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Yemen Houthi Rebels Detain UN Staff in Raid on Sanaa Facility
The United Nations has demanded the swift release of 20 staff members detained by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after...
Palestinian Father Returns from Israeli Detention to a Devastated Gaza
Mohammed Abu Moussa, a 45-year-old medical technician, returned to Gaza last week after spending 20 months in Israeli...
Renewed Clashes Challenge Gaza Ceasefire as Israel Temporarily Halts Aid
Gaza’s fragile ceasefire faced its first major test on Sunday as Israeli forces carried out airstrikes following reported...
Israel Accuses Hamas of Attacking Troops in Rafah, Testing Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
Israel says its forces came under attack from Hamas militants in southern Gaza, marking the first major test...
Freed Hamas Hostages Begin Painful Recovery After Two Years in Captivity
The 20 remaining hostages released by Hamas are starting a slow and complex rehabilitation process after enduring nearly...
Burning Gas Ship Abandoned in Gulf of Aden as One Mariner Remains Missing
A gas tanker sailing under the Cameroonian flag caught fire in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, prompting...
Qatar-Led Diplomacy Secures Afghanistan-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement
Qatar announced that Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following more than a week of...
Israel Confirms Hamas Returned Two Coffins of Hostages from Gaza
Israel announced on Saturday that Hamas handed over two coffins containing the remains of deceased hostages from Gaza,...
Gaza’s Ceasefire Brings Calm but Not Comfort as Residents Face Daily Struggles
Published: October 18, 2025, 21:45 EDT The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought a brief calm...
Trump Warns Hamas of Military Response if Killings in Gaza Continue
Published: October 17, 2025, 22:15 EDT U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could take...
