Does Trump want to ‘occupy Gaza’ to fulfill his son-in-law’s dream?

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to build a “Middle Eastern Riviera” by occupying the Gaza Strip. But analysts and diplomats believe that Trump has done most of the work to move forward with his plan. It is clear that someone close to Trump’s family has been discussing something similar for at least a […]

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Netanyahu gave a golden pager, what did Trump give?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently presented President Donald Trump with a gold pager (communication device) during his recent visit to the United States. Netanyahu arrived in Washington on the afternoon of February 2. Two days later, he met with Trump on Tuesday. During the meeting, Netanyahu presented Trump with a gold pager. The gift […]

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‘We will build our own tourism industry’, Gazans’ strong message to Trump

Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip say they can build their own coastal tourism industry, including hotels and restaurants, and are determined to rebuild Gaza. They have also rejected US President Donald Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into a “Middle Eastern Riviera” by depopulating it. Gaza’s buildings have been reduced to rubble by the 15-month-long […]

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Modi’s impending Trump meeting overshadowed by deportation of Indians

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the U.S. on Wednesday for talks with President Donald Trump on trade and other issues, days after many Indians were deported in shackles on a U.S. military plane and more are due to come. Modi’s February 12-13 schedule was announced by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday […]

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Rubio to visit Middle East after Trump proposal for US to take over Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel and Arab states in mid-February, a State Department official said, making his first trip to the Middle East after a widely condemned proposal by President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians in Gaza. Rubio will travel to the Munich Security Conference and to Israel, the United Arab […]

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India is not in the list of the 10 most powerful countries in the world

The American magazine Forbes has released a list of the 10 most powerful countries in the world in 2025. The United States tops the list and Israel is in 10th place. The report has been prepared based on several important factors including leadership ability, economic and political power, international relations and military power. This information […]

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China challenges Trump tariffs at WTO as package shippers warn of chaos

China filed a World Trade Organization complaint on Wednesday against US President Donald Trump’s new 10% tariff on Chinese imports and his cancellation of a duty-free exemption for low-value packages, arguing the actions are “protectionist” and break WTO rules. Beijing’s request for US trade consultations came as confusion reigned among shippers and retailers over Trump’s […]

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Israel orders army to prepare for ‘voluntary departure’ of Gazans after Trump unveils plan

Israel’s defence minister ordered the army on Thursday to prepare a plan to allow the “voluntary departure” of residents from Gaza, after US President Donald Trump drew widespread condemnation for announcing plans to take over the strip. Defence Minister Israel Katz hailed Trump’s announcement that the United States would aim to take control of Gaza, […]

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Central Asia, EU Discuss Afghanistan’s Challenges, Assistance Strategies

The sixth Meeting of the Special Representatives and Envoys of Central Asian States and the EU for Afghanistan was held in the capital of Tajikistan. This meeting focused on the approach of Central Asian countries and the European Union in providing assistance to Afghanistan. The human rights situation and security challenges in Afghanistan were among […]

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Gaza’s reunited twins speak of loss and joy

The emotional reunion of twin brothers in Gaza after Israel allowed movement within the enclave as part of a ceasefire deal provided a visceral image of Palestinian survival after 15 gruelling months of death, separation and destruction. Video of the twins’ ecstatic, tearful embrace amid the crowds of people trekking home a week ago from […]

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