Hezbollah officials drop Gaza truce as condition for Lebanon ceasefire
Hezbollah officials have consistently said they would not stop until Israel ended the war in Gaza.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Biden presses Netanyahu on need to reach Gaza truce deal
Joe Biden urged Netanyahu to finalise the ceasefire and hostage deal, discussing upcoming Cairo talks to resolve remaining obstacles.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards
The US has said it expects indirect talks to go ahead as planned in Qatar's capital Doha on Thursday.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Hamas says again it wants Gaza truce deal implemented, not new talks
Hamas is sticking to its demand that Gaza truce talks focus on a deal already discussed with Israel and mediators rather than starting anew.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Biden details Gaza truce proposal, Hamas responds positively
The first phase involves a six-week ceasefire when Israeli forces would withdraw from "all populated areas" of Gaza
Sat Jun 01 2024
Gaza truce hopes slim; Hamas officials leaving Cairo but returning on Tuesday
The two sides blamed each other for the impasse and Hamas delegation said it would leave Cairo truce talks to consult with its leadership.
Mon May 06 2024
Gaza truce or Rafah assault? Netanyahu faces political dilemma
Mediators are stepping up efforts toward a ceasefire deal ahead of a threatened Israeli storming of Rafah.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Gaza truce talks still deadlocked, Netanyahu sets date for offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date was set for an invasion of Rafah, Gaza's last refuge for displaced Palestinians.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Hamas says Gaza truce talks remain deadlocked despite reports of progress
There is no change in the position of the occupation and therefore, there is nothing new in the Cairo talks, said the Hamas official.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Progress in Gaza truce talks in Cairo, Egypt's Al Qahera news says
Both Israel and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh talks on a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces for Israeli assault
The U.N. aid chief warned that the Israeli offensive in Rafah could lead to a "slaughter", saying the consequences of an invasion would be catastrophic.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Hamas frees eight hostages to Israel as talks seek to extend Gaza truce
Israel freed 30 Palestinian prisoners as negotiators sought to renew the pause in fighting again.
Fri Dec 01 2023
More Israeli hostages expected to be freed after Gaza truce extended
The truce agreement allowed more aid trucks into Gaza, where the population faces shortages of food, fuel, drinking water and medicine.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Israel and Palestine declare Gaza truce
This raises hopes of an end to the most serious flare-up on the Gaza frontier in more than a year.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Israel and Hamas agree Gaza truce, Biden pledges assistance
Hamas and Egypt said the truce would begin at 2 a.m. (2300 GMT Thursday), after 11 days of Israeli-Palestinian hostilities.
Fri May 21 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024