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Syria, Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement to strengthen border coordination

Damascus, March 18: Syria and Lebanon reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire along their shared border and enhance military coordination, Syria's defence authorities announced.

Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli blockade continues: Hamas

Gaza, March 18: The Hamas-run media office warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as Israel's tightened blockade entered its 16th consecutive day, preventing crucial aid from reaching the population.

King of Jordan urges maintaining Gaza ceasefire, supports reconstruction

Rome, March 17: King Abdullah II of Jordan has emphasised the need to step up international efforts to achieve comprehensive calm in the region, including maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza and supporting efforts to rebuild without displacing its residents.

Russia's FM Lavrov urges US Secretary of State Rubio to 'immediately' halt airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis

Moscow, March 17: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) informed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Washinton's decision to use military power against Yemen Houthis rebels. In response, Lavrov emphasised the need for all parties to "immediately" cease the use of force, according to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to resume talks for hostages release

Tel Aviv, March 16: Benjamin Netanyahu has given a green signal for continuing the negotiations towards bringing back the hostages, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared in a statement on Sunday.

53 killed in US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis

Sanaa, March 17: The Houthi-run Health Ministry has said that the overnight US strikes killed at least 53 people, including five women and two children, and wounded more than 100 people in Yemeni state capital Sanaa, media reported.

Iraqi PM urges de-escalation, dialogue after US strikes Yemen's Houthis

Baghdad, March 17: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has emphasised that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East.

The Third Eye: Middle East remains the cause of serious global concerns

New Delhi, March 16: The conflict-ridden Middle East is affecting geopolitics, particularly because developments there suggest a convergence between political alignments and religious divides and a dangerous drift of the world towards faith-based confrontations.

Nine killed in Israeli drone attacks on Gaza

Gaza, March 16: Nine people were killed and several others injured on Saturday by Israeli drone attacks in northern Gaza.

US fighter jets take off after Trump orders decisive action against Houthis in Yemen

Washington DC, March 16: After US President Donald Trump ordered "decisive" military action against the Yemen's Houthis, US fighter jets took off on their mission on Saturday (local time).

Iraq, Syria discuss ties, anti-terrorism cooperation

Baghdad, March 15: Iraqi leaders met with Syria's chief of foreign affairs authority, Asaad al-Shaibani to discuss bilateral relations and anti-terrorism cooperation.

Iran condemns US new sanctions on oil minister, firms, vessels

Tehran, March 14: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Friday condemned fresh US sanctions targeting several individuals, vessels, and companies linked to Iran's oil exports.

Israel Foreign Minister bolsters Netanyahu's party with merger

Tel Aviv, March 14: Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar agreed to dissolve his right-wing New Hope faction into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the two parties announced on Thursday (local time), The Times of Israel reported.

Israeli army launches airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa

Beirut, March 14: The Israeli army launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.

Palestine, Jordan, Egypt welcome US pullback from Gaza displacement plan

Ramallah, March 14: Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt welcomed US President Donald Trump's retreat from his previous plan of displacing the more than 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets Swedish Defence Minister

Stockholm, March 14: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Stockholm with Pal Jonson, Minister of Defence of Sweden.

Trilateral Summit in Athens: FM Saar Meets with Greek and Cypriot Counterparts to Advance Regional Alliance

Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met Thursday in Athens with the foreign ministers of Greece and Cyprus, Giorgos Graffitris and Constantinos Kombos, as part of a trilateral summit of Israel's "Hellenic Alliance" with Greece and Cyprus. The focus of their discussions was on regional developments and the Iranian nuclear threat.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Palestinian organisation in Syrian capital Damascus

Tel Aviv, March 13: The Israeli Air Force on Thursday conducted strikes on a command center of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation in Damascus, the Israel Defence Forces said.

Israel drops 10,000 humanitarian aid packages for Syrian Druze

Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel has dropped 10,000 humanitarian aid packages to Druze communities in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar disclosed on Thursday.

Lebanese FM says Israeli withdrawal essential for regional stability

Beirut, March 13: Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji reaffirmed the urgent need for Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

UN envoy calls for coordinated efforts to reduce tensions in Yemen

Aden, March 13: UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg emphasised the necessity of coordinating regional and international efforts to decrease tensions and advance an inclusive political process in Yemen.

UAE President receives Crown Prince of Bahrain

Abu Dhabi, March 13: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, during a meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

Israel's FM meets with Ethiopian counterpart in Jerusalem

Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos in Jerusalem, on his first visit to Israel.

UN welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

United Nations, March 12: The United Nations welcomed an agreement reached by the Syrian interim government and the Kurdish-led forces after the violent escalation in the country's coastal region last week, a UN spokesman said.

Efforts continue to advance Gaza peace talks: Hamas

Gaza, March 12: Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalise the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations.

Jordan condemns Israel's halting electricity supply to Gaza

Amman, March 11: Jordan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's decision to halt the electricity supply to Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.

Israeli FM hosts Luxembourger counterpart in Jerusalem

Tel Aviv, March 10: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met in Jerusalem with Xavier Bettel, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg.

Iran rules out nuclear talks under pressure, intimidation

Tehran, March 10: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stressed Monday that his country will not consider holding nuclear negotiations under pressure and intimidation.

US condemns attacks on Syrian minorities as coastal violence escalates

Washington, DC, March 10: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned the recent killings in western Syria, stating in a post on X (formerly Twitter), "The United States condemns the radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis, that murdered people in western Syria in recent days. The United States stands with Syria's religious and ethnic minorities, including its Christian, Druze, Alawite, and Kurdish communities, and offers its condolences to the victims and their families. Syria's interim authorities must hold the perpetrators of these massacres against Syria's minority communities accountable."

Hezbollah vows to end Israeli presence in Lebanon

Beirut, March 10: Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem reaffirmed that the group will not permit any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, emphasising Hezbollah's enduring strength and commitment to Lebanon's defence.

Israel plans to establish 'migration administration' for relocating Gazans: Minister

Jerusalem, March 10: Israel is working to establish a "migration administration" to advance the relocation of Palestinian residents from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.

Israel to 'soon' allow Syrian druze to work in Golan, Defense Minister says

Tel Aviv, March 9: Israel is preparing to "soon" allow Syrian Druze to work in the Golan Heights, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday.

Israel to send delegation to Doha on March 10 to advance Gaza ceasefire talks

Jerusalem, March 9: Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha on Monday to advance negotiations for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.

Arab League, Iraq, Egypt voice concern over Syria's security situation

Cairo/Baghdad, March 9: The Arab League (AL) has been following with great concern the security situation in Syria, the pan-Arab body said in a statement.

Hamas says positive signs emerge in negotiations for Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase

Gaza, March 9: Hamas has said that there were positive signs regarding negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Israeli army says struck suspects collecting drone crossing from Israel to Gaza

Jerusalem, March 8: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its Air Force attacked on Saturday suspects attempting to retrieve a drone in southern Gaza.

Iran voices concern over violence, insecurity in Syria

Tehran, March 8: Iran has expressed grave concern over escalating violence and insecurity in Syria. Iran closely monitors Syria's internal developments and follows with great concern the reports of violence and insecurity in various parts of the Arab state, said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss second phase of Gaza ceasefire

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