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Turkey Suspends All Trade with Israel, Citing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Turkey has announced a complete suspension of all trade with Israel, citing the ongoing military offensive in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the strip. The move, described by the Turkish Trade Ministry as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, will remain in force until Israel allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. 
Turkey has announced a complete suspension of all trade with Israel, citing the ongoing military offensive in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the strip. The move, described by the Turkish Trade Ministry as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, will remain in force until Israel allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. -
Russian Troops Enter Niger Air Base Hosting US Forces Amid Tensions
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is currently hosting U.S. troops, according to a senior U.S. defense official who spoke to Reuters. The move follows a decision by Niger's ruling junta to expel U.S. forces from the country, which had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents in the region until a coup last year. 
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is currently hosting U.S. troops, according to a senior U.S. defense official who spoke to Reuters. The move follows a decision by Niger's ruling junta to expel U.S. forces from the country, which had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents in the region until a coup last year. -
Iran's Shiraz University Offers Scholarships to Students Expelled from Western Universities Over Anti-Israel Protests
Mohammad Moazzeni, the head of Shiraz University in Iran's Fars province, has reportedly offered scholarships to students expelled from universities in the United States and Europe for their participation in anti-Israel protests that have been marred by instances of antisemitism. 
Mohammad Moazzeni, the head of Shiraz University in Iran's Fars province, has reportedly offered scholarships to students expelled from universities in the United States and Europe for their participation in anti-Israel protests that have been marred by instances of antisemitism. -
Blinken Meets Netanyahu, Urges Hamas to Accept 'Extraordinarily Generous' Ceasefire Deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking his seventh round of shuttle diplomacy in the region since the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Blinken's visit comes as the U.S. seeks to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cautioning against an Israeli military offensive in Rafah. 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday, marking his seventh round of shuttle diplomacy in the region since the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. Blinken's visit comes as the U.S. seeks to increase pressure on Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal while also addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and cautioning against an Israeli military offensive in Rafah. -
Fatah and Hamas Pursue Reconciliation in Beijing Talks Amid Gaza Conflict
China has recently taken on a significant diplomatic role by hosting reconciliation talks between the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The discussions in Beijing have shown promise, with both groups expressing a willingness to bridge their long-standing political divisions for Palestinian unity. 
China has recently taken on a significant diplomatic role by hosting reconciliation talks between the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The discussions in Beijing have shown promise, with both groups expressing a willingness to bridge their long-standing political divisions for Palestinian unity. -
Netanyahu Vows to Invade Rafah Despite US Warnings and Ongoing Truce Talks with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, regardless of the outcome of truce talks with Hamas. The prime minister's statement comes amid mounting international pressure to prevent an escalation of the seven-month-long conflict, which has left an estimated 34,000 dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in Rafah. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, regardless of the outcome of truce talks with Hamas. The prime minister's statement comes amid mounting international pressure to prevent an escalation of the seven-month-long conflict, which has left an estimated 34,000 dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering in Rafah. -
Israel Braces for Potential ICC Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Top Officials Over Gaza War
Israel is deeply concerned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and senior military officials as early as this week, according to an Israeli official who spoke to NBC News. 
Israel is deeply concerned that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and senior military officials as early as this week, according to an Israeli official who spoke to NBC News. -
China's Xi to Visit France, Serbia, and Hungary to Strengthen China-EU Relations Amid Global Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Europe, visiting France, Serbia, and Hungary from May 5 to May 10. This marks his first European tour in five years and comes at a time when global political and economic security is particularly volatile, especially due to ongoing tensions between major world powers. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Europe, visiting France, Serbia, and Hungary from May 5 to May 10. This marks his first European tour in five years and comes at a time when global political and economic security is particularly volatile, especially due to ongoing tensions between major world powers. -
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Refuses to Resign Despite Corruption Probe Against Wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his decision to continue leading the government "with more force if possible," following a five-day period of reflection prompted by a corruption complaint against his wife, Begoña Gómez. The complaint, filed by the far-right-linked organization Manos Limpias (Clean Hands), alleged influence peddling and business corruption. 
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced his decision to continue leading the government "with more force if possible," following a five-day period of reflection prompted by a corruption complaint against his wife, Begoña Gómez. The complaint, filed by the far-right-linked organization Manos Limpias (Clean Hands), alleged influence peddling and business corruption. -
Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Hostage Deal and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza During Sunday Phone Call
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Sunday, primarily focusing on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. 
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call on Sunday, primarily focusing on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region.
