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U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his aggressive trade tariff strategy on Monday while signaling openness to potential "fair deals" with several countries during a high-profile meeting at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu announced that Israel is...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning a visit to the White House on Monday. If the visit goes ahead, Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump in person to address key geopolitical and economic issues, including Trump’s newly imposed tariffs on Israeli goods,...

Israel on Tuesday announced plans to enter negotiations with Hamas to secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. What Happened: Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, declared that the nation is set to begin negotiations with Hamas...

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the proposal by President Donald Trump to convert Gaza into a real estate project. Macron emphasized the need for respect for Palestinians and their Arab neighbors. What Happened: Macron, in a CNN interview, stressed that the Gaza issue requires a...

Oil prices climbed Monday, marking their strongest one-day surge in nearly a month, as geopolitical risks intensified following threats of a ceasefire breakdown in Gaza. West Texas Intermediate crude futures jumped 1.8% to $71.90 per barrel by 2:30 p.m. ET, while Brent crude advanced 1.6% to $76.40...

The U.S. State Department has approved two major arms sales to Israel, valued at a total of $7.4 billion, reinforcing the country’s defense capabilities. The proposed deals, valued at $6.75 billion and $660 million, include munitions, guidance kits, fuzes, and Hellfire missiles, aimed at...

The Trump administration on Wednesday dialed back elements of its controversial proposal to assume control over Gaza, following immediate global backlash. Officials are now clarifying that President Donald Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians and redevelop Gaza was not a commitment to...

President Donald Trump‘s proposal for the United States to “take over the Gaza Strip,” level it and rebuild the area after Palestinians are sent elsewhere has been rejected from just about all corners of the world, from the Middle East to the Midwest. Trump’s remarks during...

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has commenced after a slight delay with the release of three Israeli hostages by Hamas. What Happened: The ceasefire was scheduled to start early Sunday morning but was postponed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Hamas had not...

Israel's cabinet will reportedly vote on a ceasefire agreement with Hamas on Friday. Since the announcement of the tentative truce on Wednesday, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have reportedly killed 83 people, according to a spokesperson for Gaza's Civil Defense, marking the highest daily toll in over...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a cabinet meeting that was set to vote on a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The meeting has been delayed due to what Netanyahu has described as “last minute concession” demands from Hamas. What Happened: The vote, which was...

Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate light crude rising about 4% to above $80 per barrel for the first time since mid-July 2024. This rally comes against a backdrop of intensifying concerns over global supply disruptions and the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza after a...

In a groundbreaking development, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement Wednesday following prolonged conflict in Gaza, reports The Washington Post. The deal, confirmed by U.S. President Joe Biden, aims to halt the hostilities of the past 15 months and facilitate the release of...

Hamas has verbally accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of dozens of hostages, according to various sources including the Associated Press, which obtained copy of the proposed agreement that it said was confirmed by Egyptian and Hamas officials to be authentic....

After weeks of high-stakes diplomacy, a final draft ceasefire agreement has been handed to both Israel and Hamas, marking the closest point yet to a resolution of the devastating Gaza conflict. The proposal, which also includes provisions for the release of 33 hostages, comes after a midnight...