Italy’s Leadership Faces ICC Genocide Claims Over Gaza; Meloni Denounces ‘Unprecedented’ Complaint

Italy’s Leadership Faces ICC Genocide Claims Over Gaza; Meloni Denounces ‘Unprecedented’ Complaint

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni revealed that she, along with Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani, has been reported to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged complicity in genocide related to Israel’s military operations in Gaza. Speaking to state broadcaster, Meloni said, “I don’t believe there is […]

Trump: Hamas Has ‘Three or Four Days’ to Respond to Gaza Peace Plan

Trump: Hamas Has ‘Three or Four Days’ to Respond to Gaza Peace Plan

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said that Hamas has around three or four days to respond to his peace proposal for Gaza, warning of potential consequences if they do not. While speaking to reporters as he left the White House, Trump mentioned that Israeli and Arab leaders have agreed to the plan, saying, “we’re just […]

Turkish President Plans Talks on Palestine, US Ties, and Syria During US Visit

Turkish President Plans Talks on Palestine, US Ties, and Syria During US Visit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announced on Sunday that he plans to address Israel’s “massacres” in Gaza at the upcoming U.N. General Assembly and expressed optimism that increased international recognition of Palestine could accelerate progress toward a two-state solution. Before leaving for New York, Erdogan mentioned he would discuss trade and defence industry cooperation with U.S. […]

Secretary Rubio and Prime Minister Netanyahu Reaffirm U.S.–Israel Alliance in West Jerusalem

Secretary Rubio and Prime Minister Netanyahu Reaffirm U.S.–Israel Alliance in West Jerusalem

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a joint press conference today following a two hour closed door meeting at the prime minister’s office, underscoring a renewed commitment to strategic cooperation between their two nations. The high level talks, held amid ongoing regional tensions, focused on shared security priorities, […]

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Hostage Exchange and Disarmament on the Table

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Hostage Exchange and Disarmament on the Table

For over two years, the Gaza conflict has seen intermittent ceasefires. A significant earlier agreement came into effect in January 2025 a phased, hostage prisoner exchange that began January 19, involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees, and included a temporary ceasefire. However, escalation resumed as Hamas and Israel disagreed over subsequent phases. […]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]

Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar in May Airstrike

Israel Confirms Death of Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar in May Airstrike

The Israeli military on Sunday confirmed that it has located and identified the body of Mohammed Sinwar, a top Hamas commander and the presumed head of the group’s operations in Gaza, nearly three weeks after an Israeli airstrike targeted him. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Sinwar was “eliminated” during an air raid on […]

Hamas Frees Final American Hostage in Gaza: Edan Alexander Released Ahead of Trump Visit

Hamas Frees Final American Hostage in Gaza: Edan Alexander Released Ahead of Trump Visit

In a surprise diplomatic breakthrough, Hamas has released Edan Alexander, the last known American citizen held hostage in Gaza, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict and peace negotiations in the region. Alexander, a dual American-Israeli citizen, was handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Khan Yunis, southern […]