahu at White House
Trump repeated his call for Jordan, Egypt and other Arab states to take in Gazans.
Wed Feb 05 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Egypt, Sinai & Israel's loss of strategic initiative
Israel still hasn't regained any meaningful strategic initiative post-1982 withdrawal from the Sinai.
Mon Feb 03 2025

How Gazans returning north are checked for weapons
Here is how the system works, according to witnesses who have passed through.
Sat Feb 01 2025

Gaza residents start to return north as crossing opened after hostage breakthrough
The move brokered by Qatar and Egyptian mediators allows around 650,000 Palestinians in central and southern Gaza Strip to return to homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza; Egypt and Jordan push back
A Hamas official echoed long-standing Palestinian fears about being driven permanently from their homes.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Sabah has allocated over RM75 million for education aid initiatives - Hajiji
Sabah has allocated RM75.5 million this year to implement 13 education aid initiatives for students, schools, parent-teacher associations, as well as Sabah student associations
Thu Mar 13 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction
The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement
The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri will continue providing statement tomorrow - Azam
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has confirmed that former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will return tomorrow morning to continue providing his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes
Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025